http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/home.aspxen-usCopyright 2009, WJGO-FMMon, 20 Apr 2009 16:33:05 GMThttp://emmisinteractive.comHow to Go Green: Spring Cleaning Throwing open the windows on the first warm day of the year is one of life's great pleasures—until, of course, all that sunlight and breeze makes you realize how dusty, dirty, and cluttered your house has become during the winter hibernation. Even the messiest among us get the urge for spring cleaning—and though we don't all act on it, those of us who do should keep...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1083919http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1083919Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:33:05 GMTHere are some more going green tips for your older children! Kids in Grades 7 - 8:     * Water: Teach kids how to wash dishes properly. By hand, use a basin and only a pencil-thin stream of water. By machine, scrape dishes off but do not rinse with water.     * Energy: Make sure they don't keep the refrigerator door open for too long.     * Toxic Exposure: ...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1076236http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1076236Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:24:59 GMTGoing green is a way of living, and that means it must include your kids, too. Regardless of their age, your children can start learning what it means to live a healthier, more natural and environmentally friendly lifestyle. We've broken down the top ways to get your kids involved in the process. Chances are, they'll be having so much fun they won't even realize they're learning. Plus, if you star...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1065558http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1065558Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:40:19 GMT1. Save energy to save money.     * Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.     * Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.     * Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1061492http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1061492Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:57:28 GMT1. Real food is fuel for the body -- and the planet. By following the green eaters' mantra -- eat seasonal, local, organic foods -- you can enjoy fresher, tastier foods and improve your personal health. According to one study, organic milk has 68 percent more beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids than conventional milk. Making green food choices also has global consequences. Buying local means supporting ...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1057072http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1057072Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:53:20 GMTStep 1 Go easy on the planet. Try not to buy anything new unless it is absolutely necessary. You may even try the neighborhood garage and rummage sales to find objects just as good without having to add to the chronic disposable flaws we, as a society, have developed over the past years. Step 2 There is no need to sacrifice your own personal style when decorating eco-friendly. You don't have to stick...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1050722http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1050722Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:26:47 GMTLearn the Facts Why is bottled water waste a concern? Here are just a few reasons... 1. Americans used 50 billion water bottles in 2006 and sent 38 billion water bottles to landfills - the equivalent of 912 million gallons of oil. If laid end to end, that’s enough bottles to travel from the Earth to the Moon and back 10 times. If placed in a landfill or littered, those bottles could take...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1047701http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1047701Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:49:36 GMT Green Tips We all have to start doing our part for the planet somewhere and what better place to get going than with some simple suggestions from organizations like the National Recycling Coalition, The Conservation Fund and other bright lights in the sustainability movement. Be Energy Smart tips provided by the Alliance to Save Energy Turn off your lights when they're not in use. Use compact fluo...http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1032867http://www.1029bobfm.com/channel/gogreen/story.aspx?ID=1032867Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:47:49 GMT