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Tip of the Month August 2010

weartheearth — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:45:21 +0000

It’s August and Summer is coming to a close…..There is still time for a weekend getaway or a quick trip to the coast! As we plan our last summer road trip, I thought I would share some of our gas saving tips! NO you don’t have to navigate with left turns to save gas……

Mind your maintenance. A well-tuned car burns less gasoline, so get your oil and air filters changed regularly.

* Not sure if your filter needs changing? Take it out and hold it up. If you can’t see any light coming through, it’s too dirty.

* Check your tire pressure monthly (you’ll get the most consistent results by using your own gauge when the car is cold). Americans driving on under-inflated tires waste 4 million gallons of gas each day and reduce their tires’ lifespans.

* Oil-change shops urge us to change the oil in our vehicles every 3,000 miles, but most cars nowadays don’t need oil changes that often. In fact, most manufacturers say you can go 7,000 miles without a problem. Change less often and it really can save your engine and the planet – not to mention your wallet.

Clear the clutter. Every 100 pounds you carry inside your car lowers its fuel economy by 1 to 2 percent. So if you don’t need it, don’t have it in your trunk.

Mind your Manners. Fast, aggressive driving is a big fuel waster. Try to maintain a constant speed – most cars reach peak efficiency while cruising between 55 and 60 miles per hour – and avoid rapid acceleration and braking, which can increase fuel consumption by as much as 40 percent (and make everyone else on the road hate you).

Keep your cool. Need relief from the heat? Use the air conditioner if you’re going faster than 40 miles per hour, since a lot of engine power at high speeds goes to reducing drag. When you’re cruising around town, it’s more efficient to roll down your windows.

Think different. Could some of your short trips be made on public transportation or by walking or riding a bike? Combining trips helps, as does carpooling with friends. Courtesy of SierraClub.org

Tip of the Month~June

weartheearth — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:49:55 +0000

Top 10 Essentials for your Wilderness Adventure:

1. Water and Water Purification.

2. Extra Food.

3. Matches & Fire starter.

4. First-Aid Kit.

5. Sun protection (sun screen, hats, glasses etc.)

6. Pocket knife or Multi-Tool.

7. Rain Gear & Extra Clothes.

8. Compass & Map.

9. Whistle.

10. Flashlight.

Did You Know? by Wear the Earth

weartheearth — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:43:39 +0000

Did You Know? by Wear the Earth.

May’s Tip of the Month.

weartheearth — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:54:13 +0000

Get In Sync with Nature & Tune into You:

Take time to stop and smell the roses take a deep and reflective breath and breath in life! Modern living involves high levels of sensory input-much of it meaningless Our senses should bring us to life.

Click to see our Tips to a more relaxed you!

Earth Day & Wear The Earth

weartheearth — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:47:02 +0000

Earth Day & Wear The Earth

Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 12:00 noon
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals – San Martín Campus
8280 W. Warm Springs Rd.

Join Tiffany Parks (Owner) of Wear The Earth for an Earth Day Lecture on sustainable fashion.

Presented in conjunction with St. Rose Dominican Hospital & Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Space is Limited RSVP 702-616-4910

Tip of the Month~The Quick & Easy 10

weartheearth — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:31:22 +0000

Click here to see April’s Tip “The Quick & Easy 10″

10 Things Anyone Can Do To Help Planet Earth.

Wear The Earth featured in “BLVDS” Las Vegas Magazine

weartheearth — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:31:59 +0000

“BLVDS” Las Vegas Magazine Wear The Earth featured in the “BLVDS” Las Vegas Green Issue 2010.

BLVDS is a magazine by, for, and about the people who call Las Vegas “home”. They are dedicated to exploring and celebrating the Las Vegas community, and highlighting the people, places, and ideas that make the community such a special place to live. READ IT HERE

Tip of the Month~EASY GREEN GARDEN TIPS~

weartheearth — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:32:29 +0000

With the weather warming up it’s the perfect time to get outside and start cleaning up the garden, planting and enjoying the sunshine. Here are some helpful and fun tips to get you and your family off the couch and out the door!

Happy Spring~~

http://weartheearth.wordpress.com/eco-tips-for-2009/

Tip of the Month~February

weartheearth — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:22:08 +0000

February 2010

Wear the Earth ~Tip of the Month

Be label-conscious. When you are shopping, take a minute to read the small print.

An increasing number of labels not only list ingredients but also provide indicators about environmental performance. Look for products that are approved by Independent certification boards, such as Energy Star, FSC, USDA Organic, Fair Trade,etc.

These labels guarantee that a product has a lower environmental impact than other comparable ones.

Outright Entrepreneurs: Online Boutique Allows Eco-Conscious Customers to “Wear the Earth”

weartheearth — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:13:53 +0000

Wear The Earth featured on outright.com..check it out:

http://gettingstarted.outright.com/small-business-profiles/outright-entrepreneurs-online-boutique-allows-eco-conscious-customers-to-%E2%80%9Cwear-the-earth%E2%80%9D/