Green Tip of the Week: Keep Tons More on Earth

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 Posted in Basic Green | No Comments »


November 1, 2009 Question:  What else can I do, just by myself, to bring worldwide carbon emissions down to that 350 parts per million number? Answer:  Spend 10 additional minutes after washing your clothes. Background and Explanation: Remember last week, we discovered each ...

Green Tip of the Week: Keep the Tons Down on Earth

Saturday, October 24th, 2009 Posted in Basic Green, Green Acts | No Comments »


October 26, 2009 Question: I know we’re trying to reduce CO2 in the entire atmosphere – as in last week’s worldwide 350 movement --  but small places like Fairfield can’t help much, can we? Answer:  We each can do more than you’d ...

Green Tip of the Week: No Melting

Saturday, October 17th, 2009 Posted in Basic Green | 1 Comment »


October 15, 2009 Question:  Why is the number 350 all over Fairfield campus?  And what’s happening on the School of Business roof? Answer:  We’re joining an international team urging world leaders to keep the planet from melting. Why 350? The safe upper limit for ...

Green Tip of the Week: Clean Clothes at a Good Green Price

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Posted in Basic Green, Green Acts | No Comments »


October 4, 2009 Question:  Should I buy those new “green” laundry detergents that cost so much? Answer:   You don’t have to.  You can put together laundry detergent that’s just as “green” for much, much less. Simple.   One small shopping trip, 15 minutes to ...