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  Oh my goodness, this is the coolest thing ever!  I just learned about this very cool program by Nike ReUSE A SHOE that recycles athletic/tennis shoes in any condition, or any other brand and turns them into sports surfaces! They collect shoes from partnering retail stores and other shoe recycling centers. The shoes are… Read More »

In case all you ladies are not on Facebook. . .I saw this today and thought it might be of interest:  The Met – Want More Recycling? Greening the (918) Solid Waste Management and Reduction, tonight from 5:30-7:30 at Central Center at Centennial Park, 1028 E. 6th St., Tulsa.
Oh. . .also saw this posted by… Read More »

 
So many times in homes I find old computers, monitors and cell phones.  Sometimes people hold onto them just incase their new phone is not as great as thought it would be, sometimes there is someone in the family that THINKS they can use some of the old parts from the computer.  I am not… Read More »

I was lucky enough to take Going Green Kiddo on a Mommy-Son date last Friday afternoon (after a fun and fabulous ladies’ lunch with my great gal pals/Mommy friends, Amie and Melanie).  The big date afternoon included a trip to see Bob the Builder LIVE!, a singing, dancing, building extravaganza, starring Bob the Builder, Wendy,… Read More »

I was home yesterday because Going Green Kiddo had to get his second set of ear tubes and have his adenoids removed.  No fun, but thanks to Dr. Chris Siemens of Eastern Oklahoma Ears, Nose & Throat, the surgery was a great success!  I truly hope all your kiddos have perfectly healthy ears, noses and… Read More »

Did you know that wrapping paper, holiday gift boxes and cards are partly to blame for a 25 percent spike in household garbage collected between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.   I read that little tidbit in the Tulsa World this weekend.  Writer Cary Aspinwall had loads of great suggestions… Read More »

I wanted to thank Eco Goddess, an admittedly “very green” mom, for her recent post on simple steps to being green.  This is what I am getting at. . .this is what I am trying to live.  I am all about having someone lay out the direction I should take.  And I am always up for… Read More »

In February, I took a huge step. . .I started a new job, leaving a company that I had been with for 8 years.  Professionally, it was a good step.  I had no idea that it would lead to a personal journey to reduce my own carbon footprint. . .
I now work with two ladies,… Read More »