Environmental friendliness has taken off in a big way in Malaysia. Nothing earns a business more goodwill than being perceived as being one that is “green.” For most enterprises, though, this usually means paying lip service to the “cause.” For our part, my family members and I have made efforts to be “greener” consumers.
Reduce
We stopped buying brand names a few years ago and never felt the difference in terms of quality. What has changed is the amount of trash we leave out each week. Incredible as it seems, the simple act of buying generic or store brands has reduced
Practical Purchasing Pointers for Plebeians
by Angela Yorke March 16th, 2011 | Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Shopping
Save Money and the Environment With Ink Refills
by Junou Mathieu March 7th, 2011 | Reduce, Reuse
Did you know that in the United States, almost eight printer ink cartridges are thrown away every second? At the end of the year, that means 300 million cartridges are going into landfills. To make matters worse, a single cartridge takes about 1,000 years to biodegrade.
If you’re like me, you probably use multiple printer ink cartridges per month to satisfy your printing needs. Not only are printer ink cartridges costly, but they are also contributing to already overflowing landfills. Luckily, you can use ink refills or printer ink cartridge refill kits to save money and the environment at the
If you’re like me, you probably use multiple printer ink cartridges per month to satisfy your printing needs. Not only are printer ink cartridges costly, but they are also contributing to already overflowing landfills. Luckily, you can use ink refills or printer ink cartridge refill kits to save money and the environment at the
Smart Meter
by Bea February 3rd, 2011 | Environment, Environmental News, Household Hints, Reduce
A smart meter is a meter that measures and records the energy consumption on an hourly (or less) basis. The device then communicates with the utility for monitoring and billing purposes. They essentially provide a real-time record of your energy consumption.
What makes Smart Meters different from home energy monitors is that smart meters can gather data for remote reporting. Scary, huh? Well, not always. If you are good about your energy use, depending on the utility company, you might actually be rewarded for your environmental consciousness. The purpose of a Smart Meter is to match the consumption with the generation, and
What makes Smart Meters different from home energy monitors is that smart meters can gather data for remote reporting. Scary, huh? Well, not always. If you are good about your energy use, depending on the utility company, you might actually be rewarded for your environmental consciousness. The purpose of a Smart Meter is to match the consumption with the generation, and
New Green Ideas Every Day: Home
by Jaclyn Abergas January 26th, 2011 | Easy Ideas, Environment, For the Kitchen, Household Hints, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Some people think it's time-consuming and expensive to go green. But that's not true. It's really easy and not a lot of people realize that they already do it everyday.
Kitchen
- Substitute towels/rags for paper towels. Think of all the money you'll save from buying less paper towels. Use kitchen towels to wipe the counters, sinks, floors, stove, etc. Be sure to keep it sanitary, though. Don't use the same towel you used on the counters on the floor or vice versa.
- If you absolutely have to use paper towels, try to by recycled paper towel or at least earth-friendly
Kitchen
- Substitute towels/rags for paper towels. Think of all the money you'll save from buying less paper towels. Use kitchen towels to wipe the counters, sinks, floors, stove, etc. Be sure to keep it sanitary, though. Don't use the same towel you used on the counters on the floor or vice versa.
- If you absolutely have to use paper towels, try to by recycled paper towel or at least earth-friendly
Going Green By Reusing: Household Tips
by Jaclyn Abergas December 29th, 2010 | Easy Ideas, Household Hints, Reduce, Reuse, Shopping
It's after Christmas and almost everything is on sale. But one of the tips of going green is to reduce buying new things. But sometimes, it's fun to shop around in stores looking for cute toys. No problem. Indulge your window shopping instincts and pick up tips for your own "crafts". Check out how they make these cute toys and make it in your own home using stuff you already have.
Photo Decor
We have so many photos but few photo frames to use. No problem. Grab an old clothesline or any rope (the thinner, the better). Get a bunch of
Photo Decor
We have so many photos but few photo frames to use. No problem. Grab an old clothesline or any rope (the thinner, the better). Get a bunch of
