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October 2010
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Dear Living Green 365 readers,
On warm summer days, it's easy to choose to bike, walk, or wait at the bus stop.
In October, we need to challenge ourselves to keep our commutes sustainable. Try
celebrating Rideshare to Work Month [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&et=1103730206071&s=14296&e=001Yh9H1Q44KzJOMgHYNnc1Yn6jnK9r90M55rqzsV6pUTLOhvT8F0qcep3_U_43LPlOWb9Qs8U-tagurIr4J2uxjbkFGDjx71qZYAdSrfYxaiiqfyMXyLxLK5HKIF8cTTpkEH7ILTUukAlxGCjlYQc4l3uIWjhUZ50H5W5UFPpGyODhHQ1lX_F1u1wxj_WSqZGnbWf3Ou3y_MmkBZQtReyuAQ==]
by finding a ride through Metro Transit's rideshare program. Bike enthusiasts can
also read winter biking tips [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&et=1103730206071&s=14296&e=001Yh9H1Q44KzJpBqko_z3kLGFC4QxZosWhuJVVXqXbQyCZ6ZOKkJwr4hP2P5gX2jAmzVSfB04AclZS2nxZYvvsk20rE1KGmxFNNrvU1ANchWa1s-WT5BSq7XEnuka56rdGY2paILtyMm8xia-IRsWocOoOoVSJgHUn98sd0zQ4oRutnVyF2U_HNBVk11IWdud5]
from Bike Walk Twin Cities. Whether biking, raking, or trick-or-treating, remember
to look for sustainable options during your fall activies.
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[Twirling and whirling and landing in your yard]
What to do with your autumn leaves
When the leaves fall from your trees, consider them a resource. They contain nutrients
that your lawn and garden needs! After playfully enjoying your leaf pile, here are
a few eco-friendly options.
What do do with your leaves
* Bag up dry leaves to use as a carbon source ("browns [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102703487568&s=2858&e=001E7pUr2fe6LMqL0gyx21_acW6OVe8AYjTmCbC0CAW91Qb_NN1P2HYs6pSSkrUAVHDZc4xyaI0JvZB0xudFzrqZuQHFi1uSYEkUH8FF3eI7bRh06oSWW4rnzuO3kCAZSMvNmVAnYOCvu1VZzSWenI-Gw==]")
for your backyard compost pile in the coming year.
* Use leaves to provide a protective layer of insulation for perennial gardens and
shrubbery, either bagged or loose.
* Use a mulching mower to break leaves into tiny pieces and leave them on your lawn.
* Compost your yard waste at home [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102703487568&s=2858&e=001E7pUr2fe6LMoCk5r-ufSu66PT4fLVAyuokbqgvyNpDGzUXgXQXQ26GRaWrNrqCmDMqc32Uts-3j4cTOSFR9WNx2JLE9jS3NurHW8IrvomZ2EgvG0SRBe9_qePJh57eiY7p40xZ-A-5E=]
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What NOT to do with your leaves
* Don't throw yard waste in the trash. Mixing yard and tree waste with your trash
is illegal and is not the best use of this resource.
* Don't rake leaves onto the street or sidewalk. Leaves raked into the street end
up being washed down storm drains and into wetlands and lakes. When they break down
in water bodies, they release nutrients, which cause algae blooms in the summer.
Don't rake additional leaves into lakes or streams, either.
* Don't burn large piles of leaves. Burning leaves releases large amounts of air
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These pollutants can cause breathing problems for sensitive groups and lead to long-term
health effects for all of us.
A new rule for curbside pick up of yard waste
Residents in the Twin Cities area who bag their yard and organic waste for curbside
pick up are now required to put their waste in compostable bags--either paper bags
or compostable plastic bags.
Read more about the new rules at http://www.RethinkRecycling.com/compostablebags
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[So sustainable it's scary]
Celebrating a green Halloween
Halloween is black and orange. It can be green, too! Here are things you can do
to make a scary time of year more sustainable.
Pumpkins
* Search the Minnesota Grown Directory [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.mydm66cab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.mda.state.mn.us%2Fmngrown%2F]
for local farms and farmers' markets selling pumpkins in your area. Look for organically
grown pumpkins, too.
* When the fun is over, put your jack o' lantern in your compost bin [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.kxbzoecab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reduce.org%2Fcompost%2Findex.html].
* Some communities have pumpkin collection events. Pumpkins are collected for animal
feed. Ask your city or local hauler if such an event exisits in your area.
Costumes
* Make your own, with supplies from second-hand and thrift stores, as well as stuff
you find during fall cleaning. For ideas, check out Coolest-Homemade-Costumes.com
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* Swap costumes with your friends and neighbors. You could even throw a "find a
costume" party before Halloween.
* Rent a costume.
Treats
* Look at the co-op or natural foods section of the grocery store for treats that
have minimum or recycled-content packaging.
* Hand out treats that can be used again and again, like pencils or small boxes
of crayons.
* Start a Trash Brigade through TerraCycle [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.s4da75dab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.terracycle.net%2F].
TerraCycle collects common trash items (like candy wrappers) and creates everyday
recycled products.
* Arm your trick-or-treaters with reusable treat bags. Canvas shopping bags or pillowcases
work well.
Hopefully, Halloween this year can be a treat for the planet, too!
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[Days of our green lives]
Community events and resources
Duluth Community Garden Program presents Fall garden maintenance: Tips and tricks
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October 13, 6-8 p.m., Cook Home Garden (Duluth).
The 2010 Northland Bioneers Confence [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.wqeslfcab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbconference.org%2F]
will inspire and prepare participants to become stronger stewards of the earth and
their communities, October 23-24, Macalester College (St. Paul).
Fall is a great time to prepare for saving energy. Those in northern Minnesota can
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October 28 & November 4 (Pine River-Backus).
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is a new, comprehensive, citywide program that helps Duluth homeowners save money,
conserve energy, and lessen their impact on the environment. DEEP also connects
residents to financial assistance and rebates for home energy improvements.
Those in Minnesota who wish to request that yellow pages phone books no longer be
delivered to their address can use a new website called http://www.donttrashthephonebook.org/
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The site also has instructions about how to recycle directories.
Look for more events on the SEEK [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.eakfidcab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seek.state.mn.us%2Fcalendar.cfm]
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calendars.
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[Quick links to other MPCA resources]
· The home of Living Green 365 on the web: livinggreen.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.gdi96ddab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Flivinggreen.org%2F]
· Our website about reducing your trash: reduce.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.quwdfncab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reduce.org%2F]
· Resources for people teaching about our environment: SEEK [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.eakfidcab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seek.state.mn.us%2Fcalendar.cfm]
· A clearinghouse for sustainability tools and initiatives: NextStep [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tsmzpfbab&t=xlzex6dab.0.dakfidcab.tsmzpfbab.14296&ts=S0533&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextstep.state.mn.us%2Fcalendar.cfm]
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Send questions or comments about living green to the address below.
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