Air Quality Solutions
by Mackenzie M. April 12th, 2012 | 30 Second Tip
From being closed up all winter long, it is not uncommon for homes and offices to develop odors from things like cleaning products or chemical air fresheners. There are several eco-friendly ways to combat this stale odor. First, open the windows as soon as it is warm enough to do so. Ask all smokers to smoke far enough away from windows and doors so it does not contaminate the fresh air. Instead of chemicals, use flowers or potpourri to clear the air. Finally speak up to employers about air pollution health concerns. This will create a healthier environment for
Clever Home Office Green Practices
by Jessica B. March 5th, 2012 | Reduce
If you work from home, implementing best practices for a green working environment means not just a better environment for us all, it also means cost savings and other long-term benefits. Here are some clever tips for making sure your at home business incorporates green practices.
1) Efficient light bulbs – It’s pretty basic, but make sure you have traded all of your light bulbs for energy efficient ones. You can get effective light from environmentally friendly bulbs, but they cut down on your energy consumption.
2) Get an on/off remote – My office is full of an assortment of electrical
1) Efficient light bulbs – It’s pretty basic, but make sure you have traded all of your light bulbs for energy efficient ones. You can get effective light from environmentally friendly bulbs, but they cut down on your energy consumption.
2) Get an on/off remote – My office is full of an assortment of electrical
Friendly Ways to Winterize
by Mackenzie M. February 14th, 2012 | Household Hints
There are dozens of ways to winterize homes for the cold winter months. Many people bring in outdoor decorations, clean snow blowers, and cap off any loose ends around the yard. There are even more ways to winterize homes that will not only keep the house warmer over the season, but will also tremendously help the environment - and the pocket book. Frugality when greening a home is extremely important to many families, especially because of current economic conditions.
Below I have listed some easy (and unexpectedly cheap) ways to green the average home this winter season.
First and foremost, one
Below I have listed some easy (and unexpectedly cheap) ways to green the average home this winter season.
First and foremost, one
Benefits of Recycling Water
by Angela Yorke January 17th, 2012 | Recycle
We are all familiar with the importance of recycling paper, plastic, and to some extent food and fabric; however, most people are less conversant about recycling water in the home, although it is relatively easy to do, and it yields a number of benefits.
Most of the waste water a household generates is known as “gray water." Gray water is generated from regular water usage such as hand-washing, rinsing vegetables before cooking, and the like. Your shower or bath water is also considered gray water. In contrast, the waste water generated when you flush the toilet is known as “black
Most of the waste water a household generates is known as “gray water." Gray water is generated from regular water usage such as hand-washing, rinsing vegetables before cooking, and the like. Your shower or bath water is also considered gray water. In contrast, the waste water generated when you flush the toilet is known as “black
Tips for Green Home Cleaning
by Mackenzie M. January 16th, 2012 | Household Hints
Scientists have proven, especially in recent years, that the products we use to regularly clean our homes are the most significant and dangerous sources of exposure to toxic chemicals within the home; moreover, the fumes from these chemicals, and the lasting residue on windows, counters, tables, and even furniture can poison the air within for days. Although many toxic chemicals have been banned, even cleaners we use today for windows, toilets, tubs, and dishes can be harmful to health.
Many have opted for organic or non-toxic options, but the best options remain age-old recipes for cleaners from homemade ingredients. The
Many have opted for organic or non-toxic options, but the best options remain age-old recipes for cleaners from homemade ingredients. The
