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November 23, 2009

10 Tips for Preventing Stormwater Pollution

318454_9151Last week on Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe helped clean storm drains, which made me a bit sick to watch, I guess that's why they call it "Dirty Jobs". It made me think about how important it is that we put our trash in the proper place and keep our drains free of pollution as much as we can. Below are 10 tips to preventing stormwater pollution. We don't want this pollution going to our rivers and streams, harming fish and wildlife along the way. Did you know that a single cigarette butt can take 25 years to break down? So please don't litter, it doesn't take much to look for a trash can and dispose of trash properly.

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October 19, 2009

Paper Napkins VS Cloth Napkins

597937_41806927I have always thought cloth napkins were better than paper always but now I am finding out that it depends on the situation. In our house we don't use paper napkins or paper towels, just cloth napkins. And in most cases this is the best option but there are times when paper napkins are better than cloth.

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