At about this point into the year, you should start to see gold and maroon leaves about to depart from their branches. You should start to feel the change in weather, possibly a little cooler. The reason I said, “possibly cooler” because our globe is heated. When our globe is warmer, possible severed weather changes occur. For example, we have had severed thunderstorms and constant rain in Colorado. Another example is, did you remember 2008’s Halloween? The weather was so awesomely pleasant! Everyone was able to flaunt his or her ghostly costumes without having the coverage of a sweater!

Anyway, the point of today’s post is to ask everyone to do a Green Halloween this year. For the following three weeks, I will introduce different Halloween activities that you, your family, and your friends can all do — to help our planet!

Hint: These activities are not your traditional trick-or-treating and are doable for those who think they are too old for trick-or-treating (ahem, teenagers!).

So, remember to tune in next week!

Happy October!

“Paper bags are great for lining trashcans or animal cages, versus petroleum-based plastic liners you would otherwise buy. They can be used to cover books to help them last longer, and can be turned into gift wrap (which you can have fun decorating) or packaging material. Paper bags have thousands of other possible applications, so get creative!” — Brian Clark Howard, The Daily Green.

Check out this article to find out how to reduce car pollution! Save our planet!

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‘Now the sun is good for more than poll time. The Solio Solar charger takes power from the sun and uses it to charge your mobile device at the same rate as your wall adapter. Solio will hold its charge for up to one year. Outlets are out – it’s time to bask in the benefits of the sun” — Ebay Green Team.

Now this is news to me! The device doesn’t look half bad either. Useful as it sounds, I will definitely purchase it!

Click here to get this device now!

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Summer is almost here and I am definitely excited! I cannot wait to get out of school and go on my summer vacation. However, I would like to continue to contribute to the environment even during my vacation. To stay green for the summer, I noted tips from this article, in which I found on planetgreen.discovery.com!

Top Green Summer Tips

1. Steppin’ light
   Find local activities with low environmental impacts like a trip to the local park, woods, zoo, ballgame, or beach with friends to relax. Time spent with friends and family can be a great way to catch up and have fun. Picking up that new book you’ve been meaning to read while lounging on the deck is another great way to pass the time and leave a smaller footprint behind. The Deathly Hallows ought to keep you busy for a little while. Once you’ve gotten out of the city, check out our guide on How to Green Your Outdoor Sports.
2. Cool and Easy
   Air conditioning can offer much-needed respite from the heat and can make sweaty nights bearable, but be sensitive to overuse. Turning up the thermostat a few degrees on your AC is a great way to save tons of cash while making the planet a cooler place at the same time.
3. Up in your grill
   Love to BBQ? Propane burns much cleaner than either wood or charcoal briquettes. If you can’t resist charcoal, try a natural product like those produced by Cowboy Charcoal—much cleaner than your traditional briquettes. Of course, when you’re done grilling, use natural cleaning products such as SoyClean organic grill cleaner to keep your summer as chemical-free as possible. Tests show it’s just as tough on grime as traditional cleaners, but won’t leave that chemical residue behind to leach into your next burger or grilled tomato. Plus, if you want to give your neighbors something to gossip about, try a solar over from a company like Solar Cookers International. How to Green Your Meals has some tasty advise, as well.
4. The local roundup
   Buy food locally. Farmers markets are great places to shop, and ensure that the veggies you’re eating hot off the grill or mixed in a salad haven’t traveled thousands of miles just to reach your plate. That cuts down on the use of fossil fuels, which leads to significantly reduced levels of pollution and resource depletion over your typical tomato bought at the local supermarket. Websites like Local Harvest can help you find one in your area, even if you’ve never seen one in your life.
5. The green plate special
   Use reusable dishes rather than plastics or Styrofoam. If you absolutely must use disposables, make sure to pick up compostable varieties beforehand to put in the compost bin when you’re through. For more, check out Where to Get This Stuff below.
6. Greenie bikini
   You don’t have to go so far as wearing a biodegradable or solar bikini to make your summer accoutrements more sustainable. Look for eco-friendly products like clothing, swimsuits, sandals, towels, and skin care. Each of them is a step in the right direction, and you might just fall in love with a product or style you never knew existed. Lots more to learn at How to Green Your Wardrobe.
7. Charge!
   Pick up a solar backpack or device like the Freeloader or the Solio to take with you on day trips. That way, whether you’re at the beach or on the go you’ll be able to run and recharge a wide range of portable devices on solar energy. Save a buck by cutting out the electric company and giving your rechargeables the solar power they deserve. More green power tips and a roundup of solar chargers and other products can be found here.
8. No poison, please
   Remember those carefree days of running alongside the DDT truck as it sprayed the happy townspeople and iced all the bugs? Well, we’re a little smarter now, so use products like garlic barrier to ward off mosquitoes. Traditional products certainly do the job, but they can end up turning your backyard into a deathtrap for every other kind of living thing that drops by for a visit. That means birds, butterflies, ladybugs, and even the family dog gets an unhealthy dose. Not to mention yourself, the kids, the neighbors’ kids, and even your bratty nephew who lives down the block. Make sure to apply it when you think it won’t rain for several days, and the garlic alternative should treat you right. Planting rosemary is a natural and low-tech way to block skeeters. Then there are always the big guns like the Mosquito Magnet.
9. Wet and wise
   Water usage levels are a big deal throughout much of the U.S. and the summer drought season can really make things tough. Be certain to watch what you use, water plants only when necessary, and take a few minutes to install a low-flow showerhead. They’re simple steps that can make a big difference. For more, check out How to Green Your Water.
10. The greener road
    Have to travel long distances to arrive at your dream destination this summer? Consider making it by road or rail rather than by plane, but be sure to offset your carbon emissions no matter what mode of transportation you choose. Companies and non-profit groups like Terrapass, Climate Care, MyClimate, Native Energy, and American Forests all offer ways to offset the damage done when you pick up and travel to places unknown. Our guide for How to Go Green: Carbon Offsets is a great launch pad.

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Click here to read the rest of the article on planetgreen.discovery.com!

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‘Vintage products help the planet and are easy on the pocketbook, too. This new-to-you purse gives you a one-of-a-kind style and helps reduce your footprint on the planet. By purchasing vintage products instead of new, you help lessen the environmental impact of producing new items. If your bag starts to sag, remember it’s a lot easier to repair than it is to re-buy” — Ebay Green Team.

Purchase this Vintage Handbag now at www.ebaygreenteam.com!

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Did you know that the air inside your home is often more poisonous than outside air? Jessica Jensen wrote an article providing 1o ways to help improve our indoor air quality and improve our health! Indoor air pollution happens because of furniture or cabinets made of pressed wood products, damp carpets, pesticides, cleaners, tobacco smoke, hobby supplies, mold, etc. Studies have shown that these sources of pollution is a cause to health problems.

So, let’s improve our indoor quality! Below are 10 ways to that Jessica Jensen have mentioned in her article. To find out why such way is valid, you can visit http://www.lowimpactliving.com/blog/2008/05/05/improve-indoor-air-quality/ to find out!

1. Open the windows

2. Change your furnace/AC air filter at least a couple of times each year.

3. Don’t use chemical air fresheners.

4. Similarly, be careful about candles.

5. Use non-toxic home cleaners.

6. Consider getting rid of your carpets.

7. Consider getting room air filters for your home.

8. Limit or remove vinyls from your home.

9. If you’re doing any painting or staining, be sure to use no- or low-VOC paints and finishes.

10. Make your home a smoke-free zone.

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Today, I will share with you three quick ways that you can save money by going green! These are tips I acquired from reading  an article on http://www.thedailygreen.com.

1. Check out your local library for entertainment mediums such as magazines, CDs, DVDs, and books! It is advised that you cut down on purchasing mountains of such materials in order to save paper waste in landfills, plus saving yourself some bucks!

 Click http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/5136 if you would like to read more!

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2. Use rechargeable batteries! This is self explanatory. The more you use rechargeable batteries, the less likely that you spend money on disposable ones.

 Click http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/2613 for more information.

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3) Do you have a car? Did you know a clean air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%, and can save you 28 cents a gallon? Not only that, poor alignment forces your engine to work harder (in addition to wearing out your tires), and this can reduce fuel economy by as much as 10%. Get a tune-up and replace that cracked gas cap to save even more.

 Click http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/save-gas-47031702 for more information.

According to eBay Green Team, reusable bags reserve resources. Not only that, combining shopping trips with errands will save fuel and time, and properly inflated tires ensure the best fuel economy!

Sounds intriguing? http://www.ebaygreenteam.com/ have created a simple ‘5 Easy First Steps You Can Do Today’ article to help guide you towards a greener life style!

To read more about the ‘5 Easy Steps You Can Do Today’, please visit http://www.ebaygreenteam.com/ns/tips-first-steps.html.

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Are you green enough? Do you want to go green? Would you like to know how to start the process of going green?

First of all, let me ask you a few questions:

Do you spend time idling your car’s engine? Do you leave your computer on 24/7? Do you wash your laundry in hot water?

Why am I asking you these questions? The answer is if you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, you’ve got to read the Top 10-Idiot-Proof Eco-Tips. This article is published on http://www.thedailygreen.com/, written by Brian Clark Howard. The article provides short-and-sweet tips on how to help yourself, as an individual, and to help the environment!

Click here  http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/latest/green-tips-10-easiest to go directly to the article.

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