Comments for Green Thinking for the Average Joe http://www.ecojoes.com Environmental news, eco-friendly experiments, and green mess Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:35:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Organic Natural Hippy Protein Bars by ecojoe http://www.ecojoes.com/how-to-make-cheap-homemade-protein-bars/#comment-1801 ecojoe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:55:37 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/how-to-make-cheap-homemade-protein-bars/#comment-1801 Dang, honey and maple syrup. Had not thought about those. I wouldn't mind adding some dried cranberries in, I tell ya that much. Dang, honey and maple syrup. Had not thought about those. I wouldn’t mind adding some dried cranberries in, I tell ya that much.

]]> Comment on Organic Natural Hippy Protein Bars by nicola http://www.ecojoes.com/how-to-make-cheap-homemade-protein-bars/#comment-1800 nicola Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:06:31 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/how-to-make-cheap-homemade-protein-bars/#comment-1800 try adding dried fruit also 2tbsp honey and 1tsp of maple syrup. great (all organic) try adding dried fruit also 2tbsp honey and 1tsp of maple syrup.
great (all organic)

]]> Comment on Free Flower Seeds or Free Vegetable Seeds by ecojoe http://www.ecojoes.com/free-flower-seeds-or-free-vegetable-seeds/#comment-1782 ecojoe Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:48:56 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/free-flower-seeds-or-free-vegetable-seeds/#comment-1782 Yeah, it looks like it's down now. Shucks. Yeah, it looks like it’s down now. Shucks.

]]> Comment on Free Flower Seeds or Free Vegetable Seeds by britney gionet http://www.ecojoes.com/free-flower-seeds-or-free-vegetable-seeds/#comment-1781 britney gionet Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43:13 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/free-flower-seeds-or-free-vegetable-seeds/#comment-1781 i couldnt get the seed link to work either :( i couldnt get the seed link to work either :(

]]> Comment on Free Organic Coffee Sample from Isla Earth by dizwiz http://www.ecojoes.com/free-organic-coffee-sample-from-isla-earth/#comment-1763 dizwiz Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:39:10 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/free-organic-coffee-sample-from-isla-earth/#comment-1763 I like to be green. I have gas. It is goooood to smelling I like to be green. I have gas. It is goooood to smelling

]]> Comment on Dishwasher versus Hand-Washing by Barbara http://www.ecojoes.com/dishwasher-versus-hand-washing/#comment-1754 Barbara Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:11:48 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/dishwasher-versus-hand-washing/#comment-1754 Assuming that most people rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, I have no doubt that handwashing (without keeping the water running, of course) uses less fossil fuel energy, and probably less water too. If the dishes were just used, they need not be soaked, and so a sponge with some soap and water works great. Filling up the sink is not necessary. If one has a large load, the dishwasher might well be better, or at least more efficient. Assuming that most people rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, I have no doubt that handwashing (without keeping the water running, of course) uses less fossil fuel energy, and probably less water too. If the dishes were just used, they need not be soaked, and so a sponge with some soap and water works great. Filling up the sink is not necessary.
If one has a large load, the dishwasher might well be better, or at least more efficient.

]]> Comment on Free Organic Coffee Sample from Isla Earth by Rachel http://www.ecojoes.com/free-organic-coffee-sample-from-isla-earth/#comment-1709 Rachel Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:27:07 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/free-organic-coffee-sample-from-isla-earth/#comment-1709 I have been using Simplysensitive and Ecover washing powder for two weeks now and I am amazed at the results,as the mother of a 1 year old son I did'nt honestly hold out much hope of its stain removing power,but it has left me stunned,no only is it fabulous at removing really tough stains like baby juices and food,but Im happy to report it also seems to have helped with my sons skin.He suffers from exzma and Iv found that with most laundry detergents,if they have to be strong enough to remove the stains they very often effect his skin badly,Im just over the moon with the results of this laundry detergent,I will definatley only be using this brand from now on.From Rachel,Liverpool,England. I have been using Simplysensitive and Ecover washing powder for two weeks now and I am amazed at the results,as the mother of a 1 year old son I did’nt honestly hold out much hope of its stain removing power,but it has left me stunned,no only is it fabulous at removing really tough stains like baby juices and food,but Im happy to report it also seems to have helped with my sons skin.He suffers from exzma and Iv found that with most laundry detergents,if they have to be strong enough to remove the stains they very often effect his skin badly,Im just over the moon with the results of this laundry detergent,I will definatley only be using this brand from now on.From Rachel,Liverpool,England.

]]> Comment on Upgrade Shenanigans with Wordpress by Adam Pieniazek http://www.ecojoes.com/upgrade-shenanigans-with-wordpress/#comment-1708 Adam Pieniazek Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:08:01 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/?p=200#comment-1708 Good to see you're back up. I've been putting off upgrading too but at least now I'll know to check my host's status. Thanks for being the guinea pig joe! Good to see you’re back up. I’ve been putting off upgrading too but at least now I’ll know to check my host’s status. Thanks for being the guinea pig joe!

]]> Comment on New Milk Jugs | Where Captalism and Environmentalism Merge by Adam Pieniazek http://www.ecojoes.com/stackable-milk-jug-design/#comment-1707 Adam Pieniazek Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:06:28 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/stackable-milk-jug-design/#comment-1707 Moo Moo Drinker, I'd love to see the glass bottles come back, especially if they allow for refills. In fact, I'm a big proponent of all beverages being delivered via refillable glass containers. The savings in terms of money, transportation, and the environment would be HUGE. One big, big factor preventing everyone from using refillable glass bottles though is the spread of disease that would increase from multiple open containers coming into contact with the source of the beverage. Still, I think there must be a way for us to be able to simply re-use glass bottles and get them refilled in a sanitary way. Moo Moo Drinker, I’d love to see the glass bottles come back, especially if they allow for refills. In fact, I’m a big proponent of all beverages being delivered via refillable glass containers. The savings in terms of money, transportation, and the environment would be HUGE. One big, big factor preventing everyone from using refillable glass bottles though is the spread of disease that would increase from multiple open containers coming into contact with the source of the beverage.

Still, I think there must be a way for us to be able to simply re-use glass bottles and get them refilled in a sanitary way.

]]> Comment on Paper Cups Versus Styrofoam Cups: Surprise Winner by ecojoe http://www.ecojoes.com/styrofoam-cups-vs-paper-cups/#comment-1699 ecojoe Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:58:05 +0000 http://www.ecojoes.com/styrofoam-cups-vs-paper-cups/#comment-1699 If you leave the hot water running the whole time you're washing your cup, it will use a lot of water and electricity. But if you just soap up the mug, scrub it, then turn on the water to rinse it, you'll save a lot o' water and energy. Also, there's not really a need to use hot water. I also have to admit that I use a reusable mug at my work, but I avoid your problem by just not washing my cup. If you leave the hot water running the whole time you’re washing your cup, it will use a lot of water and electricity. But if you just soap up the mug, scrub it, then turn on the water to rinse it, you’ll save a lot o’ water and energy. Also, there’s not really a need to use hot water.

I also have to admit that I use a reusable mug at my work, but I avoid your problem by just not washing my cup.

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