GO Greener With Tracey ODonnell

                                                                                  Having babies 60-100 years ago must have been a real headache.  I've  got to hand it to moms of the  past who had no disposable diapers and  didn't  have our fancy disposable wipes. What are our modern parents really doing to the environment by using these fancy disposable baby wipes? Are those disposable wipes what we think they are? Most of the disposable wipes come in a nice compact container that seals closed to ensure their  freshness and moisture remains with the product. These wipes can be very handy items,even for  things other than a baby’s bottom. It’s very convenient to wipe up a quick mess on the floor or rub clear  your 10 year old'...

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than to participate in the "Canopy Project".  We don't need to be wealthy or even well-off to make a difference.  The only thing needed is for you to care; care about the environment around you, care about the ground you walk on and the air you breath.   An excerpt from www.earthday.org:  "As part of its mission to protect natural lands and preserve the environment for all people, Earth Day Network developed The Canopy Project. Rather than focusing on large scale forestry, The Canopy Project plants trees that help communities - especially the world's impoverished communities - sustain themselves and their local economies. Trees reverse the impacts of land degradation and provide food, energy and income, helping communities to achieve long-term economic and environmental sustainability. Trees also filter the air and help stave off the effects of climate change. "  In order to read more or fi...

GAS PRICES GOT YOU FRUSTRATED??  Check the prices before you fill up at the pump to ensure you are paying the lowest possible price in your area. Just click the link below and when you land on the Gasbuddy website type in your zip code and click the green 'search' button. http://www.gasbuddy.com Its really that simple and very fast. In addition to the website, they also offer app's for your smartphone ( i haven't loaded the app so I can't comment on it's usage).   Addendum to this post!!  I have the Gas Buddy app on my Android smartphone and I love it.  Its accurate up to the second and you can use it on the fly.  What I mean is, it uses gps locating to find your location wherever you are and loads a list of all the stations in your surrounding area with their prices.  The list will even come up by price, listing the lowest to highest for your convenience.  I use my several times a week depending on my driving habits.  I highly rec...

                                          Whether you like your eggs scrambled or poached, nearly everyone has a carton of eggs in their refrigerator. Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Eggs super charge your immune system and fight off all the nasty bugs you come in contact with. Eggs increase your visual distance potential and help prevent some eye disorders. Eggs are thought to reduce the risk of Breast Cancer, improve hair and nail growth & regulate brain functioning. So, eat up the eggs and if you are watching your fat intake, just eat the egg whites with a small taste of the yolk as the yolk carries most of the fat.

In May 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled the most dramatic overhaul to fuel economy labels since they were introduced 35 years ago. When the new labels start to appear in showrooms and online, shoppers will have more information at their fingertips than ever before. The redesigned label's provide the public with new information on vehicles’ fuel economy, energy use, fuel costs, and environmental impacts. For the first time comparable fuel economy and environmental ratings will be available for all new vehicles, including advanced technology vehicles like electric cars. Consumers will be able to make comparisons – car by car – to ensure they have the best information to help save on fuel costs and reduce emissions.

        It's Real Have No Doubts! Greenhouse Gas Effects       If you haven't followed the environmental news of late, you may not know about the prodigious change that President Obama signed into office with regard to carbon, that's right, carbon. Up to this point, there were no restrictions or regulations on the amount of carbon pollution that is fumed into the air everyday by factories, production plants and numerous other sources.      As you may or may not know, its the carbon in the air that is the main culprit for global warming, the carbon actually traps the hot air into the environment and keeps it in our atmosphere.      Friday, September 20th, 2013 was a turning point within the environmental field when Gina McCarthy, the administrator of the US EPA, made the announcement and reviewed the new reasonable limits on carbon pollution regulations emitted by power plants and factories of tomorrow. ...

                                                                                                            We can't wait another 30 years. Tell the EPA we need clean water safeguards now! Really, if you care in the least or the most possible way, click the text above and submit a comment card that takes ~45seconds-1min to complete.   Seriously.