Doing Nothing Is The Best Resolution Of All
Around this time last year, I made several lofty New Year's resolutions that I fully intended to keep ... . I successfully bought only non-toxic and environmentally-friendly cleaning products in 2008 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:22:00
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Green, User-Friendly, and High-Tech
Solar panels and wind generators are two examples of green technology, but cleaning products and disposable diapers can also be called green products if they’re made to be environmentally friendly. Perhaps any device that reduces pollution, or cuts fossil fuel [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 03:50:00
Travel Green Category Definitions
Travel Green Category Definitions New in 2009 we are including Travel Green Practices on our website. www.ExploreMinnesota.com ... HVAC annually, use HEPA filters, test air periodically, environmentally responsible cleaning, fume-free products, use low VOC materials. Eco-friendly landscape & facility design: minimize water [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:18:26
Clean House, Clean Planet
My girlfriend, who is very environmentally friendly (she puts most of us to shame) ... such as vinegar, club soda, water, liquid dishsoap, etc. Not only are the products natural, hence ... in a spray bottle. That's it. Club soda - go figure.For an all-purpose cleaner:2 Tbsp distilled vinegar1 tsp [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:28:00
Startups at Headstart 2009 - Day 2
Estimated reading time The Day 1 highlights were covered in the previous post ... bodies (8) biokleen_labs BioKleen Labs showcasing their environmentally friendly, non-toxic, bio-degradable cleaning products for home and business (9) snappyfingers_logo_large Snappyfingers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 17:07:56
Start Your New Year With Our Brand New Products!
Here's a New Year's resolution that's easy to keep: Put more natural cleaning power to work at home with these new Seventh Generation solutions: ... are ready to keep yours healthier. Look for them wherever environmentally friendly solutions ... Generation Products Automatic Dishwasher Pacs That Pack a Punch We put biodegradable, no-phosphate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 07:28:23
Here’s to a Healthier 2009 for the Planet
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, I set goals of things I want to get better at each year ... with more environmentally friendly alternatives when they needed replaced. 3. Reduce the amount of toxic products used to cleaning our home. 4. Grow some of my own food. 5. Reduce the amount of garbage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 16:49:55
Top 6 Clean Green Cleaning Tips - Cleaning Your House The Natural Way
Six Tips from The Chicago Tribune for cleaning your home the green, natural way: Baking soda, borax, white vinegar and lemons. That’s all you need to start “green cleaning” this spring, a cheap, healthy and environmentally ... that do not contain chlorine or phosphates. Products include Bioshield Dishwasher Concentrate, Earth Friendly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 08:34:02
GREENING THE WEST - Will you have a green Christmas?
With only hours to go until Christmas, if you haven’t finished buying gifts you are in big trouble ... with my “it’s good to be green” theme, I’ll give gifts that are environmentally friendly and simple ... , but it’s part of my mission to spread the message of “Green is good”: cleaning products. I’ll [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 01:07:05
Pothole Killers to Introduce Their 'Green' Solution to Pothole Repair at The National League of Cities Exposition in Orlando
Pothole Killers Presenting New Eco Friendly Spray Injection Pothole Repair Technology MORRISVILLE, Pa., Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) ... . Using the PK2000 Patcher, equipped with an environmentally designed HPA re-circulation cleaning ... using recycled materials, with existing application, to create an environmentally safe product [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 14:29:37
Finding the Right Fit: Entrepreneurs and funders connect at Bay Area conference
Quincy Yu has helmed four successful start-up companies, and she knows an opportunity when she sees one ... percent non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. SeaYu has taken off in its six years ... industry. We did not see any pet-cleaning product that was pet-safe or sustainable.” Thus, SeaYu [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 09:00:06
Eco-review: Terracycle cleaning products
Terracycle has introduced a line of cleaners (All Purpose, Bathroom, Window, Degreaser and Drain), all with the Eco-friendly TerraChoice Certified Zerofootprint Seal. These cleaners, comparable ... ! At .99 per bottle (except for the draincleaner), this product is not only environmentally responsible [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 22:49:33
Eco-review: Terracycle cleaning products
Terracycle has introduced a line of cleaners (All Purpose, Bathroom, Window, Degreaser and Drain), all with the Eco-friendly TerraChoice Certified Zerofootprint Seal. These cleaners, comparable ... ! At $3.99 per bottle (except for the draincleaner), this product is not only environmentally responsible [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 07:00:43
Five green things I learned in 2008
Five green lessons I learned in 2008:The cheap solution can be the green solution ... as various cleaning products. And a $6 package of Arm & Hammer at Sam’s Club is far cheaper – ... in discretionary income doesn’t mean you have to drop environmentally friendly habits. Whether [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 19:03:00
Method Tub Scrub Eco Product Review
At home we have a separate bathroom and toilet, which is a shame as method’s Bowl Patrol and its Tub Scrub match quite nicely but are kept in ... s still non-toxic and biodegradable - the first cool looking and environmentally friendly cream cleaner ... are there to hold the sponge or cloth you do the cleaning with, something which I now use regularly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 09:00:04
Consumers Won’t Be Fooled: Greenwashing Index Cleaning Up Advertising
We’ve hit the one-year mark for the Greenwashing Index, the online forum we created with partners at the University of Oregon, ... more time and money claiming to be green than actually implementing environmentally friendly practices ... , we hope it will drive advertisers to evaluate how they present green products and services [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:29:46
Start Buying Hybrid Vehicles
hybrid car sales When Earth Day arrives each year, everyone across the continent contributes their time to try and save the planet ... environmentally friendly products that conserves energy. While these celebrations are occurring ... to more environmentally appropriate methods of getting from A to B. Each year this surge in Ford Escape [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 16:18:49
New Preserve Kitchenware - Review
I'm a fan of recycling. That much you probably already know from my previous blog post about the recycled but oh-so good Preserve Toothbrush ... is the environmentally-friendly way to cook, prep and store a family’s healthy meals. Equally inspiring ... . I feel it's important to do my little part in cleaning up this Earth. Using the same philosophy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 15:14:00
Very specific ingredients to avoid
Busby SEO Test Something as simple and ordinary as cleaning your clothes in a washing machine can have serious repercussions. The chemicals used in these cleaning agents are hardly user-friendly. In fact, many of them ... been banned or restricted due to their noxious side effects. One such common chemical found [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:27:43
Book Review: The Eco Chick Guide to Life
If you’ve been looking for ways to be more environmentally responsible, but still want to maintain a stylish, convenient, modern lifestyle, ... like fashion, travel, cleaning, beauty, saving energy and decorating your home. Starre, a noted journalist and environmental scientist with a fantastic eye for chic eco-friendly fashion, doesn’t just give [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 11:30:34
Celebrate Green!
By now, we all know we're supposed to be taking steps to clean up our act when it comes to helping the environment, ... more earth-friendly - without making them less fun. The book is about so much more than just eco-friendly entertaining, though. It's a practical, accessible, and encouraging reference guide [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 18:41:31
Green Eco Real Estate
Building and buying homes that are energy efficient and environmentally conscious is what seems to be on a lot of peoples minds ... variable speed dehumidification controlled, electronic air cleaning, heat pump system * Extra-sealed air conditioning ducts * TVs and other electronics that automatically power down when not in use [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:17:22
slap 'green' on it and go
If you're like us, you've probably noticed that every company seems to be promoting their wares as green these days, ... all-natural”, “environmentally-friendly”, and “earth-friendly.”Sin of Irrelevancee.g. CFC-free oven cleaners ... from water bottles that 'help save the planet' to disposable household cleaning cloths that 'save [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 14:36:00
It’s like Freaky Friday for grown-ups
With all the talk about job seekers wondering if they can find jobs in 2009 (you can) and if employers are hiring anyone ( ... friendly cleaning products. She even hopes to add some new clients. Tuller loves the people she works ... not be able to return to cleaning homes for a living. Shrake, a pastry chef, suggested that the two switch [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 22:49:23
Looking to go organic? Try Wildfire Extra Pale Ale
Filed under: Beer, TrendsOrganic beers seem to be all the rage as of late ... , but if you're a hop-head, here's an extremely quaffable opportunity to be environmentally friendly ... when cleaning the brewing equipment, which (pardon my skepticism) I find hard to believe will translate [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 18:01:00
What Is GenGreenLife.com?
A year ago GenGreenLife.com launched as a social network site with listings of environmentally friendly businesses ... products and run their facilities. A model of sustainability In its office, GenGreenLife is a model ... turbines, plus use vegetable based inks. Office products are purchased locally from companies “whose [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 07:39:52
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02
I recently came across an article on the Daily Mail site regarding a Labour peer who just happens to own shares in a firm who recycles the new ... ‘environmentally friendly’ bulbs contain mercury, one of the most toxic substances ... ‘eco-friendly’ lightbulbs the enviro-fascist government is currently forcing into all homes.Lord [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 18:24:59
Town Councils prepare for greater disclosure
EDITOR’S NOTE: Town councils appear to be preparing for greater disclosure, including disclosure concerning their financial performance ... ’ failed investment in structured products? This case only goes to show how vital an active ... structured products. The impact of such a report card, when made public, cannot be understated [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 05:06:00
Green…Ish…More Chartreuse
It’s easy being green. Companies print T-shirts that say, “There is no planet B” or “SOS” with the O a picture of the globe ... t have and couldn’t ride if I did have one–a story unto itself). When the old grout in my shower ... my own mark and have my own style. Cleaning with reusable products as much as possible [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 19:07:23
Start Green Cleaning Now!
Busby SEO Test Global climate change has become a matter of increased significance among many companies ... cleaning aims to eliminate use of these toxic chemicals entirely. Advancements in chemical technology ... . As a result, products and activities have started to turn “green.” The world of cleaning products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:21:34
Great Green Giveaway: Ecostore USA
What better way to start the second full week of the new year than with a great review and giveaway for some helpful green home and beauty ... -based household cleaning products are as effective as the leading supermarket brands, and their body ... and plant-based ingredients (making it ideal for washing your and your children’s clothing-no chemical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:38:18
Green Holiday Gift Ideas
BUDDHIWEAR APPAREL BuddhiWear was started by a mom entrepreneur and yoga instructor who was tired of the boring organic options out there and wanted ... at www.buddhiwear.com SEVENTH GENERATION CLEANING PRODUCTS Seventh Generation is committed to making products ... to create something that was fashionable, affordable, as well as environmentally conscio [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 05:57:00
Windows
This is something I've put off for a while now. It's just been so cold and nasty out ... useful in making this job a more simple project, but is also more environmentally friendly as well as, over time, less expensive than using disposable products like paper towels or newspaper. It also [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 18:39:00
The Green Wagon: Nashville’s First “Green” General Store
Entrepreneur Jennifer Casale is opening what she calls “Nashville’s first green general store” this Friday in Sylvan Park, ... more for being sustainable and environmentally friendly. And Jen herself is the real deal - She even ... Wagon will house a classic collection of general store merchandise, with everything from cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:00:22
Dapple Review & Giveaway
When I became a mom, my whole way of thinking changed. I suddenly became more aware (more like paranoid) of the products I use to clean with everyday. When I ran across Dapple, a line of natural-based cleaning products, I breathed a sigh of relief ... our mission to find a better way – and create a line of products that were natural and safe for our [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:34:00
Who’s Who in Green: Josh Dorfman
This week’s Who’s Who in Green focuses on the accomplishments of Josh Dorfman, a green entrepreneur and media personality with his own radio show, ... water waste, and for Green Works, the new line of green cleaning products by Clorox. Josh ... into a nation of a billion car drivers. Since then, he’s made it his goal to help people maintain [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 18:17:41
Who’s Who in Green: Josh Dorfman
This week’s Who’s Who in Green focuses on the accomplishments of Josh Dorfman, a green entrepreneur and media personality with his own radio show, ... water waste, and for Green Works, the new line of green cleaning products by Clorox. Josh ... into a nation of a billion car drivers. Since then, he’s made it his goal to help people maintain [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 18:17:41
But let's be eco friendly
I was talking to Mrs. Gekko the other day about Tom Brady, Patriot quarterback and model FB, ... this story this morning...One year after bleach maker Clorox started selling a line of natural cleaning ... today that its Greenworks cleaners, made mostly with coconut oil, corn and lemon -- and without [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 12:46:00
Real Readers: One Mom’s Ecominders
Real Readers is an Earth911.com series featuring the stories of real people making a difference in the world ... shopping bag back in the car? Does your son know to turn the water off when he’s brushing his teeth ... (like a Tupperware party for eco-friendly cleaning). When she learned about the toxins that can be found [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 07:01:49
Chicago’s green schools
The Chicago Public Schools are getting a lot of attention these days, as the hometown of President-elect Barack Obama and Superintendent Arne Duncan, ... and embrace more environmentally friendly practices. Part of it is mandated by state law-the Illinois legislature required all schools in the state to adopt green cleaning practices in May 2008 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 15:40:17
Organic Remedies for Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is one of the most common conditions affecting babies at some point in their new lives. It may appear on a baby’s tender buttocks, inside of the thighs, or any other area generally covered by diapers. Diaper rash can affect not only the baby but the whole family with excessive crying, sleep disturbances, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 23:41:04
The Making of a Green Mom - Brooke Shields
When you make choices to live better, greener, more organic, it's not always so clear-cut; that is, ... through the night, and put her in the environmentally-friendly kind during the day? You do all you can but there are particulars to your own life that you must respect. I've changed all our products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 20:47:00
FEELING GOOD AT HOME
“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00
Top Ten Ways to Green The White House, Inside and Out
Barack is talking about putting in a basketball court. Michelle is picking out china ... efficiency. Plug computers and other office equipment into power strips that turn on and off automatically ... down in the evening and up (but just to 68 degrees in winter) during the day. 4. Make cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 13:04:54
Ecover’s Delicate Wash Laundry Detergent is Tough on Dirt but Gentle to the Planet and Clothes
Eco-friendly laundry detergent Although we are a Charlie’s Soap loving household; they are hard to come by. We usually have to order it online ... Laundry Wash. It’s gentle on the planet but tough on cleaning. We even wash our cloth diapers in Ecover (with Bac-Out by Biokleen). LIke Seventh Generation, Ecover is a well known Environmentally [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 23:51:14
New General Eco Store Green & Greener Opens Today!
Green and Greener is Los Angeles' first eco-living general store and design center offering a range of green products and services to help ... with the most functional, well-designed, environmentally friendly, ethically sourced and locally produced ... : * Clothing and Accessories * Bath/Body * Paints and Clay Plaster * Cleaning and Laundry Products [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 15:12:00
Biodiesel and Its Impact on the Environment
Matt Oconnor asked: Biodiesel has been getting its share of interest among people in the search for alternative fuels ... diesel products. That's why fuel filters becoming clogged with residue particles as the biodiesel does its work of cleaning the engine has become so common. A change of filter after running 600-800 miles [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:51:35
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Fresh eggs: clean green Daniel Jeffreys - SCMP - Updated on Jan 18, 2009 Traditionally, ... at ThreeSixty, who describes himself as a dedicated environmentalist. “Using chemical-free cleaning ... and apartments will be scoured with all manner of cleaning fluids to ensure bad luck and evil spirits [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 01:22:18
Holiday Gift Guide – Gifts For The Home
I’ll start out by saying that the gifts listed here are a combination – of products that I’ve reviewed previously (or will be posting reviews of soon), that I’ve been contacted about and think would make great gifts, and of products that I’ve simply used or seen in stores myself. I hope you can find something [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 04:40:29
