Go Green
Rockford Woman editor Jennie Pollock knows that we’re not going to transform our lifestyles overnight, but she looks for ways big and mostly small to protect our planet. Read about her experiences (she’s tried giving up plastic and meat, for example) and share your possible solutions here. |
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Add comment June 14th, 2008
today is the last day of suggestions for rockford’s “green community week”:
– visit a farmer’s market. (see recent stories here and here and here. … ooh, and here.)
– stroll to a neighborhood restaurant.
– enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Add comment June 13th, 2008
when the city of rockford declared “picnic” day as part of green community week, it probably didn’t foresee such a gloomy day. but here are your suggestions.
– have a picnic with your friends or family.
– visit a rockford area park or arboretum, take a walk, tour your neighborhood. (for example, try rockford park district, belvidere park district, winnebago county forest preserves, klehm or anderson gardens.)
– turn off the tv, computer and video games. enjoy the great outdoors!
Add comment June 12th, 2008
the city of rockford encourages you to…
– ride your bike, walk or carpool.
– declare your own “no idling day” (turn off your car if you are sitting for more than a few minutes).
– use the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
– explore the city on an RMTD bus.
in case you missed it, the mayor signed his commitment to being green yesterday.
Add comment June 11th, 2008
for the city of rockford’s “green community week,” here are today’s suggestions:
– ask for paper rather than plastic or bring your own bag. (or ask for no bag for small purchases, i could add.)
– pack a garbage-free lunch (reusable containers, cloth lunch bags and leftovers).
– make this the day you purchase energy-saving light bulbs, timers or light sensors for your home or business.
Add comment June 10th, 2008
here are the city of rockford’s recommendations for today during “green community week”:
– learn how trees help our environment, keep your home protected from the elements and provide a habitat for wildlife. (short tips for kids here and more here.)
– plant a flower box or plan a garden (try here or here or here) with your family.
– learn about organic solutions for your yard and garden problems. see a q&a here and story here.
Add comment June 9th, 2008
the city of rockford has declared the week of june 9 as “green community week.”
each day offers ways you can get involved.
today:
– visit a local store to learn about the recycling products available.
– begin a compost site for your yard waste.
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