Category Archives for "Green Home"
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 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 21, 2009
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
Advice on How to Recycle E-Waste
E-waste is just the latest term for all your leftover electronics. With technology progressing so fast, many people have tons of old TVs, computers, cell phones, and other old stuff just lying around the house not being used. It?s important not to just throw your electronics away. They contain harmful chemicals and heavy metals that […]
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October 19, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
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The Sustainable Furniture Council
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, it’s an organization worth getting to know. The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit group of suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and designers formed to promote sustainable […]
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October 17, 2009
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Safely Recycle Batteries
Many people don’t think about it all too much and just throw batteries away. This is not only bad for the environment the batteries end up in, it’s also dangerous if kids or pets get into the garbage and get a hold of them. We all know not to even touch battery acid if it […]
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