1. Become aware of your carbon footprint – this will give some good clues as to the changes that you need to make.
2. Send e-cards
3. Recycle Christmas cards either by looking for a place that collects them or reusing them or using them for crafts.
4. Do e-mail Swaps
5. Use Freecycle or similar groups to get rid of things you don’t need and to find things you do instead of just dumping it.
6. Buy less stuff. Less stuff = less packaging, less production, less waste.
7. Save water by fixing leaking taps
8. By showering for shorter times
9. Recycle your old glasses – in South Africa St John’s collects them,
10. Shop less. Saves money and the gas driving to the store or delivering packages to your house.
11. Buy less packaged goods. Packaging costs money, so focus on simpler products. They might even last longer.
12. Turn up/down the thermostat. Being a little warmer in summer and cooler in winter will save money on your electric bill and reduce your energy usage.
13. Buy CFL/Energy saving light bulbs. Yes, they’re more expensive at the start, but they save serious cash later.
14. Turn off the lights. When you leave a room, turn off the lights, TV, etc.
15. Get a Savasocket. It provides a remote switch off for all devices connected via one mains extension panel.
16. Unplug unused electronics. Turning them off isn’t enough. For serious savings, you need to unplug.
17. Use rags, sponges, and towels rather than paper towels to clean.
18. Choose energy-efficient appliances. They cost slightly more at first, but make up the cost quickly.
19. Light a match in the toilet/bathroom to get rid of bad smells instead of using sprays
20. Don’t buy expensive chemical cleaners for your windows. Save old wine and vinegar in a spray bottle and with a bit of effort you’ll get shining windows for free.
21. Plant native plants in your yard, rather than non-native water hogs.
22. Buy a solar phone charger.
23. Put your investments/savings in companies and banks that support the environment.
24. Choose paperless banking.
25. Build a rainwater system for your garden.
26. Buy or make mesh produce bags. Use the bags for fruit and veggies.
27. Carry tote bags. Take them to the grocery store. Keep one in your car for errands.
28. Say no to plastic bags. If you forgot your bag and carry it in your hands, say no to the plastic.
29. Only run the washing machine when you have a full-load.
30. Resole your shoes.
31. Repair seams rather than replacing your clothes.
32. Use mass transit (public transport).
33. Become part of a lift club to work or school
34. Walk when ever possible instead of driving.
35. Ride a bike.
36. Get your car serviced to reduce pollution and fuel usage.
37. Plant a vegetable or herb garden.
38. Make your own Compost. Free fertilizer, less waste!
39. Recycle. It doesn’t cost you any money but it helps the environment.
40. Use recycled toilet paper
41. Don’t buy bottled water. Either drink regular tap water or buy a sink filter.
42. Use a clothes line or drying rack instead of the dryer.
43. Buy fewer plastic toys. Or really, fewer toys in general.
44. Share kid’s clothes or buy used. They grow so fast that their clothes are usually in good shape.
45. Share toys or buy used.
46. Eat at home. Less carry-out waste, less wasted food, more cash in your wallet.
47. Eat less. Your wallet, your waist, and the planet will thank you.
48. Reuse plastic butter tubs and other containers.
49. Use up all your food before it goes bad. Try not to buy more food than you need.
50. Buy reusable coffee filters.
51. Entertain at home. You’ll reduce your energy use at movie houses and restaurants, and save money.
52. Reduce your gift lists. Prepare now to trim down birthday, Valentine’s Day, and holiday gifts. Not only will you save money, but you’ll contribute to less waste from wrapping paper and stuff no one wants.
53. Read rather than watch TV. Reading requires only the energy from your lamp. TVs, especially flat-screens, are real-energy hogs.
54. Borrow books from the library.
55. Use Paperback Book Swap.
56. Read your news online.
57. Download your music
58. Download movies – saves packaging etc……
59. Download your software for your computer.
60. Think before you print.
61. Shred your mail and use it as mulch during winter.
62. Stop getting junk mail
63. Carry your own coffee/tea mug to coffee when buying take away coffee (eg. Starbucks).
64. Print on both sides of the paper.
65. Drive to the speed limit , you will release less toxins and save using petrol
66. Buy fair-trade products
67. Buy locally produced products
68. Encourage friends to recycle and think green.
69. Try not to use paper plates and cups for parties and picnics.
70. If you have a baby – breastfeed for as long as possible
71. Be a good example to children around you – help make the new generation more green.
72. Re-gift
73. Hold a clothing swap party
74. Sometimes libraries will be interested in receiving old magazines, so it’s worth asking about that if you’re taking your books in anyway. Alternatively, you could ask at local hairdressers, doctor’s surgeries and hospitals as these places often put magazines in the reception areas for people to flick through while they wait.
75. Save shoe boxes or other large boxes that you get presents in and you can use them, wrapped, for gift hampers later.
76. They also make good storage boxes for kids’ knick knacks.
77. Buy water-efficient showerheads
78. Certain greens can help remove indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene. Don’t have the gardening gene? Golden pothos, English ivy, and peace lilies are all easy-to-grow toxin fighters.
79. Buy a laptop. It uses considerably less power than a desktop computer.
80. Buy inkjet printers and choose remanufactured cartridges instead of new ones.
81. Eat less meat or go vegetarian
82. Make use of left over food – don’t waste
83. Become active in projects like river/beach or town clean-ups
84. Donate money to eco-friendly causes
85. Helps awareness campaigns on Facebook and similar sites
86. Host a green party – play board and card games etc…..
87. Host a green video fest
88. Use lunchboxes, reusable drink containers, cloth napkin and proper cutlery for lunches. Find odd pieces of used silverware at a second-hand store so you don’t lose parts of your good set.
89. Use indoor walking videos instead of the treadmill – better still walk outdoors
90. If your hair can handle it buy two in shampoo & conditioners – another way to save on packaging.
91. Do an eco-tour for a holiday
92. Buy your tickets for movies, theatre airlines etc. online or telephone to save paper (you can choose to print on recycled paper etc.)
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use solar-powered chargers. Energy stored from exposure to sunlight can recharge an average phone, MP3 player, digital camera or PDA once or twice. Besides being better for the environment, these devices free users to charge up from anywhere.
95. Donate old cellular phones. You can donate your phone to a charity or sell it to a third-party recycler.
96. Get an energy audit. Energy audits evaluate your home and look for ways to improve energy efficiency. There some organizations that do it for free.
97. Make your own household cleaners: http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/make_your_own_household_cleaners/
98. Boiling water with a kettle rather than the hob and keeping lids on saucepans will cook your veg faster and keep your energy bills down.
99. Keep fit and trim / lose weight
100. How To Make Your Own Deodorant (A Very Simple Recipe) – I have not tried this myself yet but I plan to might save me some money as well:

Found it http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=596

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100 Things I Grateful For

mmmm could you come up with 100 smells you like??

100 Favourite Smells list swap. hosted by Fairyfu – she has been coming really interesting 100 list swaps.

I am going to start mine here:

1. Freshly brewed coffee.

2. jasmine

3. Rose

3. Sandalwood

4. Cooking curry

5. Freshly baked bread

6. The smell of the sand just after it rains

7. Roasting chicken

8. Baby powder

9. A new car

10. Lavender

…….. to be continued

100 Positive Affirmations

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I am very excited to announce that we now have a 100 list group on swap-bot.

The aim of creating this group is to keep members informed of any 100 list swaps that are being hosted.

No swaps will be created in this group unless requested.

If you or someone else creates a 100 list swap, you can either put the link in the announcement section or inform me and I will do it. Swap-bot will then automatically send out an e-mail to all members of the group informing them that there is an announcement. Group members can then look at the swap requirements and decide whether or not they want to sign up.

To join the group click here Lists of 100 Group

I did a questionaire on Belief.net a few years ago when I was in a state of confusion. A few weeks ago I decided to do it again. It came out very different. Its not that my basic beliefs have changed its just the importance of them differ. It has been an interesting experience to reflect on.

My partner sent the words of the Affirmation by Savage Garden. I love the group, love the sound of their music and most of the lyrics.

Here is a slide show that was done to the song.

This the new swap up. It is number 27 of 100.

We have missed 5 on list. And to be honest with you I just don’t feel like doing them right now. If i host a swap, I obviously have to do it. Don’t have the option of removing myself.

Please feel free to pick up any one of them.

I have enjoyed stretching my mind by doing these swaps. Its been great to also challenge myself with a few of the topics that i did not think I could do.

At the moment everything is new and a discovery for me (being in a new Country and home). I would like to keep things fun, positive, upbeat while still challenging myself. In other words I want to pick and choose which swaps to do on the 100 list created by Luciano Passuello.

Other swappers have also suggested other topics. I would like to create another page on this blog and list them.

By the way I really loved the fact that other people hosted swaps. So if you would like to host one please let me know, so I can link your swap to this blog.

Being involved with swap-bot has made a difference in my life. Its added fun and richness to it. Its become a hobby. Hosting has introduced me to many interesting people and situations. It has broaden my horizons.

Hello

I have arrived safely at my new destination. Not exactly a trip from Cape to Cairo – instead from Cape to Banbridge.

We officially have a laptop and internet in our home. Now I am busy sorting through stuff and soon the next 100 list swaps will be up and running.

I loved the fact that a few other ladies hosted swaps. Will post official thanks soon.

If you are interested in hosting one of the swaps on the list or your own 100 list swap let me know. We can create a new page on the this blog for other swaps and if you choose one on the current list we can link to it.

Unfortunately a few swaps were cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances. I will try to host those first.

Thank for your support and participation.