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Erin Neves

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Going Green: Green Math 101

Feb 19 2013
I was never very good at math.  Numbers + letters + symbols = absolute confusion, and although my mother is a calculus teacher, her proficiency with numbers apparently skipped a generation. One thing I am well-versed in, however, is saving money, and if it helps the Planet, that’s a plus! Take a look around your office and home; I would bet some of these energy-saving tips can help you out... read more

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue—a Green Valentine Begins with You!

Feb 12 2013
This Valentine’s Day, why not introduce a little Green into your festivities?  Instead of investing in products that are potentially harmful to our Planet, consider turning this year’s celebration into a Green tradition. Check out these fun alternatives to the typical Valentine’s Day gifts and prepare to impress your significant other: Nix the greeting cards.  According to a recent... read more

Going Green: Confessions of a Laundry Procrastinator

Feb 05 2013
Hi, my name is Erin, and I am a laundry procrastinator.  I would rather scrub dishes all day, vacuum my entire apartment, and then run a marathon before I’d do two pesky loads of laundry.   To be honest, there are many reasons for my hatred of Laundry Day, but the most prevalent is probably the expense.  Now that I pay bills on my own, I am increasingly worried about each... read more

Going Green: A Penny Saved, a Penny Earned

Jan 29 2013
Happy Green Tuesday!  From eating out less to cutting back cable channels, we are all looking for ways to save a little extra green—so why not save Green and go Green, too? Check out these four eco-friendly AND money-saving tips: Carpool.  According to AAA, the average American commutes 16 miles to work each way.  With the average vehicle achieving less than 23 miles per gallon,... read more