Saving energy is becoming a way of life for many people, it helps the planet and helps you and your family save money. There are tons of different ways to do this in the bathroom, but being green is tough when it comes to bathroom lighting. It seems like the obvious choice is to change [...]
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, also known as C.F.Ls, have become very popular recently. Most of this popularity has stemmed from the bulbs long lifespan and energy efficiency. However, there is one small problem with CFL bulbs—they contain the neurotoxin mercury. For this reason, proper and efficient fluorescent light bulb recycling is essential.
An average CFL lamp [...]
Many mothers today know that the benefits of using organic products for their babies is a smart choice. They are beginning to realize that the chemicals, preservatives and other additives found in many baby products today could harm their baby not just in the short term, but in the long term. That is a risk [...]
California is leading the way once again, setting tough new emission standards for small engines, including lawn mowers, which should cut smog emissions by 40%. The EPA plans on extending these regulations nationwide.
A conventional lawn mower pollutes as much in an hour as driving a car for 100 miles, mainly because the two-stroke engines found [...]
PVC or vinyl is one of the most hazardous consumer products ever created. The EPA tested vinyl shower curtains and found that one new shower curtain can elevate indoor air toxins for over one month.
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Tuesday his plan to replace every cab in the city with a hybrid by 2012. The city now has 375 hybrids among its fleet of 13,000 taxis.
The standard taxi in NYC is the Ford Crown Victoria getting only about 14 mpg. The hybrid is the perfect option for [...]
Before you make your next purchase of flooring, furniture or other product made from traditional wood think about bamboo instead. Bamboo is a high-yield renewable resource which is superior to conventional timber in many ways.
Fast Growing
It is an extremely fast growing (up to 2 inches an hour) grass and can be harvested in 3 – [...]
In 1999, the American Forest and Paper Association reported that Americans used 10 billion paper shopping bags, the equivalent of 14 million trees. How many trees can you and your family save by using reusable bags?
After more than 30 years of the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) Americans still create 4.5 pounds of trash per day per person, of which only 1.5 pounds are actually recycled.
The concept of zero waste could change this. Seventh Generation’s Non-Toxic Times Newsletter describes zero waste as
a system in which we never throw anything away. [...]
Every gallon of gas your car burns sends 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the air. What better reason to give some thought to how we can make our cars more fuel-efficient?
Watch your speed. Gas mileage decreases greatly after 60 mph.
Use cruise control when you can and avoid sudden starts and stops. An even speed [...]
