Monday, July 12, 2010

GREEN BODY: De-bug naturally with chemical free repellant




Want to stay bug-free while basking in the sun and participating in your favorite outdoor activities? Here are several products that may keep the bug bites away without all of the harsh chemicals:

Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellant is a spray that combines Rosemary, Lemongrass, and Citronella oils.

BiteBlocker® Herbal Insect Repellent Spray formula protects against bites from mosquitoes and black flies.

Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent Pump Spray is biodegradable, cruelty - free, and contains no petrochemicals or animal byproducts.

Quit Bugging Me Insect Repellant Spray made by Jason Natural Products is DEET, PABA and paraben free and contains natural oils to repel bugs.

Kiss My Face Obsessively Natural SwyFlotter Tick & Insect Repellent with Lemon Eucalyptus is DEET and paraben free and also safe for kids. The product contains citronella, pennyroyal and tansy.

GREEN EATS: Raw Beet Salad


I love beets because they have a sweet, earthy taste. I like to buy them in bunches. You can store them for weeks in your refrigerator and they won't go bad. This is one of the veggies that can stain your hands a bit, but the nutrients you'll get from eating them is well worth it! Here's a great recipe!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

RECYLE: What to do with those old cell phones and computers


Have you ever wondered how you should *responsibly* recycle old, broken and otherwise unwanted cell phones, printers, computers, and other electronics? I've been waiting to find the nearest place to drop off such items. Over the years I've accumulated four cell phones that I no longer use, and yes I've been saving them for the day that I finally recycle them. Not to mention, the old printer I have that no longer works, and tons of old CDs, DVDs and a broken digital camera. My precious greenies, there's hope for those of us who continue to save these old items, resulting in unneccessary clutter in our homes. It's time to do the right (green) thing and recyle them!


If you're in the NYC area, you can drop off the above items for recycling on July 10th at the Electronics Recyling Event at TekServe. If you live in a different area, by all means, go online search "recycling cell phones and computers" for the nearest drop off point.