Green Party Planning

I love a great party and I always start the recycling during the event. Putting out more recycling bins than trash cans helps guests get into the act and leaves less mess to clean up later. That’s me. dvGreen, is the brainchild of Danielle Venokur, former Television Producer and witness to many Hollywood wrap parties. dvGreen, is a green event planning service. Some of their practices include donating leftovers, recycling & composting, and using sustainable decor elements. They plan weddings, bat mitvahs, birthdays and other special events. They also offer consultations if you are doing it yourself. Find out more here.

Move Over Carpools…Car Sharing is Here

Do you carpool to work everyday? Is watching rising gas prices like keeping track of the stock market? I walk as many places as I can and drive only when necessary. I use car sharing services when traveling to cities that have them. It’s less expensive than a car rental and I only use the car for the time I need. Carsharing.net has a list of cities worldwide that offer such services. Some services are in single cities while others, like the one I use, are in multiple cities. Find out more at www.carsharing.net. And for more information on car sharing, see this article at www.care2.com.

I picked up 5 fuel saving tips at Green Living ideas, for when I drive. One is driving at the speed limit; generally 35 mph city and 55 mph highway. The faster you drive the more fuel you burn. Keeping your car in good working condition is another. Regular tune ups and checking your tire pressure are important. You can also make sure you use the grade of gas your car actually needs rather than going for premium. Turn to the web for gas prices in your area and maps to get you exactly where you need to go. No more driving in circles. Find out more at www.greenlivingideas.com.

Greensburg, the Green City Example

A year ago the city of Greensburg, KS was devastated by a tornado. Today they are rebuilding their entire public face of the city on a Green Living platform. The city has made a commitment to build all city building projects at LEED Platinum level. Greensburg is looking ahead by starting today and becoming an example all of us can follow. Find out more at www.greensburgks.org.