From Tips Tue Jun 28 17:34:09 2011 From: Tips (Tips) Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:34:09 -0400 Subject: [Greenliving] NYS DEC's Green Living Tips for Summer 2011 Message-ID: <4E0A10910200005A0000A704@gwsmtp.dec.state.ny.us> Dear Green Living Subscriber, We've posted the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's new Green Living Tips for Summer 2011 ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/337.html )at http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/337.html Here's a preview: Helping flooded trees - Spring 2011 MUST have rated among the wettest ever. Find out how to help trees cope with wet feet. Steer clear of painful plants - Learn to recognize two dangerous invasive plants that can cause serious burns. What could be greener than spending summer vacation bicycling across New York State? Get the trip planning details. Eco-friendly floors - Consider these alternatives to wood. Plants hummingbirds can't resist - Don't stoop to a feeder filled with sugar water. Attract them naturally. Avoid the rush - This tip will have you arriving at work stress free. Be mindful of mold - Find out how to combat mold in your home. What's better than free stuff? Answer: Free, RE-USED stuff. Green remodel - Find a builder familiar with the latest green construction techniques and materials. Another use for packing peanuts - They're everywhere, so you may as well put the little buggers to good re-use. Myth Buster: Can I really survive a New York summer without AC? Get all the details at http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/337.html Green Living editors want to know how YOU live green. Share your favorite tips with us. ( mailto:dpaeweb at gw.dec.state.ny.us?subject=Green%20Living ) See you again when sweater weather gets here! Feel free to pass this email on to your friends and family, and encourage them to subscribe to be notified seasonally when we add more tips on living greener today! Remember to browse the Green Living site for more information on how you can protect the planet. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: