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Posted by admin on May 19, 2009
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It goes along with today’s green tip of the day.
You’ll eat better and have better health, less negative impact on the environment, more energy and will enjoy being more active…thus you will have more time, energy, desire to enjoy nature and all this Earth has to offer.
Posted by admin on May 12, 2009
This is actually an original post from a friend of mine, The Good Human -David on twitter, that I think everyone should read.
You can read the full article at:
http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2009/05/07/why-you-should-want-to-live-a-green-life/
Posted by admin on May 5, 2009
Wrap your lunch in eco friendly reusable items.
This’ll save on waste big time and save you money too!
My son uses these items, and at first he just laughed at me (c’mon he’s 20… of course he’s going to be like “sure mom” but he knows it’ll save money and he’ll be greener in the process).
See the stats on what you can save environmentally annually, not to mention you’ll save about $235 too!
If you use:
To Go Ware you can save 250 plastic utensils from landfill a year.
Wrap N Mat, you’ll save 350 plastic sandwich bags from being tossed in landfill or lakes, water ways.
Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle it’ll save 182 lbs of carbon emissions yearly. Not to mention no plastic water bottles or soda cans to be trashed.
Recycled cotton lunch bag, cuts down the amount of paper bags tossed into landfill by about 300 annually.
So, by wrapping and reusing all your lunch needs you’ll save money & the environment
Posted by admin on April 28, 2009
We all have to eat so here are some steps to how you can eat green.
~~Buy & eat local
~~Eat seasonally – which really falls into the above of eat locally since if you eat seasonally, you’re eating what’s in season locally to you. This helps since you won’t be contributing to the fuel consumption of cross country or worse yet cross global transportation of your food.
~~Eat less or no meat – yep go vegetarian or better yet vegan! It takes more water, energy and resources to produce one pound of meat, than it does to produce a pound of grain or produce. (A pound of beef can require about 12,000 gallons of water to produce, compared to 60 gallons for a pound of potatoes.)-source care2.com
~~Organic isn’t necessarily greener, unless it’s local organic! Buying local would be better than buying organic if it’s grown conscientiously. Some farmers can’t afford the organic certification but are still a good green healthy choice when buying fruit, produce. If you can, talk to the farmers and farmers markets and fruit stands to see if they use green eco friendly agricultural methods.
~~Grow your own garden and you don’t have to have a yard, lots of room to do this. You can do container gardening, an herb garden just about anywhere.
Posted by admin on April 6, 2009
Today’s review is on Sage Hill Farms.
I’ve personally known Bea Kunz for few years and can honestly say her herbs are AWESOME!
Bea and her husband Michael own Sage Hill Farms which is their sustainable herb farm located in TN.
Their mission statement is:
* To produce chemical free herbs by using organic, approved products to enrich and sustain our soil.
* Through composting and cover cropping, nature can and does supply us with needed elements to meet our goals.
* Our aim is to leave a better legacy for the next and all future generations to build on.
I’ve ordered a variety of herbs and mixes from them over the years.
They’re all excellent.
The English Thyme is outstanding.
When you open the tin bag you can smell the fragrant aroma from the Thyme.
I use the Thyme in a lot of the meals I prepare.
The Cajun Blend is made up of thyme, paprika, onion zest, garlic zest,
all spice, cayenne, parsley and my son loves this used in his meals.
Other favs of ours are:
Italian Blend
Poultry Blend (daughter loves this on many of the chicken entrees I make for her)
Basil
I love the Salad Mix too!
So, all in all if you’re looking for excellent quality herbs along with outstanding owners and fast shipping you have to try Sage Hill Farms
p.s. They offer teas too, but nobody here drinks tea so I can’t review that for you. You’ll have to order and try it for yourself.
Posted by admin on March 31, 2009
There are numerous reasons to clean using natural eco-friendly products and methods.
Did You Know?
According to an EPA study, the air in homes has chemical contamination levels 70 times greater than outdoor air.
50% of all illnesses are caused by or aggravated by polluted indoor air.
Approximately 15% of the American population suffers from chemical sensitivity.
Researchers have traced this to synthetic chemicals in consumer products and furnishings.
The typical American household is the number one violator of chemical waste per capita.
The average American home has 3-10 gallons of hazardous materials.
Nationwide more than 32 million pounds of household cleaning products are poured down the drain each day.
Many of these products contain toxic substances that are not adequately processed by sewage treatment plants and septic systems
Chemicals in household cleaners break down slowly in the eco-system and can lead to harmful algae blooms and accumulation of toxins in the fatty tissues of fish and wildlife.
U.S. industries reported manufacturing 6.5 trillion pounds of 9,000 different chemicals and the prevalence of many diseases and illnesses – including cancers, birth and reproductive system defects, asthma, nervous system disorders is on the rise and environmental factors may play a significant role in these increases.
The U.S. government has not conducted even basic toxicity testing for about 75 percent of the 15,000 high volume chemicals in commercial use. More than 90 percent of these high volume chemicals have not been tested for health effects on children.
A study by the New York Poison Control Center found that 85 percent of product warning labels they studied were inadequate.
In 1999, 2.1 million human poisonings were reported to the poison control centers in the United States. More than 50 percent of the cases involved children under the age of five.
Over 150 chemicals found in the average home have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities.
Did you know that if you have regular commercially sold cleaners in your home, you have hidden and not-so-hidden dangers.
Laws requiring manufacturers to disclose the existence and possible side effects of contaminants are lax, offering you and your family insufficient safeguards. The poison, explosive and corrosive warnings on containers & packaging only tell half of the story.
Most people don’t know that:
85% of product warning labels are either inadequate or incorrect in identifying a poison.
Indoor air is 3 to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air.
Products must list active ingredients, but not the (often-significant) number of inert chemicals they contain.
More than 150 toxic substances linked to cancer are present around the average home.
The human body can absorb chemicals left behind by household products several months after they were used.
“Volatile organics” are chemicals that rapidly evaporate into the air at room temperature, contributing to multiple chemical sensitivity and a range of symptoms including breathing problems, depression and fatigue, autoimmune disorders, a “flu-ish” feeling, and many other complications. Many detergents and cleaning supplies contain volatile organics.
Cancer rates have double since 1960.
Asthma has increased 600% since 1980.
Experts cite household chemicals as a factor.
Formaldehyde, phenol, benzene, toluene, xylene can cause cancer and erode the immune system~~ These are in many household cleaners.
Naptha depresses the central nervous system. Diethanolsamine is a possible liver poison. Chlorophenylphenol is a metabolic stimulant and considered toxic. All three chemicals are common to most dishwashing detergents.
Most air fresheners don’t clean the air.
They either coat your nose with an oily film or release a chemical that deadens the nerves we use to smell.
Indoor chemical “pollution” can contribute to allergies, multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hormonal problems, fertility problems and sudden infant death syndrome.
I use either homemade cleaners that I’ve made myself or Seaside Naturals Toxic Free Cleaning Kit. It’s only $21 and includes one of each: All-purpose cleaner 24 oz. Spray, glass cleaner 24 oz. Spray, dusting 24 oz. Spray, scouring powder, and bathroom cleaner 24 oz. Spray.
Posted by admin on March 17, 2009
You can view a quick 2 1/2 minute video below briefly showing how the Roadrunner Water Conserving Shower Head works and the benefits of using it.
You can buy yours here
Some things to take into consideration when purchasing low flow shower heads:
Flow Rate
Since 1992 all shower heads sold in the United States have been required to flow at a rate of no more
than 2.5 gallons per minute when the water is at 80 pounds per square inch of pressure
(2.5 GPM MAX @ 80psi). In general, any shower head with a flow rate below 2.5 GPM has the
“potential” to save both water and energy.
Spray Strength
Spray Feel
Spray Coverage
Installing a new shower head is one of the quickest and easiest ways to “go green” while lowering your utility bills.
Taking the following factors into consideration when making your selection will get you off to a great start each and every day.
Flow Rate: 1.75 GPM to 1.5 GPM is optimal for balancing savings and comfort
Spray Strength: Selecting a shower head with a pressure compensating flow regulator ensures
spray consistency
Spray Feel: Choosing a non!aerated shower head minimizes the likelihood of accidental
energy waste
Spray Coverage: Picking a shower head with a “full” spray pattern ensures maximum warmth and
comfort
Shower Start: Purchasing a shower head with ShowerStart technology eliminates the
inconvenience of waiting for your shower to get warm while boosting its water
and energy savings effectiveness by up to 14% or more.
Posted by admin on March 10, 2009
Wedding season will soon be upon and right now many are planning and organizing their special day.
You can have a green wedding in style.
An eco-friendly wedding is ideal in tough economies, read the blog here with how you can be eco friendly for your wedding and save money.
An average American wedding costs approximately $30,000! You can see how to reduce that here.
You can use green online registries to ensure your guests know which organic, fair trade, sustainable green items you want.
Reduce wedding cake waste with the helpful hints here.
Posted by admin on March 4, 2009
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