So last week I went to a lecture at SCAD. The speaker was addressing the threat of rising sealevels. Of course, global warming melting polar icecaps was cited for the reason for the rising water. His solution to global warming was to stop the use of coal. I liked his reasoning. He reasoned that w
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10/19/2007
So I have come up with a name for my blog. I will call it my "Alter-Eco". Not only is it catchy, but it is also very reflective of my attitude towards our environment. I want to change the world, but find that I have to take an alternate route to the end result. I am not ready to be a bike-riding
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10/09/2007
There are cool new ways to recycle. I am discovering them every single day. Petsmart and many other organizations collect printer ink cartridges for charities (about $2 per item is donated). Also, cell phones (Domestic Crisis Centers) and eyeglasses (Lyon's Club). Talk about a win-win-win situati
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09/28/2007
He may never admit it, so I will claim it for him. Bill Gates is a tree-hugger. I recently discovered Microsoft Office Document Image Writer (MODIW). This cool little program lets you look at stuff as it will print when a print preview function isn't available. It will also let you pick and choos
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09/21/2007
He may never admit it, so I will claim it for him. Bill Gates is a tree-hugger. I recently discovered Microsoft Office Document Image Writer (MODIW). This cool little program lets you look at stuff as it will print when a print preview function isn't available. It will also let you pick and choos
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09/21/2007
Has this happened to you? You go get groceries and you are so busy watching the prices as they zip across your screen that you don't even pay attention when the bagger DOESN'T ask if you prefer paper over plastic. And you don't notice when the bagger puts only 1 item in each bag. It begs the ques
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09/18/2007
Okay, I admit it. I am pretty bad at recycling. I am just plain lazy about it. I will watch myself throw things in the trash and think "Next week, I'll organize those bins in the garage". But here's the thing. Once the bins get organized, then you put the cans, glass, cardboard, newspaper, etc..
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09/15/2007
Is it a coupon? Is it a bike? What is freecycle? Well, Freecycle.org is an online community that I have supported for years. It's cool how it works. If you have something that you don't need but you think someone might be able to use it, you post it. If you need something that someone posts, you
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09/14/2007
I have to admit that when I think “Savannah” and “green”, St. Patrick’s Day is the first thought in my head. I can’t help it. I like a good party. But have no fear. I have started this blog as a resource for YOU! I am sharing my journey through this journal. Savannah needs a consolidated resource
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08/28/2007
