Cape Cod Green Cleaning Source » some http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com Sharing Ideas for a Greener Cape Cod Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:01:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Put Up Some Awnings to Keep Cool http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/06/put-up-some-awnings-to-keep-cool/ http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/06/put-up-some-awnings-to-keep-cool/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:51:18 +0000 admin http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/06/put-up-some-awnings-to-keep-cool/ Reduce the amount of heat entering your dwelling, and save on energy bills.

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]]> http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/06/put-up-some-awnings-to-keep-cool/feed/ 0 Save You and Your Boss Some Money5 Tips for Going Green at Work http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/05/save-you-and-your-boss-some-money5-tips-for-going-green-at-work/ http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/05/save-you-and-your-boss-some-money5-tips-for-going-green-at-work/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 21:57:47 +0000 admin 1. Bring your lunch
Pack good food (organic/local is preferable) in reusable containers (glass and stainless steel are preferable). Beyond contributing so much less to the already overwhelmed landfills, you will save money and your health. Don’t forget to pack a (stainless steel) bottle of water, real utensils, and a cloth napkin. If you prefer to eat take out, try bringing reusable containers with you for your over-the-counter soup or salad or more.

2. Get involved
If your management isn’t interested in making overall changes, you can still bring in a green cleaner for your desk, or put a bottle of eco dish detergent in the break room. Bring your own plate/cup/mug/bowl/utensils and store them in a desk drawer. People will notice and it might start a (good) trend. Start a green committee and together you can all advocate for going greener by doing gestures that will get people talking. Start a compost. If your company travels a lot, suggest people use a hybrid car service to get to the airport. Find an electronic waste recycling event and help facilitate the office to bring old stuff there. Put signs on office doors and bathroom doors reminding people to recycle and to shut off their computers at the end of the day….

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]]> http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/05/save-you-and-your-boss-some-money5-tips-for-going-green-at-work/feed/ 0 Hang Some Laundry Out to Dry http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/04/hang-some-laundry-out-to-dry/ http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/04/hang-some-laundry-out-to-dry/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:23:52 +0000 admin http://www.capecodgreencleaningsource.com/index.php/2010/04/hang-some-laundry-out-to-dry/ Why spend good money on artificial laundry products when you can have naturally fresh clothes and linens kissed by the breezes? And save energy and money.

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