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October 27, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Eight Green Ways to Unclog Your Toilet
Plugged toilets are disgusting, messy and a real pain in the neck. It’s so very tempting to grab a bottle of liquid drain cleaner and pour it down, hoping the clear the mess without getting your hands, or anything else, dirty. Yet that liquid drain unclogger is incredibly harmful to the environment. The chemicals leach […]
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October 27, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Green Reasons Why We Should Only Buy Recycled Toilet Paper
In your quest to be an environmentally-conscious consumer, have you considered buying recycled toilet paper? Many otherwise green families skip this eco-friendly product and much of their decision is based on a lack of information and perhaps the idea of recycled toilet paper. However, it’s definitely not recycled from other toilet paper but rather other […]
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October 26, 2009
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Have a Zero Waste Halloween Party
For many adults and children alike, Halloween is the best holiday of the year. With all the candy and costumes, it’s an immensely fun time. Enhance the fun by eliminating waste and any associated guilt by throwing a zero waste Halloween party. Here’s how: #1 Start with the invitations. Electronic invitations or evites are invitations […]
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October 25, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Energy-Saving Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
It’s amazing how much it costs to light a home inside and out. And there is a bigger cost than just the money you’re spending on electricity and bulbs.There is also an environmental cost to producing all of that electricity. Let’s take a look at seven energy-saving indoor and outdoor lighting tips. #1 One of […]
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October 24, 2009
Volatile Organic Compounds In Your Home
You may have heard about VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds. They’re essentially dangerous gases which are emitted from a variety of solids and liquids. This article explores what VOCs can do to your health, where to find them, and how to avoid them. VOCs and Your Health According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), VOCs […]
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