Resolutions: 2009?

How did all your 2009 eco-resolutions go?

Are there any you need to renew and try again for next year?

Are there any about which you'd like to share your successes and tips for others to try?

Watering Plants in Absentia

Have some plants in your home? Wonderful! But what to do when you go out of town for a bit around the holidays?

First of all, most plants are happiest getting periodic infusions of lots of water, rather than daily spritzings. So, for most plants, if you're only going to be gone a week or less, watering them right before you leave should be all they need! (Of course, Google your own plants to find out about their specific needs.)

To set up a slow release watering method, consider leaving some ice cubes around in the dirt (but not touching the plant itself). As the ice melts, it will slowly water your plant. This is especially useful in the winter when the ice will melt less quickly.

What about plants that do, in fact, need more water? Green is Sexy recommends this time-tested trick: "To keep plants moist without drowning them, fill your tub, sink or large pot with 2 inches of water and add a towel. Place your well-watered plant in the tub/sink/pot and trust that it will suck up the moisture it needs while you’re away."

To-Go Ware Sale

A great holiday gift idea -- or simply a green addition to your own routine: To-Go Ware. They sell tiffins (stainless steel carry-out containers, also great as lunchboxes, etc.) and reusable, bamboo flatware. We've been a huge fan of the tiffins we bought from them about a year ago, and we'd certainly recommend them. We've gotten a huge amount of use out of them!

This week (through Dec. 14) you can get 25% off on all purchases over $10 by using the coupon code HOLIDAY25. Check them out!

http://www.to-goware.com/

UPDATE: The sale is now good through Dec. 25! Same code as above.