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Ann Marie Goes Green

 

Ann Marie is a lifelong champion of preserving the environment.  From early years scouring woods for artifacts, and removing human presence, to teaching toddlers to recycle, she brings information to the fore which would otherwise be obscured in the interest of profit.

Look for features on water (fresh and salt), air, trees and manufacturing.  Check out connections to other environmentally-minded Zones.

by Ann Marie Dwyer

The production of recyclable materials consumes more fossil fuel than all of the cars in the United Sates. By reducing the amount of virgin polythene for plastic containers, glass from sand & feld...More>
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Fresh and Green

on Oct 28, 11 at 03:21 PM

You may not be a vegetarian. Goodness knows, I like a rare steak as much as the next American, but that does not mean I am not a green cook.

Groan...Organic? Really?

Which one of these applies to you?

  • Cannot afford $5 for three apples
  • Has a black thumb
  • Prefers pork
  • Thinks vegetables are for sissies

The organic label in your supermarket is one way to cook green, but it is not the only way. Eating green is better for your health than processed foods and preservatives. Contrary to the press release, preservatives in your food do not make YOU last longer!

The Price Tag

Fresh is best, but it is not the only way. If you simply cannot afford the organic label, try some other ways to get some green foods into your diet. 

  • Ye Olde Farmer's Market
Nothing here has a package. Some of it still

by Ann Marie Dwyer

Plastic is now an ingredient in your dinner. It is made of toxic chemicals which do not biodegrade even when they are broken into single molecules. Why would you put it in food? Nurdles When plastic...More>
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by Ann Marie Dwyer

Top 10 Ways Our Family Controls Pollution 1. Plan ahead.Make one trip to town cover all errands. Shop only once a week. Stop at the post office, bank, recycling facility and specialty shops on the w...More>
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photo by Dean Shareski

by Ann Marie Dwyer

Air pollution destroys the atmosphere which protects the Earth. Trees "eat" pollution by taking the carbon dioxide out of the air, and then they "exhale" oxygen. Planting a tree can help prevent pollu...More>
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by Ann Marie Dwyer

Bio-fuels seem to present a renewable resource alternate to fossil fuel. A closer examination of the costs of producing ethanol and biodiesel shows the true economic and ethical costs involved in cho...More>
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by Ann Marie Dwyer

It starts with you. If the number one way to reduce your impact on global warming was to drive less, how many excuses could you supply why you cannot drive less? How about some practical tips to hel...More>
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Suggested Reading

by Ann Marie Dwyer

In terms of the environment, plastic is truly better than paper. Plastic bags can be recycled to use 67% less energy than producing the original bags. Recycling paper bags cannot save much beyond 20...More>
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From Toddlers to Grandparents to Non-Profits, Zones span the spectrum. Check out my Blogs on my Writer's Portfolio, Ann Marie Talks Money & Ann Marie Goes Green.

Comments (1 to 10 of 12)

Natalia Jones
May 31, 09 at 12:14 PM
Hey Ann Marie, I'm posting you to my facebook page... lots of great information! Keep up the good work :)
Ann Marie Dwyer
May 25, 09 at 01:23 PM
Thanks, Raven! San, my children have been harvesting cans from their friends. Teens end up with cans and bottles in their cars. The teens pull them out whenever a car comes by the house so they are not thrown away!
Raven Lebeau
May 24, 09 at 10:49 PM
Great zone-- I'm adding this to my "plants" zone bundle, since I think a lot of gardeners care about helping the environment. I liked the "nurdles" article, since it taught me something new.
Shaheen Darr
May 23, 09 at 07:24 PM
Wonderful zone, at home we have two separate boxes for recycling. Plastic goes in one and paper, cardboard etc in the other. Have a hole in the garden where all the fruit,dead leaves, veg peels etc are deposited. This becomes compost to reuse for plants. So much one family can do to start making a difference..a zone I will definitely revisit :)
Ann Marie Dwyer
May 20, 09 at 02:45 PM
Thank you, Ruth! Come again, as I update to keep more information flowing!
Ruth Belena
May 19, 09 at 04:41 PM
I learned a few new things from your Zone. I am a great believer in recycling and using fewer resources to protect the environment.
Ann Marie Dwyer
May 18, 09 at 03:41 PM
Liv, I love it! I have seen those. My mother med-missions in Nicaragua at a coffee plantation and they make those, too. You would be amazed at some of the poisons released in burning!
Olivia Bredbenner
May 17, 09 at 11:51 AM
Ann Marie, love this site. I am vacationing in Fl and Just bought small colorful change purses, handmade out of trash bags by the women of COFEACOMA- a co-op of organic coffee growers in the mountains of Honduras. By purchasing them, it benifits communities there that are teaching alternatives to burning trash.Providing income for the artists & families.-- Honduras no less ! LOL
Tina Hartley
May 06, 09 at 03:15 AM
Me too on the old toothbrushes for cleaning. I use the cardboard egg crates for lighting the grill. It cuts down, or eliminates the need for lighter fluid. Just put a briquette in each egg spot and light the carton. Newspapers make excellent window cleaning 'cloths' instead of using paper towels.
Ann Marie Dwyer
May 02, 09 at 02:17 PM
Great idea, Ethel! I also use the scoops from laundry detergent for seedlings.

by Ann Marie Dwyer

Here are 50 ways to reduce water consumption. Many do not require any monetary outlay for the human, but will reduce the water bill. 1. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. Water going d...More>
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Recycle!

I recycle....
Everything possible.
Newspapers
Plastic
Cans
Cardboard
At least two
At least three
Nothing

photo by Bookis Smuin

by Ann Marie Dwyer

A recycled toothbrush sounds disgusting until you look a little closer; and it is delivered; and you never have to remember replacing it; and it helps the environment. Let's look into one of the most...More>
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Submit an Environmental Link

Landscaping as an environmental investment

by Ann Marie Dwyer

Landscaping is an investment in your home and the environment. Average landscaping increases the value of a home by five percent. Excellent landscaping can increase property value by as much as 11 p...More>
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by Ann Marie Dwyer

Ehe smallest children can make an impact on the environment. Parents teach children by example how to live green with a few easy steps. 1. Have a meeting. This needs to be a question and answer sessio...More>
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by Ann Marie Dwyer

New Year's resolutions are easy to keep when you go green with some of these easy to implement environmental ideas. Catch a bucket Place a bucket where it can catch rainwater. Use this to water...More>
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