Happy New Year from Lighter Footstep!
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, New Year, The Daily Footstep
Out with the old — and in with the new! Here’s wishing you a healthy, green, and prosperous 2009. We’ll be back Friday to help you tackle the New Year.
Add Clothing and Subtract from Your Heating Bill
Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
During the winter months, your best indoor energy saving device is clothing. Rather than turning up the thermostat, head to your closet.
Use a Bulletin Board to Cut Office Paper Use
Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Using a bulletin board is a quick way to cut down on unnecessary office paper use. And the copier is a smart place to locate a new message center.
Wrapping Up Christmas
Posted on 26. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to clean up the mess. But what to do with all that used wrapping paper? It’s not a good candidate for compost or recycling.
Holiday Entertaining? Skip the Disposables
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Having family over for the holidays? It’s tempting to consider the convenience of disposable plates, napkins, and tableware. But there’s a better way.
Load Up Your Bookmarks with Great Green Sites
Posted on 22. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
As you start thinking ahead to New Year Resolutions, consider harvesting a fresh crop of websites for daily inspiration. Here are a few starter points.
Carnival of The Green
Posted on 22. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Living
Lighter Footstep hosts the Christmas edition of Carnival of The Green. Browse a great collection of articles submitted by some of the Green web’s top writers.
A Computer for Christmas? Consider Laptops
Posted on 19. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
f you’re buying someone a computer for Christmas — or expecting one yourself — consider a laptop. They use less power, and there’s less to recycle later.
Host a Regifting Exchange
Posted on 18. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
We’ve all got a few of them tucked away in drawers and closets: perfectly good, unopened gifts. Here’s a fun way to get around the tackiness of regifting.
Cool Down Your Power Bill By Defrosting The Fridge
Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
The refrigerator is one of your home’s biggest energy gobblers. While now may not be the time for a more efficient model, regular defrosting can cool your bills.