Carpool
During the spring sports season, there are generally friends and neighbors headed to the same
field. Creating a carpool is a simple way to reduce the number of cars needed at a specific
location. According to the EPA, burning 1 gallon
of gasoline releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide
(CO2) into the atmosphere. Cars produce air
pollution through their release of greenhouse
gases, including carbon dioxide, methane and
nitrous oxide. By carpooling and reducing the
number of cars on the road there is a direct impact on the environment and your pocketbook.
Safer Stain Removal
Does your kid slide into every base? Rather
than using a stain remover with harsh toxicchemicals, why not switch to a non-toxic alternative? Always treat grass and mud stains immediately… don’t let the stain set.
Wet the stain and then as soon as possible treat
by soaking in white vinegar. For tough grass or
mud stains, soak the area in a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar. In a bowl, mix vinegar into the baking soda a bit at a time until
you have a spreadable paste (the consistency
of toothpaste). Spread the mixture onto the
stain and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Rinse
the paste away and if the stain is gone wash the
clothing as normal. If the stain is still visible,
repeat the baking soda and vinegar treatment
again.
Share these tips with your child’s coach and
you’ll help score a home run for the planet!
Author Lori Popkewitz Alper is the founder &
editor-in-chief of Groovy Green Livin, a site dedicated to sharing simple green living tips and current
information on sustainable living.
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