tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post7429331964036293739..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Low Impact Week update!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-64032289675593721502011-01-04T15:09:22.527-08:002011-01-04T15:09:22.527-08:00I'm currently reading through all of your blog...I'm currently reading through all of your blog posts since I recently found your blog. I realise this is an old entry and I'm not sure that you'll see it, but I feel I need to ask:<br /><br />"use the air dry on your dishwasher instead of heat dry"<br /><br />What? Dishwashers in the US dry the dishes? Seriously? Here, in Sweden, you just leave it open for a while after you&Josefinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036075904635258919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-41594666405574231942007-06-01T06:46:00.000-07:002007-06-01T06:46:00.000-07:00Low Impact Week, Nio Style<A HREF="http://niobium.tormentid.com/?p=1054" REL="nofollow">Low Impact Week, Nio Style</A>Niobiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142827812313552610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-53209408003675204842007-05-31T20:46:00.000-07:002007-05-31T20:46:00.000-07:00I found out about this rather last minute, but I j...I found out about this rather last minute, but I just posted my goals. Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement!<BR/><BR/>http://magicalrealist.blogspot.com/2007/05/goals-for-low-impact-week.htmlDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767572558043367373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-86095470761940869972007-05-31T12:19:00.000-07:002007-05-31T12:19:00.000-07:00Hi! Just wanted to let you know, I'm in, too!Hi! Just wanted to let you know, <A HREF="http://joannal.blogspot.com/2007/05/low-impact-week.html" REL="nofollow">I'm in, too!</A>Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937512054883534573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-8920505137441286102007-05-31T11:50:00.000-07:002007-05-31T11:50:00.000-07:00Hi, I posted about Low Impact Week to my live jour...Hi, I posted about Low Impact Week to my live journal today. <BR/><BR/>We already do or have tried most of what you've listed, but I'll try to do even more homemade foods over the week (some weeks I'm better about it than others). And so far we've managed to avoid putting in the air conditioners, even though it's gotten pretty hot here a number of times (western MA). <BR/><BR/>I'm also going to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-75847772508602724152007-05-27T20:35:00.000-07:002007-05-27T20:35:00.000-07:00O.k. I'm writing down my goals. Ditch the packaged...O.k. I'm writing down my goals. Ditch the packaged meals at lunch time...turn off the TV...turn off the power strip for the computer at the end of the night...bundle errands for less driving...simply stay home atleast three days a week! <BR/><BR/>From one who grew up in the South, the hot, HUMID south...90 is completely unrealistic unless one lives in a really old house designed for the climate! Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053480963082704523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-31077649244703766982007-05-27T05:42:00.000-07:002007-05-27T05:42:00.000-07:00I love this project. I have passed it along to my...I love this project. I have passed it along to my readers at TheMaineLife. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep it coming<BR/>~GinnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89985621323108467832007-05-25T16:59:00.000-07:002007-05-25T16:59:00.000-07:00i'm rocking low impact week over at my blog, as we...i'm rocking low impact week over at my blog, as well.<BR/>yay fun!Friskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895972110506764320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-37845931226403844942007-05-22T09:52:00.000-07:002007-05-22T09:52:00.000-07:00Thank you for mentioning GreenDimes- we really app...Thank you for mentioning GreenDimes- we really appreciate your taking the time to tell others about our services. Make sure to check the site from time to time and see what new ideas we are working on to help make our world a better place.<BR/>Thanks again for the post!<BR/>-Kendra<BR/>www.greendimes.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70828442810144985812007-05-21T22:59:00.000-07:002007-05-21T22:59:00.000-07:00What a great idea!I just posted a list of the chan...What a great idea!<BR/><BR/>I just posted a list of the changes my family has recently made, along with some activities that we're currently working at turning into habits, and still more plans for future actions.<BR/><BR/>Some of what we have done and/or planned i slisted in your suggestions, but you've given me some additional ideas for how we could reduce our imapct even further.<BR/><BR/>I Late Bloomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159100187599718156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-8525963177678430112007-05-20T18:05:00.000-07:002007-05-20T18:05:00.000-07:00Here are some more ideas:1. Energy consumption - a...Here are some more ideas:<BR/><BR/>1. Energy consumption - a) Use a fan and/or open windows instead of using air conditioning (for as long as you can stand it or starting at bedtime if it has cooled off enough). If you wipe your face and arms with a wet washcloth while in front of a fan, you might be surprised at how cool you feel. b) Don't turn the AC on until you get home (then stand in frontAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-13244702195371699182007-05-18T03:41:00.000-07:002007-05-18T03:41:00.000-07:00While the Greendimes program may be useful for som...While the Greendimes program may be useful for some people with excessive amounts of junk mail, I think of them more as a charity - supporting them is not a bad thing, but not necessary for you to get off junk mail lists. <BR/><BR/>The Direct Marketing Association has info about getting off junk mail lists here: https://www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailing<BR/><BR/>Some info from their site: Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631322754314661619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-40803596294725155212007-05-16T10:11:00.000-07:002007-05-16T10:11:00.000-07:00One thing I'd love to see is practical conservatio...One thing I'd love to see is practical conservation tips for city apartment dwellers. (I read No Impact Man, and it's fascinating, but a lot of what he's doing isn't practical for most of us.) <BR/><BR/>For example, if I collect the excess shower water, I have nothing to do with it, other than water one or two small houseplants. I have no control over the heat, for another. <BR/><BR/>I'm Excellent Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571439379265766953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-34780545896829450622007-05-15T11:58:00.000-07:002007-05-15T11:58:00.000-07:00Under number 6 you could put down to eliminate al...Under number 6 you could put down to eliminate all un-necessary trips in the car. I.E. shop at the grocery for an extra day (or 7) at a time instead of the usual 3 days stash which is the average most people shop at the grocery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-28851027150120450222007-05-11T05:01:00.000-07:002007-05-11T05:01:00.000-07:00Hello!I came by your blog through Simple Living bl...Hello!<BR/>I came by your blog through Simple Living blog that I read.. <BR/><BR/>This is a wondeful idea and have posted the info plus a link to your blog on my own LJ... <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for putting this into action! <BR/><BR/>Denise in TN<BR/>http://earthwomyn06.livejournal.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-41794025857691079632007-05-10T11:08:00.000-07:002007-05-10T11:08:00.000-07:00I'm in too -- thanks for doing this!anonymous said...I'm in too -- thanks for doing this!<BR/><BR/>anonymous said:<BR/><I>if you sign up with Greendimes.com, $36 for a year membership, not only will they reduce your junk mail significantly for you, they will also plant a tree for you every month.</I><BR/><BR/>I think it's $41/yr now. Nice of them but it really chaps my hide that we have to PAY for the privilege of not receiving junk mail. Grrr...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-77117219934667237362007-05-10T08:04:00.000-07:002007-05-10T08:04:00.000-07:00I'm in. I'll post goals on my blog later.I'm in. I'll post goals on my blog later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14130335578530755902007-05-09T15:32:00.000-07:002007-05-09T15:32:00.000-07:00Re: the water bucket in the shower ... if you or a...Re: the water bucket in the shower ... if you or a friend has a cat and buys bulk cat litter, the 20 lb. buckets (from Sam's Club, Costco or the grocery store) are perfect for the shower -- and a great re-use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-76843518610989406692007-05-09T11:48:00.000-07:002007-05-09T11:48:00.000-07:00Well CC, I'm in. I have posted my goals today for ...Well CC, I'm in. I have posted <A HREF="http://apaetoday.blogspot.com/2007/05/low-impact-week-goals.html" REL="nofollow">my goals</A> today for all the world to see. I look forward to it. hope to hear from anyone else participating so we can build a little community around this. A little support never hurt, not to mention the peer pressure. LOL!<BR/>P~P~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13403847624491620709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-21595811115243977022007-05-09T08:57:00.000-07:002007-05-09T08:57:00.000-07:00I LOVE the idea of No Impact Week! I'm about to st...I LOVE the idea of No Impact Week! <BR/><BR/>I'm about to start a challenge on my blog to get people reading their electric meter on a daily basis. Reading a meter every day gives you immediate feedback on how you're doing with scaling back on electricity consumption--helps you to see what's working and what's not. <BR/><BR/>(Lest you think my focus is narrow, the larger project is to read gas Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-19883438424115383942007-05-09T07:12:00.000-07:002007-05-09T07:12:00.000-07:00You can save electricity AND stop annoying your ne...You can save electricity AND stop annoying your neighbors by turning off outdoor lighting when you're not actually outdoors.Susan Ochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349528942254702007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-62881113241079691692007-05-08T22:04:00.000-07:002007-05-08T22:04:00.000-07:00Annoying pieces of junk mail... if you sign up wit...Annoying pieces of junk mail... if you sign up with Greendimes.com, $36 for a year membership, not only will they reduce your junk mail significantly for you, they will also plant a tree for you every month. <BR/><BR/>Also, for the ubers... Treehugger.com has a link for How to Go Green with loads of ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73509428931541732602007-05-07T17:08:00.000-07:002007-05-07T17:08:00.000-07:00I made a post about Low Impact week on my blog.I made a post about Low Impact week on my blog.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920326845870515381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-50617110316461653822007-05-06T20:16:00.000-07:002007-05-06T20:16:00.000-07:00On the junk mail front - if you have a sticker on ...On the junk mail front - if you have a sticker on your mail box stating clearly that you want 'no junk mail' and the offending material means the company delivering it, is committing trespass + possibly even nuisance - so with the stickers/notice visible, they tend not to stuff your mailbox full of junk mail because they could be liable. <BR/><BR/>This is the situation in Australia and it's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44726390545738046622007-05-06T19:01:00.000-07:002007-05-06T19:01:00.000-07:00Ditto to GT - A/C at 85 is about as high as we can...Ditto to GT - A/C at 85 is about as high as we can stand down here in the VERY warm south. I've had mine set at 85 for the past couple of weeks and it's really pretty warm and humid and hard to sleep at night -- 90 would be downright miserable. You can only take off so many clothes, after all. ;)<BR/><BR/>For the less uber crowd, 80 or 82 might be a good goal. Either of those would be better thanashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300348514080423974noreply@blogger.com