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Aug 81 min read

How to Recycle those Difficult Items

How do you recycle a non-working dishwasher? How about old CD cases? Wish there was a resource that listed all kinds of items for...

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Jun 301 min read

Recycling Plastics Program

Please be aware that major changes are coming to the Ward 6 Recycling Plastics Program.

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Apr 271 min read

Summertime Energy Saving Tips

Higher electric bills go with summer in the Southwest. However, you can save money while also reducing carbon pollution with some very...

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Dec 8, 20231 min read

December Eco Tip

How about having a “green” Christmas? Research shows gifted experiences give more lasting joy than things. If you like browsing, shop...

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Oct 30, 20231 min read

Thanksgiving Eco Tip

Plan Thanksgiving with “Creation Care” in mind. Emphasize plant-based main or side dishes (mushroom stroganoff is seasonal), or look for...

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Sep 30, 20231 min read

October Eco Tip from the Green Team

We can show appreciation for God’s amazing creations by the daily choices we make. In the Southwest, we know the value of water. Try...

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kkcbauder

Jul 29, 20231 min read

The Hottest Day on Earth

July 4th was the hottest day on Earth in 100,000 years! While worldwide action is needed to heal the climate, we can lessen the load on...

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Jun 15, 20231 min read

June Eco Tip

June is one of our driest months, so here’s a water saving idea to use now. Instead of using the garbage disposal for produce scraps,...

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Apr 3, 20231 min read

April Eco-Tip

As we celebrate Easter, we may think about our own resurrection after death. The image of a caterpillar going to sleep as a chrysalis and...

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kkcbauder

Jan 27, 20231 min read

February Eco-Tips for Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, choose to Love Your Mother (Earth)! Purchase sweets from a local food vendor in lieu of the overly packaged...

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kkcbauder

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Holiday Tips From the Green Team

December During the holiday season, Americans produce 25% more trash. You can do your part this year to change that. Try fabric or...

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Weather Based Irrigation - The Green Team

kkcbauder

Sep 30, 20221 min read

Weather Based Irrigation - The Green Team

It probably isn't any surprise that we are in the throes of the worst drought in 1200 years! The news is constantly covering the many...

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kkcbauder

Jul 29, 20221 min read

Healing the Climate

One key to healing the climate just might be found in your bank/401k/and mutual funds statement. The well-known Wall Street big banks...

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kkcbauder

Jun 25, 20221 min read

Eco Tip

A Reminder EcoTip: With our hot summers, this is a great time to start sun-drying laundry. Benefits include saving as much as 20% on your...

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kkcbauder

Jun 10, 20221 min read

Eco Tip from the Green Team

Summer fashions - so much fun to shop for new clothes! This season, keep our environment in mind as you shop. You can have the biggest...

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kkcbauder

Jun 8, 20221 min read

Eco Tip from the Green Team

Plastics break down, but never actually disappear. Micro plastics and nano plastics are the microscopic bits of plastic that remain to...

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