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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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Going Green: Go Native!
By: Marilee McInnis 
Apr 12 2011
Here in North Texas, spring is busting out all over, so I am going to
continue our gardening theme from last week. This week, it’s all about
going native—native plants, that is! We have a diverse ecosystem
across the United States, and what grows well in one part may not in
another. There
are a lot of great reasons for picking native plants to fill your
gardens: they are... read more
Fuel Efficiency: Drive and Save
By: Marilee McInnis
Mar 22 2011
At
Southwest, you know we’re all about fuel efficiency for our planes and our
ground equipment. With prices at the pump at high levels, we know you’re
feeling it in your pockets. Environmental decisions also make good business
sense, so efficient driving can help reduce emissions and save money.
Here are some tips:
Keep it
Light – Reduce the weight of your vehicle by
removing... read more
Going Green: Valentine's Day
By: Marilee McInnis
Feb 14 2011
LUV is always in the air at Southwest! Though the traditional colors of Valentine’s
Day are red and pink, I propose we add a little green this year. American Greetings Corporation has compiled
some interesting statistics around this “holiday.” Did you know:
Around a billion valentines are sent each year
globally, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of... read more
The Greenest Airline Award
By: Marilee McInnis
Feb 10 2011
We’ve written in the past about our Newsweek Green Rankings and our being awarded the Williams Trophy by the Washington Airports Task Force, so you know how excited I get whenever our Company and our People are recognized for being good stewards of the environment. We just received word that we were ranked as the greenest airline by Climate Counts, a nonprofit group that ranks the world’s... read more
Going Green: Recycling Pays Off!
By: Marilee McInnis
Feb 09 2011
At Southwest, we believe it’s important to conserve our
natural resources by recycling. However
you’ve made a difference by recycling this past year—whether you’ve dropped
that drink can in a blue bin or made sure you recycled any excess paper—here’s
a big thank you to you.
And, here’s a shoutout to our Inflight Crews and
Provisioning Bases who are doing an amazing job capturing... read more
Going Green: Libraries and Thrift Stores and Flea Markets! Oh, My!
By: Marilee McInnis
Jan 20 2011
I’m all about saving green and going green, so one of the best things I’ve found to help me do both is keeping the “reuse” cycle going. I do this by shopping at thrift stores when looking for certain items and by going to the library. As a kid, I loved my library card—it was always an adventure going to the library. I love everything about reading, including the feel and smell of books. A... read more
Going Green: New Year’s Resolution
By: Marilee McInnis
Jan 07 2011
Happy New Year! At this time of year, I tend to make a lot of resolutions. Of course, health and exercise are always on it, along with things like being better about keeping in touch—those usual resolutions that make sense, but don’t quite happen. This year, health is still on there, but I decided to break my resolutions down into manageable chunks!
For one, I always try to be... read more
Going Green: Tree-Cycling
By: Marilee McInnis
Dec 22 2010
With the holidays here, it’s time to “think green.” So here’s a holiday-themed Green Tip for you—all about tree-cycling!
Did you know that 30–35 million real Christmas trees are sold each year in the United States? Recycling your Christmas tree is an easy way to give a renewable and natural resource back to the environment.
The National Christmas Tree Association tells us that tree... read more
Going Green: Deck the Halls with Energy Saving Lights
By: Marilee McInnis
Dec 08 2010
One of my favorite things to do during this time of year is to go see the holiday lights around the city. Bring efficient holiday cheer this year by saving energy and your greens this holiday season—replace old strands of incandescent bulbs with new LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting for house and tree.
LED holiday lights use up to 95 percent less energy than larger, traditional holiday... read more
The Williams Trophy: Going Green Gets the Gold!
By: Marilee McInnis
Dec 02 2010
People who know me are aware of how excited I am about Green things, so it is always a thrill when I hear we have won an award relating to our environmental efforts. The Williams Trophy, awarded by the Washington Airports Task Force for “leadership, vision, and dedication in the application of aviation or space to enrich the quality of life on Earth,” is an honor that was awarded Tuesday to... read more
Latest LUV Mail
From: Cynthia Moynihan
Tampa,Florida
An Act of Kindness
May 20 2013
Going to an airport and getting on a plane and traveling to
unfamiliar territory takes on a whole new meaning when one...
