Granite countertops are popular for their beauty and durability, but they still require care to keep them looking great year after year. Chemical cleaners, bleach, and even lemon and vinegar can strip your countertop’s sealant and damage the granite. Here’s our advice: make a solution of warm water and half a tablespoon of all natural …
In part three of our Entertaining Green series we ask, how can you keep it green as party host? Green Tip # 3: Opt for Sustainable Party DecorUse natural materials like paper or fabric instead of plastic for tablecloths, banners, and decorations. Potted plants and garden-cut or wild flowers make great centerpieces. Avoid balloons, which …
In the second part of our Entertaining Green series we tackle, how can you keep it green as party host? Green Tip #2: Minimize Single Use ItemsDisposable plates, cups, cutlery and napkins contribute to unnecessary waste. Use cloth napkins and dinnerware and silverware that can be washed and reused, or choose biodegradable or compostable options made …
It’s prime barbecue season in New England, and your calendar is likely packed! So, how can you keep it green as party host? This month’s green tips are going to be focused on how to entertain, Green! Green Tip #1: Reduce Food WastePlan your menu carefully to avoid over-catering and minimize leftovers that will go to …
So, you diligently recycle your paper, plastic, and metal, and try to use environmentally friendly products in your home, but what about your outdoor space? Here are some tips to keep your yard looking beautiful while limiting the environmental impact. Choose native plantsNot only are native plants beneficial to wildlife, they’re more resistant to damage …
Summer brings warmer temps and more time outdoors, making it the perfect time to think about the planet. Here are some ways to make your summer fun more eco-friendly. Plant a gardenPlanting fruits or vegetables on your own property, or as part of a community garden, will not only yield healthy, delicious produce, but save …
You’re mindful of sustainability at home, but can you do anything to make the community you live in more green? The short answer is yes! Here are some ways you can encourage your town to be more eco-friendly:If you live in a city or area where individual yard space is scarce, consider planting a community …
The average American throws away more than 4 pounds of trash a day and generates 220 pounds of plastic waste per year, less than 10% of which gets recycled! So how can you do your part to reduce the amount of stuff piling up in our landfills? Here are a few ways to go low …
Inspired by a newly-burgeoning environmental movement and fueled by public outrage over a massive oil spill in California, the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Public awareness about the damaging effects of pesticides had also grown in the previous decade, thanks to Rachel Carson’s bestselling book, Silent Spring. Earth Day brought together disparate groups …
We are so happy to share our schedule for this year’s Green Maid’s Beach Clean-ups! Together with some amazing local partners ( Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation , Town of York Maine Parks and Recreation Department , York Region Chamber of Commerce , The ReFill Station) we want to get together to show some love for the ocean and our community. …
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