• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

Laundry can waste a lot of water but you can lessen the water flow and save money on water costs by following these tips:   Upgrade smart: You may not need an efficient washing machine this very second, but the next time you upgrade make sure to choose a water efficient washing machine. ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers come in front-load or redesigned top-load designs. Both include innovations that help save substantial amounts of water. For example, look for a No Central Agitator front-loader washing machine model that tumbles clothes through a small amount... read more

• Last updated 9/29/11 by stins

The following is a special report from Fast Growing Trees Nursery about how to effectively lower your energy costs, improve your landscaping, and save money all due to trees! Thuja Green Giant According to The Department of Environmental Protection, evergreen windbreaks are the most effective component in cutting winter heat loss. Research indicates that heat energy savings of up to 40 percent are possible resulting from diminished wind velocity and reduced air infiltration into your home. Considering the U.S. average, that could mean a savings of as much as... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

If you're making the switch to green cleaners one obstacle is clearing out your cupboard of all the conventional toxic cleaners you already have. You can't just toss most cleaners down the sink or outside because the chemicals from said cleaners can be just as toxic to the environment as paint or other hazardous materials and will end up in the soil and water. Here's how to deal... Step one - sort out which household cleaners are worth keeping and which cleaners you should toss. Read how to choose store bought green cleaners to help you sort out the bad cleaners... read more

• Last updated 8/8/12 by ferryvendettson

Here’s how to scent your home naturally and super fast for Thanksgiving. 1. Whip up a quick batch of non-toxic homemade air fresheners. 2. Toss some leftover orange or lemon peels into your disposal, add a pinch of baking soda, run some water, and grind away. 3. Fill a reusable spray bottle with two cups of water, add three drops of lavender, clove, orange, lemon, or other favorite organic essential oil. Shake and then spray lightly around your house. You can use this on fabrics but test it first zoloft and don’t spray this on white linens, as the oil might... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

It's easy to make homemade non toxic air fresheners right at home. Why make homemade air fresheners?:    It's less toxic. In a recent study, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found hormone-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates in 12 air freshener products; some marketed as “all-natural” and “unscented” and none said that they contained phthalates. Additionally conventional air fresheners are a household source of VOCs. VOCs can cause major health issues. It's less expensive. Gathering the essential oils you may need will cost you a little a... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

Halloween is the season for ghosts, goblins, costumes, and candy.  But is there a way to celebrate a green Halloween (which of course is still spooky and fun for all)? A great organization called Green Halloween tells us absolutely yes.  In this interview with Lynn Colwell of Green Halloween, we learned lots of tips and tricks for how to green up this ghoulish holiday. The Three R's For Halloween from Green Halloween: Reduce – Instead of handing out handfuls of candy to each little ghost and goblin, consider giving just one of something. You’ll save money... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

When it comes to greening your sex life, you'll need a good way to recycle those eco-friendly sex toys you've indulged in. Adult Toy Recycling: This program, created by Dreamscapes, offers full recycling of all sex toy items including used, not so used, broken, and otherwise handled sex toys. Simply drop your clean used toy(s) in the mail, when Adult Toy Recycling receives it they'll clean and disassemble the toy(s) at their warehouse holding on to any rubber, silicone, hard plastics, metal, e-waste and motors to later send them to recycling facilities. If... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

Between single-serving containers and non-recyclable plastics, there are few places that serve as better examples of wasteful behavior than  supermarkets. If you know what you're looking for and how to repurpose items, you can become an aware shopper and make the best choices for you and the planet. Clearly, recycled and recyclable packaging are your best options. Items that use as little packaging as possible are also much more environmentally friendly than, say, single-serving containers. When weighing packaging pros and cons, keep this hierarchy in mind: 1.... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

Americans really do have it made when it comes to eating out. Whether it’s grabbing a burger at Wendy’s or sitting down to enjoy seafood and pasta at Red Lobster, people will always have a place to spend money during their lunch break.   But did you ever think about how much waste the burger wrappers, napkins and excess food create? Or about the greenhouse gas emissions that are produced when you drive to a restaurant? You should because all of these factors have a negative impact on the environment. That’s why it’s important to learn how to green your lunch.... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

There are many ways to have a green pregnancy. Having a green pregnancy helps to keep both you and your baby healthy and subsequently helps prep you for successful green baby care and green parenting as well.     Eat naturally and organic: Many of the foods we eat contain chemicals, pesticides, and other icky junk that you don't need and your growing baby certainly doesn't need that stuff either. To eat green while pregnant...   Choose organic foods over conventional especially when foods are particularly high in pesticides. The Dirty Dozen list can... read more