Tag Archives: sustainability

Sustainability Info – Workshops & Farmer’s Markets

Posted on February 25, 2020 by admin

With spring coming, farmer’s markets will be starting up again in Socorro, Magdalena, Quemado, Glenwood, Silver City and other locations. You can find the nearest farmer’s market online and also look up what’s in season in New Mexico. Early carrots, … Continue reading →

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Sustainability for Pets

Posted on July 14, 2019 by admin

           Pets are good for our health—studies have shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Our fuzzy friends also reduce stress and prevent loneliness. Just watching a cat can improve your mood (often because you laugh … Continue reading →

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Zeer Pots

Posted on June 12, 2019 by admin

Modern refrigeration uses quite a bit of electrical power (especially the older refrigerators made before the advent of Energy Star). And, they require constant availability of electricity, which, in areas with lots of brown-outs and black-outs can be a real … Continue reading →

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Spring 2016 Sustainability Tips

Posted on April 13, 2017 by admin

If you’ve got a computer, and most of us do, you can do a simple thing to simplify and unclutter your life. Take a few minutes to receive and pay your bills electronically. Almost everything from your phone bill to … Continue reading →

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Simple Sustainable Science – Baking Soda

Posted on February 27, 2017 by admin

Have you ever mixed hydrogen monoxide and sodium hydrogen carbonate together into a paste and brush your teeth with it? Hydrogen monoxide (H2O) is, of course, water. Sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3) is commonly known as baking soda. Baking soda is … Continue reading →

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Winter Sustainability Tips

Posted on November 27, 2016 by admin

Freezing temperatures are here, and there’s no reason for them to give you a chill or cost you a lot in heating costs. Here are some tips for keeping warm: Open your south-facing curtains and drapes during the day to … Continue reading →

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July Sustainability Tips – Reducing Plastics

Posted on July 26, 2016 by admin

Reducing plastics is easier than you think—and it can help keep you healthier, too. Buy wool, cotton and silk: This is obvious, and that’s why it’s first. You also get the advantage in that these fabrics are generally less flammable … Continue reading →

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Beat the Heat on a Budget

Posted on June 19, 2016 by admin

    Air conditioning was invented in 1902 and since then we’ve seen an explosion in the need for cool. Over 90% of US houses are air conditioned. But what’s the cost? In 1992, Professor Gwyn Prins called America’s love of … Continue reading →

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Spring Sustainability Tips

Posted on March 8, 2016 by admin

We’re hoping for an early–and mild–spring here in New Mexico. January was cold and snowy, and we’ve had hints of warmer weather, but there’s still a frost at night. It’s not yet planting weather. But we’re still looking to do … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Tips for December

Posted on December 16, 2015 by admin

With winter here it’s time to prepare for the coldest months—January and February. This year try felt weatherstrips around your doors. You can get the felt online from Loews for only $2.57 a roll. Do remember you’ll need to replace … Continue reading →

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