Category Archives: conservation

A green dream world

Posted on 2010/09/09 by Green In Oak Park

So what would a green, sustainable society look like… if we didn’t have to alter our lifestyles too much? – Cars and trucks would run on sustainable, clean-burning, cleanly produced, alternative fuels such as algae-produced fuel, and those fuels would … Continue reading →

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ComEd’s ‘innovation corridor’ includes Oak Park

Posted on 2010/09/02 by Green In Oak Park

This TribLocal article highlights ComEd’s new plans to study and test photovoltaic solar panel use in 10 communities, including Oak Park. If you live in Oak Park or any other community that has ComEd’s new SmartMeters installed, you should receive … Continue reading →

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The stimulus is changing the US in ways we don’t always notice

Posted on 2010/08/30 by Green In Oak Park

Those who know me well know where I tend to stand, but in the current divisive political climate, I tend to stay away from politics in this blog in order to concentrate on what we can agree on. That isn’t … Continue reading →

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Reusables over disposables progress report

Posted on 2010/07/31 by Green In Oak Park

So I mentioned a while back that I was on a mission to replace disposable items with reusable items as much as possible. Here’s a progress report. – Replacing plastic wrap and sandwich baggies with things such as Wrap-N-Mats. This … Continue reading →

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ComEd online tools and reducing electricity usage

Posted on 2010/07/08 by Green In Oak Park

Locals who get electricity from ComEd – have you checked out their new SmartMeter-driven online tools? You’ll need to sign up to use them if you haven’t already. If you live in Oak Park, you should have a new digital … Continue reading →

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Green 4th of July

Posted on 2010/07/03 by Green In Oak Park

Tomorrow is Independence Day in the United States. Here is an article about making this 4th of July more eco-friendly – hat tip to Green Home Experts, by the way. Nothing too difficult, and you may be doing these things … Continue reading →

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Dehydrating food

Posted on 2010/07/01 by Green In Oak Park

Preserving food was not a skill I was taught when I was young, so what little I currently know, I’ve had to learn myself. One of easiest method of preserving food, aside from freezing, is dehydrating. I posted this image … Continue reading →

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The Hierarchy of Expense and Difficulty

Posted on 2010/06/21 by Green In Oak Park

We already know that some green choices are very easy, convenient, and inexpensive, and some really aren’t. Some are a walk in the park (maybe literally), and some are a walk uphill both ways in a blizzard. With no shoes. … Continue reading →

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More on the oil spill

Posted on 2010/06/16 by Green In Oak Park

On a more political note, I urge you to go read Chris Smith’s post on Western New York Media. It’s a well-balanced view of the disaster, the events leading up to it, and what we face as a nation in … Continue reading →

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Product Review – Sustainable Homestead Cloth Hankies

Posted on 2010/06/05 by Green In Oak Park

What’s this? It’s a reusable, upcycled flannel hanky from Sustainable Homestead. Don’t worry, it’s a clean one. 😉 I bought two sets of six and they have cut down our use of tissues tremendously. Actually, except for guests, it has … Continue reading →

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