Live Green, Love Earth, Leave a Legacy
It may be the smallest thing you wear, but when it comes to saying something about you, that tiny band around your finger shouts louder than everything else in your wardrobe put together. It tells the world if you are married; it can give an indication of class, taste and status. It will be rich…
Tying the knot the Eco-friendly way can be both fun and beneficial not only to the environment, but to your budget as well. A wedding is a grand celebration and usually requires a little bit of splurging. However, whether you believe it or not, it’s still possible to have an elegant wedding celebration while going…
Most people go with their gut feeling when they’re figuring out whether or not a wood-burning stove will save them energy and, as a result, money. In this post we’re going to examine the figures to try to get some like-for-like comparisons with other methods of home heating. Of course, that’s not an easy evaluation…
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The practice of composting is finally becoming a common again after suffering large-scale abandonment with the invention of chemical fertilizers. Decomposed organic matter is very effective plant food, and if you want some, getting your hands on the necessary ingredients is as easy as taking a look into your trash can. Let’s take a gander…
Seventh Generation’s Automatic Dishwasher Powder (Free & Clear) product was the first change in my “winter” spring cleaning and by far is the best change. The dishwasher detergent I was using before did not fair well in the scoring system on EWG and in fact ranked a F… yikes! Why was I ever using this product…
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There’s a quiet revolution happening. Can you hear it? That gentle whirring and clicking of millions of wheels and pedals – and not a single pant, wheeze or spluttering cough. We’re not talking about the post-Olympic champions out for a leisurely cycle. Imagine people the same weight, fitness level and lung capacity as you, enjoying…
Finally our life has become a little bit easier. Environmental Working Group has put together their 2012 Guide to Healthy Cleaning. This guide has changed how we live our day to day life and hope it does the same for you.
While the modern printer is quite reasonably priced, printing can still prove to be fairly expensive in some cases. This is because of the cost of new ink cartridges, as well as the electricity for powering the printer. Good quality paper is also far from cheap. Over time these costs can build up and printing…
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As society becomes more socially responsible and environmentally friendly, alternative energy methods are becoming increasingly popular. Although solar power, eco roof tiles and similar sources like wind power have become easily accessible in recent years, there are many sources that are yet to be discovered. Here is a guide to the wide range of alternative…
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When I first started out with my drive for a greener lifestyle, it was quite easy. The simple change of light bulbs and redesigning of rooms for better lighting, heat, and insulation did not take too much effort. I then traded in my big SUV for a conservative sedan while taking my bike to the…