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The scoop on greening your doggie’s doo

Tuesday Trippier — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:40:02 +0000

According to an article in Natural Dog Magazine, in the U.S., we dump more than 10 million tons of dog waste into our landfills each year which accounts for as much as four percent of the landfill. The methane from dog waste is supposedly 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas and, according to the EPA, “dog waste contributes to surface and ground water bacteria.” So, what’s a pet owner to do?

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Trending: The No ‘Poo Movement

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:24:06 +0000

Okay, this is not what you think it is. This movement is not one that is against any sort of bowel function. This is a growing group of grassroots individuals who don’t use shampoo or conditioner in their hair but allow for more natural hair care. I did catch your attention, didn’t I?

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Think Local: Celebrate Earth Day in Delaware

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:59:43 +0000

Make your Earth Day a local affair with some eco-activities planned in partnership by Sustainable Delaware, the League of Women Voters of Delaware County, Delaware Career Center and Delaware City Schools & Ohio Wesleyan University. With the theme “Together, Taking Responsibility for Our Future,” the events kick-off on Sunday, April 21 with a Freecycle & Expo at Mingo Park in the Hilborn Room from noon to 4 p.m.

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Put some green on your calendar

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:56:24 +0000

Mother Nature is painting Spring with a palette of white lately, but you can put some green on your calendar with these fun and educational events for the whole family.

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Our kids: The next generation of green

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:15:22 +0000

For any parent who is concerned about the environment, I think one of the things we strive to do well is share our values and knowledge and love of the natural world with our kids.

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Dreams of spring, France

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:54:53 +0000

What’s great about March is the fact that spring break (or if you don’t have kids in school anymore, just spring itself), is visible on the distant horizon. No, it’s not a mirage, it really is coming and we will soon be able to tuck another winter away on the shelf and safely unfold our thoughts of revitalizing sunshine and blossoming landscapes.

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Family farms key to eating local food

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:43:18 +0000

The “local food” movement has gained a lot of steam over the past few years, and with good reason. Eating seasonally and closer to home means fresher, healthier food for your family, not to mention the fossil fuels it saves by not having to be shipped from the other side of the country (or beyond!). If you’ve never enjoyed a salad of baby greens picked just a few hours earlier, you truly don’t know just how delicious and deeply satisfying a simple salad can be.

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Goodbye, Casper the Camel

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:05:13 +0000

This doesn’t pertain to green living, per se, but I wanted to pay tribute to a friend of mine who recently passed away. He was a local Delaware supporter that many of the downtown merchants probably knew or at least would recognize.

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Meatless Mondays and more

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:20:49 +0000

In my last column, I outlined a few ideas for “green” resolutions for 2013. One item that was screaming to be added was to enjoy one meatless meal each week. For some people, this isn’t a big deal, but for others, just the thought of it is such a big leap that it felt like the subject deserved its own column.

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Winter markets get us through

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:10:42 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I am itching for Farmer’s Market season. I know, I know, there are many months to wait. My thoughts, like many of yours, are turning to spring and while I am not planning a garden, I am planning my spring eating. In the meantime, I am getting by with Winter Farmer’s Markets and other indoor markets like the year-round Delaware County Community Market.

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Green Notebook gets a partner

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:38:24 +0000

Hello, Delaware friends and neighbors! I’m so happy to be sharing this space with Tuesday, and am excited to get to know many of you through these columns as we share and care for our little corner of the planet.

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Column sharing: Now that’s green

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:25:32 +0000

With the new year comes new ideas and I thought of this one in the middle of the night. That’s when most of my good ideas come — at night when my brain is finally free to roam. For awhile now I have been having a hard time getting my columns written-not for lack of ideas, but time. I thought maybe the moment had arrived for me to retire my virtual pen and mark it all up as a good run. But I really enjoy writing and sharing info in The Green Notebook. So, what to do? That’s when I thought about column sharing. Why not invite someone to help me out every other week and, thereby, keep the column going and keep it interesting?

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Local website great resource for deals

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:41:58 +0000

Is your New Year’s Resolution to save money? Who doesn’t love to save time and money when shopping? That’s exactly what a new local website I discovered promises. Founded in October by a Delaware mother of three, Short Cut Saver is a fantastic resource and truly is a one-stop shop to find out what’s on sale at local stores as well as finding coupons and much more.

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Simplify your holidays and save

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:25:20 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s how the song goes, right? But if your finances are tight or you are pressed for time due to working and family demands, well, it can be the most stressful time of year. And that’s not good. Sure is hard to remain cheerful and full of the Christmas spirit when you’re just plain stressed out!

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Evergreen or faux green?

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:18:54 +0000

That is the question this time of year: what is the “greenest” option for a Christmas tree? Should you purchase an artificial tree, cut a tree or get one you can plant? Here are some thoughts on the matter:

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From broken bones to innovative farmers

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:23:21 +0000

I have been on hiatus from writing this past week thanks to some broken bones — not mine, but two of the four kids. Michael, who plays on his fourth-grade football team, tripped in his bedroom and fell nose first into the toy chest. Oh, the irony — here I was worried about football injuries. Not to be outdone, Sammy (almost 15 months old) fell and fractured his upper arm the very next weekend. Our 90-pound dog accidentally took him out when we were playing in the back yard.

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Green your Halloween

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:32:25 +0000

Baby Sam has graduated to toddlerhood, having celebrated his first birthday in August. He told me the other day that he was excited to dress up for Halloween this year. At least, that’s what I thought he said when he was babbling extensively as I was putting up the fall decorations. (I’m considering classes in Latin to see if that will help with translation).

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Analyzing what we eat

Tuesday Trippier — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:56:22 +0000

I like to eat, don’t you? I mean we have to do it every day, right? The alternative is pretty grim. But how much thought do we give to what we eat?

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Bring the farm to you

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:22:39 +0000

Chickens chillin’ in your front yard, goats gathering at your family picnic or ducks dancing in your school parking lot … and you don’t have to worry about set up and clean up? This idea is pure brilliance.

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Stop by the Carousel

Tuesday Trippier — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:28:19 +0000

If you’ve ever read any of my columns in the past five years, then you already know I am a huge fan of shopping locally and I’m a darn proud supporter of our local shops, eateries and businesses. Delaware is a great place to live and is fortunate to have a thriving downtown (which is up to all of us to support). With that in mind, I have to share about a great new store that just opened in downtown Delaware called Carousel Closet, a consignment shop for infant, children’s, juniors and maternity clothing.

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Testimonial: I Geek Olympics

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:59:56 +0000

I have been overdosing on Olympic coverage this week and staying up well past my bedtime. The Delaware County District Library’s new campaign, “I geek ____ (whatever),” keeps running through my head because I am so geeked up about the Olympics.

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Putting children in touch with nature

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:30:42 +0000

There is a magical place here in Delaware County that inspires children of all ages (young and old) and we are so fortunate to have this incredible resource: Stratford Ecological Center. It’s not just the center with its excellent educational programs and outreach to school children or their amazing and dedicated staff — it’s the call of the wild deep in our souls that beckons us to explore this gorgeous farm and woodlands.

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Green apps for everyone’s smartphone

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:03:45 +0000

On a recent visit to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, I found a great flier detailing some great apps for your smartphone that will connect you with nature. Thanks to the folks at the Habitat Hollow at the zoo who did all the research, some of which I will share below. I threw in a few eco apps I found as well:

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Print is a great source for information

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:23:42 +0000

I finally had time this weekend to browse through two of my favorite magazines which had been beckoning to me from my bedside table. I gleaned quite a bit of useful information that I want to share. The July/August issue of Whole Living featured these interesting items which seemed affordable to me:

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‘Good Neighbors’ keeps me laughing

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:00:05 +0000

When I have that rare moment of quiet, alone time, one of my favorite things to do is brew a cup of tea and watch an episode of “Good Neighbors,” a British sit-com that ran from 1975-78. I used to watch reruns of the program when I was in high school back in the ’80s. Let’s face it, with only three local channels and PBS, the TV pickings were slim so we watched a lot of public television, which is a good thing although I am certain I groused about it then. In addition to the big network programs like “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island, “Dallas” and “Dukes of Hazard,” I could be found watching “Fawlty Towers,” “Masterpiece Theatre” and others, but my favorite was “Good Neighbors.” So for this past Christmas, I unashamedly asked for the complete DVD set and my dad, also a PBS fan, indulged me.

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Think small, shop locally

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:14:20 +0000

I picked up a brochure about from a group called The Support Our Local Economy (SOLE) Coalition when I was visiting the Green on the Green Festival in downtown Worthington a few weeks ago. They have banded together with local businesses and organizations to create a Think Columbus First Campaign. I love this idea and think it would be so beneficial to have this in Delaware County.

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Preserving seeds of the past for the future

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:06:06 +0000

Time to plant the garden or shop the farmer’s markets and you might want to be on the lookout for heirloom seeds and heirloom variety veggies. What, exactly, is an “heirloom” and why are they so sought after? Let me start the story with the need for a seed vault.

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Welcome Farmer’s Market season

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:42:40 +0000

I love this time of year — ’tis the season for outdoor markets and they abound in Delaware County — so many opportunities, so little time. My goal this year is to make it to all of the markets below at least a few times each before it's all over (which is much too quickly by my way of thinking).

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Recommit yourself to making better choices

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:47:46 +0000

It’s been four months since I started a new diet — not really a diet, but a whole lifestyle change. As with many resolutions made at the beginning of a new year, I was “gung-ho” for the first, oh, month and a half, and have started to fade in these past few weeks.

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Don’t miss these eco-events

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:29:31 +0000

I am amazed at all of the great eco-friendly events taking place in and around our county. Delaware is hopping with educational and family-friendly happenings. Here is a snapshot of some local events coming up that you might want to consider attending:

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Earth Day 2012: Root Down

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:40:04 +0000

The Nature Conservancy and Green Columbus encourage you to “put your roots down” by connecting with the local environment and fellow central Ohioans at Earth Day 2012. A city-wide celebration is planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the new Columbus Commons (the former site of the City Center in downtown Columbus).

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Growing your own produce is increasingly popular

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:26:51 +0000

With all the community gardens sprouting up around Delaware County, it is easy to see that growing your own produce is even more popular than it was even just a few years ago. That's a good thing. Reaping the rewards of growing fruits and vegetables is a great way to reconnect with nature and the origins of our food.

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Spring has sprung so early

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:24 +0000

I don't know about you, but I feel like it's summer break already and it's Ohio . . . in March! What a marvel this warm weather has been. The sights, sounds and smells of spring are in full bloom and, according to Master Gardeners in Licking County, it's three weeks early.

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Food: Waste not, want not

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:08:47 +0000

Did you know people in the U.S. and other developed nations waste millions of tons of food each year? Here are some statistics I found in a recent magazine article that might boggle your mind:

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Slow down, you move too fast

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:00:33 +0000

Where does the time go? Sammy's seventh month is sneaking up from behind and I am not even sure where it came from. Wasn't I just pregnant with him a minute ago? Having teenagers and an infant does make you realize how quickly childhood can zoom by. I joke that the next thing I know, Sammy will be asking for the car keys. It sure feels that way with our older two.

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A few more recyclables

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:00:12 +0000

I found a few more recyclable items to put on your radar in case you come across these items. It’s great to know some companies are being responsible and collecting their items back for recycling while others are finding new uses for old things.

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Surprising recyclables

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:58 +0000

Thanks to Green America for an informative article about different items that might not be on your radar for recycling. Read on and see if you can help keep these things out of a landfill.

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A greener Valentine’s Day

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:31 +0000

Looking for something different for your valentines this year? Global Village Collection in downtown Delaware, the nonprofit Fair Trade retailer, has some unique offerings — all served with a side of social justice. Purchasing fairly-traded items benefits not just your sweeties, but also those trying to make a living and improve their communities.

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Sowing the seeds of our food sovereignty

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:03 +0000

This is the theme of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s (OEFFA) 33rd conference. Held at Granville’s Middle and High Schools on Feb. 17-19, the conference will feature interesting and informative workshops, speakers and more.

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Winter farmers’markets

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:16 +0000

If, like me, you are missing the farmers market season when we are this deep into winter, don’t despair. There are several options for indoor markets in our area. Take a field trip and discover the treats and treasures in all of them — an activity that is sure to tantalize your senses and warm your stomach.

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Making my own baby food

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:37 +0000

You’ll never guess what I got for Christmas — OK, I’ll tell you. As requested, my family bought me a Baby Bullet — the baby cousin of the Magic Bullet. For those of you not familiar with the Bullet, it’s basically a small, easy-to-use blender. The Baby Bullet comes with a complete “make-your-own-baby-food” storage system. It’s cute, cool and convenient.

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‘Time to make a fresh start’ New Year’s suggestions

Tuesday Trippier — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again — time to consider what new habits you will resolve to practice in the New Year. It’s time to make a fresh start. I like to call my resolutions New Year Suggestions. Maybe it makes me feel less guilty when I don’t accomplish them like I thought I would. On the other hand, maybe it helps me incorporate the new ideas into my life because I really don’t like being told what to do, even if it is by my own self!

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The gift that keeps giving year round

Tuesday Trippier — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:03 +0000

Still searching for that special gift for someone on your list? How about a magazine? Even children enjoy getting something in the mail each month and a magazine is a way to keep the gifts coming all year long.

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Think outside the box for gifts this year

Tuesday Trippier — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:28:09 +0000

It’s time to think outside the box this year. Take your traditional idea of gift-giving and spin it on its head. This won’t be hard. Who says a gift needs be an object? Why not think about services—especially those right here in our own community.

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Shop small this Saturday

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:56:59 +0000

In case you haven’t seen the public service announcements for Small Business Saturday, let me fill you in. Nov. 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is designated as Small Business Saturday and is a day dedicated to creating awareness and promoting small, independent retailers. These are the little guys, the lifeblood of our communities — the ones who don’t spend oodles of dollars on advertisements encouraging you to empty your wallets for Black Friday door busters.

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Slow Food Thanksgiving

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:14:11 +0000

What is a Slow Food Thanksgiving? No, it isn’t just chewing your turkey slowly or resting in between the cranberry sauce and the pumpkin pie (although I would highly recommend both of those actions). Slow Food is actually a “global, grassroots association that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.” According to their website, Slow Food is a way of living and a way of eating.

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Still time for ‘green’ tax credit

Tuesday Trippier — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:13:02 +0000

Thinking of making some “green” home improvements? As you probably already know, the government offers hundreds in tax incentives to homeowners who pump up their home’s efficiency. Many of these tax credits end this December.

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What’s new at the Community Market

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:00:09 +0000

If you haven’t stopped in the Delaware County Community Market on E. William St. in Delaware for awhile or even at all, make a point of popping in this fall. The Market has grown in its first year and a half of operation and now has 3,344 customers, supports 84 non-profits and sells items from 117 local vendors. The whole purpose of this non-profit store and deli is to donate 20 percent of its sales to local charities.

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Join together at drop-off to get rid of waste

Tuesday Trippier — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:13:44 +0000

It’s that time of year again — household hazardous waste day is this Saturday. Time to gather up all that waste gathering dust on your storage shelves and get rid of it responsibly. I would like to propose a plan for you and your neighbors. If you all join together and collect the accepted waste then you can share the suggested donation cost and take one car or truck to the site.

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Outdoor film features ‘Forks Over Knives’

Tuesday Trippier — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:44:09 +0000

First off, I have to give kudos to the group Sustainable Delaware for its endeavors in our community. This group has grown from a handful of citizens interested in looking into “greening” our city to a full-fledged group of active community members who care about making Delaware more sustainable and providing all of us opportunities to learn and grow “green wise.” They do this by promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability through special events, both educational and social, and by creating awareness through various programs and the local media.

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