Biodegradable Cat Litter – better for you and your pet!

Instead of using regular cat litter, opt for one made from newspaper, pine, corn or wheat – they are easy to clean, biodegradable and don’t contain harsh chemicals and carcinogens.

Super Bowl party tips!

If you are hosting a Super Bowl party: buy snacks and drinks in bulk with minimal packaging; recycle your bottles & cans; use plates made from recycled materials or better yet – use reusable ones instead; borrow or rent your decorations – it will save you $ and storage space.

Make good use of your lawn clippings and falling leaves!

Make good use of your lawn clippings and falling leaves by starting a composting pile this year! There is nothing better you can do for your plants and landscape than adding a layer of compost and mulch once or twice per year. It helps feed the soil, deters weeds and retains moisture! Check out my recent Composting Article from the San Jose Mercury News!

Eat at least one vegetarian meal each week.

Eat at least one vegetarian meal each week. According to RealSimple.com, eliminating just 4 oz. of beef from your diet each week will save 3,000 gallons of water per year – it takes loads of water to grow the grain to feed cattle. They say it can also have the same impact as driving a hybrid car, due to the reduction in greenhouse gases produced by livestock!