What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is a global climate change initiative, calling individuals and businesses around the world, to turn off their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 8 to 9 p.m local time. The campaign ran by WWF (World Wildlife Fund), is designed to express that individual action on… Read More »
Fleece is not a natural fiber but it is still eco-friendly because it can be made from recycled materials like plastic soda bottles. It takes about 25 plastic bottles to make an adult sized fleece garment. Fleece is the ideal alternative to wool, and is a great cozy layer to wear outdoors or indoors instead… Read More »
One of the most easiest ways to go green in the home is by washing your laundry in cold water and using an eco-friendly laundry detergent. 90% of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating the water. Most clothes really don’t need hot water to get a good cleaning, so why waste the… Read More »
Easter is right around the corner and fast approaching. Before you know it, it will be Sunday morning, March 23rd, and the kiddies will be racing around the back yard looking for eggs. Instead of using fake plastic eggs, or dying real eggs with those nasty chemically filled pellets that come with traditional decorating kits…Greenify… Read More »
One of the easiest ways to green-ify your life is to use technology. Technology can help you cut down on paper waste, trash sent to the landfill, as well as save yourself money & time. Here are the top 5 ways to use technology to live a greener life and lessen your carbon footprint on… Read More »
Most electricity is used and wasted when products are plugged in but not turned on. Save the environment and money on bills by unplugging appliances or turning off the power strip when products aren’t in use.
Got a new toothbrush? Don’t know what to do with the old one? Don’t throw them away. Instead toss them in the dishwasher for a good sanitizing, and use them around the house. They are great for cleaning just about any small space in your home, car or office. Top 10 Ways To Re-Use Your… Read More »
Use technology to your benefit and help eliminate some of the stress of filing your taxes this April 15th. Filing your taxes online makes the whole ordeal all and all easier for you and the government. It saves time, manpower, supplies, and money for both of you. Plus, there are no envelopes to seal, no… Read More »
Having trouble trying to find that special someone the best Valentine’s Day gift ever? How about going green. Here are the top 10 eco-friendly gifts to give your sweetie this year and lessen your carbon footprint on the environment. 1- Organic flowers or live plants that can be planted in the spring 2- Fair Trade… Read More »
If you live in a cold climate, paint your house a dark color. Dark colors reflect as little as three percent of sunlight, thus absorbing more heat. If you live in a warm climate, paint your house a light color. Light colors can reflect up to ninety percent of the sunlight, thus keeping your house… Read More »