Think Globally, Act Locally

Mers Goodwill

"Think globally, act locally" urges people to consider the health of the entire planet and to take action in their own communities and cities.

Nowhere could this saying be more accurate than with St. Louisans and MERS/Goodwill. If you think about it, Goodwill is actually the "original recycler", taking in gently worn objects and giving them a new life in their stores for someone else to take home and put to use.

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E&M Plumbing: Water Heaters - Whats Best for You?

E&M Plumbing

There’s a lot to think about when you select a new water heating system for your home. And in 2010, there are substantial tax credits you can receive for replacing your traditional water heater. You should consider a water heating system that will not only provide enough hot water but that will also save you money and be energy efficient. There are two types of water heaters that you might want to consider-a tankless heater or a solar water heater. Demand (also called tankless or instantaneous) water heaters provide hot water only as it is needed. They don't produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, which can make them more energy efficient and can save you money. Through 2010, purchasers of tankless heaters can recieve a tax credit of up to $1500 or 30% of the purchase price.

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Check out photos from this event. (Click on any pic to view all photos) Shining Rivers - Green School of the Month 02.03.10

Ask Green Jean

My wife wants to start composting and we don’t have space for an outdoor compost pile, so I am going to get her a kitchen worm bin for Valentine’s Day. Thought you might have some bin recommendations and shopping tips. What are the best websites?

Rick - Clayton

Green Jean PonziDear Rick:

You are quite the romancer, giving your true love the Worm Bin Of Her Dreams! And you are taking a practical, low-maintenance approach to composting when space is an issue...

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Greening Your Beauty
Posted 2/8/2010 7:00:00 AM

Have you thought of what goes into your beauty products? Did you know that on a daily basis the average woman uses a dozen products containing around 160 chemicals, wow that is a lot!

I tend to wear some form of makeup and use beauty products everyday. I have never really considered what goes into making these products or what is in the products themselves. I know there are little steps I can take to make my beauty routine more “green.”

You can find out what chemicals might be used in your soap, lotions, mascara, etc… from this database created by environmental working groups Skin Deep. It is best to begin with the products that you use most and try to find less toxic alternatives to them.

Another good step to take is to actually read the label on the back of the product. A really easy suggestion is to ...
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St. Louis Health Coaching - Eat Less, Play More...

St. Louis Health Coaching

Ah, to be a kid again. Remember when you were a child and you got so wrapped up in playing, imagining or creating that you didn’t want to stop when it was time to eat? Do you remember leaving your meal half-finished to run off and continue playing? Children innately understand that food is secondary to what is most nutritious and primary in life: fun and play.

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