• Last updated 3/21/13 by jeremy999

  Going shopping for an environmentally friendly lawn mower? Gasoline lawn mowers are noisy as well as terrible polluters, and should be avoided if you’re conscious about your eco footprint. Their engines tend to require frequent oil changes and tune-ups. And with fuel prices on the rise and rise, switching to a greener lawn mowing method may not just help the planet, it could also help your wallet. If you currently own a gas mower, there are some exchange programs around the country for those looking to replace gas models with electric ones. Check out the websites... read more

• Last updated 1/30/13 by GardenTeam

The best part about late winter/early spring is starting your summer garden now by planting seeds indoors. It's a great feeling knowing how your plants started, but also the tremendous amount of money you save by starting your own seedlings instead of buying them along with the variety of seed available compared to plants that are sold.   The seed packets that you have will tell you the recommended growing time before you can plant them outside, which is usually after the frost date in your particular area. You will then want to count backwards from your area's... read more

• Last updated 10/27/12 by organicgal007

Organicgal007's List of Fakies and Not Fakies: I am working on updating this list. It was first created back in 2007 and first posted to this website around 2008. Currently the EWG's ingredient database is not available and it is one of my tools for classifying ingredient's tested safety. I promise to work on this list and bring it up to 2012 as soon as the database is back to being available to consumers.   I'm only judging products/companies for their personal body care lines (ie. shampoos, lotions, cosmetics, etc)... read more

• Last updated 9/11/12 by Sam Him

Describe 'A Case in Favor of Electric BBQ' here :  We literally love to grill; be it meat or anything vegetarian, mouths do water on mention of BBQ. Charcoal and propane gas grills have been dominating the arena for time immemorial, and in from of them, electric BBQ just seems the new kid in the block. However, the kid has some serious firepower, emphasizes Inflame, an eco friendly fireplace and electric BBQ company. So, let’s underline them and make a case for electric BBQ’s.   They are fast   Those who have cooked on traditional BBQ’s using charcoal for... read more

• Last updated 6/13/12 by stins

Type of Diaper Photo Description Price Prefold This is your basic cloth diaper. It is rectangular and thicker in the middle than on the sides. You can fold these diapers to make them appropriate for use on newborns and, unfolded, they can be used as baby grows, often up until potty training. These tend to be more affordable, and are generally sold in packets of 12. Remember, though, these must be used with diaper covers. $2 to $5 Contour Now we’re dealing... read more

• Last updated 5/28/12 by jeremy999

  Summer is undoubtedly the favoured season for most of the population. We get sun, sea, sand and our collective mood is elevated compared to the gloom of the winter. Yet the warmest season can bring its own challenges. A relaxing day at the beach can turn into a nightmare as a jellyfish sting brings a premature end to your sunbathing. Then we have those irritating bugs that only surface in summer and like to feast on human skin. Instead of spending a small fortune on pharmaceutical products, here are six natural home remedies you can buy from the supermarket to... read more

• Last updated 5/23/12 by andybrown

When a lot of consumers pay attention to the eco-friendliness of the products they buy online, not many realize that to get that item delivered to them, there is a lot of CO2 emissions to be emitted to the environment.   Therefore, if you can, always check if the website you are buying from provides eco-friendly shipping solutions.    In doing so, you not only buy a green product, but also have it delivered to you in an environment-friendly way.   The following websites provide green shipping solutions:   In US: https://www.greenshipping.com/ In UK... read more

• Last updated 5/2/12 by Matthias Kurwig

  Enervee.com brings a new approach to online shopping that enables consumers, businesses and governments to buy products based on the personal cost of owning things rather than just the purchase price.   Enervee launches new website at http://www.enervee.com showing the personalized energy cost, the eco-impact and lowest purchase price for tens of thousands of products in over 30 categories.   Enervee.com adds the personalized cost of owning things to the shopping comparison process - revealing significant savings in energy cost for consumer electronics,... read more

• Last updated 4/4/12 by Flexfire LEDs

Flexible LED Strip light buying guide How to choose  strip of lights 101 Do not buy until you understand this.   The use of flexible LED strip lights in American households are becoming more and more common as the price of light emitting diodes, or LEDs, drops and efficiency and quality goes up. As a consumer, it is difficult to keep up with what is the most efficient and cost effective product. The consumer has no chance of keeping up and is forced to put their trust into product ads and reviews. While there is no clear cut standard on how to choose... read more

• Last updated 2/9/12 by mashhood

Consumers are inclined to buy large television set. However these high resolution TVs consume approximately upto 500 kWh yearly. Energy Star helps to avoid such type of energy consumption by guiding to more energy efficient options. The qualified Energy Star Tvs on average saves you 40% energy as compare to other standard models. These include standard TVs, HD-ready TVs, to the largest flat-screen LCD and plasma models.   Here you can find some best selling Energy Star labelled television sets.        read more