Going Green Basics

Electronic Cigarettes | Environmentally Friendly Smoking?

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:16:57 +0000

Electronic cigarettes have been around for a little while, and are still surrounded by a lot of controversy. However, despite recent FDA testing of some electronic cigarette brands that revealed traces of nitrosamines – carcinogen found in real cigarettes, and diethylene glycol – the poisonous ingredient of antifreeze, there are definitely more environmentally friendly than [...]

Environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:09:05 +0000

There are some very good vehicles on the market that have been recognized as being environmentally friendly. Honda is a leader in this area with the Civic. They also have a hybrid model which we will talk more about in a moment. The Toyota Prius is also variable in a standard or hybrid model. This [...]

Alternative energy to generate electricity

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:46:29 +0000

There are many ways in which you can generate electricity too that comes from alternative power. You can place solar panels on your roof which will collect electricity. That is the source your home will use for all of its needs when you turn the power on. Should you run out of the solar power [...]

Keeping your grass green

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:46 +0000

With purer soil to place your grass seed on, it will be able to grow much healthier. Your grass will have longer roots which will ensure its survival. At the same time you will need to offer it less water to stay green which will also help you cut back on your water bill. With [...]

Stop using bottled drinking water

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:21:31 +0000

It is important to drink plenty of water each day and you often see people carrying around plastic bottles of it. In many instances bottled water doesn’t taste any better than the tap water but manufacturers of bottled water want you to think differently. Instead of getting a new bottle each time you drink water, [...]

Reducing Paper Products & packaging

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:54:20 +0000

Try to buy notebooks, greeting cards and other products that you see have been made from recycled paper. You can even use napkins and paper towels that have been recycled. The amount of packaging used for food nowadays is staggering. Help to reduce it however you can by opting for reusable containers when packing lunches. [...]

Cut on paper products: Junk Mail, Bills & Accounts

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:51:48 +0000

There are many ways in which you can cut back on the use of paper both at home and at work. If you get a ton of junk mail each week it can become a chore to weed through all of it. Go online and sign up to opt out of receiving it; that way [...]

Saving on house heating and cooling

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:49:58 +0000

Your furnace is the most expensive appliance in your house to run. In fact household heating accounts for 60% of all energy used in the average home. Make sure it is operating as efficiently as possible by replacing its filter every two months. A great option is to purchase one of the reusable filters that [...]

Paper in the Workplace

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:53:03 +0000

Encourage everyone at your office to cut back on the use of paper when they can. In fact, you should talk to your boss about implementing some effective ideas. For example there can be a pile for waste paper that everyone can use for various needs. The reverse of the waste paper can be used [...]

Carpooling to reduce emissions

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:57:26 +0000

You may be saying that you have to use your car to get around so you aren’t going to read this section. It is agreed that being able to hop in your own car and go where you wish is important. However, it is also important that you understand there are still changes that can [...]