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environment

GeekMom’s Memory Lane: Smells of Springtime in the Heartland

by GeekMom on April 18, 2008

I live in the midwestern United States, in a suburban area. Although I wouldn’t consider this a rural community, you don’t have to drive far to be “out in the country.”
I consider myself a country girl at heart. I grew up on a wooded lot in rural Wisconsin, and loved playing outside without [...]

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Green Geek: Post Office Offers Free Tech Recycling by Mail

by GeekMom on April 9, 2008

I always feel a twinge of guilt when I throw away an empty inkjet cartridge or broken electronic gadget. If you’re the same way, this program might help ease the pain of tossing your tech junk.
The United States Postal Service recently announced a program for free recycling of inkjet cartridges and small [...]

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These rechargeable batteries are awesome-tastic!

by GeekMom on November 3, 2007

I think these little USB rechargeable batteries are going to be huge. They are NiMH cells, rechargeable at any USB port. You don’t need a cradle and cable. Just charge and go. Not only are they easy to use, but they are nicer for the environment, by preventing the disposal of lots of regular batteries. [...]

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If it’s yellow, let it mellow…

by GeekMom on October 16, 2007

In honor of “Blog Environmental Action Day” (who comes up with this stuff, anyway?) here is a bit of wisdom that was passed down to me by a family friend when I was a kid. We were visiting a lake cabin with a small septic tank, and were advised not to flush the toilet [...]

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