Green living tips

Geothermal heat pumps

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Many people are familiar with solar power and wind energy as green ways to generate electricity for their homes, but what about geothermal heat pumps - also known as ground source heat pumps? Learn a little more about how the technology works.

Community food gardens

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

HTML clipboardAn extension of the Victory Garden concept that developed during World War II, a community food garden (sometimes referred to as a food bank) is another way of producing more natural foods in an environmentally friendly way and increasing a community's food security.

Vanilla extract uses

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Vanilla can be handy around the home as a green alternative to other products, but did you know that not all vanilla is created equal? Learn more about vanilla, pick up some tips for using vanilla extract when it's past its best before date and how to make your own!

Green air fresheners

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

I admit it, I was an air freshener abuser. My cleaning cupboard had more air freshener varieties than you could poke a stick at. But in fooling my nose, I was also poisoning my immediate and wider environment. There are certainly greener ways to keep nasty smells at bay.

Recycling used engine oil

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Millions of gallons of used engine oil are dumped annually instead of recycled. Aside from the direct environmental issues, it also means millions more of gallons of crude oil needs be extracted. Learn more about the importance of recycling used engine oil and where you can find collection points.

Greener charcoal

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

With many people using charcoal for barbecues, I decided to take a look at what's in bbq charcoal and briquettes and the associated environmental issues.

Toilet chemicals and the environment

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Our toilets and sewerage treatment systems deal with more than our own waste. In our efforts to create a hygienic domestic environment, we're often killing more than just the bacterial nasties. Here's some tips for a greener loo.

Earth friendly holiday season tips

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Eeeek! Holiday shopping related advertising is already upon us. The Xmas season is traditionally a time of increased consumption and massive waste on many levels that negatively impacts on the environment. Forewarned is forearmed - pick up 17 tips for a green holiday season and share your ideas too!

Baseload power bull

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Some say that solar power will never be able to provide baseload power like coal can. Here are a few points for consideration.

Food miles and sustainability

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

How many miles does your food travel before it hits your dinner plate? Not so long ago, the majority of our food came from our local environment or at least from within our own countries. These days, our food is increasingly from hundreds or even thousands of miles away.

A green MBA

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

You may have heard of this term in relation to higher education - so what is a Green MBA and which institutions provide them? Learn more about sustainable business degrees and grab a coupon for a Green MBA you can undertake online!

Types of vegetarians

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Ah labels - where would we be without them? Still, sometimes a short term can describe something that takes a while to explain. Take the term "vegetarian" - it's a lifestyle gaining popularity as people become more aware of the environmental impact of meat; but it comes in many different flavors.

Sharing for the environment

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

We purchase so many things for single use - tools, appliances, various gadgets and all this consumption negatively impacts on the environment. Perhaps we need to think back to our childhoods where sharing was an important lesson.

Recycling styrofoam

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Styrofoam, or more accurately, polystyrene, is a common plastic product used in packaging that is leaving a terrible environmental legacy for generations to come. Learn more about polystyrene and pick up some tips on how to reduce or delay it from entering the waste stream.

Earth friendly hard water treatment

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Green Living Tips readers can get 15% off HydroFLOW, an electronic device that prevents lime scale and softens hard water - without the use of water conditioners that can cause salinity problems in our waterways.

Seafood and the environment

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Due to the world's increasing demand for seafood and freshwater fish, our fisheries are under a massive strain. Aquaculture does provide some answers, but also some challenges in terms of environmental impact.

Secure, green document destruction

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Do you have a stack of documents with personal information you'd like to get rid of, but you're concerned about security? There's quite a few environmentally friendly secure document disposal services springing up - your paper can be turned into something useful!

Wood heaters and efficiency

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

There's nothing quite like the cheery glow of an open fire. But not all wood heating options are created equal when it comes to efficiency and environmental impact.

Portable air conditioner review

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

An electricity and water miser, the MightyKool from Swampy Cooling Systems is a portable evaporative air conditioner designed with energy efficiency and off grid living in mind.

Soy candles discount

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Did you know that soy candles burn longer, cooler and and produce 95% less soot than paraffin candles? Try out soy candles courtesy of this 10% discount coupon for Green Living Tips readers from Bright Sun Candles.