for a healthier home and lifestyle
Happy New Year to us, and to other life forms as well. “Out with the old, in with the new!” – such a simple sounding new year’s concept, and yet so rich with potential. Besides things though, some of our ideas sorely need replacing. Old ideas like tossing the toaster - or the entire kitchen - to replace with a newer, shinier model; like the idea that the less something costs, the more … [Read more...]
Tetrapak, a Swiss packaging company, makes those ubiquitous aseptic cartons in which we are buying much of our juice, milks, soups, even wine. These are lightweight, efficiently shaped for packing, not needing refrigeration in transport, and their contents last well, which is especially important in less developed regions. And so this packaging is great for shipping and shelf life and all around … [Read more...]
These days – slow hot lazy summer days are a time for being outdoors, going to the beach, and if you're lucky, having a holiday. And there are lots of things you can do while having fun that keep you healthy and green - using biodegradable waste bags when out with your dog, using safe non-toxic green cleaners for dog washing & car washing, taking organic cotton towels to the beach or pool, … [Read more...]
I have a standing argument with my brother, he says if you buy organic, it makes very little difference nutritionally, I always tell him that there is more to organic than food and health, it is about our entire eco-system. He argues organic is more expensive, I argue sure it is, at what cost to destroy the world – do you want to make sure your grandson, has no world to live on in the future? He … [Read more...]
Some easy tips to live more green: Eco-Friendly Alternatives From our friends at CulverCity.org Got a tip? Click here to send us your tip. A Green Ending Green funerals don’t just mean a woodland burial. Very few people actually know about the green alternatives to steel or hardwood coffins. May private funeral homes present green alternatives to traditional coffins, including wicker … [Read more...]
I love making green stuff, don't you? And there are some great places to pick up stunning tips too. I like Yahoo Green, but it all depends on what you want to make and what you have available to make it with; also whether you have enough. Now if there is one thing on this planet that everyone gets enough of, in fact more than enough – this is junk mail. If you don't have enough right now, you … [Read more...]
Safe Surfaces, Safe Cleaning Whether you have a desire to clean house, organize your piles, or simply spruce up some rooms this spring, it is important to clean and coat your surfaces with safe, healthy, non-toxic products. We are in constant contact with the surfaces in our homes and offices – preparing food on counters and tables, handling papers and printed materials that may share these … [Read more...]
Are Economic Smart Choices Common Knowledge? Is it common knowledge that appliances, no matter how small, are able to leech small amounts of energy from your supply on the main grid when they are turned off, but still plugged in? Apparently it is common knowledge and this is in fact what happens when we are not looking and we call these appliances "energy vampires". We know that that small LED … [Read more...]
Green Living Starts At Home In Your Garden There is a lot to be said for green living, if this principle had not been established as being so important, we would probably not be worrying about recycling so much. But if that was the case, we would also more than likely not be living in such a disposable world. Just think about this if we still poured the milk from the pail into the glass jug, or … [Read more...]
Organic Mattresses for Better Health As Well As Sustainability As more people become aware of the benefits of green living, organic mattresses have proven to become more popular. They offer a number of health benefits, and not only for bad backs – as proven way to prevent allergies and serious allergic reactions. The most widely believed allergen contained in a mattress is synthetic … [Read more...]
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