Going Green Tips

Going Green is Not Just For Big Business - You Can Grow Eco-Profits, Too!

2011-01-16T00:03:00.000-08:00

The world of big business is making daily headlines by "going green" after discovering that what's good for the planet is also proving good for business.

IBM recently announced "Project Big Green," a $1 billion initiative to reduce energy consumption by offering new lines of energy-efficient IT products.

Wal-Mart is adding solar power to more than 20 stores.

PepsiCo is buying renewable energy certificates to offset its carbon footprint. Even major banks and energy firms are being asked by shareholders to prove that they, too, are going green.

It's not just the biggest businesses that are attracting new customers and shareholders and reaping huge profits by "going green." Small businesses also are growing eco-profits by embracing surprisingly inexpensive strategies to add value to their products, services and brand.

Consider these innovative examples:

- Bob Smith of Mad River Brewing Company in Blue Lake, California, has attracted positive publicity (and new customers) by promoting his efforts to reduce his small firm's waste output and take other environmentally conscious steps. In turn, he has received welcome positive publicity from the press. "What PR budget? That is our PR budget," he told the Albuquerque Tribune about "going green" to market his business.

- In Florida, Natalie Kelly formed Home Therapy Cleaning Services, which uses only nontoxic, all-natural cleaning products for her home cleaning business. She used to sell aromatherapy candles from her home, she told the St. Petersburg Times, but today uses an aromatherapy baking soda blend to freshen carpets.

Here's what you can do:

- Two inexpensive ways any small business or solo entrepreneur can go green are to change light bulbs to energy-efficient bulbs and use biodegradable cleaning products.

- With that done, tell your customers and the media about these simple ways to go green. You will have just earned instant credibility as a green business, and also as a media resource for simple, effective ways to "go green."

- Many communities online and offline are forming networks to exchange energy-saving ideas for home and business. Form your own energy network, enlisting neighborhood businesses that will welcome another opportunity to show they're going green, too. The plus for you is that you will have just positioned yourself and your business as a community environmental leader.

- Copy what the New York Times called "Phase 2" of the corporate response to global warming. Partner with an environmental group. Travelocity invites customers to donate an extra $10 to $40, which goes to the Conservation Fund to plant trees to offset the carbon used by a client to take a trip. Whole Foods invites customers to buy a $5 "wind power card" that goes to Renewable Choice Energy to build wind farms. What local environmental group can you partner with to promote on your Web site (and vice versa), to set aside a day that a percentage of profits will go to that organization or to make their fliers available at your business?

- Make use of readily available, free information to hand out with your business literature or to make available in your office. For example, create a one-page flier on your letterhead inviting clients to calculate their own carbon footprint by visiting http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/ or http://www.myfootprint.org/

- Go deeper green! Attend a "green" conference in your community or region, and promote your attendance. (Go to Google.com and type in "green" and "conference" and your area to find out when and where they are scheduled.) Write a "green" article on simple ways you are going green and submit it to one of the dozens of "green" Web sites and blogs that invite reader contributions. It's a great way to market your smart ideas and your business!

Ruth Klein, the De-Stress Diva (tm) and Branding Guru, is the proverbial Woman About Town. Holding a Master's in Clinical Psychology, consulting with renowned businesses - small and large. Ruth is a consultant, author, speaker, radio show host, branding strategist and productivity coach. http://www.ruthklein.com.

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2011-01-15T20:29:00.000-08:00

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What Does Going Green Mean?

2011-01-15T15:53:00.000-08:00

Going Green Means...

If you type in a search with the words, "what does going green mean?" you will find a million answers to the question. I think it is a good the question and it is about time we really think, I mean spend some time thinking about the meaning of going green.

I lived in the south for good part of my life. The logging industry is big in south Mississippi and at times, the loggers would find spikes driven into the trees they were going to cut for paper to stop the green from being cut. This sabotage does not fit the description of going green. Actually, a person who risks another person's life over a tree is a fool and a criminal. You can go green without being a fanatical treehugger.

What does going green mean and where do you start? Going green means returning to natural, healthy methods of living. It means breathing fresh air, eating healthy foods, conserving our forest and wild life and using alternative medicines when possible. I guess if you could sum up the meaning of going green, it would involve using common sense. No, don't dump the oil from your car in the river. Use a water filter in your home. Take a clothe bag to the store and use all natural cleaners in the home or make your own cleaners out of natural ingredients. Come on, going green is not that difficult.

Most of us today are attempting to go green. You certainly don't have to be fanatical about this project just be diligent. Start slowly, but start today going green. Let me give you a formula to follow to get started.

Formula for Going Green

1. Turn the water off when you not using it.

2. Learn how to wash your car water free or with 3 gallons of water.

3. Take clothe bags to the store. Try it you can do this.

4. Walk when you can or car pool, use less gas.

5. Buy all natural, organic food products for a change.

6. Buy a simple little water filter.

7. Use all natural cleaners in your home and on your car.

Why don't you make a list of things you could do to start the journey into the green world with out going fanatical? In addition, it would be good to come up with your own definition of going green. Whatever you decide to do in regards to going green, make sure it is a good for you, your family and the world.

Dr Bob is President and co-founder of Calgreen LLC, Nature's Solution for Living. He is committed to providing the world with eco-friendly, all natural products as an alternative to toxic chemicals. He is also committed to providing education and information to all people about how to change. http://calgreenclean.webs.com

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Going Green Saves You Green - Money

2011-01-15T12:41:00.000-08:00

Going green is a popular term used today. Today we have become slaves of technology. We are totally dependent on machines, vehicles for transportation etc. which run on oil, gas, electricity and other forms of energy. These machines, vehicles emit harmful chemicals and pollute our surroundings. We can go green by minimizing or completely avoiding use of non-toxic cleaning products, avoiding use of plastic, rubber, recycling the trash, minimizing the use of appliances with a heating element, avoiding use of chemical fertilizers, etc.

Being green will not only make our earth a safe place to live but will also help to save money. Some studies show green buildings can cut energy bills 30 percent and increase employee productivity 10 to 15 percent by creating a healthier work environment. Broadly speaking going green can benefit the environment, society and individuals in many ways, such as:

Less consumption of oil, water & natural resources: Much of the energy is consumed for cooling, heating and other miscellaneous work. 20% and more of the U.S.'s yearly energy are consumed inside our homes. Electronic and household appliances which still consume energy even while turned off called "phantom loads". Most of this energy is derived from oil and gas which are the major contributors to global warming. However, a green home can actually reduce our energy use up to 40% and its water use by 50% thus reducing its impact on our planet.

Improves and enhances quality of life: Going green means using natural, non-toxic materials and products which is healthier and safer for you and the environment. It avoids using chemicals, toxic and poisonous products in our day to day life, which has harmful effects on our health, our family and our pets. These toxic chemicals are not just dangerous pollutants inside our home, they are equally as dangerous to our outside environment where they can seep into our rivers, lakes and streams and contaminate the ground water that we, as well as animals, depend on to drink.

Helps to saves money: Being green or green homes usually use natural ways to keep their homes cool or warm by making use of trees. Thus saving hundreds of dollars every year.

Enhances productivity and efficiency: Going-green helps us to have green cities which in turn have clean air, water and pleasant streets and parks. Thus promotes healthy environment which increases human efficiency and productivity by 15 to 20% and boost economic growth.

Improves and ensures good health: Green cities and towns have clean, fresh air to breathe, pure water as a result the risk of major infectious disease outbreaks is low thus ensuring good health.

Maintains ecological balance: Due to unnatural habits and ways of living, increased use of harmful chemicals, toxic pollutants our planet is facing the threat of global warming, unpredictable seasons, low rainfall, increased temperature. By going-green we can help to saves and protects our planet from harmful effects of chemicals, pollutants, toxic gasses, etc. Also we can help to conserve natural resources which are scarce.
Benefits of going green not only save you money but also it provides cleaner, healthier environment to live.

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To Grandmother's House We Go [VHS]

2011-01-15T09:29:00.000-08:00

When they overhear their stressed-out single mom (Northern Exposure's Cynthia Geary) calling them "a handful," twins Julie and Sarah decide to give mom a break and go to grandma's for Christmas. So they stuff their backpacks and stow away on a city bus, beginning an odyssey that will first find them in a delivery van operated by Roy Rogers-obsessed driver Eddie (soap opera veteran J. Eddie Peck). Then a karate chop to Eddie's head later, they're at the mercy of a happily married pair of thieves (Rhea Perlman, Jerry Van Dyke) and, ultimately, a team of spooked runaway horses posing as reindeer. Luckily Eddie already has a crush on Mom, who manages his favorite mini-mart, and together the pair track down the missing twins, who, meanwhile, are having the ride of their lives. The Olsen twins are in their Full House bloom in this 89-minute made-for-TV movie, which means their brand of innocuous brattiness is still more charming than annoying. Perlman and Van Dyke get to ham it up as lovable criminals, and Geary and Peck find G-rated romance once he adjusts to the idea that his mini-mart sweetie has kids and he learns to share his Lotto winnings. (Suitable for all ages.) --Kimberly Heinrichs

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Green Marketing (new) Biz Opp Product

2011-01-15T05:20:00.000-08:00

New Green product, great to send to previous Diy Guide buyers and any Business Opportunity lists. For affiliate support, email affiliates@ultimateresultsnow.com

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Going Green With Green Baby Gifts

2011-01-15T02:19:00.000-08:00

How can you go green with green baby gifts? What are the best types of green baby gifts to give? There are 3 general ways of going green when shopping for babies:

1) Buy gifts that are good for the environment,

2) Give gifts that are environmentally friendly as well as healthy for the baby, and

3) Green your shopping and giving habits.

1) Buy baby gifts that are good for the environment. Buy products that are made from recycled material and are easily recyclable. Bamboo products are a new and good trend. Clearing bamboo releases a lower level of carbon into the atmosphere. It is easily replaced and it grows fast. It's also very biodegradable.

2) Environmentally friendly and healthy gifts for your baby are another way of going green. Shop for organically made clothing, made with non-toxic materials. Baby's bodies are especially susceptible to toxins in the air. Brain research shows that the first 6 months of a child's development are the most crucial and the brain needs fresh air, good nutrition, and a safe environment throughout childhood.

3) Green your shopping and giving habits. Save gas and energy by shopping online. You can often find special deals only available online. When in doubt, give gift certificates. These saving on packaging, travel, and give the freedom for your friends to spend more money on their babies in the way they want. There are many great Organic and environmentally-friendly products for babies (to check out some of these gifts, follow me through the resource box below). Use recycled wrapping paper. Instead of wrapping paper, use ribbons. A lot of gifts look great with only a ribbon around them- very stylish and saves a lot of trees. Or consider putting gifts in reusable gift bags. Give green gifts by greening your shopping habits.

Doing these three things will help make our babies save and healthy now, and help renew the earth for our babies to live healthy when they grow up. For some ideas of excellent green baby gifts and more green gift ideas, check out my resource box below. You'll also find more tips on going green.

Thanks for reading!

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Go Green & Do It Yourself With My Mean Green Hot Water Machine

2011-01-14T21:58:00.000-08:00

Don't keep throwing money away to do dishes, laundry or to take a shower every day. Create all the hot water you need without electricity, gas, or oil! Take advantage of my mean green hot water machine Diy system that's taken me a couple years to perfect.

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Green Living Kit

2011-01-14T16:58:00.000-08:00

Very unique product in the renewable energy niche. 12 Diy guides including Solar and Wind. You need this product on your review pages to show visitors some diversity. See conversion screen shots at www.greenlivingkit.com/conversions.html

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Go Green Be Rich

2011-01-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

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Going Green - Saving Money With Green Energy

2011-01-14T09:42:00.000-08:00

Going Green - Saving Money sounds like a big come-on, doesn't it? Well, it is not. And the good news, is I can prove it. I can put my money where my mouth is...in fact, I already did. And it turns out I am saving money on my electric bill! That is not an easy thing to do in this economy, but every month I am saving as much as 30 percent on my electric bill and now my electric power comes from renewable green energy sources and I did not spend a dime to change over to solar or wind power.

How Can I Use A Green Power Source

How can I save money and go green? Let me show you. This only took me two minutes of my time. A few minutes to learn how to save up to 20 or 25 percent a month on your electric bill?

Have you wanted to live a green life style but just did not know how to take advantage of renewable energy sources? I understand because that was what I wanted too. I did not know how to live a greener life style so I just kept on recycling my cans, glass and papers. I felt like, big deal, I want to make an impact and though I know recycling is a good thing, it did not feel like I was doing enough. After all the environment is calling out for help. Our Planet and its resources are in danger and our future generations need our help.

You do not have to set up solar panels or put a wind farm in your backyard to use power from renewable energy sources. In fact with electric deregulation we can now decide where we want our energy to come from. You get to choose, fossil fuels or clean green renewable energy sources...which would you pick?

Of course you would choose green, most people would. Only those die-hard types who refuse to admit we have a crisis situation with regard to the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming would not choose to go green. Even if all the evidence we have that points to Global Warming was incorrect, why wouldn't someone want to use renewable energy as compared to fossil fuel sources which will run out and are pollutants? That just does not make sense. And that is exactly how to save money and to go green, by choosing a third party energy supplier who delivers energy from green sources.

So let us all begin to make sense today. Please, do not take my word for it...after all, you do not know me. I am just someone who put words on a web site. You will, after you check out what I am saying, trust me and you will also thank me...just like I thank the person who pointed me in this new, exciting directions with this Green Energy Source.

I actually looked into getting Solar Panels on my house a year or so ago. The government was offering a huge rebate and I thought that would be a great way to start going green saving money also came into play. But it was so expensive initially to purchase and install the panels that I gave up on that renewable energy idea very quickly. I am just an average Jill and do not have tens of thousands of dollars to set up an energy source...even if I am all for the idea and want to do it. If I had the funding I would have...but I do not. I was disappointed too. But you know they say, "When one door closes, another opens" and I believe that the Solar panel door shut because this new FREE Go Green solution was coming my way. And I am thankful is every Green way that it did.

So do not take my word for it, see for yourself, get the facts, investigate and when you are done, I will see you on the other side...The GREEN Side. And not only will you trust me, you will thank me and I in turn will Thank You for being smart enough to look into this wonderful Go Green Idea. Today we can choose our energy service provider and that means we can also choose the type of energy our providers deliver to us. That is how you can go green right now and when you do the math you will see it will be cheaper for you too.

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If I sound corny in this article it is because I am so from my head to my toes excited to finally be able to go green and save money without having to spend a fortune to do so. I love this idea and I am sure you will too. Here's to you, my new Green friend!

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2011-01-14T06:13:00.000-08:00

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Green Power Easy - The Easy Guide to Solar and Wind Power

2011-01-14T01:15:00.000-08:00

Green Power Easy is the Easiest guide to Solar and Wind Energy on the Planet. Convert your entire home to green power, and eliminate your power bill!

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GreenEcoClub (New) Membership Site (Solar and more

2011-01-13T20:51:00.000-08:00

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Secrets of the Green Card Interview

2011-01-13T17:24:00.000-08:00

An easy to use guide for married couples who are required to pass the United States green card interview. This comprehensive e-book was written to ensure every married couple leaves the interview with what they came for, a green card.

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Is Solar Power Right For Me?

2011-01-13T12:34:00.000-08:00

Learn the ins and outs of solar power and answer the question so many people have on their mind right now: Is solar right for my home or business? This book will help you answer that question and also help make your home more energy efficient and green!

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Going Green at Home - Why More Homeowners Are Choosing This Path

2011-01-13T07:35:00.000-08:00

Everyday, an increasing number of people are going green at home. Homeowners choose to go green for a number of reasons: some wish to save money while others want to create a cleaner environment for their families and for the world. Homeowners are starting to be educated more about eco-friendly lifestyles, and many are finding that going green at home is actually pretty easy!

There are plenty of ways to go green, and many are simple and affordable. Although using solar panels is recommended, there are plenty of other less time consuming ways of going green at home. To begin with, homeowners can use recyclable, non-toxic products. Cutting down on cleaning chemicals and opting for organic cleaning supplies is very easy and affordable. Using natural, cleaning supplies is also a great way to improve health!

Homeowners can also recycle products that they no longer need. Paper, plastic, cans, and bottles add up after awhile, especially in large households. Gathering them all up and recycling them regularly is a wonderful idea. This is probably one of the most obvious ways of going green at home, and more families are finding out just how easy it is to do! Recycling is not only easy and free, but it can also be a great way to earn a bit of extra money!

Some homeowners are seeking ways to decrease their heating bills during the winter and air conditioning costs in the summer. Believe it or not, fans can be used to help with both! Sometimes heat stays near the ceiling in the winter, and air conditioners can push it down. Going green at home can be as simple as placing a fan or two in every room.

Going green at home is a very serious matter, yet it's also easy to do. If you're interested in going green at home, then there are plenty of affordable, simple things you can do to make your home a cleaner place. Make sure you read about all the tips you can find on going green.

About the author:

Nadav Snir is devoted to make the world a greener and cleaner place. To find out more about going green, visit his site: http://Great-Info-Products.com/Energy/going-green.html

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Small Businesses and the Benefits of Going Green

2011-01-13T03:24:00.000-08:00

Until recently, going green was something only larger businesses could afford to do. Recycled products and other green materials were simply too expensive and cost prohibitive for small businesses. However, as the green movement has grown, new products and production methods have hit the market making it possible for even small businesses to engage in the process of going green.

If you are looking to start a business and want to start off green or are looking for a way to change, your business or products into green products there are a few things to note. The benefits are well worth the expense even if you might not directly see those benefits. One of the biggest aspects of going green is reducing the footprint that is left on the environment.

"Impact footprint" includes materials and energy that are used from the environment. For example, a product that is made from a resource that is not renewable is going to have a greater environmental impact than the same object made from a product that is renewable. Materials such as steel that can be reused practically in their entirety even when melted down and reshaped have less of an impact than materials, which cannot be recycled.

Consumers have become increasingly aware of the impact that products have on the environment. As a result, these consumers have begun to purchase products, which are classified as green products and purchase from companies, which engage in green practices. The benefit of having these customers is that they tend to purchase products from companies they can trust repeatedly and regularly. They recommend and spread the word about companies which have a reduced environmental footprint and who engage in green practices and supply green products. They also are willing to spend a little extra or in some cases a lot extra in order to obtain these products and purchase from green companies.

They tend to purchase locally and often times purchase from smaller businesses since these businesses as a rule tend to have an easier time going green or starting out using green methods. Internet marketing helps small businesses reduce the amount of paper used. Everything from accounting to payroll and even applications and ordering can be done via the internet. Shipping materials now come in a variety of environmentally friendly options.

Even if you cannot go completely green, letting customers know you're attempting to lessen your businesses impact on the environment can help bring environmentally conscience customers to your business. Every business whether they are service or product oriented can benefit from going green. The benefits are numerous. Some of them include lessening the effect of your business on the environment, obtaining customers who are willing to spread the word, spend extra and are part of a rapidly increasing market that surpasses economic standings, age, and other market discriminating factors. Going green can offer small businesses the opportunity to reach markets and people who might otherwise be out of their target areas.

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JD Carr, CGB - is a serial entrepreneur and consultant with over 14 years experience building Internet and digital media businesses. JD is a Certified Green Broker and specializes in commercial building sustainability and finance with www.Greenergy2030.com. A vocal advocate for environmental issues, JD writes and lectures frequently on the subject and is committed to helping entrepreneurs realize the positive goals their organizations can achieve through sustainable business practices and certification.

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Make Money In The Energy Niche! Solar Panels And Wind-Mills!

2011-01-12T22:45:00.000-08:00

Easy Earth Energy provides a simple solution for those wanting to go green and save electricity and heating bills using solar and wind alternative energy! Affiliates go to http://www.easyearthenergy.com/affiliates.php for resources!

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Going Green - How New Home Owners and Tenants Can Help the Environment

2011-01-12T18:05:00.000-08:00

Moving into your newly purchased or rented home can be stressful and frustrating. But, once all of your boxes have been unpacked and you have everything in its place, you feel relief as you can finally call your new house a home. Many new home owners are now going green to do their part to reduce carbon emissions and help save the environment, not to mention save money. Going green isn't difficult; you just have to adjust a few of your regular routines and activities in your home to make a difference.

City officials in London have started a campaign to help homeowners and tenants do their part and contribute to going green in their homes and neighbourhoods. The 10:10 initiative hopes to make people aware of the current environmental crisis and encourage them to go green. The aim of the 10:10 campaign is to reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2010. Environmentalists believe that people should encourage each other to go green in the hope that home owners as well as Central London estate agents who sell these homes will join the initiative.

Buying or renting a new home is a great opportunity to apply green living solutions. By implementing a few home tips and being aware of the energy that you are using, you will be able to help the global go green initiative. Going green in your home you will help reduce your home's carbon footprint, conserve energy and save money.

An energy efficient home is a home that has replaced high energy products with greener products. Household items such as geysers, lights, fridges and ovens use a high amount of electricity and energy and all of these items can be adjusted or even replaced with solar products. For example, replacing all of your regular lights with LED or solar lights will make a small but significant impact in your home. You can save heating costs by insulating your roof as this will keep in the warmth in during colder months. Placing a specially made geyser blanket on your geyser will keep the water in the geyser warmer for longer. If you want to know the exact amount of energy that you consume in a month, why not install an energy monitor to keep track of energy consumption.

There are also other more obvious yet commonly overlooked ways in which you can participate in going green in your home. By buying green friendly products, recycling all your glass and paper and switching off lights and appliances when they are not in use, you can contribute to saving energy.

There are ways in which going green will help cut carbon emissions in your home that you have recently bought or begun to rent. Many feel that their efforts to try and reduce energy consumption will be nothing more than a small drop in a very big ocean. However, if there is a mass movement for change, going green will have a significant impact on our planet and our future.

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Jokari Soda Can Pump Fizz Carbonation Keeper Saver

2011-01-12T14:32:00.000-08:00

Why be Flat?

Set of Two-Assorted Colors

These fizz savers make it fun and easy to keep your half-finished cans of cola from becoming flat before their time.
A great way to save your sodas and your money!

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Green Building Webinar Course

2011-01-12T11:01:00.000-08:00

This is a 12 session course - all taught with webinars - on How to Build a Green Home Using powerpoint - videos - photos and on screen drawing to illustrate the "how to" of Green Buildng

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Moms - 3 Going Green Tips For Baby That Save You Money

2011-01-12T06:43:00.000-08:00

Once upon a time... not that very long ago, really, green was pretty much just a color - people just naturally paid more attention to money, not the environment, and "going green" meant changing you kitchen's color scheme. But no more: we're all trying to save money and be eco-friendly these days, so here are some tips that will help you go green and save money to boot on baby products.

Going Green Tips: Recycled, Repurposed Clothing

Let's face it, no one wants to spend big bucks these days on baby clothes, especially when your tot or toddler is growing out of everything almost daily. One way to both go green and save money on kids' clothes is to get comfortable with the concept of recycled and repurposed kids' clothing. Get together with a group of friends (and friends of friends to widen the circle) and have a clothing tradeoff. Check out local swap meets and garage sales, which often offer brand new items at bargain basement prices. And save gas money and carbon emissions by shopping online - many parents are selling used and new baby clothes on eBay or other online outlets. Check out the photos and item descriptions carefully and keep an eye out for items that are NWT (new with tags) or NIB (new in box) or large lots of pre-worn clothes that can look good as new after a good wash (in eco-friendly detergent, of course!)

Going Green Tips: Green Cleaning

Baby and everyone in the house will benefit - both environmentally and financially - if you make some household cleaning products yourself. It's less expensive than buying commercial products, and these homegrown green cleaners use less harsh chemicals (a special bonus for delicate baby skin!) For starters, you can make an all-purpose cleaning scrub with baking soda, water and a few drops of vegetable-based liquid soap.

Distilled white vinegar can be put to a number of green cleaning uses, including:

* Using a spray bottle, combine 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of borax and hot water; shake until the borax is dissolved, add a few drops of vegetable-based liquid soap, and you've got a terrific all-purpose green clear for just about any surface in the house.

* Add 1 cup of vinegar to the final rinse in the washing machine to help break down soapy residue and make clothes fresh and soft - especially helpful with diapers and baby clothes!

Going Green Tips: Bottoms Up Baby Wipes Kit

Many moms are choosing cloth diapers as a way to go green and help the environment. And reusable cloth baby wipes are another excellent choice. The Bottoms Up Baby Wipes All-In-One Kit is an easy - and portable - way to go green. Each Bottoms Up Baby Wipes kit includes 25 all natural 100% cotton terry cloth baby wipes, one container for the clean ones and another, with a mesh bag insert, for the dirty ones, clean and dirty wipes waterproof travel bags and essential oil blends to combine with water to pre-soak the wipes before using them. Once the wipes have been used, the mesh bag can go straight into the washing machine with your next load of wash and will quickly be ready for reuse - the cloth baby wipes don't even have to go into the dryer! Bottoms Up Baby Wipes are chemical free, and since you're reusing them, much less excess trash is being sent to landfills. Also, compared to buying disposable baby wipes every week or so, you'll have saved hundreds of dollars before it's time to toilet train your baby!

Lesley Mattos, Founder of Bottoms Up? (http://www.bottoms-up-baby.com) is helping moms nationwide give their babies a clean, green start with the Bottoms Up all-in-one, washable cloth baby wipes kit which is good for the planet, baby and their wallet! As a thank you for reading this article - enter this discount coupon code ART1209 and you'll get 10% off your kit orders at checkout.

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Going Green - How You Can Save the World - Just by Spreading the Word

2011-01-12T02:28:00.000-08:00

Going Green is a term that contains one specific subject matter with hundreds of sub-categories, but ultimately completes one overall meaning; Saving the Planet. It is no longer just about Global Warming, or technological advances. There has been a movement that has spread across the internet like a wild fire. Instead of just surfing the net, use it as a tool to further spread the word about Going Green. If you have a strong interest in saving the planet or making a cleaner world to live in, than you should read this article.

In the last few years the number of people who write articles, blog entries and tweet about Going Green is growing. With the use of social networking, writing about Going Green is easier than ever. Just spreading the word about a new green technology or going green tips is as simple as a link to another page. In the past the push for green innovation was an uphill battle. It has now finally turned into a wave of interest that is growing in numbers every day. Where false rumors once broke down the interest in green technology has finally been replaced with a sense of hope. As large corporations and industries start turning their heads toward green innovation the interest starts to grow. By using the tools available on the web, you too can help by spreading the word of Going Green.

Twitter.com is just one tool that should be honorably mentioned as there is no other tool on the web that can produce lightening speed information 24 hours a day and 7 days a week with news of a 140 characters or less. Tweeting about Going Green here is one way to mass produce interest and news and help spread the word.
Blogger.com is a place where you can share your interest about saving the environment with your own person blog. Increasing in popularity as you continue to post about new green technology and green energy
Digg.com is a place where you can link directly to interesting Going Green articles. Use this tool as well if you own a blog of your own. It can help pump traffic and spread the word.
WordPress.com is another personal blog service, where its customization and modifications is unmatched. You can have your own style and touch and create a green style to a green blog.
Article writing companies are a place where you can write articles about Going Green tips, green innovation, technology and more. It is a place where people have something important to say and read about. This is a site that should be recognized as producing some of the best articles on the web.
Facebook.com is one of the largest and well known personal networking sites where people can share common interest and hobbies. This is the place to be if you want to find more people who share the same interest as you.

Going Green may sound like a simple fool's man's game, but it is far from it. Every day the numbers grow, and every day the interest grows with it. By doing your part you can help increase that growth ever further. We all have our own opinions, but if saving the environment is something you strive for than hopefully these sites I listed will help you find a way of spreading the word about Going Green.

Author:Matthew Norton Business: VeruTEK Green Technologies

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Why Going Green is So Important

2011-01-11T22:52:00.000-08:00

At one time, going green seemed like something a little out of the ordinary: the neighbor who jumped on his exercise bike every time he wanted a smoothie, or the Hollywood starlet "caught" recycling by the tabloids whenever she needed a little positive press. These days, however, being green is a full-blown movement that has become downright trendy. Trends aside, incorporating green techniques into daily life can have an important impact on the environment and your budget.

The Facts

Ultimately, going green is about small steps and simple choices each day. By recycling your aluminum cans, you can help to save energy: in fact, more than 50 million recycled cans reduced U.S. oil usage by 15 million barrels in 2009. Placing recyclable items in the recycling bin instead of throwing them away can limit landfill waste by as much as 75%. Reducing water use can ensure fresh water for the future and also add a little to your budget. A ten-minute shower uses about 40 gallons of water. By cutting the shower time in half - or even just shaving a couple of minutes off - you can limit waste.

Benefits

Going green in small areas can make an impact on your budget. For example, natural cleaners such as baking soda and vinegar are as effective as standard cleaning supplies and considerably cheaper. Starting your own vegetable garden can be cost effective and enable you to eat fresh, seasonal produce. Additionally, buying in bulk is a green option, because it enables you to make fewer trips to the grocery store and to spend less in the long run.

Considerations

In some cases, going green can get a little costly. Adding solar panels to your roof is expensive. Unless you live in a sunny location, the panels can take decades to pay off. But going green is not so much about incorporating all of the available green options as it is about using less and reusing when possible. Using rags instead of paper towels, turning off lights, and taking shorter showers can all add up to going green.

Expert Insight

On average, a family of four in the U.S. emits more than 20 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Taken across the U.S., this amounts to more than 20% of the world population's carbon dioxide emissions (with only 5% of the world's population living in the U.S.). Environmental scientists believe that carbon dioxide emissions contribute to rising global temperatures. Melting glaciers can cause the sea levels to rise and result in massive flooding. Plants and animals can become extinct if they are unable to adjust to a change in temperature. Environmentalists note that making even small changes in everyday life - the mantra of "reduce, reuse, and recycle" - can have a big impact on reducing emissions and ensuring the continuity of life.

Time Frame

For those who are new to going green, there is no rush to incorporate all of the changes at once. Instead, consider making one to two changes per week or per month, depending on your lifestyle. This might be as simple as switching to non-toxic cleaning products or as life-changing as riding a bike to work every day. Whatever you do, look at going green as a process instead of an end result.

Kristie Lorette is a freelance writer and marketing consultant that specializes in green living. She is also the editor of Green Living Diva, a blog devoted to green living tips, tricks, and advice for consumers. You can read Kristie's blog at http://www.greenlivingdiva.blogspot.com or learn more about her writing and marketing services at http://www.studiokwriting.com.

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