Greener Kitchen Choices: How to Maintain Your GE Oven for the Long Haul

Greener Kitchen Choices: How to Maintain Your GE Oven for the Long Haul

A GE oven is a cherished asset in any kitchen, serving as the heart of countless culinary creations. Yet beyond its utility lies a responsibility to maintain it efficiently, not just for optimal performance but also for the planet. Let’s delve into how you can uphold your GE oven’s functionality while embracing eco-conscious practices that prioritize repair over replacement.

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10 ways to consume less and help the planet

10 ways to consume less and help the planet

Last week I was lecturing in one of my classes about the birth of consumerism in the 1950’s, showing students a couple of popular ads that linked domesticity, femininity, and sexuality and asking them to comment on what they believed the ad was trying to communicate. The class reminded me that I needed to check my own consumption habits once again. It is a practice I have observed since starting Green and Prosperous several years ago.

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Why going green might ultimately be pointless

Why going green might ultimately be pointless

It’s hard to ignore the expanding “green living” industry, even if you don’t particularly follow it or practice any of its tenets. Globally, more and more people – particularly those who are middle to upper-middle class, urban and peri-urban dwelling – are pursuing healthy living options, buying more organic and non-GMO foods, raising awareness about the presence of harmful and toxic chemicals in the water, the air, and the personal care products we consume, and investing in renewable energy sources.

Yet ultimately, going green may be pointless. Here’s why, and what you can do to make sure that your efforts to go green are actually helpful…

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