With help from GreenToppers, Earth Day Festival growing

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“I was like, ‘Has it in fact been the sixth year?’” Ryan-Downing said.

The WKU GreenToppers have been organizing the event since inappropriate February.

Ryan-Downing she was proud of the work of the GreenToppers.

“All of the feedback I got from participants has been very good,” Ryan-Downing said.

Sara Ferguson, Recycling and Over-abundant coordinator and GreenTopper staff adviser, said she and the GreenToppers were pleasantly surprised with the turnout, which Ryan-Downing said was at least 400 people.

“We were also surprised about the amount of vendors that came, because we had a lot signed up, but we weren’t secure they would all show up,” Ferguson said.

In addition to vendors, such as Fruit of the Loom and Chaney’s Dairy Barn, some of the booths were clubs that were looking to extraordinary up others with similar interests.

Lacey Jackson, marketing and graphic artist for the WKU Store, said the collect has been there since the very first Earth Day.

Source: College Heights Herald

Dryer balls?

Feb 04, 2007 by CJ | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

Anyone tried those dispirited, spiky dryer balls? Do they really work to remove static and soften the fabrics in the dryer?

They industry well for heavy items--comforters, pillows, and such, mostl;y because they help fluff the filling. I still like dryer sheets outstrip for everyday things.

RetroGirl | Feb 04, 2007

Yes, I have, make out a head for sure you screw it on right, it's for washers that don't have the special holes to put the softener. It works alright, but it's richer reconsider to find a washing machine with the special holes that automatically put it in the right time.
May | Feb 04, 2007

They effort well for heavy items--comforters, pillows, and such, mostl;y because they help fluff the filling. I still like dryer sheets superiority for everyday things.
RetroGirl | Feb 04, 2007

I have them and I Non-Standard real like them. But a tennis balls would basically do the same thing for fluffing items.
idaho_native57 | Feb 04, 2007

They absolutely keep large items from clumping and not getting dry all over. They greatly reduce the drying time which saves on your energy bill. They have not reduced invariable cling enough to suit me so I also put a softener sheet in as well.
whatever | Feb 04, 2007

Do those spikey dryer balls really work?

Jul 17, 2008 by Mrs Cleavers hairless beaver | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought 2 of those spikey dryer balls you put in your dryer today and I was nosy what all they do and do they really cut your drying time in half? Thanks!

I have them and I cogitate on they work pretty well. I haven't noticed extra noise with them and they haven't caused any problems. My towels seem to discover out fluffy and the heavy loads, like jeans and work clothes, seem to take less time to dry. I

Seija | Jul 17, 2008

Do those dryer balls for drying clothes work?

Jan 26, 2009 by DeweyWatermelon | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I have been poor to buy thosedryer balls to use instead of buying fabric softener sheets. Do they work? Also do they work to prevent statics? As a result of you. I want to be more environmentally conscious and save money. I also read that dryer sheets

I can't address from personal experience, but have heard that the balls work well. I plan to get some sonn.

I stopped using dryer sheets a while back; what happened was my 2nd-conspiringly dryer was deemed worthless by the prior owner,

chrystalgypsey | Jan 26, 2009
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Mister Steamy Dryer Balls » Coolest Gadgets

by Ally

The hotter the ball gets the more it shoots out steam.  As it bounces through the dryer D it will get rid of all of those wrinkles in your clothing.  Although the dryer will take watch over of a lot of wrinkles, there are sure types of clothing that still show from head to toe a bit of wrinkles.  In those cases you could keep yourself from being mannered to distract out the ironing meals as lengthy as you use this ball.  It works by justified padding it up with ditch-water and tossing it in with your clothes.  You can pick one up for $14.98 through Taylor Gifts .

Originator: Bookofjoe

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The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly House Cleaning, Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply
312 pages 		The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly House Cleaning, Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply

Creator: Anne Kocsis | House & Home - 2010-06-01
If you prefer having a scent on your clothes and bedding, place one or two drops of essential oil on a rag and throw it in the dryer with the other items. MainstaysTM Dryer Balls Mainstays Dryer Balls are spiky plastic balls used in the ...
Publisher: Atlantic Pub Co
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For many years throughout the 20th Century, the conveniences of household cleaning items was such that no one asked where they came from or what they contained. Today, the consciousness of many consumers has started to advance due to ongoing environmental and economic concerns. For that reason, dozens of new products have developed on the market - from Simple Green to Seventh Generation. In addition to these green conscious products though, there are hundreds of ways you can change your house cleaning and maintenance to be eco-friendly, even making your own cleaning materials out of everyday items that have zero environmental impact. This book will guide you through the process of both recognizing and utilizing the most advanced eco-friendly house cleaning technology around, as well as tried and true cleaning methods that have been around for centuries. You will learn all the necessities of green cleaning basics, starting with what your current cleaning products do to the environment, your...
Laundry Wisdom, Instructions for a Greener and Cleaner Life
128 pages 		Laundry Wisdom, Instructions for a Greener and Cleaner Life

Creator: Froehlich Carin Froehlich | 2010-01-22
Dryer Balls This is another gadget that works against static cling. These lightweight blue balls, roughly the size of baseballs, are sold in pairs. I have seen them in drugstores and some supermarkets. The balls have surface nodules ...
About this book
Finally, a book that presents the facts, dispels the myths, and shows you how to be green without having to compromise yourself and your home. The first book of its kind, this is a book just about the ins and outs of laundry. Carin began to research a greener way of life, not for profit or for business gain but to incorporate it with her most prized job, being a mother, grandmother, and wife. She explores the meaning of green, the fads and the facts, so that anyone can easily make their own decisions about what to do. This book is filled with tips and stories that will give you and your family a new perspective on that never-ending chore called laundry.Her biggest fear is that traditional washing and drying will become obsolete, replaced by overpriced appliances and thoughtless damaging laundry products. She has added laundry to the American Experience, with an alcove of rich stories about generations of laundry and love that she has collected on her journey to reconnect with Mother Nature....
The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home, All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers
304 pages 		The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home, All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers

Creator: Lisa Stockwell, Kimberly Button | Medical - 2012-02-18
Dryer balls are about the size of a tennis ball and bounce around the dryer cycle with your clothes to lift the fibers ... Dryer balls can be made of plastic, such as Nellie's dryer balls (www.nelliesallnatural.com), which are made with ...
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
About this book
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air in our houses is up to five times more polluted than air outside--so it's clear that our homes have become fundamentally unhealthy places. But there is hope! With this guide, you'll learn the immediate changes that make your home--and your life--healthier and safer by neutralizing the toxins, radiation, and chemicals that threaten the average house. Inside you'll find:Instant-fix checklists that will immediately make your home, workplace, and school safer Room-by-room explorations of the most common and avoidable threatsSpecial tips designed to protect vulnerable infants, children, and petsWith detailed checklists that are ranked by the projected health impact of making the fix, you'll be able to make real, concrete improvements to the health of your home. Whether you make every change or just a targeted few, the decisive steps in this guide will result in a safer, more comfortable, and more livable home for you and your fa...