The CodenameGreen Wall

The CodenameGreen Wall

28 12 , 2015 18 Comments

My goal into this new year will be to expand CodenameGreen into the community and help protect the environment through different projects. As well, when I go through this process I would like to get as many people and Codegreeners involved as possible so I have created this wall known as the “CodenameGreen Wall”. If anyone has any requests, ideas, projects, or questions they can feel free to comment on any of my media sources and it will appear on the wall. The wall is completely made of recycled paper from old projects and will stand as a symbol of change for current and future environmental projects.I have already received some requests and I would love to hear from as many people as possible so let the requests pour in! Remember, no problem is to big or to small for CodenameGreen!

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Staying Codegreen With Holiday Wrapping and Bagging

Staying Codegreen With Holiday Wrapping and Bagging

15 12 , 2015 7 Comments

As we are out buying gifts for loved ones this holiday season we need to remember to be as Eco-friendly as possible and live by the standards of “codegreen”. This needs to be done with not only the products we buy but with the wrapping/bags that we use to gift them in. Remember to buy paper based wrappings/bags and to stay away from glossy plastic based materials. There are recycling centers out there that will take glossy wrapping paper, however, this isn’t a standard norm for all recycling centers and we need to think ahead as much as possible to avoid the material all together. Instead of using paper bags or wrapping, wooden baskets that are biodegradable can be used as well and can be reused for other things such as re-gifting or for decoration in the future. Remember, being Eco-friendly can also be cute and you can get as creative as you want with your holiday wrapping and bagging!

 

My Wish for This Upcoming Year

06 12 , 2015 6 Comments

The truth is that I have many goals and dreams that I’m hoping to unfold this upcoming year. I love the life on this planet and I love getting to help protect this beautiful earth. That is why I will be doing some crazy environmental projects and ideas as I enter into my 24th year. There is no guarantee that these ideas will succeed or if I will be able to get any person to listen to me, but I rather go down clawing and scratching trying to help create change then do nothing at all. So my wish will be to reach as many people as I can and to become more involved in the community in which I live. Change always starts with one person going out and getting their hands dirty doing hard work, and I’m not one to shy away from hard work. I’m honestly more confident and ready as I will ever be to take on any challenge that will come my way during the process of building “CodenameGreen “, and as the famous Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation once said, “A lot of girls dream of succeeding, but it’s my destiny”. So to all you Codegreeners out there, I hope you continue to join me on this journey because I have only just begun.

Black Friday Haul: Adopting Misfit Plants And Reusable Clothing

29 11 , 2015 15 Comments

Hello Codegreeners ! I hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving and Black Friday! I know I found several things that are”codegreen” to show you guys today. The first item that I adopted from my haul is actually a beautiful misfit plant that I found outside and was drowning in the pouring rain. I have named it the Crimson Red and hopefully it will thrive along with my other adopted misfit plants #crazyplantlady.

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As well, I got a couple clothing items that sadly are not organic cotton but can be reused for multiple outfits. I know it’s hard to find and buy straight organic cotton cloths especially when there are much cheaper options in stores and your living on a tight budget. So if you cannot buy straight organic clothing then buy cloths that can be used for multiple outfits to reduce the amount of non-organic products being produced. This will not only reduce the amount of resources being used to create cloths in the first place but will save the money in your wallet ( which is always a bonus). I would also encourage anybody to try in the future to save up for cloths that are made from naturally organic cotton because it lasts longer and the material usually feels amazingly comfortable ( and of course is biodegradable). As well, I got a new adorable reusable cloth bag for future shopping endeavors to reduce those plastic/paper bags from being brought home;) Well Codegreeners, I hope you were be able to be “codegreen” and find some awesome deals this past Friday and I hope to see you next time!

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Eco-Tips on How You Can be Code Green While Shopping on BLACK FRIDAY

24 11 , 2015 3 Comments

Well folks it’s that time of year again that brings either the most dreaded or cherished day of the year. We have come to know this day as “Black Friday”. If you are staying at home away from all the madness then I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing day. However, if you are like me and will be risking getting pushed and trampled on at the shopping malls for some great deals, here are some Eco-tips to live by codegreen while you are out shopping on Black Friday.

  1. Make sure to bring reusable bags with you ( I recommend cloth but if you have plastic that works to). This will not only reduce the amount of plastic/paper bags being dragged into your home but this will also reduce the amount of bags that could end up in landfills from shopping stores.
  2. If you are shopping with a group of people make sure you car pool and pick one place that has multiple stores you want to shop in. This will not only reduce the amount of emissions being pumped into the atmosphere this holiday season, but will save gas and make it easier for you to shop without driving to several locations.
  3.  Make sure that you buy items that are straight reusable or recyclable ( and that you will actually use). I know that it’s easy to buy as many things as possible just because they’re on sale but if you will never use it don’t buy it. This helps reduce the amount of natural resources being used to create useless products for the next year.  As well, try to pick products that you now can be reused for multiple things or can be recycled when you are done with them. This reduces the amount of materials being thrown into landfills at the end of the year.

Well I wish you luck Codegreeners and I hope the deals are forever in your favor this Black Friday:) Have a Happy Thanksgiving and don’t forget to recycle that cooking grease!