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Child and Family Development

Foods and Nutrition

Housing and Consumer Economics

Textiles, Merchandising and

Interiors

Offering Degrees in Multiple Fields:

Knowledge for Real Life.

College of Family and Consumer SciencesThe University of Georgia

JOURNEYEco Excursions By Mary Kate Hoban

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8 Sizing Up The American Dream By Chelsea Swanhart

NOURISHPreserving Produce By Emily Robinson

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Gadget Graveyard By Jennifer Ingles

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6 Beyond The Bag By Katelyn Schiavone

BLOOM11 Natural Cures By Lindsey Derrick

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Hazards of Hygiene By Natalee Cooper

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24 Decorating With A RePurpose By Brittany Myers

26 Put Some Green In Your Clean By Lindsay Durand

FEA TURESLove Goes Green By Meagan Shinn

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Environmentally Sound By Ana Lenuzza

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18 Green Movement, Meet Your Match By Chelsey WillisEconomic Par By Jourdana Passaro

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32Finding Your Green By Brooke McMillan

With The University of Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension

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Teach. Reach. Feed. Lead.

The mission of The Campus Kitchens Project is to use service as a tool to...Our Mission

•Strengthen Bodies by using existing resources to meet hunger and nutritional needs in our community.

•Empower Minds by providing leadership and servicelearning opportunities to students and educational benefits to

adults, seniors, children and families in need.

•Build Communities by fostering a new generation of community-minded adults through resourceful and mutually

beneficial partnerships among students, social service agencies, businesses and schools.

& green Publisher:

Leara Rhodes

Publishing Assistant:

Emilia Bak

Editor in Chief:

Chelsey Willis

Web Editor:

Delaney Young

Managing Editors:

Mary Kate Hoban

Katelyn Schiavone

Articles Editor:

Natalee Cooper

Feature Editors:

Jourdana Passaro

Meagan Shinn

Department Editors:

Lindsey Derrick

Brooke McMillan

Emily Robinson

Chelsea Swanhart

Design Director:

Ana Lenuzza

Associate Design Directors:

Jennifer Ingles

Lindsay Durand

Photo Editor:

Brittany Myers

Editor’s LetterAs a staff, our initial knowledge

of eco-friendly issues and lifestyles was limited to green products and recycling. In order to create a magazine that provides factual information about the topic while also be entertaining, we needed to do our research. Over the months of preparing to launch Ivy & Brick, we did just that and learned quite a few things in the process.

We soon realized that eco-friendly living is a more complex topic than one can imagine. It is a topic in which everyone has an opinion (good or bad) and in which everyone has his or her own concept of what it means to be green. Everyone is green; some just may be a lighter shade than others.

Knowing these things and, more importantly, understanding them, has allowed us to create a magazine that covers all the complex facets of eco-friendly living. In this first edition of Ivy & Brick, we are certain we have a variety of articles that will interest anyone no matter their shade of green.

Whether you are a music buff interested in learning how recording studios are becoming more eco-friendly or a golfer curious to know why the greens aren’t the color you would expect, our feature articles will inform and entertain you. Additionally, our departments offer quick, simple and useful tools for the foodie, decorator or techie, among others, to live a greener lifestyle.

Ivy & Brick would not be possible without the help of Grady College, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Office and numerous individuals who, through experience in the environmental field or a passion for all things “green,” provided valuable insight that made our stories richer as a result. We hope you enjoy Ivy & Brick as much as we enjoyed creating it.

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GadgetBy Jennifer Ingles

Why electronic waste management matters...and what you can do

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and some African nations are exposed to hazardous chemicals as they break apart components, like the leaded glass screens in old televisions and computer monitors. Lead has widely been shown to damage the nervous and reproductive systems. “Unfortunately India and China have different labor laws than we do in the United States,” says Suki Janssen, waste reduction administrator with the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division in Athens, Ga., “so they can have small children and/or [adults] working in conditions far below what we expect here in the United States.”

The Recycling Division accepts old electronics and partners with refurbishing company KP Surplus. Any unusable components are passed from KP Surplus to Creative Recycling or 5R Processors, both of which have shredding facilities in the U.S. that safely dismantle electronics, then separate materials for recycling.

Many state governments have responded to the call for better e-waste management. Twenty-two states have passed legislation requiring manufacturers to cover some costs. Democratic Sen. Mark Miller of Wisconsin sponsored a bill that specifies garbage rate-payers and

hat weighs 2.37 million tons? Electronics ready for end-of-life management, as estimated by the

Environmental Protection Agency in 2009. Some were dumped in a landfill, some were dismantled by workers in a developing country, others were safely refurbished or recycled in the U.S.

Research and Markets, a research firm in Ireland, estimates the electronic waste, or e-waste, management market in 2011 is worth $9.15 billion. Both the private sector and government have felt pressure to offer responsible options to consumers. This may stem from growing

awareness of the hazards of shipping e-waste overseas.

Some companies billing themselves as e-waste recyclers collect e-waste, but instead of recycling, sell the waste to developing nations to be dismantled, usually by hand and without proper safety gear. Workers in China, India

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taxpayers should not carry the cost of recycling e-waste. “This is the cost of commerce being transferred over to taxpayers when it should be borne by the manufacturers and the customers they serve,” Sen. Miller says. The Wisconsin bill also bars shipment of e-waste overseas.

“Manufacturers have not squawked too badly,” Sen. Miller says. “They didn’t want the bill to pass, but they like the model that was put together.”

Janssen says consumers also need to take responsibility and draw a distinction between needs and wants. “We need to make sure we don’t wash all the responsibility off the consumer,” she says. “We still have to know we’re making a choice there.”

Ron Zell, owner of Cartridge World in Athens, Ga., says legislation requiring manufacturers to pay for recycling e-waste would cause businesses to raise prices. Zell, however, regularly saves his customers money by refilling used printer cartridges for resale.

Zell, who bought his franchised store in 2008, saw a profit to be made. “Because we are in a college town, which is environmentally conscious, there’s always an advantage to go green or to be as green as you can be,” he says.

Citizens are tackling e-waste themselves. Free IT Athens is a nonprofit organization that refurbishes old computers and sells them at a low cost. Any computers or parts that cannot be reused are sold to Creative Recycling. Vice President Joel Izlar says he thinks e-waste could be managed well if individuals, businesses and local government worked together. Although he admits he is uncertain of the logistics, he envisions a scenario in which everyone plays a part

“We need to make sure we don’t wash

all the responsibility off the consumer.”

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wenty-two states have passed legislation requiring manufacturers to bear some financial and administrative responsibility for

e-waste collection and recycling. These states are:

MaineMarylandWashingtonConnecticutMinnesotaNorth CarolinaOregonTexas

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HawaiiIllinoisMichiganMissouriOklahomaRhode IslandVirginia

During the first year of Wisconsin’s E-Cycle program the per capita collection rate was 3.7 pounds.

During the program’s second year, the per capita collection rate was 6.2 pounds.

Retail, nonprofit and government e-waste collectors all saw increased rates of collection, but for-profit collectors experienced the greatest growth after two years of Wisconsin’s E-cycle program.

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Beyond the BagThe unseen process of waste revivalBy Katelyn Schiavone

Brown-bagging your lunch is certainly an economical choice, but disposing of your trash is an environmental one. Parts of a mid-day meal can take on a new life when selecting the proper receptacle. Just as you carefully select which groceries to purchase, the same care should be taken when choosing the container in which to dump them. Find out where your leftovers ultimately end up by following the flow chart below.

“Because you are part of the problem, things won’t change until you decide to be part of the solution.” –Colin Beavan, the No Impact Man

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For more on Colin Beavan and his life as the No Impact Man, go to http://ivyandbrick.blogspot.com/p/evolve.html

*Dioxin: extremely toxic particles released into the air during the incineration process; “The most toxic manmade substance known to science.” –Annie Leonard, The Story of Stuff

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Thirty-one-year-old Anna Gore spent a week last summer working on an urban organic farm in Auckland, New Zealand, where she picked up several sustainable tricks that have filtered into her everyday habits. She learned water use techniques, like catching the gray water from her shower and using it to water the plants outside. Her knowledgeable host family taught her the value of reducing waste. After returning from her trip, she started composting her food. She now takes out the trash only once or twice a month. Gore defines

eco-consciousness as “being conscious of consumption and waste and being aware of the consequences of your actions.” Gore tries to live a sustainable lifestyle as best she can, and really stresses buying locally over simply buying organic. “Eco-friendly travel depends on how open you are to it. Different things spark different people,” she says.

Making the choice to stay at an eco-friendly hotel is about showing support for sustainable

The experience of nature and wildlife is the biggest component of ecotourism,

according to Miles Phillips, an agrilife extension specialist at Texas A&M University. His program is labeled as “Nature Tourism,” and is defined to include adventure, agritourism, fishing and hunting. He suggests several budget friendly sustainable destinations for the eco-friendly traveler. You don’t have to go far to visit a state park, national park, Audubon sanctuary or nature conservancy. For something a little more exciting, try one of these other options on opposite ends of the spectrum:

A program known as WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, sets up individuals with organic farms worldwide to provide food and shelter in exchange for volunteer help.

practices, according to Phillips. To visit one of only a handful of Green Gold Standard hotels in the world, explore Athens, Ga., and stay at The Hotel Indigo. Here, the biggest difference for guests comes in the form of an energy saving practice that is very popular in Europe. Room keys must be placed into a small box by the door in each guest’s room to turn on the lights. Trash from the entire hotel is separated by hand. Everything from the locally manufactured recycled construction materials, to the coffee sold with breakfast, is purchased specifically to fit in compliance with certain standards. General Manager Patrick Scully has worked at several hotels and for him the biggest difference comes in the form of lower bills, particularly the water bill. But it’s not all about the money. “It’s about generating good will in the community,” he explains.

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The Hotel Indigo’s lobby features a gourmet bistro.

Go to http://ivyandbrick.blogspot.com for more eco adventure ideas!

In a country with a love affair for supersized homes, there’s a movement challenging America’s “bigger is better” way of life.

By Chelsea Swanhart

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People are choosing to live in tiny homes for several reasons: health benefits, the poor economy and a lower environmental impact. Supporters around the country are trading in an essential feature of the American dream–a big house–for something much tinier. The typical tiny home is 200-square-feet with a bathroom and space for sleeping, cooking, living and storage all in one. Downsizing is real. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that every three months, 250,000 families enter into foreclosure, which makes it regrettably clear that the “American Dream” of a large home might not ensue. The American dream is about the hope that, in time, our fortune will grow giving us the tolerance to brave the difficulties we face. It’s about the faith that our children will have it better than we did. Above anything, the American Dream is about the love for our

freedom that unites millions of individual dreams into one shared body. The American Dream should not be what tears this nation apart, but what keeps us bonded together. Today, tiny homes are a new icon of freedom. Christina Nellemann, tiny home blogger, believes, “The movement is showing Americans that it’s

possible to think differently about what success and happiness is.” And it’s not just about moving into a smaller space. Tiny home builder, Michael Janzen, calls the movement a simplification of life. As space is simplified around you, choices expand, life becomes more controllable and the environment matches aspirations for the future, all leading to a life with more freedoms.

Many believe that embracing the tiny home movement philosophy will eventually lead to a rebirth of the original American Dream, coined by James Truslow Adams in 1931. Adams failed to mention a mansion, two-car garage or five plasma TVs in his description, and instead said, “Life should be better and richer and

fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” Adams’s version of the American Dream was a simple one. Society must not let materialism replace the

true American Dream, but strive to emanate the tiny home ideals. “Tiny homes physically manifest the idea of true freedom by showing how a simplified lifestyle can empower people to live the lives they most desire,” Janzen says. “Square footage is part of it, but the biggest step is choosing to live more simply.”

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“Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity

for each according to ability or achievement.”

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Q: How do I get rid of mold in my house?A: The key to mold control is moisture control. High levels of moisture indoors may come from leaks or indoor humidity. To reduce mold problems, fix the leaks and increase air flow or ventilation. These actions can help prevent mold in your home.

Q: Why are mushrooms growing on my carpet? A: Mushrooms tend to grow where there are favorable conditions for their growth. Generally that means a dark, moist place. If they are on your carpet, then you have a moisture problem. It could be recent flooding, a roof leak, a damp basement or a plumbing leak. To get rid of them, you need to make the conditions unfavorable. Fix the moisture problem and increase ventilation.

Q: My house is making me sick, what can I do? A: A number of things in your home could be making you sick. Inadequate ventilation may result in high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and mold in the indoor environment. VOCs can come from carpeting, adhesives, pressed wood products, pesticides, formaldehyde,

paint or cleaning products. Other sources for indoor pollution include combustion byproducts from malfunctioning or unvented stoves, furnaces or space heaters. There are two primary strategies to improve your indoor air: (1) Eliminate the pollution source. (2) Improve ventilation.

Q: I would like to live in a walkable community. How do I learn more about a community’s walkability?A: The best way to determine walkability is to walk around the community you are thinking about living in. Things to look for: Are there well maintained sidewalks? Are the crosswalks well marked and frequent? Are the places you visit within a comfortable walk from the place you want to live? Are the streets well lit in the evenings? Do you see people out walking? All of these questions will help you make an informed decision.

Q: Can I toss used batteries in the household trash?

A: Batteries contain some corrosive chemicals and heavy metals like mercury, lead, cadmium and nickel that can be harmful to the environment. It is best to recycle single-use and recyclable batteries.

Q: Is it better to turn lights off

when I leave a room or leave them on?A: Advances in technology have resulted in a much improved fluorescent light. These days you will replace bulbs less frequently and save money if you turn the lights off when you leave the room for more than a few minutes.

Q: Do I save more water using my dishwasher or washing the dishes in the sink?A: Studies have shown that you will use less water and soap if you wash the dishes in a dishwasher. The average dishwasher uses four to six gallons of water per wash, whereas washing the same number of dishes by hand uses an average of 27 gallons.

Q: Can I pour cooking grease down the kitchen drain?A: Not a good idea. Grease can clog your pipes. Kitchen grease is the top cause of clogged sewer pipes. Many recycling centers offer grease collection days.

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Contact PPI: http://www.productpolicy.org

Product Policy Institute

Product Policy Institute is a non-partisan research and educational organization promoting policies that advance sustainable production and

consumption, and good goverance, in North America.

n hour after her high school graduation, Maura Friedman tossed her cap and

gown in the trunk of her car and drove to Maryland for a weeklong training session in grassroots environmentalism directed by the Sierra Student Coalition, a group working to protect the environment through clean energy and climate campaigns. She had high expectations that the Sierra Student Coalition would allow her to develop her passion for sustainability, but never expected to meet someone that would eventually steal her heart.

One night after a stressful meeting, Maura joined a circle of people who were gathered around a campfire singing and playing guitars. Through the flames of the campfire, she locked eyes with a young man positioned directly across from her. His name was Daniel Force, a 20-year-old environmental activist and college student from Eugene, Ore.

That same night a large group ventured a night hike up the side of a mountain. When Daniel saw that Maura was going, he followed.

"Daniel maneuvered around all the people to get me away from my friends. We spent six whole hours just talking that night. We actually fell asleep talking in a hammock," Maura remembers.

The next few days, Daniel spent time teaching Maura to swing dance under the moon. The two found a tiny gazebo where they could be alone together. When the final day of training came, Daniel told Maura that he wanted their relationship to be something more, even though they lived almost 3,000 miles apart.

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"I thought that was crazy,” Maura says, “I didn't think it could work, and I wouldn’t even give him my phone number.”

Still managing to track down her digits, Daniel called her when they were leaving at the airport and asked her to meet him before their flights. Maura agreed to meet him one last time.

And Daniel tried again to explain to Maura that their connection meant something more. "I just read this book called The Alchemist. You’ll know where I'm coming from if you just read it. It says that if you're

following your true destiny and your one true love, you can do both as long as they are true."

While Maura felt a strong connection with him, she explained that she could not give up opportunities awaiting her at the University of Georgia. The two boarded their separate planes, one to Georgia, and the other to Oregon.

One month later, Daniel mailed the book, The Alchemist, to Maura as a present for her eighteenth birthday. The story describes the adventures of a shepherd boy who along the way falls in love with a beautiful Arabian woman named Fatima.

Maura was drawn to the novel’s overall theme that if someone wants something, the universe is going to help that person achieve it. However, she had not been ready for the kicker that Daniel had created at the end of the novel.

The final line of The Alchemist reads, "I'm coming, Fatima." However, in Maura’s copy, Daniel had taped a small piece of paper over Fatima’s name with a scribbled word reading: Maura. Thus, her copy of the text read, "I'm coming, Maura."

"That was it," Maura says, "I knew there was something more there that had to be explored."

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The couple dated long distance for two years until Daniel moved to Athens, Ga., in July of 2011.

Similar interests and core values are essential to healthy relationships, according to Dr. Francesca Adler-Baeder, state extension specialist and professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Auburn University.

“Research shows that opposites attract but they don’t necessarily last. It is vital for healthy couples to share similar views about life and priorities in life,” says Dr. Adler-Baeder.

Maura and Daniel both agree that they made it through the difficulties of long distance because of their developed passions. They engage in activism differently, but share a base knowledge and understanding of each other’s core values.

Maura is more political than Daniel in her environmental activism. She is extensively involved in the Campuses Beyond Coal campaign through the Sierra Coalition, which works to move universities from coal to 100 percent clean energy solutions.

Daniel has been more interested in working at a campus level. While studying at Oregon State, Daniel helped organize students and community members to start a bike collective, where the group works with the homeless community and bike mechanics are available on site.

Though different in their approaches to activism, Daniel and Maura have a similar passion for environmental work that will positively impact their future as a couple.

For many, the green movement presents the opportunity to preserve the earth's future and those who inhabit it.

For two individual environmentalists, the green movement has offered much more: a chance to build a relationship with someone who shares the same respect for their natural surroundings as well as the mutual motivation to encourage others to make a change.



hrough time, music has been used to communicate, entertain and change the world – but how has it affected the environment? From the energy required to run a recording studio, to CD packaging and waste, to the gas emissions from a tour bus, the music industry has been a

catalyst for environmental degradation. However, key people and companies in the music industry are using their influence to promote eco-friendly ways of conducting business. Tree Leaf Music is leading that movement with their mission, as stated on their website: “to educate the world on the importance of sustainable living and the impact of

conscious consumerism, through the power of music.” Founded by Paul Diaz, Tree Leaf Music is the parent company to Tree Sound Studios, the largest recording studio in Atlanta.

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Throughout his life, Diaz always felt a connection to nature.

As he got older, he decided to get

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not know how. He considered going to law

school or working for the Environmental Protection Agency, but realized he could

make a stronger environmental impact through a different route. “Music is going to be the way I can have the greatest influence, on the most amount of people,” he says. “It’s not going to happen through politics, so I think the way to do it is to kind of sneak it in through music.” Having no prior experience, Diaz got involved in the recording industry and eventually opened up his own studio in 1990. For the next few years,

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Tree Sound, Drew Moses, says they do not push environmental causes on anyone. “One of the views we have about spreading our message is to do so in a subtle way,” he explains. “Getting the message out comes in presenting a unique experience for the artists that will make them remember Tree Sound. If you can get the artists to remember the business on its own, the sustainability aspect rides right along.” Today, countless people in the music industry are stepping up to reverse the negative environmental effects that result from concerts, touring and music festivals. In addition to the move of selling music digitally instead of polluting the environment with CDs and packaging, non-profit organizations like Reverb and the Green Music Alliance have promoted eco-efforts, serving as green educators to all music fans. Awareness of our environmental impact is the first step, they say. “Ignorance is truly the enemy here,” says Moses. “But it’s not something you fight by being overzealous or blatantly trying to tell people how to live their lives.” Tree Sound fights ignorance by setting an example through actions. Diaz believes that running a green business does not mean giving up quality or monetary profits: “People feel like they have to sacrifice something to be environmentally friendly – but that’s just not true. You can have your cake and eat it too.” w

For information on Tree Leaf Music, DubConscious, Reverb, the Green Music Alliance and how you can get involved in green music efforts, visit our website

at http://ivyandbrick.blogspot.com.

Diaz let his original plan of combining music and environmentalism fall by the wayside. “I just got busy, caught-up in running a business: paying bills, getting new clients, new gear. I was running a one-man show and didn’t have time to do a whole lot else,” he explains. Then, one morning in 2000, Dave Matthews came into Diaz’s studio for a radio broadcast and Q&A in front of a live audience. When a fan asked Matthews which political issues he supported, Matthews gave a powerful speech about environmentalism and sustainability. Reminded of his original plan and inspired by Matthews’ devotion, Diaz decided to transform his studio into a green facility. To date, Tree Sound has recorded hundreds of musicians including multi-platinum selling artists: Elton John, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Gwen Stefani and Justin Bieber, to name a few. However, “most clients don’t come to us because we’re green – they don’t care. They come to us because they want high quality, great production and a relaxing vibe,” Diaz says. Diaz admits he has never discussed environmental issues with the teen heart-throb, but says Bieber loves the vibe at Tree Sound. “He sometimes comes just to hang out, even if he’s not working,” Diaz says. “I think at least in that positive sense, we’ve got an influence on him.” While some may just come for the vibe, other bands, like Athens’ own DubConscious, decided to record their 2006 Realization album at Tree Sound simply because of its eco-activism. “At the time, there were only a handful of companies with a major focus on promoting sustainability, and I dare say that Tree Sound was the only recording studio of that mindset,” says Matthew Wooley, drummer and one vocalist of the band. “When it comes to environmental sustainability, Tree Sound and DubConscious are walking the same path. It just made sense to record an album there.” Marketing coordinator for

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w plant a tree every day & again for every invoice w an organic farm, Rock Star Farms, in Gainesville, Ga. w solar panels on roof & solar hot water heating w wind turbines w solar panels on roof w rainwater catcher

fluorescents light bulbsw organic & biodegradable cleaning productsw organic herb, spice & vegetable garden on sitew bio-diesel fuel in company automobiles w reusable cloth towels instead of paper towels

w carbon neutral facility (net zero carbon footprint) w reduce (water & power consumption) w reuse (flatware, boxes, hard drives) w recycle (glass, paper, aluminum, electronics) w LED & compact-

“We’re dealing with the feedback of our own success,” says Jay Moynihan, extension community developer at the University of Wisconsin.

Backlash is nothing new to environmentalists who’ve been battling corporations, politicians and members of the public since the beginning (see sidebar). For Laurie Fowler, an environmental lawyer who has dealt

with the opposition first-hand for 30 years, the ups and downs are common.

“It’s really like a pendulum that goes back and forth,” she explains describing the shift from the public fever pitch of the 1970s environmentalism to the current backlash against rules and regulations. “We just happen to be in the lowest downswing at the moment and it

rotesters stand along an airport tarmac eating vegan cookies and protesting planes. After two planes take off, thunder sets in

and the group must leave. It’s a scene recalled by Soren Bowie, a blogger for Cracked.com who “infiltrated” the green movement a year ago.

“At last I understood the self-flagellation part of this faith. We were to inconvenience ourselves with no discernible end, save the faith that the practice alone would make us feel better about our impact on this planet,” he writes in his blog.

Bowie is one of many doing its part in contributing to the current wave of green backlash. The Internet is full of Facebook groups, blogs, websites and video diaries all dedicated to anti-green commentary. Whether to be funny, express annoyance, debate science or discuss policies, the Anti-Green Movement is loud and proud. It still doesn’t have a logo, but a blogger on Allied Liberty News is working on that.

Green is everywhere. “Green” products line the shelves of any retail chain. Celebrities appear on national magazines’ annual green issue covers and “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is a nationwide slogan. Society is living in what The New York Times calls “The Era of Green Noise.” For many anti-greenies, the noise is too loud and they’re rebelling.

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doesn’t look good.”The economy has a lot to do with

it. When times are bad, as they are now, people grow less concerned with saving the planet and more interested in making money. Fowler fears that people are taking too short of a view. The environment and the economy are intertwined, but most people just don’t understand that.

Ultimately, it’s an inherent self-interest and people will differ on things based on how it affects their lives.

“It’s a game of who’s going to make money from what and it’s more intense now than before,” says Moynihan.

It’s not just the economy, though. Even after Michael Crichton released his best-selling novel, State of Fear and Al Gore won an Academy Award for the documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” climate change remains a controversial topic of discussion.

Many anti-greenies continue to discount its scientific claims and are growing tired of its so-called alarmist

“It’s really like a pendulum that goes back and forth. We just happen to be in the lowest downswing at the moment and it doesn’t look good.”

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rhetoric. “It should all be based on science,

not emotion,” writes Mark Humphry, a self-declared skeptic. He continues, “The Green movement is largely a movement that does not believe in science and reason, and often even explicitly rejects it.”

The blog site goantigreen.com provides climate-raising tips, but plays devil’s advocate in the process by pointing out the absurdity of some climate deniers’ claims.

The site’s creator, who prefers to go by the name GAG, insists he’s apathetic to the whole cause and identifies with neither side despite the site’s name.

“I’m just having fun. There are no politics behind it. I’m making fun of people on both sides of the equation … I don’t think life is worth living if you can’t laugh, even at the most serious of things,” he explains.

In 2004, environmental strategists Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger called for “the death of environmentalism” in its modern sense so that the movement could progress. Fowler agrees that both sides should be willing to compromise and move forward, but isn’t too positive that will ever happen.

Moynihan’s not worried though. It’s the notion of simplification he explains. If the ice caps melt and the runoff reaches our drinkable water supply, polluting it, and half the world dies off, our carbon footprint is significantly lowered and the Earth is saved. It is human civilization that needs saving.

He then offers a question for anti-greenies, “As a society, do we want our future to be like Mad Max beyond the thunder dome, a simpler place with more people, or do we want to be an extra in ‘Star Trek’ where civilization is advanced, but able to control?”

They can’t respond. They’re too busy discussing the important things like chicken-fried seals dipped in BP oil on the Facebook group page of the same name.

In the late 1960s, chemical corporations dismissed

Rachel Carson’s assertions in her book, Silent Spring, about toxins, such as DDT, polluting the ground. The

book is still considered the catalyst to the modern

environmental movement.

Despite the environmental successes of the 1970s, politicians feared Earth Day was a communist plot since it coincided

with Lenin’s birthday and Sierra Club clashed with the northwestern logging

industry over jobs and deforestation.

Ronald Regan’s 1980 presidential election

victory ushered in a new conservatism. During that decade, the Environmental

Protection Agency’s budget was cut significantly, the solar-powered panels on

the White House roof were removed, and the Wise-Use

Movement, a prominent opposing player in various

environmental debates, was founded by Roy Arnold.


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The sun is shining, the skies are clear and it is a comfortable 70 degrees on the fairway. Despite the budget cuts and

scarce jobs, a few dedicated golfers are spending their Saturday afternoon on the green. There are no crowds, the price to play has decreased and for some reason the green isn’t green—it’s brown. The economic downturn has had a devastating effect on the golf industry. People are playing fewer rounds and all courses have had to cut back on labor and maintenance. As a result of cutting back on certain aspects of course management, the industry has become more eco-friendly. Brown is the new green. Golf is not just a game. It’s not just a pastime. It is a $936 billion industry, according to the 2010 Georgia Golf Economy Summary Report. Consequently, many facets of the economy depend on the financial success of the golf industry and therefore it produces a ripple effect. “The failure of golf courses can lead to a decrease in property taxes. When tax revenues decrease it results in less funding for education,” says Chris Cupit, owner of Rivermont Country Club. With high costs and large cuts, golf courses are entering a vicious economic cycle. According to Keith Karnok, professor of agronomy at the University of Georgia, “Less revenue is less help, which results in a ratty look. Now people don’t want to play.” There is a misconception that brown reflects poor quality. “Playability does not depend upon how green the course is,” says Mark Hoban, the superintendent of Rivermont Country Club. Despite the facts, players still want to see a lush, green course. Standing on the course, embracing its elegant design and smelling the aroma of fresh cut grass is a euphoric experience. However, the grass provides more than just aesthetic appeal; it benefits the environment. According to the article by James


Golf ball on the putting green at Rivermont Country Club

Hole marker on the putting green

Wildlife located at hole 18 at Rivermont Country Club

Hawk standing by native grasses

Beard, “Even Tan or Brown Lawns Benefit the Environment,” published in the Journal of Environmental Turfgass, dormant Bermudagrass and other turfgrasses provide: erosion control, mud and dust stabilization, water entrapment, organic chemical degradation, carbon storage and noise abatement. Turfgrass becomes dormant and stops growing because of temperature change and reduced water usage. Common concerns pertaining to golf courses include the use of pesticides and fertilizers. “The state checks and records the usage of pesticides. Also, such a small quantity is actually used. It may be grams per acre,” says Hoban. In addition, Hoban says that spot spraying can be used. It keeps the chemicals isolated to one area and is more cost-effective for management. Another economical technique is using time-conscious fertilizer, according to Alex Bernardon, former assistant superintendent at Trophy Club of Atlanta. The fertilizer is slow to release nitrogen, an important nutrient in turfgrass nutrition, and extends its availability for a significantly longer amount of time. Dyeing water, as well as the grass, is another concern. Hoban explains that dyeing the course’s pond water and grass doesn’t harm anything. “The ponds are shallow therefore sunlight hits the bottom and produces algae and reduces oxygen. We darken the water to reduce the sunlight and keep the aquatic fish and plants alive,” says Hoban. He also explains that harmless dyes attach to dormant leaves of the grass when painted. It is mid-morning and the birds are singing, fish are swimming, and deer are grazing on the tree line. Golfers can feel the morning mist on their faces and little beads of sweat forming on their brows as they prepare to tee off. The cool breeze rustles the grass and the golfers see more than just a golf course. They see a bastion for wildlife, a guard for the environment and a lifeline for the economy.

90% off retail price. Funds raised support Athens Area Habitat for Humanity.

The ReStore offers furniture, building supplies, home decor, supplies, appliances, books, clothing and more.

In 2010, The Athens Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore diverted approximately 175.46 tons of waste by reusing and recycling building materials and home furnishing.

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Stepping stones cast off from building projects in the Atlanta area create a path through Jill Biskin’s backyard in Athens, Ga. Biskin, a local artist, uses found materials to decorate her yard.

winding stone path rambles through Jill Biskin’s backyard, linking her home to her painting studio. But

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“They came from slabs of granite used to make countertops for sinks. When the builders cut away for the sink, that one piece falls by the wayside. Throughout the garden, benches and tables are similarly fashioned. Biskin’s yard has become a sanctuary for the stones the builders rejected.

“I salvage things from dumpsters because often times there’ll be large quantities of slate and limestone, and beautiful materials, but they’re excess from what was needed from a specific

job,” Biskin says. “I’ll use them in my own garden or house rather than see them just go to the landfill.”

Arnie Schon, carpenter and owner of Schoncraft LP, scavenges materials from Habitat for Humanity ReStore centers for his projects. Volunteers who work at the centers allow people to browse the warehouse for great finds. Schon says the ReStore centers can buy brand new furnishings with any profits they make. The centers also accept donations, which Habitat repurposes to create affordable housing for families in need.

Current interior design trends support the green transition for those wanting to save a few bucks or lead a healthier life.

Interior designer Anthony Thorpe reuses wood from old packaging crates in his artwork and design. Todd and Meg van der Kruik, owners of Union Eighteen, take carpet waste and recombine it to make vivid rugs, part of a line entitled “RAW.”

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Jill Biskin sits on a bench in her front yard in Athens, Ga., surrounded by materials she has repurposed to decorate her home. Utilizing these materials not only saves Biskin money, but it adds an eco-friendly angle to her home.

Chris McDowell works with salvaged wood for a new building project at the UGArden in Athens, Ga. In the foreground, a greenhouse stands as an example of a new building built from old barn wood.

“People are really trying to be eco-friendly right now, so they want to repurpose,” says Whitney Smith, interior designer for Crosby Design Group.

Chris McDowell, a graduate student in landscape architecture at the University of Georgia, salvages wood from old barns to recycle into furniture or use in other buildings.

For hardwood flooring, bamboo is a great natural option. “Bamboo is a renewable resource,” Smith says, “so if you cut some bamboo trees down, they’ll grow back in a couple of years pretty quickly.”

Smith says homeowners can use recycled rubber for flooring as well. “You can get flooring that’s made from recycled tires, which is really cool because you don’t have to worry about putting the tires in the landfill, and rubber will last forever.” Cork works well for children’s playrooms because it’s soft, natural and resilient, Smith says.

And that’s all it takes. A little imagination, a little awareness — really just a little. The cycle of reusing and repurposing eliminates waste and energy necessary to build anew. In other words, the planet smiles — and so do you.

Recipes courtesy of Dr. Pamela Turner of the University of Georgia Family and Consumer

Sciences Cooperative Extension

Do It Yourself Green Cleaning

3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons baking soda

2 tablespoons baking soda1 tablespoon olive oil3-4 drops essential oil

2 cups water¼ cup vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon dish detergent

½ teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons borax4 drops citrus essential oil2 cups hot water¼ cup vinegarCombine in a spray bottle

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People everywhere are taking green to a new level by using homemade plant-based cleaning products in their homes.

Making sustainable cleaning products at home can be beneficial to the environment and to your wallet.

“Some are doing it because it’s economical,” says Sharon Gibson, extension specialist for the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia. “A bottle of vinegar and some water is much cheaper than a bottle of store-bought window cleaner.”

The main components of do-it-yourself cleaners are hydrogen peroxide, citric acid and other various acids, like those in vinegar, that are approved to kill harmful microbes and germs.

“If you make your own cleaners with vinegar, water and essential oils, you know all of the ingredients,” says Suki Janssen, waste reduction administrator for Athens-Clarke County. “Some brands are misleading about what they contain.”

“Store-bought window cleaners tend to be the worst culprits,” says Janssen, “You have to make sure they don’t contain phosphorus and formaldehyde.”

Try making your own natural household cleaners and you will lessen your footprint on the planet.

“They give people tangible ways to make better choices.” Janssen says “It’s an easy way to be environmentally healthy.”

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for organic pet products has grown,” she says. Oertel also believes that eventually these eco-friendly niche markets will be absorbed and regulated into the mainstream pet product market.

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• 5% of dogs were given a homeopathic remedy in 2010• 6% of dog owners or 2.8 million dog owning households purchased an all-natural, chemical-free flea and tick product• 3% of cats were given a homeopathic remedy in 2010• 3% of cat owners or 1.2 million cat owning households purchased an all-natural, chemical-free flea and tick product

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What kind of carbon paw print is your pet leaving behind? Pet owners

should not only worry about their own carbon footprint, but also about the environmental impact of their household animals.

The exact size of your pet’s paw print varies among the different types of pets. For instance, Dr. Sonia Hernandez, assistant professor at Warnell School and College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, says that most forms of poultry, as well as tortoises, are

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The simplest way to be a green dog or cat owner is to get your pet spayed or neutered because this keeps the pet population down, says Dr. Gailene Holland, a veterinarian at Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, an eco-friendly animal hospital in Lugoff, S.C. Other actions can include making changes in your pet’s lifestyle, including switching their diet to organic or raw food, using holistic veterinary treatments and using eco-friendly products such as biodegradable bags, all-natural pet products or natural remedies.

Most eco-friendly pet products cost a little bit more than non-green products. During this economic recession some companies and products have seen a slight decline in sales, but overall, most are seeing an increasing

demand as more people are becoming environmentally conscious.

“People have come to view their pets as members of the family, which means that they expect the same safety considerations as children and adults receive. Compared to even a few years ago, pet owners are placing much greater emphasis on a product’s safety and eco-friendliness,” says Mary Paoli, a market communicator at West Paw Design. Mary Ellen Oertel, founder of Ma Snax organic dog treats, agrees with Paoli. “The overall industry

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Preserving ProduceBy Emily Robinson

Start by planning meals and buying seasonally. Think about when the food will be consumed. For example, if carrots and hummus are appetizers tonight, make sure to buy at the peak of freshness and quality when they are young, tender and a medium length.

When shopping at a farmer’s market, Craig Page, executive director of Promoting Local Agriculture and Cultural Experience (P.L.A.C.E.), suggests to walk around the entire market before buying to see what everybody has to ensure best quality with every season.

Page mentions getting to know the people selling the food. “Relationships are the important part of local food, get to know your farmer, talk to the person who grew [your food],” he said. Farmers can explain where and when the food was picked, typically the day of or day before. This differs from conventionally grown foods that may have been harvested 7-10 days before purchasing.

When a fruit or vegetable is in season, prices are generally lower and quality is higher. Roasted root vegetables are perfect as a side in the cooler months of fall and winter, but tomatoes and corn are better in the summer.

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Storing foods properly is the most important step in extending shelf life of produce. The best option for the majority of fruits and vegetables is refrigeration. Temperatures should be kept at forty degrees and below with monitored humidity levels.

Dr. Ruthann Swanson, an associate professor of food and nutrition at the University of Georgia, suggests punching holes in bags to control humidity levels, especially with green beans and mushrooms. Another trick from Swanson: cut iceberg lettuce heads in half, remove the core, replace the core with a wet paper towel, put head back together and store in a resealable plastic bag for up to a week.

Take advantage of the freezer. Once foods are frozen they can be thawed, cooked and consumed at any time, meaning they can last months after their purchase date.

Rebecca Lang, author of Quick-Fix Southern, freezes fresh blueberries and pecans that last for months in her freezer. She recommends freezing items individually on a flat surface such as a cookie sheet and then storing in a resealable plastic bag labeled with the date.

Pantry items must also be carefully watched. Certain fruits and vegetables must be kept in dark, cool and dry areas. Potatoes can last up to two months when stored properly.

Alternative means of preparation will extend the life of foods tremendously.

Don’t throw away limp carrots. Completely transform one meal into another. Try making soups, breads or casseroles out of aging vegetables. Although the quality may be diminished, the produce is still safe to eat.

Brandon Frohne, founder of Nashville Urban Farmers, likes to think outside the box with leftover produce. He looks at techniques of preservation such as canning, pickling, preserving and making jams and gelées.

If followed correctly, these simple steps will make fruits and vegetables last longer, meaning less time and money spent at the grocery store.

Dr. Judy Harrison, a Food Safety Specialist with the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative

Extension, says, “Consumers need to be aware that locally grown foods can be contaminated, just like food from 1000 miles away, if it is mishandled. In order to prevent contamination, food must be handled properly.” The website for The National Center for Home Food Preservation provides precise information on how to safely store every food. So when in doubt, look it up: www.homefoodpreservation.com.

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simple ideas that make your food last longer.

It’s dinnertime. A scavenger hunt through the fridge leads to the discovery of limp carrots, bought three days earlier, with orange skin getting brown and crispness diminishing. So, they’re thrown out. Food and money are wasted. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple guidelines that

will change the life of fresh produce forever. Learn to shop cautiously, store foods properly and prepare meals safely.

1/2 cup butter (softened at room temp)1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, well beaten1 cup mashed ripe bananas1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups presifted flour

Preheat oven to 350. In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add salt, eggs, bananas, sour cream and baking soda. Stir in flour. Turn batter into greased 8-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-75 minutes. Test with toothpick to see if done.

6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces3 cups water1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger3 tablespoon soy sauce½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper1 cup cream 1 cup reserved carrot cooking liquid

Boil the carrots in the water on high heat for 30 minutes, or until carrots are very tender. Strain the carrots but reserve liquid. Puree carrots. In a different soup pot combine puree, ginger, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add in 2/3 of the reserved liquid and cream. Once comes to a boil it’s ready to serve!

2 cups frozen blueberries1 cup plain non-fat yogurt1 tablespoon sugarZest of 1 lemonJuice of ½ lemon (approximately 1 tablespoon)½ cup water½ cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until well com-bined and smooth. Serve immediately.

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Headaches Tension headaches: Normal headaches with no extra symptoms.•Hydrate: Georgia neurologist Angela McSwain suggests this can be enough to keep pain at bay.

•Apply acupressure: Between the eyes, above the bridge of the nose and between the thumb and index finger.

Migraines: Throb on one side of the head. Symptoms of sensitivity to light and nausea. •Vitamins and minerals: Magnesium, riboflavin and butterbur root.

Also try: Calcium, iron, ginger and eating more carbohydrates.

Stomach Problems •Ginger: Best way to treat nausea in these forms: ginger ale, tea, candied or capsules work. Nature’s Cures says ginger lasts 57 percent longer than Dramamine.

•Honey: Eases ulcers and strengthens the lining of the stomach. Too much can lead to diarrhea.

•Coconut: Helps diarrhea and can be taken in any form including cookies.

Also try: Eating plain bread and peppermint.

I Colds •Vitamin C: “Vitamin C is known for immune-boosting properties,” says dietitian Erica Jones. Best foods with vitamin C: peppers, oranges, leafy greens, and strawberries.

•Apples: The skin contains an antioxidant.

•Soup: Vegetable soups reduce inflammation in white blood cells, and hot soup soothes the throat.

Also try: Breathing over boiling water to unstop nasal passages and running cold water during last minutes of a shower.

No Energy•Consume Less Caffeine: Gets the heart pumping faster for a few hours, then has a crash effect.

•Rely on the diet: Eat protein in the morning instead of carbs, and eat the biggest meal at lunch.

Also try: Cutting back on chocolate.

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ParabensCommonly found in cosmetic and hygiene care products. Parabens are used to preserve product shelf life: Studies show parabens often cause allergic reactions, rashes and have estrogen-like properties. Debbie Lindley, the aesthetician for Strandz Salon and Spa in Warner Robins, Ga., points out, “Studies do not show that parabens cause cancer, but certainly leave some unanswered questions.”

Fragrances, which are commonly found in personal care products, “can often contain hundreds of chemicals that aren’t listed,” says Salina Nelson, manager of the Healing Arts Centre in Athens, Ga. According to Strandz Salon and Spa aesthetician Debbie Lindley, these unidentifiable fragrances “mask toxic, synthetic chemicals, many of which suppress the immune system and cause cancer.”

Fragrances

Dermatologist Joyce Thomas, M.D., of Athens Associates in Dermatology strongly cautions, “Stay away from parabens.” Instead, consider that products list “Paraben Free” on their containers.

Look for products that use scents made from essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus. Nelson recommends organic skin care lines free of fragrances and chemicals.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)SLS is known to cause eye damage, skin and lung irritation, and allergic reactions. Some studies have found SLS to contain carcinogenic properties. SLS is commonly found in toothpaste, cosmetic foundations, shampoos, hair dyes and teeth whitening products.

Consumers can purchase products from lines that are committed to making products free of harmful chemicals. These chemically-conscious products prominently list the harmful ingredients they do not contain on their packaging.

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2-3 handfuls fresh rose petalsOlive oil

Wash and dry fresh rose petals. Gently crush rose petals and place in a mason jar. Pour olive oil just to cover petals. Cover jar and let sit for 24 hours. Remove petals and squeeze excess oils into jar (repeat steps 1-5 to achieve desired scent). Apply oil on face and skin as needed. -Recipe provided by Salina Nelson, manager of the Healing Arts Centre in Athens, Ga.

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½ cup plain yogurt

-Recipe provided by Debbie Lindley, aesthetician for Strandz Salon and Spa of Warner Robins, Ga.

Dry, itchy scalp, pickled or inflamed skin, sun-burned red rashes and even cancer are all possible side effects of long-term exposure to everyday personal care products. For those who may experience sensitivity or want to

minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, here are some ingredients to look for:

Play it Safe:

Mix plain yogurt with oatmeal to make a paste. Massage into your skin and rinse with warm water.

½ cup oatmeal or cornmeal Play it Safe:

Play it Safe:

For those who are curious about what they’re buying before they buy it, check out the GoodGuide app for iPhone and Android phones. Simply scan a product’s

barcode and the app will give you a health rating with a comprehensive breakdown of the score.

Finding YourGreen

No matter what stage of life you’re in there is a way to be green, according to Sharon Gibson, state project coordinator for the University of Georgia

College of Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension. Incorporate green living into your lifestyle 24 hours a day. Whether simple or extreme, you’re on the path to green success.

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LIGHTSAnna Cartner lives an eco-friendly life, asserting that being green is easy. While all of us may not be able to build an eco-friendly home—solar panels, high efficiency appliances and water conserving toilets—we can do little things like using reusable cloths instead of paper towels. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, if everyone bought one package of 100 percent recycled napkins instead of non-recycled, it would save 1 million trees.

“I like feeling good and like I’m doing something good. When I wake up every morning, I can breathe deeply, I’m energized and I’m not sick,” says 22-year-old Annie Marcum, an avid fan of organic foods and composting. Composting is easy, but only certain items can be composted. Food scraps, leaves, sprouts and apple cores can all be composted, but items such as meat and drinking straws can be harmful.

And light a candle? Or save the candle and just turn lights off when you’re not using them, like Jeff Morrow, a 22-year-old Georgia Tech undergrad, who aims to be green in the most simplistic ways possible. He carpools, refills his water bottle and takes his lunch to work, creating as little waste as possible.

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Try an organic restaurant

Drink from a recycled bottle

Use cloth napkins

Scrape your plate instead of rinsing

Use a natural dish detergent

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The goal of Cooperative Extension is to help Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible by providing lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment,

communities, youth and families.

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