If you read my other blog, The Giving Hands, you will know that I have recently started something very interesting called theme-blogging. It is actually a concept I nicked from Joanna Young @ Confident Writing. So, I started with writing about plastic bags in December 2008. This month, I’m writing about something even more exciting, something that ALL OF US can easily contribute to, something that ALL OF US should learn about — the little ways to save our planet.

But since The Giving Hands is down at the moment (all links pointing to The Giving Hands will NOT work), I have decided to do it here instead :)

For a start, here’s some green “cleaning” tips:

• Sprinkle a handful of salt into your rubbish bin to cut down on nasty odours. The salt acts by neutralizing unwanted smells.
• Apply a little carbonated water or club soda to keep fresh stains from sinking deep into clothes.
• Use a damp cloth to work white toothpaste into the silverware you want to clean, then rinse and dry. The mild abrasive in the toothpaste will clean the silverware without you having to resort to chemical cleaners.
• To get rid of chewing gum stuck on clothings, rub with ice and the gum will slowly flake off.
• Use a broom and a dustpan as a low-energy, environmentally-friendly alternative to vacuuming floors ad carpets.

What are the little things that YOU do to save our planet? Tell me about it!