Monthly Archives: December 2008

Helping Animals One Step At a Time- New Mexico

Posted on December 14, 2008 by admin

Good news for animals!  For more than a year, commissioners of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, have been in debates over improvements to their animal control ordinance.  However, last Tuesday the bill was approved by a 4-0 vote.  The county now … Continue reading →

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Buy One, Kill One

Posted on December 12, 2008 by admin

Every time you buy a dog or cat from a breeder, you kill one in a shelter.

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Don’t Toss Your Toothbrushes

Posted on December 10, 2008 by admin

Small as they are, tossed toothbrushes create a lot of waste.  Assuming everyone follows the dentist recommendation to replace your toothbrush every three months, that’s four toothbrushes a year per person- about 50 million pounds into America’s landfills each year. … Continue reading →

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Spread the Love

Posted on December 7, 2008 by admin

I was given the “I Heart Your Blog” award by two separate sources, Goal for the Green, and Passionate Green.  I feel very honored to receive this award and really appreciate the support. So here’s how the award works: – … Continue reading →

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Go Green With Your Holiday Presents

Posted on December 5, 2008 by admin

Half of the paper America consumes each year is used to wrap and decorate consumer products.  In the US, the annual trash from gift wrap and shopping bags totals over 4 million tons.  If everyone wrapped just three gifts in … Continue reading →

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