Go Green Goods

Tri Fit Solutions

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:10:00 +0000

I appreciate you visiting my Go Green Goods blog and want to keep this blog active as my interest in the environment and educating consumers about goods that are simple, healthy & good (sustainable). I have spent the majority of my free time this past year working on my personal trainer certification and building Tri Fit Solutions. Please visit my new blog at www.trifitsolutions.com and like my facebook page www.facebook.com/trifitsolutionssc

Have a wonderful 2013!

G3 Reinvented in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:49:00 +0000

Although I have not posted much in the past year I have been busy spreading the word about the efficient use of water in person across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. I just wanted to add a current post to my Go Green Goods blog to let anyone that visits our page know that I am still in search of ways to share the green way of life and hope to have some new material for you in 2012.

Our 2012 theme: "It's right for the environment, it's right for your client, it's right for you"

Coming to a town near you...

Plastic bag recycling | Going Green...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:34:00 +0000

Plastic bag recycling increases

By Green Living Tips
Published 03/29/2010

In a world full of environmental doom and gloom, it's always nice to hear stories of headway being made to reduce plastic waste.

According to the latest National Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bags and Film Report, an estimated 416,197 short tons of post-consumer film (including plastic bags and wraps) were recycled in the USA in 2008.

This represented a 28 percent increase in plastic bag and film recycling since 2005, driven by increased consumer access to collection programs, as well as by new markets for these recycled materials such as composite lumber.

I guess some of it would be attributable to the many folks taking up plastic bag crafts too - kudos to you all ;).

I think the plastic bag manufacturing industry has also seen the writing on the wall (such as bans on these bags) and as a result is becoming more engaged on the issue. Last year, the Progressive Bag Affiliates (PBA) announced a recycling goal of 40 percent recycled content in all plastic shopping bags made by companies by 2015.

The PBA says the Full Circle Recycling Initiative will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 231,500 tons, conserve enough energy to heat 200,000 homes and reduce plastic bag waste and film by 150,000 tons annually.

Then there's the reduction in petro-chemicals that are derived from crude oil. Nearly 10 percent of U.S. oil consumption, approximately 2 million barrels a day - is used to make plastics.

It's certainly good progress, however according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 13 percent of plastic bags and film are recycled annually - so there's a long way to go.

When it comes to those disposable plastic shopping bags, we really don't need them anyway. As I've mentioned in the past, the state I live in (South Australia) banned disposable shopping bags last year and we all seem to be getting on fine without them. I haven't heard of unemployment increasing as a result, anyone emigrating to other states for want of these bags, nor does the ban appear to have created black market disposable shopping bag crime syndicates.

There has certainly been a noticeable reduction in roadside trash since.

Michael Bloch

Green Living Tips.com

Green Living Tips is an online resource powered by renewable energy offering a wide variety of earth friendly tips, green guides, advice and environment related news to help consumers and business reduce costs, consumption and environmental impact .

Green Driver Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:08:00 +0000

I am excited to pledge to take the following steps to reduce the carbon dioxide output from my vehicle in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day:
- Check tire pressure regularly
- Reduce Idle Time
- Plan Routes in Advance
- Accelerate More Gradually
- Reduce Excess Cargo
These small changes in driving behavior can make a big impact. You too can join the challenge at http://www.wheels-aldautomotive.com/public/EcoWheelsChallenge.aspx
More than one billion people across more than 190 countries are committing to take action for a more sustainable world as part of the 2010 Earth Day celebration. See the impact of your pledge.

Buying Recycled Paper

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:47:00 +0000

Buying recycled paper
By Green Living Tips

Tips for buying recycled paper products
As I was researching for my article on how different products are recycled, I was amazed to discover that recycling paper can at times be a rather environmentally damaging affair and the promotion of recycled paper products be somewhat misleading.

This doesn't mean we should stop recycling paper or buying products made with recycled paper - but perhaps just make more informed choices.

First up, there's the issue of recycled content. There's no hard and fast rules in most countries for how much a paper product needs to have in terms of recycled components to make the "recycled" claim - it could be as little as 5%. So when shopping for paper, look past the big "Recycled!" blurbs and look for smaller text on the package that should indicate the % of recycled content. The higher the %, the better.

The more people buy the higher percentage recycled content paper, the quicker those manufacturers offering the lower percentage varieties might lift their game and stop trying to pull a fast one on the consumer.

Then there's a couple of different variations of recycled content

Post-consumer content

This uses material that has previously been consumed as a product, whether it's a newspaper or cardboard box.

Pre-consumer content

This is from waste generated by the manufacturing process. For example, around 20 years ago I used to work as a printer's assistant for a company that printed copies of a local Yellow Pages. The amount of waste we used to generate was horrific - dumpster loads of telephone books that weren't up to scratch were binned each day.

Of the two types, I guess the post-consumer content could be considered the "greener" of the two as it has completed an entire consumption cycle. However, that doesn't mean you should necessarily turn your nose up at pre-consumer content as its better the waste is reused than goes to landfill.

Some brands of recycled paper also may be a mix of post-consumer content and pre-consumer content; the amount of each should also be noted on the package as a percentage.

Recycled paper scams

There have been instances in the past where companies have been touting their paper is 100% recycled and it's simply not the case. This hasn't confined to small operators either.

For example, in Japan in 2008, a major scandal involving Nippon Paper hit the headlines. Nippon Paper admitted copy paper it claimed to be 100 per cent recycled contained only 59 per cent recycled paper. Other Nippon Paper products were also found to have lower than stated recycled content. This had been going on for 15 years according to this news item. Some of the virgin fiber used in these "recycled" products was coming from the forests of Australia!

I do think the Nippon Paper scandal put all the major manufacturers on notice though, so this type of blatant greenwashing shouldn't be a problem these days. Still, it doesn't hurt to do a search around the web on brand names to see what you can uncover.

Recycled vs. recyclable paper

Another trick to watch out for is the term "recyclable". This just means the paper can be recycled and has no bearing on whether it contains recycled content.

Chemicals

As mentioned in my article "How stuff is recycled" sometimes during the process of making recycled paper, nasty chemicals may be used. Try to avoid products that use chlorine in their production - chlorine bleaching creates highly toxic chemicals called dioxins.

As with all things green living related, remember it's not just what you use that makes a difference, but how much - as recycling takes energy and resources too. Pick up some related tips - the paper reduction diet

Michael Bloch
Green Living Tips.com
Green Living Tips is an online resource powered by renewable energy offering a wide variety of earth friendly tips, green guides, advice and environment related news to help consumers and business reduce costs, consumption and environmental impact .

Why Going Green is So Important by Kristie Lorette

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:04:00 +0000

Why Going Green is So Important by Kristie Lorette
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.

Benefits of Recycling | Go Green in 2010...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:55:00 +0000

Interesting Facts and benefits of Recycling

Author: melanie4d00
Recycling is the collection of used materials that would otherwise be waste to be broken down and remade into new products. Recycling is becoming very beneficial in all over the world, because by this process we are saving energy and conserving the environment. Recycling involves processing used materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, decreases the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from land filling) by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.

Recycling is a one of the best ways of saving energy and conserving the environment. Most of recyclable materials are water, energy, paper, metal, aluminum cans, glass, plastic, Styrofoam, steel, junk mail, garbage, tires, food, and miscellaneous items. Some ecological waste food and garden waste is not typically considered recyclable. Approximately 60% of our rubbish thrown away today could be recycled. A survey was done and 9 out of 10 people surveyed said they would recycle more if it was easier. For the recycling materials is either purchased from collection center or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new materials bound for manufacturing.
Recycling plastic bottles not only saves anywhere from 100 to 1000 years in the landfill but also saves the environment from the emissions in producing new bottles as well as the oil used to produce that bottle. For every 1 ton of plastic that is recycled we save the equivalent of 2 people's energy use for 1 year, the amount of water used by 1 person in 2 month's time and almost 2000 pounds of oil.
Some facts of the recycling:
1, The amount of wood and paper North Americans throw away each year is enough to heat 50,000,000 homes for 20 years.
2, You can make 20 cans out of recycled material with the same amount of energy it takes to make 1 new one.
3, A typical baby uses 10,000 diapers in their early life, using a cloth diaper cost 19 cents less than a disposable diaper. Each year 16 trillion diapers end up in landfills.
4, 10 million hectares of ancient forests are destroyed each year throughout the world, the equivalent of 1 football field every 2 seconds.
Source : B4tea.com
About the Author:
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Interesting Facts and benefits of Recycling

New Year's Resolutions | Here's one way to kick it off...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:12:00 +0000

Natural Body Detox – How to Purify your Body

Author: Louis Richard
The health benefits of a natural body detox have been known about for hundreds of years by many different cultures all over the world. A diet consisting of healthy nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants will help to cleanse and nourish the body and bring it back to optimum health and functionality.

It is true that the body does its best to flush out toxins found in the body. It does this extra hard, but sometimes, the job gets too hard, especially if the toxins found are metallic in nature, such as cadmium, lead, and mercury. In these cases, the body works double time, using up more energy than necessary, thus giving allergies, bad breath, bloating, colds, constipation, dull skin, excessive weight, fatigue, headaches, hemorrhoids, indigestion, insomnia, mood swings, intestinal parasites, stomach pain, and a weakened immune system. When this happens, the body is giving signs that it needs assistance in cleansing the whole body.

You’ll find that when you are enjoying cooking a new body detox recipe that they will enjoy eating it! The foods that you tend to eat when you are on a natural body detox are foods that you will see are quite healthy. You’ll also see that whole foods are instrumental when it comes to removing toxins from your body and that children respond very well to whole foods. Take some time to think about what foods you are feeding your child currently, and how much better their bodies could function if you removed the majority of the toxins from it!

Natural herbs can help to cleanse your organs in many ways. Your colon can accommodate much toxicity which can result to its sluggish functioning. Fiber supplements cleansing diet are incorporated for cleaning and toning colons. The supplements includes herbal laxatives like psyllium seed husk used alone or combined with agents such as betonite clay, acidophilus culture, and Aloe Vera powder. Enemas using herbs, diluted coffee, or water can be used for cleaning your liver, another important organ of your body.

The most important part of this natural body detox plan is consuming water that’s actually pure, safe, and healthy. Most of us are aware of the fact that our public tap systems do not supply us with completely safe drinking water. In fact, the technology it uses is over 100 years old, as it only removes visible particles and then adds chlorine to kill bacteria and other water-borne parasites.

Obviously, as a preparatory measure, prior to the beginning of your natural body detox, you have to bar further toxins from entering your body. Products which we consume regularly, such as, coffee, nicotine, refined sugar, alcohol, saturated fats, all contain toxins. So stop indulging yourself before you start natural detoxing. Other products of day to day use such as shampoo, toothpaste, soap, floor cleaners etc all contain toxins, so for the time being check the use of all that stuff.
About the Author:
Read about joint pain relief, tulsi and colon cleanser
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Natural Body Detox – How to Purify your Body

Save The Earth | Going Green Part II

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:44:00 +0000

How Can You Help In Saving The Earth? Part 2

Author: CD Mohatta
In the first part of this article series, you read how water can be conserved better. In this article, we will discuss energy conservation. The developed world uses much more energy per person than the developing countries. Think of all the ways, you can conserve energy.

If you have just reached the traffic signal and the light turns red, shut off your engine. Most signals take at least 30-60 seconds before changing. You will save 10% fuel in a month in this way, thus lowering your fuel cost and intake and reduce your carbon footprint. If you have the money, switch to hybrid cars which use part-electricity and part-gas. Switch from big trucks and SUVs to smaller cars which are more fuel efficient. Fuel efficiency should be a very important factor when you choose a new car. Small cars sell most in developing countries because they are most fuel efficient.

In your home, you can do a lot to conserve energy and reduce your light bill. Turn off your lights and fans when no one is present in a room. Don't leave all the lights on before leaving your house. Leaving one or two lights in your living room / hall will suffice to scare that robber away. Don't leave a phone charging away all night long. Don't leave the charger in the socket if no phone is connected to it. Similarly, when your TV is not on, don't leave the switch on. Remove the wire from the socket because even if not on, a little electricity is consumed throughout. Leaving the heater on in sub zero conditions if you are going out for a day is better than turning it off. Because more energy will be consumed in bringing the temperature from sub zero to livable conditions. Similarly where air conditioning is required, keep the temperature on power saving mode.
About the Author:
The author writes text messages and advises for internet and social networking content like myspace quotes and myspace comments. He also writes quizzes on subjects like personality, etc.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - How Can You Help In Saving The Earth? Part 2

Save The Earth | Going Green...Part I

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:00:00 +0000

How Can You Help In Saving The Earth? Part 1

Author: CD Mohatta
This is part one of this article series. These days, everyone is talking about saving the environment, conserving energy, cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions, etc. Scientists are warning about the impending dangers of global warming and increasing temperature. Don't you think every small step can help in going a long way towards conserving mother earth for the future generations? Let's start with conservation of water.

You can cut down your water consumption by using less water for your bath (bucket bath consumes very less water compared to a shower bath). Stop using the bath tub because it wastes the most water. Turn off your water tap while brushing. Use a hand sanitizer sometimes instead of washing your hands every now and then with soap and water. Ensure that your toilet flush consumes only so much water that is required to flush it. You can cut this usage down by putting a small stone or a 1 litre bottle in the flush tank.

If you live in an area where it rains often, think of rain water harvesting. In many places, this method of storing water has been adopted with great results. You can use this water for your toilet connection. You can use it to wash your car, water your plants, clean your floor, etc. Use your other water connection for cooking, bathing and for drinking water. Use your excess cooking water (in which you boiled something) to water your plants instead of spilling it down the drain. Plants will gain from the mineral, vitamin rich water. Ensure that no water leakage or wastage occurs in your premises. A dripping tap is alone responsible for many hundred gallons of water wastage every year. So make sure all taps work fine. If not, call your plumber asap. Just apply your mind and don't waste water. You will help the environment in which you live. Continue reading part two in this article series.
About the Author:
The author writes text messages and consults for social networking content like photo effects and myspace quotes. He also writes quizzes on subjects like fun personality, etc.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - How Can You Help In Saving The Earth? Part 1

Great Offers from Nubius Organics...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:14:00 +0000

More great offers at all of our partner sites at Go Green Goods

Holidays are stressful | Reduce stress naturally

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:27:00 +0000

5 Steps To Reduce Stress Naturally

Author: Christopher Green

Stress is predicted to be the biggest health problem in the 21st century and if stress is spoiling the quality of your life, put these five keys to reduce stress naturally into action today and find some much needed relief.

Feeling as if you're trapped in a rut or that your life is going nowhere is another part of stressful illnesses and this feeling can trigger depression. Doing the same routines day in, day out isn't good for us and although we do need some security, too much can cause problems. Take yourself out of your comfort zone and try something new. Start a course, a fitness program, try a new sport, learn a musical instrument, go on a activity holiday or take up a new hobby. New experiences add to the pleasure you get from life and keep your spark alive.

Avoid stress, anxiety and depression treatments that don't work, especially diets, nutritional supplements and antidepressant drugs. The food you eat or don't eat cannot cause nor cure stress, depression or anxiety. Drugs are used to treat chemical imbalances and as yet, there is no scientific evidence anywhere to prove that chemical imbalances cause stress, depression or anxiety. One of the main causes for all of them lies in flawed modes of thinking and these can be very effectively addressed and will bring more relief for you than food, supplements or drugs.

When you're suffering a stressful, depressive or anxious episode, a feeling that somehow, it's your fault can creep in. In blaming yourself this way, guilty feelings arise and you feel even worse. But you're not at fault in anyway, you didn't suddenly decide to suffer from stress, depression or anxiety and I know you'd ditch them right now if you could! Stress, depression and anxiety have specific causes that certainly aren't your fault. Never blame yourself and concentrate on treating the causes instead.

Burnout is an ever increasing problem in our society. As if a full working day isn't enough, many people return home and have to do even more work to run the family home, prepare meals, time for the children and a multitude of other activities and people all clamouring for attention. So make "me time" a priority. Have at least one 20 minute break away from your work station where you can relax in peace. At home, schedule periods each day so you can rest and relax. These times are so important to both mental and physical health and they'll help relieve stress, depression and anxiety.

It's been said many times: What you focus on becomes your reality. It's true and in life, little things can make a big difference. If you continually focus on problems, on little things that annoy you, on the irritating habits your loved ones have and on all of the inconveniences we all experience in daily living, your going to be unhappy. Instead, focus on the little things that make life worthwhile but that many of us take for granted: a sunrise, a smile, an act of kindness, a star filled sky, a hug from your children, a kiss from your lover or support from your friends and family. We all have many wonderful things we can focus on everyday instead of expecting them without regard and the more you focus on these little things, the happier you'll feel.

Each of the above techniques will help you reduce stress and improve your overall health as well. Use them every day and you'll quickly feel the stress melting away.

About the Author:
Ex-anxiety sufferer Chris Green will show you how to kick stress,
anxiety and depression out of your life forever without drugs. To
discover more essential natural tips and techniques, visit:
http://www.conqueringstress.com

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - 5 Steps To Reduce Stress Naturally

Visit our Health Page for more great links and information on healthy green living http://www.gogreengoods.net/Health---Wellness-Products.html

Benefits of Chiropractic Care | "Naturally Green Form of Health Care"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Helping you feel better while you are doing the things you love…that’s the biggest and best benefit of regular chiropractic care! For a grandparent, that may mean they can let their grandchild ride piggyback while they crawl on the floor. The athlete may want a better golf swing. A new mother may want to rest better at night or have less neck and shoulder pain while running errands with the portable car seat slung over her arm. For another, it may mean being able to enjoy gardening on a sunny afternoon.

Chiropractic care is given for the purpose of re-aligning the bones or vertebrae of your spine. Those bones and joints have millimeters of movement that, when wrongly positioned from stress or injury or poor habits, can affect the function of the spinal nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and other parts of the spine or body. It can happen suddenly or very quietly over time. You may or may not have back or neck pain when the vertebrae are misaligned.

Known as a “VSC” or “Vertebral Subluxation Complex”, a misaligned bone in the spine is possible in every age spine. Chiropractors are doctors who specialize in care of the spine and nervous system. They are trained to detect and correct subluxations or misaligned vertebrae by realigning the vertebrae. Called an “adjustment”, the chiropractor helps realign the vertebrae to remove any interference or pressure on the spinal nerve, relaxing the muscles, and helping allow the body to use it’s inborn or Innate Intelligence to perform the healing functions it was naturally designed to do. When the spine is aligned and your body is functioning normally, you often experience the benefits of pain relief, stronger joints, less tension, and rejuvenated energy with this natural form of health care.

Without the use of medications, over-the-counter drugs, or surgery, another benefit of Chiropractic care is that it provides a naturally “green” form of health care! No product packaging to throw away, no body wastes, no chemicals to flush down the toilet or throw away when expired! Finding a chiropractor in your area can be one of the best choices you’ll make for you and your family. You may contact our office for care in the Columbia, SC area or call us and we’ll help you find a chiropractor wherever you live!

Dr. Shelly Jones
2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 303
Columbia, SC 29204

803-771-9990

sjchiropractic@bellsouth.net

Become a Facebook Fan of Chiropractic Wellness Center, Inc.

Save Energy by Turning off the lights.. How much?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Go Green by Turing Off the Lights
By Erin K Kennedy

It doesn't matter what kind of bulbs you have in your lamps, turn them off when you leave the room! Not only will you save money every month when you go green by turning off the lights, you are also keeping unwanted CO2 omissions from further contributing to global warming.
Let's talk about the numbers. Let's say you have a 75 watt incandescent light bulb. And let's say it's a lamp in your entry hallway. You come home in the evening and turn it on so you can see your way into the rest of your home. But after you are in the rest of the house, you leave it on for 3 hours till you go to bed. If you were to turn it off after you are safely in, and going into the rest of the house, you would save about 125 pounds of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere. That's only one lamp. If you are one who turns on lots of lights all over the house, just leave lights on for hours at a time even if you aren't in the room, ya, you can do the math.
If you still have incandescent light bulbs, change them out and replace them with CFL bulbs. These are compact florescent light bulbs and use much less energy to light your home and save the environment from dangerous levels of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. It is getting easier to find CFL bulbs, but they are still not available in every store. Home Depot is a good place to start.
Keep in mind that just as incandescent bulbs come in different wattages and colors, so do CFLs. Here is a simple guide to wattages to buy for individual rooms:
Your bathroom:
23 watts: You want it bright enough to make sure that you see everything and can make your self beautiful without having to squint!
Guest bathroom:
19 watts: You guest needs to be able to see, but you don't want it so bright that they won't want to turn on the light.
Kitchen: 19 watts
You want the light to be bright enough for you to see to cook, but not feel like you are stage.
Living Room: 13 watts
This gives a nice soft light, but bright enough for you to read.
Bedroom: 11-13 watts
Depending on if you want a low light as if it was candle light, or you need it brighter to read by.
Be aware that CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, so you can't just toss them when they finally do burn out. There are places that recycle them, like IKEA, but if push comes to shove, double bag them in zip-top baggies and carefully throw them away so as not to break the bulb.
It really isn't that hard to go green by turning off the lights. You don't have to be an athlete to accomplish this; all it takes is a little wrist or finger action to work a light switch, or screw in a new bulb and you are doing a great service to the environment and saving yourself some money. How can that be a bad thing?
I have been writing articles and publishing editorials for over 3 years covering a number of popular topics about everyday life. My interests as of late have involved temporary handicap access options and researching motorized wheel chair options for a short term situation. Discover the innovations and choices I found about wheel chair ramp options and choices to provide for temporary access needs.

Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Erin_K_Kennedy

Sign Up for our Newsletter | Chance to WIN $10 Gift Certificate

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:00 +0000

Go Green Goods is working on a newsletter and wants you to join our e-mail/newsletter list. Sign up between now and Thanksgiving and you will be entered to win a $10.00 Gift Certificate. Winner will be annouunced Thanksgiving day. Visit www.gogreengoods.net/newsletter.html and sign up today!

Even your drink can be Green...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:38:00 +0000

Go Green With Organic Tea

By: Mayoor Patel
More and more tea varieties are available as organic tea nowadays. Every variety of tea, whether Black tea, Green tea, White tea, or Oolong tea, is cultivated in some regions under protocols of organic cultivation. This trend has much to do with a return to the source need which has taken the world by storm in the recent years.

Organic tea is marketed as USDA approved teas. Whether in leaf or bag form, these teas carry the USDA seal. Some even provide information regarding the area of origin for the tea. Almost every major variety of tea and blends is carried under this label, namely USDA Ceylon Herbal Tea, USDA Dancing Leaves Green Tea, USDA Flowering Fruit Tea, USDA Green Earl Greyer Tea, USDA Lemon Green Tea with Honey, USDA Mint Fields Herbal Tea, and USDA Temple of Health Herbal Tea.

Organic tea is grown following strict rules of organic cultivation, using only natural elements in the treatment of the soil, fertilization process and providing natural light instead of any artificial light source. It makes no use whatsoever of destructive chemicals, preferring to go the natural way and encouraging Nature to provide for better crop cultivation. Chemicals are known to destroy not only the land where they are used, but also the surrounding ecosystem.

Organic cultivation of tea contributes to improved soil fertility. The use of natural fertilizers such as compost, natural organic matter and plants provide all the nutrients and elements needed by the soil to grow better crops. It has been noted that organically grown crops produce a better yield. Organic cultivation also makes use of natural methods of pest control such as little bugs and insects like the pest-controlling spider. Associated with traditional methods like crop rotation and mulching, a more eco-friendly cultivation is thus ensured.

The benefits of organic cultivation of tea also overlap onto the surrounding ecosystem and live habitat around the area. Wildlife is allowed to thrive, and there is less risk of pollution by harmful chemicals. The natural cultivation of the land means that nothing damaging makes its way into the water table, nor does the soil itself suffer from the use of artificial additives. Animals and human are thus protected, and are also provided with a better environment, free of harmful pesticides and other chemicals, some of which may pose serious heath hazards.

Organic tea is also said to retain most of its inherent benefits. Hand picked and processed the orthodox way, the teas carry a quality standard which is not attained by conventional tea manufacture.

Keyword Articles: http://www.keywordarticles.org/

Mayoor Patel is the writer for the website organic-tea.tea-universe.com. Please visit for information on all things concerned with Organic Tea

Fair Trade Goods | Available at Go Green Goods

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:43:00 +0000

Have you seen the Fair Trade items at our store? We have some great items that will make the perfect gift for this holiday season. Not only are they unique, but they support Fair Trade efforts and the communities they come from.

Check out these and other gifts at www.gogreengoods.net/fair-trade.html

Fair Trade & Green Living are Important

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:36:00 +0000

The Importance of Fair-trade and Ethical Products

Author: Gen Wright
These days technology is rising quickly, and it still does because it makes people's life easier. Nowadays the web is used to do pretty much anything, from finding basic to complex information, meeting new people and even buying and selling products. Not like the old day when people need to buy something they always go to the market. Today we can stay at home, open our web browsers and with a few clicks we can get what we are looking for by having it conveniently shipped to our homes.

When it comes to technology it all sounds beautiful and simple but there is most definitively a downside. The cost of technology, in many cases, affects the well being of Mother Nature and by consequence ourselves thus, not being completely ethical. Many technologies that companies develop and produce are not safe to our planet and as a result these unsafe products can damage the earth. It is true that human kind cannot get anything without first giving something in return but in the process we forget just how valuable the things we sacrifice really are, for example, a farmer who plant coffee or rice will always want to get the best price for his work, he is part of the supply part of the market but in many cases people's demand is too high which makes producers work even harder and putting more strain on the earth used to cultivate the good, if this process continues we will soon regret being part of this demand/supply chain because the one suffering and taking a big hit in the long run is Mother Earth. Striking a balance between fair pricing and lowering the impact the planet takes because of our demand is why fair-trade is important.

What is buying fair-trade? Fair-trade is a system of trade based on a direct relationship and partnership between buyers and producing community. Fair Trade makes sure that farmers and artisans receive a fair price for their products, have direct involvement in the marketplace, and uphold environmental and labor rights standards. The system builds real and last relationships between producers in developing countries and businesses and consumer. Buy fair-trade means that you make selection to the products you want to buy. You only buy products that are not giving exploitative to the earth (it is friendly product) and the products that already have a fair price.

What about the ethical products? The ethical products are some products that are made or create by thinking about the safeties for the earth. These like the friendly products or usually people said these are organic products. According to the latest information, people who buy organic products are increase. It is because they started to care with the planet earth that we are living in and great awareness of the issue surrounding the source of the products. And it is because many producers make organic products.

Even the organic products are more expensive but most people still choose to buy these products. Food and beverage are dominated ethical products that the consumers buy. Followed by eco-friendly stuff that most people say eco-green living. For example like clothing, house wires, jewelry, handicrafts, and accessories and of course the most important is organic foods (rice, vegetables, fruits and staples).

This fair-trade and ethical product is issue that is important to know and to do. Because this issue has many consequences for the producers, relailers and consumers. So, start from today why we do not buy in fair-trade and ethical products. It will give many benefits to us and also protect our earth. Just go green.
About the Author:
Fairtrade clothing is commonly available online, but if you are looking for fairtrade clothing with style, visit WombatClothing.com. The site offers womens clothing and mens clothing.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - The Importance of Fair-trade and Ethical Products

Green Living | What does it mean to you?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:47:00 +0000

What Does Living Green Mean to You

Author: Michael Bridges
I think everybody has the same basic concept of what living green is. Basically it’s making the earth healthier so that we, the inhabitants, can live healthier. But beyond that what does it mean to you on a personal level? Are your reasons for living green humanitarian or personal?
What are some of the personal reasons people might choose for living green? Well, finances for one. Gas prices are very high right now and getting higher. Switching to biofuel or another fuel alternative might help cut down on carbon emissions, but it can also keep more money in your pocket. Using those energy efficient compact florescent bulbs may be a part of living green, but they also save you money on your energy bill.
Another personal reason for living green can be health. Followers of living a green life stress giving up or reducing meat consumption. This is also a health issue for someone with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart problems. Green household products are good for the environment, but there also good for health conditions like allergies.
Ego can be a personal reason for living green. Living green is really big and getting bigger so showing people that you have conformed to the green way of life can you some pats on the back. It can be a big boost to the ego when you are being congratulated for something you’re doing.
Living green is very important in the longevity of this planet. So whatever reason you have chosen to embrace living green, personal or humanitarian, just doing so helps us all.
About the Author:
Michael Bridges is owner of the Real Easy Chocolate Recipes website. You can find more Hot Chocolate Recipes as well as other chocolate recipes there.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - What Does Living Green Mean to You

Go Green | Exercise & Be Healthy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:06:00 +0000

Living a Green Life with Fitness and Nutrition

Author: Michael Greeves
If working out and the environment are both important to you, there is no reason why the two cannot be put together. There are plenty of ways of staying fit and healthy while being friendly to the environment.

Alternate Ways of Transportation

If your gym, work, school or friend's house is nearby, walk or ride your bike there instead of driving your car. You'll burn more calories and help keep the air cleaner. Keep a bag of your toiletries with you to help make your commute easier.

Eco-Friendly Gyms

Gyms and other workout facilities are becoming more environmentally conscious. If your gym is not green and friendly to the environment you can make suggestions and encourage the staff to become green. Here are a few suggestions that workout facilities can easily implement:

- Recycling system
- Encourage patrons to bring their own, reusable water bottles
- Cut down on electricity use
- Switch to energy-saving light bulbs
- Install water-saving shower heads
- Have natural cleaning products and soaps
- Encourage the use of organic workout clothes with natural cotton and fibers
- Create programs that help give back to the environment, such as community service activities

The Great Outdoors

Instead of constantly working out at your local gym or home, exercise outside. You can take a jog throughout your neighborhood or park. If there are hiking trails near your home, take a friend and get your workout in by hiking for an afternoon. For one, it saves on electricity and also gives you a chance to connect better with your community and environment.

Get Family and Friends Involved

A wonderful way to get people involved is organizing activities that can help others stay in shape and give back to their community and environment. Many people like to have workout buddies, so why not have a group workout together and give back? Here are a few suggestions on how to help the environment while staying fit

- Organize a hike at a local park instead of a day at the gym
- Join or organize a community garden
- Plant trees along a highway
- Pick up trash alongside the road
- Join an environmental group and participate in its activities
- Promote alternate ways of traveling by organizing a group to walk or bike

Be Green and Eat Healthy

Before and after a hard workout, your body needs fuel to reenergize and stay healthy. Fresh juices and fruits are excellent ways of getting those needed nutrients before or even during your workouts. The fruit and juice won't be too heavy or unsettling to your stomach. Organic energy bars can help both your body and the environment. You can make your own energy bars and not buy the already-packaged products as well. Those wrappers and boxes can pile up quickly. The ingredients in an energy bar can easily be found at your local grocery store.

There are numerous ways to help the environment, your health and the health of your friends and family. Businesses and other organizations are finding ways to become green, and there is no reason why people can't be healthy and fit while helping the environment.
About the Author:
Michael Greeves, CEO and founder of Hyperstrike, wanted to develop an affordable fitness program for individuals and athletes that could be customized to their personal abilities and goals, and be delivered to any one, any where, any time. Learn more about HyperStrike workout programs.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Living a Green Life with Fitness and Nutrition

Green Living Tip | Save Ink & Paper

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:18:00 +0000

Five Great Tips to Save on Printer Ink and Paper in Your Home Office

So, you may quickly guess that this article is being written from a home office. I have a few ideas about saving ink and paper and am sure that everybody else working in a home office does as well. Here are some of the great and common ideas that home office denizens have come up with to save on ink, ink cartridges and paper.

Reduce, reuse

Shop for deals and returns
Try refills
Put four images on one page for draft work
Use all the ink

Do not print everything. Just because there is an image or text on the screen in front of you does not mean that you need to print it. This especially goes for internet pages. An internet page will find ink and ink cartridges working overtime to blend all the colors together for the desired look. If you must print the page use black ink only and save the other three for your presentation drafts.

Reuse/reduce. Just so it is not left out of the mix, use both sides of the page. You might also find savings in using the legal size paper that you only used 20 sheets of. Mine sat forever until I began using it for drafts. If there is a large presentation coming up think about putting 4 to 6 printed pages on one page. Ink will go that much farther and since you are really just trying to get a look at how it will look the size shouldn not matter too much. This will save loads of ink cartridge and paper.

Deals/returns. When you do run out of ink shop at a store that will give you a deal on recycling the ink cartridge. If you are replacing all four ink cartridges at one time there are stores out there that will give you $12.00, which of course will go toward the$ 60.00 or so for new ink cartridges.

Refills. Some swear by refills, others do not. If they work for you go for it. Refill Ink is an individual thing and can save some cash so you decide. So try refills as it may make a difference to the overall cost.

Use all the ink. The low ink window is like a bell ringing for a dog. The window comes up and a trip to the store is needed right away. Do not be swayed. There is likely quite a bit of ink left in the ink cartridge. Remember that the ink comes out in a spray so it doesn’t take much. Use it all and then shake the ink cartridge to break any Ink clogs up, especially in humid climates.
There are like many more home office tips and tricks that can be used to save money in the home office. The real trick is to slow down half a step and think about the actions that your hands are making. If you have gotten into a particular habit you could be wasting materials like ink cartridges and ink.

Source: http://www.articlecircle.com/ Free Articles Directory

About the Author
This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Brother Printer Ink Questions. A longer version of this article is located at Five Great Tips to Save On Printer Ink and Paper, and some related resources can be found at Changing Printer Ink Cartridges.

Make a Difference | Recycle | 1st step in Going Green

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:27:00 +0000

Recycling Means Saving In More Ways Than One

This great big planet seems to be getting smaller and smaller. As more people call it home, the need to conserve, preserve and recycle is becoming more and more evident. While it's not possible for one person to solve all the world's problems when it comes to preservation and conservation, a single human can make a huge difference in a single community or an area.

Recycling is one of the best ways a person can make a difference in their community. The effort is relatively simple, generally supported by curbside pick up and can even be financially beneficial. Plus, it benefits the planet.

If you doubt the necessity to recycle, take a look at your weekly trash. Now consider what items could be pulled out and saved from a trip to a landfill. Cuts the number of bags down by a lot, doesn't it?

If you'd like to get started recycling, but don't know how, here are some ideas:

* Check with your local government authority to see if there are curbside recycling programs in place. If your government doesn't have them, perhaps your trash handlers do. In many communities there are special, designated days for recycling of certain items. There's not even a need to take the recyclables to a special collection site - it comes to you instead.

* If there is a recycling program in place, find out its rules and regulations. Depending on location, some items may be accepted and others may not. There may even be special bags or bins necessary to make sure the pick up program can easily identify what's meant to be recycled and what's meant for the landfill.

* If you don't have a recycling program, check with a recycling company. These do exist and they handle everything from cardboard to aluminum and copper and more.

In general, the following items are accepted by recycling programs. Keep in mind though some of these items can net you cash if you turn them into a company rather than put them through a curbside service. In some cases, a lot of money.

* Glass. Many types of glass can be recycled. This will oftentimes have to be rinsed out. Check with your local program for information on types accepted and prep steps necessary.

* Aluminum. This is one that can net you money. Check for local regulations on its recycling, but keep in mind if you go through a lot of cans, you could be throwing money away if you don't recycle, not to mention wasting landfill space.

* Copper wires. Electricians often come into contact with this. When stripped of its covering, this can net some serious cash at a recycling place.

* Newspapers. These are great for recycling. There's no need to throw them away. Newspapers can be worth money for those who recycling them, too. In fact, many youth organizations do newspaper drives to make themselves some extra cash. Rather than selling a product, they collect your junk for their fundraising.

Making a difference for our planet truly begins one person at a time. Recycling is an easy way to get active and have an impact.

Source: http://www.articlecircle.com/ - Free Articles Directory

About the Author
#1 Resource Reduce waste and support your environment. Recycling benefits your community and the planet. http://www.recylingworld.com

Recycling | Some Facts...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:00 +0000

Recycling: Fast Facts
When it comes to recycling doing a little can help a lot. As limited resources become more limited, and as the impact of waste places a bigger burden on the environment, the time for action is now. While the actions of one may not be enough to correct all the problems the world faces, the role of the individual should not be underrated in the journey towards a cleaner, more efficient, future.

Did you know?

One recycled tin could offset the environmental impact of 3 hours of watching television. On a daily basis, if you watch 3 hours of TV per day, you could simply recycle any tins that you consume during the day and sit back watching the TV safe in the knowledge that your not contributing negatively to the environment.

Recycled Paper uses 70% less energy to produce. The next time you pick up paper, why not consider opting for a recycled sheet? If your a business you may find that your customers may treat this as a positive signal – if you care for the environment then your more likely to care for them as a customer.

16% of energy consumption in manufacture goes into the packaging. Maybe you don't judge a book by its cover, or the products your want to buy based on the packaging, but you may be surprised to find that the investment businesses make in packaging comes at a price – to the environment.

9 out of 10 people think recycling is too hard. If recycling was made easier then 9 out of 10 people would be more likely to do it. If your an employer then why not consider providing your employees with the tools they need to make recycling possible and effortless? Even if you don't own a business what's stopping you from going out and helping your neighbours to recycle.

Teach A Man How to Fish...

If your recycling then your doing your bit and ensuring that your contribution towards the environment is a positive one. In short your an asset to the environment and your input will be appreciated by your grandchildren in years to come. However, imagine how much more impact you could have if you managed to get others to do the same as you.

That's right, rather than just doing your bit why not get others to follow suit? You could get your family and friends to do the same thing, and then get them to get their friends to recycle and so on. In doing so the impact of your actions could multiply exponentially.

If you ensure that you do your bit, and do your best to get others on board then the problem of environment change could well be one that has less ramifications than it looks like it might if things continue as they are now. Make sure that you can say you've done your bit, and that you get as much people as you can on board.

Source: http://www.articlecircle.com/ - Free Articles Directory

About the Author
Find more info at the fast growing online scrap marketplace. Recycleinme.com is an exclusive trading platform for steel recycle and scrap suppliers.

Steps to Going Green | Start tomorrow morning

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:46:00 +0000

Make green your morning routine

Author: Paige Green
Want to go green but not quite ready to install solar panels? Try this tomorrow, wake up ten minutes earlier and run through this eco checklist. Just for one day make "green" your morning routine.
See the light - in the morning, open up your curtains and let in the natural light. It's healthy and much more eco friendly than switching on lamps.
Turn the tap off while you brush your teeth - there's no need to have the water running while you brush. Use a cup to rinse instead of running the water.
Ditch the electric toothbrush - since when did moving your arm back and forth require too much effort?

Use a bucket to collect warm up shower water - while you wait for the water to warm up, you can use a bucket to collect the "grey water" from your shower and use it to water your plants and garden.
Have breakfast at home - instead of getting "take away" which often involves excessive packaging, buy your breakfast foods in bulk. If you are in a hurry, grab something to go in a re-usable container. (While you're at it why not pack something up for lunch as well?)
Turn off your power points - NOW is the time to do it! Check the lights, kitchen appliances, entertainment systems, computers, microwave - everything you don't need running while you're at work!
Eco your commute - just today, try public transport, cycle or just walk. You might find you'll enjoy it! If you have to drive, try and arrange a car pool just for today, it will help you save on petrol and parking too!
Morning coffee - bring a mug down to the café, or if your work has the facilities (and to save some $$) make your own.

Congratulations! You've just run through a more eco friendly morning routine. (That wasn't so hard was it?)
Living a more eco friendly lifestyle starts with small behavioral change. Now that you've done it once, can you do it again tomorrow?
About the Author:
Visit your leading sustainability directory and news source at http://www.thegreenpages.com.au/
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Make green your morning routine

Paperless Faxing by Email | E-Fax

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:02:00 +0000

What better way to Go Green than to quit using all that paper in an old fashioned fax machine. We use eFax at Go Green Goods and have been very pleased with the reliability and the lack of "junk" faxes. You can choose which documents to print and which ones you can keep electronic and save on your computer.

This and many other great links at our More Green page http://www.gogreengoods.net/shopping-guide.html