You may already know that compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are one of the easiest ways to reduce your impact on the planet. Using one CFL instead of an incandescent bulb will save about 260 pounds of carbon dioxide each year and save $25 to $45 in energy bills over the life of the bulb, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
While CFLs last an average of 3-5 years, they do eventually die. You may not know that each CFL contains about 5 milligrams of mercury and if they are thrown in the trash, they're likely to break, releasing the mercury into groundwater and soil.
To avoid contamination, CFLs can be recycled. Find a local resource for recycling CFLs by going to http://earth911.org/; type in CFL and your ZIP code.
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April 28, 2008
Earth Day Continues
You may already know that compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are one of the easiest ways to reduce your impact on the planet. Using one CFL instead of an incandescent bulb will save about 260 pounds of carbon dioxide each year and save $25 to $45 in energy bills over the life of the bulb, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
While CFLs last an average of 3-5 years, they do eventually die. You may not know that each CFL contains about 5 milligrams of mercury and if they are thrown in the trash, they're likely to break, releasing the mercury into groundwater and soil.
To avoid contamination, CFLs can be recycled. Find a local resource for recycling CFLs by going to http://earth911.org/; type in CFL and your ZIP code.
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While CFLs last an average of 3-5 years, they do eventually die. You may not know that each CFL contains about 5 milligrams of mercury and if they are thrown in the trash, they're likely to break, releasing the mercury into groundwater and soil.
To avoid contamination, CFLs can be recycled. Find a local resource for recycling CFLs by going to http://earth911.org/; type in CFL and your ZIP code.
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April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day
There are so many small things you can do to improve the condition of the planet, many of which will improve your immediate environment, as well.
Maybe the easiest way to save energy and resources is to stop buying things you don’t really need. By not bringing more things in to your home, you avoid disposing of materials and adding to your clutter at the same time. Many people think their lives will get better when they have a bigger house, a better car, more hobbies. In The Not So Big Life, author Sarah Susanka maintains that “…a high-quality life often has more to do with what we remove.” Think about what you already have that can serve the purpose before you go out and buy something new.
You can also conserve resources and reduce the time you spend shuffling through paper by reducing the amount of paper that comes into your home or office. is a big challenge for a lot of people. Here are a few easy things you can do to prevent paper pileup.
*Visit catalogchoice.org, to cancel catalogs you no longer wish to receive.
* Instead of adding your name to mailing lists for up for newsletters or event calendars, see if you can find the information you need on the Internet
*To reduce junk mail, visit proquo.com, 41pounds.org, or GreenDimes
While you’re clearing out your clutter, think about recycling computers and electronic equipment. Costco has a program, as do many municipalities, or check greensight.com
to find out about safely disposing of electronics.
Finally, to find out how you can save money while you reduce, reuse and recycle, visit epa.gov.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Maybe the easiest way to save energy and resources is to stop buying things you don’t really need. By not bringing more things in to your home, you avoid disposing of materials and adding to your clutter at the same time. Many people think their lives will get better when they have a bigger house, a better car, more hobbies. In The Not So Big Life, author Sarah Susanka maintains that “…a high-quality life often has more to do with what we remove.” Think about what you already have that can serve the purpose before you go out and buy something new.
You can also conserve resources and reduce the time you spend shuffling through paper by reducing the amount of paper that comes into your home or office. is a big challenge for a lot of people. Here are a few easy things you can do to prevent paper pileup.
*Visit catalogchoice.org, to cancel catalogs you no longer wish to receive.
* Instead of adding your name to mailing lists for up for newsletters or event calendars, see if you can find the information you need on the Internet
*To reduce junk mail, visit proquo.com, 41pounds.org, or GreenDimes
While you’re clearing out your clutter, think about recycling computers and electronic equipment. Costco has a program, as do many municipalities, or check greensight.com
to find out about safely disposing of electronics.
Finally, to find out how you can save money while you reduce, reuse and recycle, visit epa.gov.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Happy Earth Day
There are so many small things you can do to improve the condition of the planet, many of which will improve your immediate environment, as well.
Maybe the easiest way to save energy and resources is to stop buying things you don’t really need. By not bringing more things in to your home, you avoid disposing of materials and adding to your clutter at the same time. Many people think their lives will get better when they have a bigger house, a better car, more hobbies. In The Not So Big Life, author Sarah Susanka maintains that “…a high-quality life often has more to do with what we remove.” Think about what you already have that can serve the purpose before you go out and buy something new.
You can also conserve resources and reduce the time you spend shuffling through paper by reducing the amount of paper that comes into your home or office. is a big challenge for a lot of people. Here are a few easy things you can do to prevent paper pileup.
*Visit catalogchoice.org, to cancel catalogs you no longer wish to receive.
* Instead of adding your name to mailing lists for up for newsletters or event calendars, see if you can find the information you need on the Internet
*To reduce junk mail, visit proquo.com, 41pounds.org, or GreenDimes
While you’re clearing out your clutter, think about recycling computers and electronic equipment. Costco has a program, as do many municipalities, or check greensight.com
to find out about safely disposing of electronics.
Finally, to find out how you can save money while you reduce, reuse and recycle, visit epa.gov.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Maybe the easiest way to save energy and resources is to stop buying things you don’t really need. By not bringing more things in to your home, you avoid disposing of materials and adding to your clutter at the same time. Many people think their lives will get better when they have a bigger house, a better car, more hobbies. In The Not So Big Life, author Sarah Susanka maintains that “…a high-quality life often has more to do with what we remove.” Think about what you already have that can serve the purpose before you go out and buy something new.
You can also conserve resources and reduce the time you spend shuffling through paper by reducing the amount of paper that comes into your home or office. is a big challenge for a lot of people. Here are a few easy things you can do to prevent paper pileup.
*Visit catalogchoice.org, to cancel catalogs you no longer wish to receive.
* Instead of adding your name to mailing lists for up for newsletters or event calendars, see if you can find the information you need on the Internet
*To reduce junk mail, visit proquo.com, 41pounds.org, or GreenDimes
While you’re clearing out your clutter, think about recycling computers and electronic equipment. Costco has a program, as do many municipalities, or check greensight.com
to find out about safely disposing of electronics.
Finally, to find out how you can save money while you reduce, reuse and recycle, visit epa.gov.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
April 14, 2008
Spring Cleaning Your Computer
Do you go through your file cabinet and clean out the papers periodically? Do the same thing with your computer. Treat your computer just like your file cabinet and go through each folder, trashing what you don’t use or need. As you open folders, see if there are any old documents you can delete. While you’re at it, clear your address book of people you don’t keep in touch with anymore.
Remember to back up what is important to you. If you don’t have an automatic backup set, remind yourself by making a regular appointment in your calendar to backup.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Remember to back up what is important to you. If you don’t have an automatic backup set, remind yourself by making a regular appointment in your calendar to backup.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Spring Cleaning Your Computer
Do you go through your file cabinet and clean out the papers periodically? Do the same thing with your computer. Treat your computer just like your file cabinet and go through each folder, trashing what you don’t use or need. As you open folders, see if there are any old documents you can delete. While you’re at it, clear your address book of people you don’t keep in touch with anymore.
Remember to back up what is important to you. If you don’t have an automatic backup set, remind yourself by making a regular appointment in your calendar to backup.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Remember to back up what is important to you. If you don’t have an automatic backup set, remind yourself by making a regular appointment in your calendar to backup.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
April 07, 2008
Keep Books from Piling Up
If you love to read, but don’t want to store books, the library is a great resource. Some municipalities allow you to reserve books online and get email messages when your books are due.
You might also be interested in www.booksfree.com. For $9.99 a month you can “rent” 2 paperbacks at a time. Return the books you have finished in the prepaid mailer and they will mail you the next ones on your wish list. It's like Netflix, but for books.
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You might also be interested in www.booksfree.com. For $9.99 a month you can “rent” 2 paperbacks at a time. Return the books you have finished in the prepaid mailer and they will mail you the next ones on your wish list. It's like Netflix, but for books.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Keep Books from Piling Up
If you love to read, but don’t want to store books, the library is a great resource. Some municipalities allow you to reserve books online and get email messages when your books are due.
You might also be interested in www.booksfree.com. For $9.99 a month you can “rent” 2 paperbacks at a time. Return the books you have finished in the prepaid mailer and they will mail you the next ones on your wish list. It's like Netflix, but for books.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
You might also be interested in www.booksfree.com. For $9.99 a month you can “rent” 2 paperbacks at a time. Return the books you have finished in the prepaid mailer and they will mail you the next ones on your wish list. It's like Netflix, but for books.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
April 01, 2008
File for Free
There are only two weeks left for filing your income taxes without paying late fees. If you earned less than $28,000 in 2007 and you haven’t completed your taxes yet, you could qualify for free help. Visit www.irs.gov to see if you are eligible and to find out who offers the free filing service near you.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
File for Free
There are only two weeks left for filing your income taxes without paying late fees. If you earned less than $28,000 in 2007 and you haven’t completed your taxes yet, you could qualify for free help. Visit www.irs.gov to see if you are eligible and to find out who offers the free filing service near you.
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!
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