Going Green and Sustainable Living For Everyone
Dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, trisodium nitrilotriacetate chloride, butoxy ethanol. These unpronounceable solvents are some of the ingredients that are common within everyday cleaning products. They are also very harmful to your health and environment. Instead of introducing potentially life harming chemicals into the home in order to clean and disinfect, try using a combination of natural products
Among the 827,000 plastic water bottles produced in the U.S. in 2006, over three-quarters were discarded as solid waste according to the Government Accountability Office. While continuously using disposable water bottles, long after first purchased, may sound like a harmless solution to steadily growing landfills, on your body it may be another matter. Storage, cleanliness, along
Constantly have itchy eyes, nose and throat? Is it hard to concentrate? Experience dizziness or nausea? You might be suffering from Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). The EPA defines SBS as “situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or
Unless you’re involved in the interior design or furniture manufacturing industry or are deeply involved in the green movement, you may not have heard of the Sustainable Furniture Council. However, they are an organization worth getting to know. The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit group of suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and designers formed to promote
Have you ever heard the phrase, “children learn by our actions, not by our words?” When it comes to many issues, this is very true. Children emulate what they see. If you want your children to grow up to be environmentally conscious and responsible adults, show them what that looks like. Show them what it
Our priorities are changing. More and more, people are looking for simpler and conscientious solutions, while at the same time wanting to live in a home that is a sanctuary. If you’re looking for eco-friendly design ideas to improve your home and reduce your carbon emissions, you’ve come to the right place. This article looks
Saving energy at home means saving money, something everyone can appreciate. It also means conserving resources so we can ensure a healthier planet for all. Here are some simple home energy savings tips you can start using today. #1 Smart strips. Every day appliances consume energy even when they’re turned off. Microwaves, coffee makers, computers,
Organic gardening is the healthiest way to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. When you consume your homegrown fruits and vegetables, you ingest whole foods clear of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Additionally, organic gardening is environmentally sound and keeps those toxins out of the soil and water supply. Here are a few organic gardening tips