Nothing says summer more than a barbecue! It is important that you be kind to the environment when you go outside to fire up the grill. Read on for some eco-friendly tips for your next barbecued feast!
-Charcoal briquettes give off plenty of carbon monoxide that is bad for the environment. Combine that with lighter fluid, and you are now affecting the ozone at ground level. Try lump coal instead. It is better for the environment but still gives you the smoky barbecue taste you love. Another option is hardwood charcoals. In this case, make use of an electric fire starter
Grill Greener! Eco-Friendly Barbecue Tips
by Michele August 27th, 2008 | For the Kitchen, Outdoor Ideas
Clean Clothes With Less Water
by Lisa Stauber August 26th, 2008 | Easy Ideas, Household Hints, ReduceWe’ve heard the standard advice of using low flow toilets, not watering during the heat of the day, and using a bucket to wash the car. Here are some easy ways to reduce your water consumption in the laundry room.
Get new appliances. An average top-loading washer uses 40 gallons for a full load; a super capacity machine can use up to 57 gallons. Front loading washers use about half as much water and are the easiest way to reduce your household
Organic Eating Without Busting the Budget
by Lisa Stauber August 19th, 2008 | For the KitchenOrganic foods are hot and trendy. They are the cream of the crop, pampered and babied from the grower to the table. Studies have indicated that organic produce is more nutritious, and this niche market has exploded as consumers try to avoid commercial pesticides and other chemical contaminants in their food.
There is a down side, however. Organic food is pricey. It costs more to grow food without chemicals, and farmers pass the increased cost on to their customers. What’s a health conscious greenie on a budget to do?
You don’t have to buy everything organic
Family Planning and Fish Pollution
by Lisa Stauber August 12th, 2008 | Pollution, ReduceCaring about the environment means caring about our local waterways. Polluted waterways damage ecosystems, harm animals, and are an early sign of impending ecological disaster.
Unfortunately, many people don’t think about how the choices they make in everyday life affect our water quality. Many products used by Americans every day are damaging sensitive fish.
Artificial contraceptives, such as the pill, are a major cause of chemical pollution. A growing concern among scientists is the fact that so many synthetic human hormones
Energy Star
by Louise August 6th, 2008 | Easy Ideas
When buying new appliances, I would strongly encourage that you look for the energy star logo. You should limit your search for an appliance to only those that carry the energy star label.
What is energy star? It is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that tries to help us save energy. By saving energy we hope to save money and do a better job protecting our environment. On their site there is a statement that, "Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2007 alone
What is energy star? It is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that tries to help us save energy. By saving energy we hope to save money and do a better job protecting our environment. On their site there is a statement that, "Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2007 alone
