Hi, all. We thought we would give our faithful readers a heads-up that we’re gearing up for an exciting industry event this month, the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, NV! The show kicks off on Tuesday, March 25th and runs through Thursday, March 27th and the Greenbox will be prominently displayed at the Roma Foods booth #1127 (pretty high-class company, huh?).
Friday, February 28, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Staying Green When We're Covered In White
For
most of us, it’s been a long, freezing cold winter…and let’s be honest, we
aren’t thrilled. “Polar Vortex”, this
winter's Buzzword, is being thrown around left and right, with temps in the
-20°’s across the Midwest (&
a windchill close to -60°).
If you’re living in Indianapolis, snowfall totals have just broken records,
where they’re up to 51.6 inches for the season so far. In fact, it’s our fifth
snowiest season ever.
Well. At least the polar bears are happy.
Anyway,
if you’re curled up in a ball just wishing for the gigantic iceberg to melt, we
feel your pain (I’m wearing three sweatshirts right now, don’t judge me). While
we can’t call up Mother Nature and give her a talking to, there are certainly
ways to stay warm (and green!) during the deep freeze without cranking up the
heat.
Take a look, share the info, and if all else fails, grab yourself a cup of hot coca & pray for Spring. It won’t be long.
Take a look, share the info, and if all else fails, grab yourself a cup of hot coca & pray for Spring. It won’t be long.
1. Look up. See that bright, yellow
thing in the sky? That, fellow readers, is the sun, and it’s your friend. Take
advantage of those sunny, wintry days… the kind where the light reflects off
the freshly fallen snow. If you’re lucky enough to have windows facing south,
open up your shades during the daylight hours. Seriously, you’d be surprised
how much warmth that will add to a chilly space. Close them as soon as the sun
sets to keep the heat in.
2. Dress like a normal
human being.
Rather than blasting the heat and prancing around in a cute pair of
shorty-shorts, realize it’s winter and that you don’t look very smart. You
already know that I support wearing multiple sweatshirts, but don’t forget
about those feet of yours – they have special
blood vessels that control heating & warming of your body. Contrary to
popular belief, wool socks are actually the best choice. Cotton just doesn’t
cut it… they actually hold in moisture and make things worse. Ew.
3. Cover it & close
it!
Hardwood floors are beautiful, we know, but during the winter, heat will find
any way to escape… especially through your floors. To keep your room nice and
toasty, put down an area rug during the chilliest months. Not to mention, your
feet will have something warm & fuzzy to walk on. With your door closed and
your shades wide open (see #1), you’ll be good to go.
Stay
green. Stay warm. And wish away the white stuff with us.
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