The Memolink Green Guide: It's Easy Being Green!

Keeping your cool this summer.

There are many way you can use less and save money! Some measures may not be relevant depending on climate, the age of your home and appliances, and past improvements made to your home.

Use a programmable thermostat.

Change air conditioning filters.

Walk, bike or use the bus.

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In the Yard.

Though many people gear up to work on their yards and gardens in the spring, fall is actually an ideal time for yard work. By the time autumn rolls around, summer heat waves are long past, rainfall is usually more plentiful, and new trees, bushes and flowers have a greater chance of surviving than they would if they were planted during a hotter season. Here are a few ideas for your yard this fall.

Use a rake for leaves.

Fertilize organically.

Plant trees.

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Don't be in the dark this winter.

As the days get darker, we turn the lights on earlier and leave them on more each day.
Lighting accounts for about a quarter of all electricity consumed in the U.S. Here are some ways to lighten the energy load while keeping your home bright:

Replace light bulbs.

Use lighting controls.

Use energy saveing bulbs.

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Don't be in the dark this winter.

Replace light bulbs.
Use lighting controls.
Use energy saveing bulbs.
Have more candelight dinners.

Learn how making small changes in the way you live can make a big difference! It's important to Memolink to share environmental information to its members, and feature partners that have eco-friendly products. Shop online stores with green products now!

toxic household cleaners

Have you ever walked into a room and been knocked back by the aroma of ammonia, window or countertop cleaner or furniture polish? Most of us use these products on a regular basis in our own homes. Have you ever stopped to think about why we need to open the windows to let in fresh air after "cleaning?"

One EPA study shows that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are three times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air. Chemicals get into our body through inhalation, ingestion and absorption. We breathe 10 to 20 thousand liters of air per day and we spend 90% of our time indoors. keep reading...

Sure, you recycle and turn off lights to save energy at home. But being green doesn't have to stop when you leave for work. Most people and companies want to be environmentally friendly, they just don't know how. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle nudge in the right direction to get started. Check out some tips now! keep reading...

Most of us are biting off more than we can chew when it comes to our produce and meat products - and we don't even know it! Chemicals like pesticides, antibiotics and hormones are used in plant and animal farming to boost production and ensure adequate food supply. There are maximum levels set by the government to keep these harmful chemicals as low as possible. But you don't have to be a doctor to know that anything which kills insects and other living creatures is not likely to be very good for you. keep reading...

Let's face it; we're a nation in love with our cars. While they're a huge and important part of everyday life, cars and trucks account for half of all air pollution. And with gas prices as high as they are, this is one love affair that may start costing us dearly. But there's hope! keep reading...