http://newlygreens.com Walking Green for a Sustainable Garden State Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:30:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://newlygreens.com/feed/ Stories of green living from the early adopters walking the walk. Produced in NJ just outside New York City the show gives an East Coast flavor to implementing more balanced choices. Hosts Greg and Connie, "newlygreens" and not so newlywed, try take the stories to heart and and bring practical change into their own lives. It may not be about being the ideal, but it is definitely about finding inspiration and working toward something better. Kaizen Productions LLC clean Kaizen Productions LLC info@newlygreens.com info@newlygreens.com (Kaizen Productions LLC) 2010 Kaizen Productions LLC Eco Friendly Tales of Going Green from the Northeast sustainable, environmental, earth, nature, solar, wind, recycle, organic, green, eco, eco-friendly http://newlygreens.com/_content/_images/powered_by_podpress_small.jpg http://newlygreens.com http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-schools-out-now-what/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-schools-out-now-what/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:30:53 +0000 RisaP http://newlygreens.com/?p=2877 School is finishing up in the coming weeks for many students across the U.S. So what are you going to do with these kids over the summer? And how can you keep green about it? Here are some summer fun tips: 1. Treat your kids to water-based [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-schools-out-now-what/feed/ 0 http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-helping-the-waterways/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-helping-the-waterways/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:30:18 +0000 RisaP http://newlygreens.com/?p=2854 Talking to our guest Ken Mankoff made us think about the planet and specifically about our oceans. And since the oil gush in the Gulf is already devastating coastal and sea life, we wanted to give you some tips that you can do to help or reduce [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/greensprouts-helping-the-waterways/feed/ 0 fish,ocean,sea,Tips Talking to our guest Ken Mankoff made us think about the planet and specifically about our oceans. And since the oil gush in the Gulf is already devastating coastal and sea life, we wanted to give you some tips that you can do to help or reduce the har... Talking to our guest Ken Mankoff made us think about the planet and specifically about our oceans. And since the oil gush in the Gulf is already devastating coastal and sea life, we wanted to give you some tips that you can do to help or reduce the harm that humans cause. June 8th was World Oceans Day, but even if you didn't participate, there's plenty you can do to show your appreciation for the oceans of Earth. 1. Choose sustainable seafood. 75 percent of the world's fisheries are fished to capacity or overfished. And 30 million tons of fish, sea turtles, sharks, and seabirds die each year as "bycatch"—animals caught accidentally and discarded, dead or dying. Choosing seafood from fishers who use better practices can save animal lives. The good folks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have compiled a free guide called Seafood Watch with seafood recommendations, restaurants and recipes. 2. Recycle more and waste less. There's literally an island of trash Great Pacific Garbage Patch that some estimate to be the size of Texas floating between Asia and North America, and it isn't getting any smaller. Being diligent about disposing of your waste properly means it won't end up in the ocean. 3. Cut down or eliminate the use of pesticides and fertilizers in your lawn or garden. Those chemicals seep into the soil and can eventually reach the ocean. There are around 150 'dead zones' where low oxygen inhibits or kills off sea life in our oceans and many of them were caused by excessive fertilizer runoff into rivers and streams. Cutting back on harsh chemicals isn't just good for the ocean, it's good for you. 4. Cut down on fuel consumption. Do you and your neighbor both have to use your gas grills when you could just get together and share? Could you walk to the convenience store instead of driving? Could you hitch a ride with friends instead of meeting them at the bar? If you can cut down, you should. Offshore drilling for oil continues to devastate the environment. If you can cut down on fuel consumption it means less profit for the oil companies who are causing all this damage. 5. Tell the government how you feel. Of course the White House has a good handle on the national sentiment towards the BP oil gush, but until we explicitly say what we think and how we'd like our government to respond, we're just wasting our breath. We are in the middle of an environmental crisis, and we need all hands on deck to solve this problem. Write your local government, your state government, and of course the federal government. Some of these tips are from the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Kaizen Productions LLC clean 6:56 http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/sutainable-dave-a-waste-crusader/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/sutainable-dave-a-waste-crusader/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:06:45 +0000 Greg http://newlygreens.com/?p=1555 Our guest today is known on the internet as Sustainable Dave. Last year he decided to store all his trash for the entire year of 2008. His personal Blog chronicling the experience has become very popular. He joins us to share some of his insight and make some [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/sutainable-dave-a-waste-crusader/feed/ 0 farmers market,recycling,Sustainable Dave,Tips,toothpaste,trash Our guest today is known on the internet as Sustainable Dave. Last year he decided to store all his trash for the entire year of 2008. His personal Blog chronicling the experience has become very popular. He joins us to share some of his insight and ma... Our guest today is known on the internet as Sustainable Dave. Last year he decided to store all his trash for the entire year of 2008. His personal Blog chronicling the experience has become very popular. He joins us to share some of his insight and make some suggestions for how we all might make better use of the things we so easily cast aside. Dave's Blog can be found here Kaizen Productions LLC clean http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/2009-goalsetting-ideas-for-the-new-year/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/2009-goalsetting-ideas-for-the-new-year/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:31:45 +0000 Greg http://newlygreens.com/?p=1365 Feature Story – New Year’s Resolutions Connie joins the Newlygreens on Morning Blend for a discussion about green goal setting for the New Year. 4 Goals for the New Year Goal 1 – Put Up A Clothes Line. Surprised we don’t have one yet? Well… us too kind [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/2009-goalsetting-ideas-for-the-new-year/feed/ 0 Clutter,LED,Light Color Temperature 101,Resolutions,Tips Feature Story - New Year's Resolutions Connie joins the Newlygreens on Morning Blend for a discussion about green goal setting for the New Year. 4 Goals for the New Year Goal 1 - Put Up A Clothes Line. Surprised we don't have one yet? Well... Feature Story - New Year's Resolutions Connie joins the Newlygreens on Morning Blend for a discussion about green goal setting for the New Year. 4 Goals for the New Year Goal 1 - Put Up A Clothes Line. Surprised we don't have one yet? Well... us too kind of. We did, but over the years some shrubs have crept in. So this year we're planning on setting up a new line in a more effective locale. Goal 2 - Reduce Clutter Thanks to the book "Simplify Your Life" by Elaine St. James for inspiration In many respects living Green boils down to leading a simpler life. One way to embody this is to remove clutter from your life. One important thing to remember is that you do not have to deny yourself the things you really want but free yourself from the things you don't want or need. Strategies for removing clutter 1) OUT WITH THE OLD -  If you have not used it in over a year get rid of (find a new home for) it. The green caveat is that the dumpster should be your the last resort. Veterans, Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and local agencies all take a variety of household items. 2) IN WITH THE NEW - Start a 30 day list for purchases - Put anything you are "dying" to have on the "30 day list". If you still want it after 30 days go for it. But remember, try to bring in more meaning, less stuff. Do you have something that can serve this function already? Can you fix, rent, buy used this item? Redecorate Green Style - Instead of buying all new furniture for that tired room give it a lift with some reorganization.  Think balance, lighting, functionality and how people move through the space. 3) CLUTTER'S NOT JUST FOR STUFF ANYMORE. Unclutter your time.  Take one hour a day for 30 days to think about how you spend your time. Maintaining a complicated life is a great way to avoid changing it... There's nothing more "dangerous" than having little time on your hands. What is it that's most complicating my life? Am I working too hard? Am I working at a job I don't like? Are my kids draining all my energy? Then start thinking about how and what you can cut back. In a recent study of Samaritanism it was found that one of the greatest contributing factors to an individual not stopping to help someone in distress was if they felt like they were in a rush.  Kind of makes you wonder what the world would be like if we all slowed down a bit. Goal 3 - Reduce waste 1) PreCycle - consider the packaging before you buy. Opt for bulk buys with no containers, 1 and 2 plastics, or cardboard not waxed paper or juice boxes. 2) Buy products made of recycled material like Marcal paper products. The contracting economy has badly hurt recycling markets. Buying recycled material supports the recycled material market and keeps reusable materials out of the landfill or incinerators. 3) Stop buying clothes that need to be dry cleaned you'll save water, soap, time, and money. 4) 4 things to carry in your purse, backpack or briefcase: Stainless Steel water bottle Re-usable shopping bags or Chico Bag Silverware - carry a set in a toothbrush travel case. Handkerchief - Even if you can't dig on the more "snotty" aspects, use it as a napkin or hand towel instead of disposables. 5) Take 2 minutes off your shower time. A 10 minute shower uses less water than a typical bath. The "navy" shower is where you turn off the water in during soaping and back on for rinse for the hardcore efficiency seeker. Goal 4 - Up the Efficiency LED Lighting - Take advantage of the after Christmas clearance sales and pick up some LED lights at a bargain. Our local supermarket had lights at 75% off. A string of LED lights can save over $4 over the mini Christmas lights. This time of year you can find sets for under $3. They'll pay for themselves in one season. Efficient Lights and Color Temperature - Color Temp 101 A word about lights and color temperature. Both Compact Florescent and LED lighting present a challenge in the color of the light they produce. Kaizen Productions LLC clean