What does a patient
do when they need specialized treatment at a hospital that is thousands of
miles away from home? Often these patients are forced to travel for treatment
without their families or caregivers, and the travel expense can too often be
prohibitive. That’s where the LUV airline has the opportunity to step in.
Southwest’s Medical Transportation Grant Program seeks to lessen... read more
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Marilee McInnis
My dad was in the Navy, so I moved 17 times growing up and attended three different high schools – I loved it and it made me incredibly adaptable, but with itchy feet. I’ve visited every state and hit most of the national parks. I’m passionate about travel, learning, dogs, the environment, books, macadamia nuts, and my family.
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Making a Difference in the Lives of Families Facing Serious Illness One Ticket At A Time
By: Marilee McInnis 
Feb 22 2012
What does a patient
do when they need specialized treatment at a hospital that is thousands of
miles away from home? Often these patients are forced to travel for treatment
without their families or caregivers, and the travel expense can too often be
prohibitive. That’s where the LUV airline has the opportunity to step in.
Southwest’s Medical Transportation Grant Program seeks to lessen... read more
Going Green At Work
By: Marilee McInnis
Feb 21 2012
Did
you know that our Headquarters Building received an Energy Star rating from the
Environmental Protection Agency for energy efficiency? Our Facilities
Maintenance Team has done an awesome job helping us Green Headquarters with
sensor lights, compact fluorescent bulbs, and many other features, so thank
you!!
But, there is more to being Green than how a building performs—it’s also... read more
Going Green: Love The Planet!
By: Marilee McInnis
Feb 14 2012
Happy Green Tuesday! Love is definitely in the air, especially at the LUV airline. I love how we “own the holidays,” especially this one, and I love the traditional celebration we undertake each year – Heroes of the Heart. The winners this year are very near and dear to my heart, but I won’t give it away in case it hasn’t been officially announced! This Valentine’s Day,... read more
Going Green: New Uses for Everyday Things
By: Marilee McInnis
Feb 07 2012
Hello
and Happy Green Tuesday! I get very excited when I learn of clever ways
to repurpose everyday items.
There are some great ideas out there, and here are my favorites:
Used dryer sheets are amazing dust picker-uppers!
They seem to work on just about any surface such as blinds, furniture, leather,
etc. And, they smell pretty good, too! Olive oil seems to be a miracle... read more
Going Green: Even More Onboard Recycling
By: Marilee McInnis
Jan 31 2012
Hello, everyone! Happy Green Tuesday. This edition of Green Tuesday is going to talk about onboard recycling. First, thank you to all our Flight Attendants and Provisioning Agents for recycling onboard the aircraft and supporting Southwest’s commitment to using our resources wisely.By recycling onboard and on the ground, we are able to fund the recycling program, so there is no... read more
Going Green: Advice from Each Other
By: Marilee McInnis
Jan 25 2012
Hello! One of my favorite things is getting feedback in the Green mailbox. Whether it is tips to help us live and work Green or feedback on our initiatives, I always learn something! So, in honor of our communicative Employees, below are some great tips to help each other use our resources wisely and go Green.From Jeb Smith at AirTran: For 2012, I'm planning on keeping... read more
Going Green: From the Green Plane to Evolve—Charting a New Course for Sustainable Cabins
By: Marilee McInnis
Jan 17 2012
I love writing and learning about everything Green, but
today is definitely a special Green Tuesday for me. It was slightly more
than two years ago that we were reading these headlines:
“Southwest Unveils Green Plane.” “Southwest Airlines
Debuts ‘Green Plane’ With Environmentally Friendly Interior Materials.”
“Southwest Tests Green Airplane.”
In 2009, that was what the... read more
Going Green: The Great Christmas Tree Debate
By: Marilee McInnis
Jan 10 2012
The holidays are behind us, and if 2012 is starting out as
busy for you as it seems to be for me, Christmas is already a distant
memory. But, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t start planning for next year
– I am sure the year is going to fly by! A question we get often into the
Green mailbox is the one about the Christmas tree: Is it more
environmentally friendly to buy a live tree... read more
Going Green: Tips for a Green Holiday Season #2
By: Marilee McInnis
Dec 13 2011
With
the holidays here, it’s time to “think green.” So here is your second
batch of holiday-themed green tips for the month of December. Did
you know that in the U.S., the annual trash from gift wrap and shopping bags
totals more than four million tons?
So, here are some eco-friendly ideas to consider when wrapping holiday gifts:
Look for wrapping
paper with recycled... read more
Going Green: Tips for a Green Holiday Season
By: Marilee McInnis
Dec 06 2011
We
will be bringing you several holiday-themed green tips throughout the month of
December. Here is your first one!
Use
LED lights for house and tree lighting—LED (Light-Emitting Diode) holiday
lights use up to 95 percent less energy than larger, traditional holiday bulbs
and can last up to 100,000 hours when used indoors. Did you know that LED
holiday lights use up to ten times fewer... read more
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