Live Green, Love Earth, Leave a Legacy
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…
Five simple ways to make your bedroom an eco-friendly safe haven.
Growing your own vegetables is a great way to get back to the earth and save a few dollars and cents. Not only will your organic zucchinis and tomatoes be tastier than those you buy in the store, they will be fresher, more conveniently gathered, and grown with an extra dose of love. What’s not to like?
Buying a new home is both a stressful and exciting time in one’s life, especially considering all the different variables that go into choosing your perfect home. For those of you that are green minded, it can be even harder to decide on a home that will help you live the green lifestyle. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do and look for to make sure that your potential new house is as green as you are.
You have to love companies (& their products) that really go all out Green… from their shipping, packaging (40% recycled), and products Eco Lips is one of those rare companies (& as far as I know their whole product line) that really are green and eco-friendly.
As more Americans are becoming aware of sustainability and protecting the environment, more people are finding new ways to “go green.” If you live in an old home or own an old building and are trying to make it more energy efficient, safe and sustainable, looking at replacing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is probably a good idea.
We shouldn’t just celebrate Earth for one hour or one day, we should celebrate it every day. The community of Serenbe does just that. Serenbe is also the home of the HGTV Green Home 2012.