4 Tips

4 tips for saving energy with your phones/tablets/ipods. 

1. Disable your GPS unless needed. 

2. Turn off the vibration option. 

3. Shut it off or switch to airplane mode when you don't need to be "connected". 

4. Switch to a solar charger from Solio or Goal Zero.

Get Clean reminder

Dusty condenser coils cause a refrigerator to work harder; which translates into bigger energy bills and a shorter life expectancy for the fridge – not good. To prevent this from happening, use a vacuum or broom to remove dust build up from the coils every three months (once a month if you have pets). The coils will either be located behind the refrigerator or underneath the refrigerator. To access coils located underneath, remove the grill at the bottom front of the fridge.

BEACH CLEAN UP...PB

The Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter hosts a beach cleanup at Pacific Beach Drive Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 9:00 to 11:00AM. Meet at the end of Pacific Beach Drive on the sand and bring your own reusable bag, bucket, bottle and gloves, if you can. http://bit.ly/16tPxR3

Food for thought (and consumption)

One way to preserve your fruits/vegetables in the refrigerator longer is to store them in a cloth bag instead of a sealed plastic bag. They can be used dry for purchasing your items at the store or market and for storing dry fruits, like apples, and you can store misted vegetables, like greens, placed in the dry bag in your refrigerator crisper drawer. Some organic cloth bags from Amazon available here: http://amzn.to/16nrv8n

Grab Your Bike and Go

May is Bike to Work Month and this year's Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17. You can register to win prizes just for riding your bike to work!

Here fishy fishy fishy!!!

As the popularity of sushi (and fish tacos, of course) has spread from coastal areas to all over the world, over fishing is becoming a bigger problem. To help ensure a healthy population of fish in our oceans, consult  Seafood Watch Guide when selecting fish at a market or restaurant. 

Easter preparations

Easter will be here soon. There is an environmentally friendly product available to color your eggs. Check out Eco-Kids natural art supplies. Check out Eco-Kids Natural Art Supplies
 (Also may be available at Magical Child in Encinitas.)

All Those Stinkin' Shoes

For San Diegans  - - - Don't throw away those old athletic shoes. They can be recycled into new shoe soles or turned into sports surfaces. There is a Nike Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location nearby. Nike Store, 7007 FRIARS RD., SUITE 770, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, 619.294.9385

Movies and More

Interested in documentaries relating to the environment?  Top Documentary Films has a  large selection of documentary films that are available to watch for free.  Get out the popcorn!

Products for "life"

It can be hard to find products that are made sustain-ably or ethically these days, but there is an online store that brings a lot of different products to you in one place. Check out Ethical Ocean. It takes just a minute to sign up and login to their site.

Clutter No More

Are you still getting phone books delivered that you never use? There is a way to remove the clutter, hassle of recycling and save some trees. Check out the link to opt out of phone book delivery.https://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/