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Still Getting Credit Card Offers?

Opt out by visiting OptOutPrescreen.com, a centralized service that accepts and processes requests to "Opt-In" or “Opt-Out” of firm offers of credit or insurance. You can also call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688). They will ask for your name, address, social security number and date of birth. If you are looking for a better credit card, take advantage of the credit card rating services like Credit.com. You can also do a web search on "credit card reviews" and "credit card comparisons" but read the fine print carefully.

By | May 6th, 2011|1 Comment

Eyeglass Reuse – Santa Rosa

First, ask your eye care provider if they take part in an eyeglass reuse and recycling program. If the answer is no, ask why. There is no reason why undamaged eyeglasses should end up in the trash! If need be, you can mail them to Lions In Sight, 1404 Lemon St, Vallejo, [...]

By | May 5th, 2011|0 Comments

Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Welcomes New ED

Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition welcomes new Executive Director, Gary Helfrich (snipped from www.bikesonoma.org)Gary has been involved with bicycles since crashing into the garage in 1961 after his grandfather launched him down the driveway shouting, “training wheels are for sissies!” Despite this early setback, he became involved in the bicycle industry [...]

By | May 4th, 2011|1 Comment

Sharing is the New Black!

"Shareable is a nonprofit online magazine that tells the story of sharing. We cover the people, places, and projects bringing a shareable world to life. And we share how-tos so you can make a shareable world real in your life. In a shareable world, solutions like clothing swaps, childcare coops, potlucks, carsharing, community gardens, and cohousing can make your life more fun, green, and affordable. When we share, not only is a better life possible, but so is a better world. The remarkable successes of Zipcar, Wikipedia, Kiva, open source software, Freecycle, and Creative Commons show this. They tell a hopeful story about human nature and our future, one we don't hear enough in the mainstream media.

By | September 6th, 2010|0 Comments

Getting The Word Out, II

Living Green Interviews,  Environmental Event Calendars, Green Links . . . It can be hard to get attention in this fast paced world.  With that in mind, Living Green showcases green businesses, projects and events.  Readers are invited to nominate themselves and other worthy subjects. I reserve the right to select interviewees, submit [...]

By | August 24th, 2010|0 Comments

One Hundred CA Producer Responsibility Resolutions

The movement is nationwide, in red states and blue states, on both coasts and in the heartland. Local governments are leading the charge by adopting resolutions calling for state policies for extended producer responsibility (EPR), otherwise known as product stewardship. In California, the City of Roseville became the 100th local [...]

By | July 30th, 2010|0 Comments

Used Auto Parts Wanted, Santa Rosa

The folks at Paul's Automotive, the auto repair shop at which my ailing '98 Chevy Metro is parked, don’t know I am a professional recycler nor that I blog. When they suggested that I contact Pick-n-Pull in Windsor for a used fuel injector resistor or perhaps a whole new computer, I was delighted [...]

By | June 26th, 2010|5 Comments

Like Coupons? Hate Junk Mail?

Opt out and print out coupons from the web!  I have been happily free of junk mail for a number of years. Whenever a circular or coupon packet arrives, I contact the sender and ask to be dropped from their lists. Weeks ago two of those opt outs expired after [...]

By | June 9th, 2010|2 Comments

Event: Sustainable Food and Gardening Festival, Saturday April 24, 2010

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GROW, BUY OR EAT LOCAL FOOD April 24, 2010 - 12:00pm - 4:30pm, Finley Community Center 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa 40 + EXHIBITORS     30 PRESENTATIONS     FARMERS MARKET     HOE DOWN LEARN TO: Successfully grow your own food [...]

By | April 23rd, 2010|1 Comment

How To Prepare for a Clothing Swap

As the season changes, please consider taking a few hours to clean your drawers and closets. As you sort and organize summer and winter belongings, pull out unwanted items: clothing that doesn't fit, accessories that no longer suit your lifestyle, sale items that did not work out... Be sure to include [...]

By | April 17th, 2010|3 Comments