More Economical, Less Waste

February 21, 2012 at 11:55 pm (Food and Agriculture)
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A recent newsletter from Full Circle Farm, an area CSA, offered these tips for reducing food waste:

1. Watch your trash.  Notice what you throw away or compost, and adjust your purchases accordingly.

2. Organize your fridge.  Move older items to a more visible spot, and keep your temperature at 39 degrees.

3. Serve smaller portions.  Good for your waistline, your budget, and the earth.

4. Make a plan.  Create a menu ahead of time to make sure you use what you have on hand.

5. Use your freezer for leftovers, nuts, and bulk purchases.

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Fitness, Faith and Friends Back on the Trails Again

February 6, 2012 at 11:12 pm (Fitness, Faith and Friends)
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Given our spectacular sunny weather, it’s hard to believe that just two weeks ago we were digging out from ice and snow.  The FFFriends took advantage of the beautiful day on Saturday to join a volksmarch in the Bridle Trails area.  We saw some attractive neighborhoods, ranging from cute bungalows to mansion-size estates.  We got muddy in Bridle Trails State Park, and noticed some tree damage from the ice storm.  Some wetlands areas were closed off due to poor trail conditions, but we still got a good workout and enjoyed each others’ companionship.  We even saw a few horses, from which the area gets its name.  As the intrepid volksmarchers (Nancy, Paul, Keith, Duane and Shirley) arrived at Grass Lawn Park, we were joined by our friends Becky 1 and Becky 2, Judy H. and Gus the dog for some socializing in the sunshine.

Watch NB Walks (link at left side of this page) for updates on FFFriends outings, as well as Nancy B’s personal explorations.

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Environmental Priorities–Toxic-Free Kids

February 6, 2012 at 10:35 pm (Green Team Discussion)
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A third environmental priority for this legislative session in Olympia is the toxic-free kids act, currently HB2266/SB6120, to ban cancer-causing chemicals from children’s pillows, car seats, furniture and other children’s products.  A year ago, the legislature banned the use of biphenol A, a known carcinogen, from being used in baby bottles.  However, some manufacturers are using equally harmful chemicals in other baby products, including Tris flame retardents.  (This is the type of chemical that was abolished from children’s pajamas back in the 1970s.)  Last year’s ban on biphenol A quickly passed in the legislature with strong bi-partisan support.  Hopefully, this year’s effort will receive an equally strong yes vote.  Let your legislators know of your support for the toxic-free kids act by pasting the link below into your web browser, and you will see a sample letter to forward to your representatives.

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5168/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=9427

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