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Make Your Own Cleaning Wipes
Keen For Green —
Authority: 127
I admit it: sometimes I like to use those disposable cleaning wipes. I mostly use dishtowels to clean up in the kitchen, but sometimes its just easier for me to grab a pre-moistened wipe to quickly wipe down the kitchen table and counters. I feel guilty when I do it, because besides being wasteful, those wipes ...1 day ago -
Don’t Waste Wilted Herbs–Make Sachets!
Healthy and Green Living —
Authority: 561
It happens all the time. For those of us who don’t have kitchen herb gardens, we get our herbs at the store, and that often means having to buy more than we need. But don’t fret the wilted stuff. There’s a great use for the herbs left over from last night’s dinner. Make scented sachets!What [...]1 day ago -
Fantastic townhome in Greenwood, perfect for no car commuting! $310k for 2+bd/1.5ba
Team Reba Real Estate —
Authority: 118
$310,000.00 - Not your average townhome; 2+bd/1.5ba property perfect for no car commuting! Location: Greenwood Not your average townhome! Quiet, north facing territorial views from living area & beautiful master bedroom w/ small deck. Warm living spaces w/ desirable, open ...1 day ago -
How to Save Energy on Hot Water Heaters
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
Take these steps to save energy and allow your hot water heater to last longer: Insulate any accessible hot water pipes. Turn down the hot water heater to 120° F. Drain a bucket of water from the heater once or twice a year to remove sediment from the tank. Related posts: Save Water by Repairing Leaky ...2 days ago -
Unplug Appliances and Electronic Devices
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
While a television, stereo equipment, or computer may be turned off, they’re still drawing energy from your home. It’s called “phantom power” and it uses about 450 kilowatt hours of electricity in every home each year. Add up all the homes in the U.S. and you’re talking about the output of 26 power plants! ...2 days ago -
Eco-Friendly Uses for Soybeans
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
We’ve come to depend on many harsh chemical cleaners and solvents when more natural, greener solutions are often available. Soybeans have many uses including food products, paint stripper, spray lubricant, and Foam insulation. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.2 days ago -
Martin Strel on Pollution: A Quiet Man Lets His (World Record-Winning) Swimming Do the Talking
Planet Green —
Authority: 622
From Europes Danube River to the Yangtze in China to the Mississippi to, most recently, the mighty Amazon, Martin Strel just cant stop finding polluted waterways to swim. But while he swims, hes campaigning on their behalf.2 days ago -
Second Hand Finds for the Week
Green and Natural Parenting —
Authority: 419
I had an awesome week for finding/buying second hand things I have long been looking for this week. The thrift store near my home had this awesome picnic basket for only $4. It is sturdy and in very good condition. It came with 4 plastic plates, plastic cups, and plastic utensils that appear to be new in package. I ...3 days ago -
Wood Assemblages – Made from Recycled Materials
Great Green Goods - Shopping the Eco-friendly Way! —
Authority: 113
Gentle wood assemblages made by Chicago mixed media artist Dolan Geiman. His eco-friendly artwork is created from salvaged wood, found objects, and other recycled materials. For more information about this artist visit the blog at http://dolangeiman.blogspot.com/ or the website at http://dolangeiman.com/ and ...3 days ago -
Tiny Tabletop Cardboard Christmas Tree from Cloudgate Design
INHABITAT —
Authority: 743
Last year Cloudgate Design brought us the Cardboard Christmas tree , and this year they’ve just launched the all new SMALL Cardboard Christmas Tree , which at 1 ft tall makes a great gift, is easier to transport, and works well as a table centerpiece. Like its larger 3 ft. tall predecessor , the SMALL tree is a ...3 days ago -
How to Avoid the Poison in Your Pantry
Green and Natural Parenting —
Authority: 419
Steps You Can Take to Make Eating Canned Food Healthier and Safer… Until recently, when I started eating less raw and cooking more in an attempt to win over my husband and ease us all into a more meatless existence I hadn’t used canned food in quite some time. I understood that there were issues with canned ...4 days ago -
Home Green Home: Reality Check
Green Inc. —
Authority: 731
I was eager to explore my options for brining green power to my home in Long Island. Turns out, I didnt have many.4 days ago -
Reduce Waste with Paperless Billing
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
One way to be more eco-friendly while saving time and money is to sign up for paperless billing. Many companies today offer the ability to receive or pay your bills online without a paper copy. Online banking services are also available for paying bills that eliminates the need for mailing a check. Related posts: ...4 days ago -
Advantages of Reusing over Recycling
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
While recycling paper, plastic, and metal is a great to reduce waste and help the environment, reusing materials is even better. With recycling you have to break the item down into raw materials to make something new, but reusing eliminates the labor and energy needed for manufacturing. Sometimes an item can be ...4 days ago -
Installing Cellulose Insulation in Your Home
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
Cellulose insulation can be a great way to keep your home warm while helping the environment. To reduce air infiltration, holes and cracks in the walls are filled with foam and then cellulose insulation is sprayed in the walls. The insulation is made from 85% recycled newspapers with an adhesive added to allow it to ...4 days ago -
Advantages of Properly Inflated Tires
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
Under inflated tires lose about 0.4% of their fuel efficiency for every pound under their recommended weight. Proper inflation: Increases fuel efficiency Reduces pollution emissions Makes tires last longer Saves money on gas If every car in the U.S. maintained the proper air pressure in their tires, it would ...4 days ago -
Green Home: Plumbing
Green Diva Mom —
Authority: 130
©iStockphoto.com - Creativestock A green house has to have an efficient plumbing system. Plumbing is much more than a network of pipes and drains. The potential for water and energy saving brings attention toward the plumbing in a green home. Efficient and careful plumbing can help to save thousands of gallons of ...4 days ago -
Tokyo Lounge Table / Godfather Chair
myninjaplease —
Authority: 135
These two designs above and below by Skate Study House are amazing. Apart from these two pieces they are currently having a black friday lead-up sale called Launch of Cool. It is a limited-time promotion that is offering the collection’s most popular pieces at a special discount: Astro Clock : $200 (regular ...4 days ago -
How to Choose Energy Efficient Windows for Your Home
Danny Lipford —
Authority: 145
When you’re considering purchasing energy efficient windows for your home there are a few things that you need to keep in mind: Climate where you live. U-Factor, which measures how much heat escapes from your home (0.30 or less to qualify). Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), a measure of how much solar ...5 days ago -
10 Uses for Tea Tree Oil
Keen For Green —
Authority: 127
I was introduced to tea tree oil years ago, in a dandruff shampoo . It worked better than Head & Shoulders and it smelled good, too! After that, I began using tea tree oil to treat break-outs and it dried those pesky zits right out! I soon learned that there are tons of uses for tea tree oil, and not just ...5 days ago
