May 2008

Willie Corduff, 53, of Rossport, Ireland, mobilized his small farming village to stop Shell Oil from building a gas pipeline that would cross the land of more than two dozen farmers. Worried about the health and environmental impacts, Corduff and his neighbors launched a campaign to stop the project and even spent three months in jail for blocking access to their property. Their campaign paid off — a court recently ordered Shell to redesign the project.

This edition brings you a few tips more, from naanimaa. Our grandmas sure know how to be eco-sensitive. Give these a try at home.

Ice Does it, Slowly

If you don’t have the time to water your hanging plants, just pop in a couple of ice cubes into the pot. As the cubes melt, the plant will be watered slowly.

Obstinate Stains

Add water to a little bleaching powder and mix well and strain the solution. Erase the stain by rubbing it with a little cotton dipped in this solution.