9 Great Ways to Save Water
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 04:18PM 
1. Turn Off the Faucet While Brushing Your TeethWhy it’s worth the effort: Brushing your teeth seems like a quick job, but before you know it, four gallons of water may have slipped down the sink.
Your one-year effect: 2,880 gallons of water saved.
The effect if everyone in the U.S. did it for one year: More than four times the Mississippi River’s annual flow of water.
A Hike to Hike Inn
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 04:09PM 
Seven of our family recently spent three days in one of the most unique facilities you will find anywhere in Georgia, the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park. The Len Foote Hike Inn is named for Leonard E. Foote, a leading conservationist, biologist and nature photographer who lived and worked in Georgia until his death in 1989. He was a pioneer in the field of wildlife management who was devoted to preserving and studying the beauty of the outdoors.
The best part of the Hike Inn is revealed in the name. Guess what?
Buying Locally Grown in Georgia
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 04:17PM 
There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of buying locally grown produce. I personally love buying locally grown to support my community, to live a little greener, for the health benefits and because it really does taste better! This is a link to a website which shares many more reasons to buy local. http://www.localharvest.org/buylocal.jsp This site also helps you locate local farms in your area.
Here are a few places that I know of that you can buy locally grown produce. I live in Meriwether County so most of these places are central to me but please feel free to let me know of others in the area that you enjoy going to.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 08:36AM 
Most of us with existing homes are probably not working on plans to sell our homes and build an award-winning Green home. I'm just saying! However, many of us will experience some type of loss at our home that will require remodeling repairs. Others may be planning a remodel of an existing room. In either case you can still THINK GREEN!
What many people fail to understand about Green building is that it is an environmental effort, both within the home and outside. The effort is to lessen the impact on energy & the environment while increasing the quality of life inside the home. Some efforts include better insulation, use of products with recycled content, use of items which do not give off volatile organic compounds, energy efficient appliances & lighting, etc. I encourage you to research the many options available to you to improve the quality of life within your home, one room at a time.
And, lest I forget, you may want to check with your insurance agent in the near future. Some (i.e. Chubb, Travelers, Fireman's Fund, etc.) are now offering Green Upgrade policies which will allow you to upgrade to Green products if you experience a insurance loss to your home.
Jerry Quarles - Estimator
25 Ways To Help Save the Planet
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 02:12PM 
The following suggestions can help us do our part for the environment without a whole lot of effort.
1. Use a programmable thermostat. This way you won't waste energy heating and cooling your home while you are aay. If you go one step further and turn the thermostat down two degrees in the winter and up two degrees in the summer, you'll keep nearly 880 pounds of carbon dioxide from warming the earth.
2. Be judicious about washing clothes. Standard washing machines use about 40 gallons of water per load. Try and save a load every week, by using only full loads and if you wash in cold water, you save even more energy.
Going Green Is Catching On
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 09:26AM 
Going Green is almost a fad nowadays. Celebrities are doing it, your neighbors are doing it, and you should too. In order to go green you have to think way beyond recycling. Unplugging your electronic household items when they are not in use can save 8% on your electricity bill each month because these items drain energy even they are off. Setting your AC up higher than normal or at times even turning it off a couple of days a weeks can save enery through the summer months. Carpooling with co-workers not only saves you money and fuel but also eliminates the amount of carbon monoxide that is released into the atmosphere, helping lower a risk of global warming. Going Green not only saves money, but helps protect people, animals and our precious planet!
Pam Brown - Marketing Representative
10 Ways to Conserve Water this Summer
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 09:55AM 
1. Operate dishwashers only when they are fully loaded. Use the "light wash" feature, if available, to use less water.
2. Clean vegetables in a pan filled with water rather than running water from the tap.
3. Avoid wasting water waiting for it to get hot. Capture it for other uses such as plant watering.
Speaking of Summertime...
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:27AM 
In addition to practicing Fire Safety (of course!) and working hard at Champion, here is my list of 10 things to do this Summer. What is on your list?
10. Read a book by the pool
9. Finish my spring cleaning lol
8. Get to work on time everyday --no school buses or traffic!
7. Eat locally grown produce
6. Water my plants so that they don't scorch
“Go Green” With a Free Solar Clothes Dryer!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 01:41PM 
With all of the interest in "going green" and saving energy, I have a couple of thoughts.
Remember years ago when our mothers and grandmothers and perhaps even ourselves, used the clothesline to dry our clothes? Remember how wonderful the sheets smelled? They even sell air fresheners with a scent called "fresh linen"! They don’t come close to the smell of fresh, sun-dried sheets, but they have a good idea there.
Well, these days, most communities and subdivisions have covenants banning the use of clotheslines, so that may be out of the question for most homes today. However, you can either use regular clothes hangars or buy a small collapsible plastic coated wire or wooden rack to dry some of your clothing. And that can amount to a considerable savings. Ikea sells several different models and Target and Wal-mart usually stock them as well. Simply purchase one of these for your basement, laundry room or the back of a door and you will not only save, but spare the wear and tear that the dryers put your clothing through. Think of the wear and tear that bumping around in the dryer inflicts on delicate undergarments and sweaters. And if the solar part and the "fresh linen" scent intrigue you, try putting the rack out on the deck or hanging the sheets on your back deck railing!
I have a wire drying rack in my basement that I use at least four times per week. What does that save me? Well, if the average cost to run an electric drying is 40 cents, that adds up to nearly $100 a year. Is it worth it for your family? Think about it!
Kathy Reets - Co-Founder and Owner
