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Invite fresh air into your home
These days we spend more and more time inside, surrounded by stale air, computers and televisions that are all sources of hazardous positive ions that can rob us of our good senses and disposition, leading to bad moods, weakness and sleeplessness. Most indoor environments also contain chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene found in
Green Gym
Do you want to get fit while enjoying the outdoors? If you are looking to get fit, spend time outdoors, meet new people and help the environment, then Green Gym is for you. Green Gym is a program that engages people in practical conservation activities resulting in benefits to a participant’s health and well being
Six Ways to Green Your Pantry
Cut the Clutter and Chemicals in the Pantry with These Simple Steps. Green) clean the fridge and pantry. You’re going to green your pantry. It’s also the perfect time to clean, as you’ll be removing and organizing items. Since you might be incorporating more fresh produce into your diet, you’ll need to make room in
Simple Green Resolution 9
Give Up Dry Cleaning Until recently, almost all dry cleaners used a cancer-causing chemical called perchloroethylene, also known as Perc or TCE. Traces of this toxic chemical remain on your clothes after dry cleaning and will evaporate into the air in your car or home. If you have to use a traditional dry cleaner, take
Simple Green Resolution 8
Reduce Energy Consumption Lower the Temp in Your Fridge As one of the biggest appliances in your kitchen, the refrigerator is also one of the most power hungry, accounting for 10 to 15 percent of the average home energy bill each month. Get your fridge running in tip-top shape. First, set the refrigerator thermostat to
Simple Green Resolution 7
Run a Fully Loaded Dishwasher If you have dishwasher, use it. Running a fully loaded dishwasher — without prerinsing the dishes — can use a third less water than washing the dishes by hand, saving up to 10 to 20 gallons of water a day.Simply scrape large pieces of food off your dishes and let
Simple Green Resolution 6
Give Up Paper Towels No matter how you look at it, paper towels create waste. During your next trip to the grocery store, buy some reusable microfiber towels, which grip dirt and dust like a magnet, even when they get wet. When you are finished with them, toss the towels in the wash and reuse
Simple Green Resolution 5
Green your Toilet Habits Check for Leaks in Your Toilet Most of us would be surprised to find out that one in every five toilets leak, and since the leaks are usually silent, you probably have no idea if your toilet is leaking. A leaking toilet can waste anywhere between 30 and 500 gallons of
Simple Green Resolution 4
Resolution 4 : Green your Laundry Habits Give Up Conventional Detergents Many natural detergents today are made to clean clothes just as effectively in cooler water temperatures.Choose detergents and other laundry products that are plant-based, concentrated and biodegradable.Many natural detergents today are made to clean clothes just as effectively in cooler water temperatures. Choose detergents
Simple Green Resolution 2
Resolution 2 – Stop Buying Bottled Water Did you know that it takes 26 bottles of water to produce the plastic container for a one-liter bottle of water, and that doing so pollutes 25 liters of groundwater? Don’t leave a trail of plastic water bottles in your wake! Stop buying bottled water. Use reusable water
Simple Green Resolution 1
Happy New Year, time for green resolutions: Resolution 1 – Give Up Plastic (and Paper) Bags Do you opt for paper or plastic when at the grocery store? Neither is a good choice . Twelve million barrels of oil were used to make the 88.5 billion plastic bags consumed in the United States last year.
