Here’s a neat video of a local Peterborough-ite making a difference in the Otonabee!

Going shopping for some sweaters to keep you warm this winter? Buy reused clothing- it’s always hip! Shoulder pads and sequins are still in, right?

Want to reduce your carbon footprint while grocery shopping? Buy your groceries in bulk and save on packaging! You’ll save yourself a whack of change in the process.

Replacing paper towels with cloth napkins can save you several hundred dollars per year while reducing paper waste. Plus, it’s classy! Make every dinner feel like a five star affair!

Turn off your electric stovetop a few minutes before the allotted cooking time. Your pot and stove will finish cooking your food with the extra heat. I know last night’s dinner would have turned out a whole lot better if my wife had made use of that tip!

Donate, rather than throw out, your clothes, electronics and children’s toys. You’ll save these objects from going to the landfill, and find a brand new home for those Spiderman Underoos.

Rather than idling your car, use a block heater to warm your car’s engine. Because we all know that idling is for blockheads!!!!!

Did you know that low flow showerheads can reduce hot water useage by 1/3? This saves money and the environment! And for extra savings? Shower with a friend!

Brown bagging your lunch is so passé. All the cool kids are doing litterless lunches. I pack a cloth bag and use reusable tupperware. No fuss, no muss, no waste!”

Did you know you can hang dry your clothes even in the winter? Move them inside to a rack on more humid days and for the last few hours. And trust me, you want to defrost your undies before you wear them!