Green living tips

Deodorant and the environment

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

The manufacturing and marketing of deodorants and antiperspirants is a huge industry; one with a major impact on the environment. Learn about the issues, green alternatives and some harm minimization strategies.

Green consumers

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

Consumers are wizening up to the terrible damage we are collectively doing to our planet and they'll be voting with their shopping dollars, gravitating towards green businesses.Is your business ready to meet the environmental challenge?

Green meetings: online conferencing

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

HTML clipboardSo much time is wasted travelling to and from meetings and conferences. This travel also has a major environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and general fossil fuel use. There is a solution - online meeting and conference services. The technology has come a long way and you can get a free trial to test them out.

Air conditioning and keeping cool indoors

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

While it's winter here in Oz, in the northern hemisphere it's summer and things are heating up. Some tips for keeping your house and you cool through a sweltering summer and points for consideration when purchasing and using an air conditioning system.

Other greenhouse gases

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

With carbon dioxide emissions snaring most of the media attention in relation to global warming, it's easy to forget that there's other greenhouse gases too - some with the potential to trap more heat and for longer. Here's a look at some of the substances, where they come from and what we can do to minimize emissions.

Green garden pest control

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

The battle against garden pests usually involves synthetic chemical warfare that can inflict damage on non-problematic and beneficial species. There are green ways to help prevent insects from munching on your plants without using these environmentally damaging pesticides.

Earth friendly photography

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Snapping photos doesn't cost the earth these days; but printing out photographs is still expensive and it can have some negative environmental impacts.

Renewable energy rebates

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

Cost is a major factor preventing many from installing solar panels and wind turbines; but some governments are now offering generous rebates and incentives to help take the financial sting of renewable energy systems. Find out where to locate information on rebates in this article.

Green People Gifts

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600

GreenPeopleGifts.com is offering all Green Living Tips readers 10% off their range of earth friendly products. Learn more about Green People Gifts and pick up the coupon code.

Dishwashing detergent environmental impact

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

Washing dishes using certain types of dishwashing detergent can cause damage to the environment. Learn more about what to watch for and pick up some earth friendly washing up tips in this article

Recyclable Garden Containers

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Some tips and tricks on how to use found items and natural materials to create recyclable garden containers that are attractive, functional, and ecologically sound.

Green rebound effect

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

We are by nature greedy. Until we learn to recognize that, accept it and then reject it; the struggle to save the environment will be an uphill battle, or more accurately, a downhill run. Even if we do buy "green" everything, we need to be wary of the green rebound effect.

Small scale solar power

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

While large scale solar farms are certainly impressive, small scale solar is simple, elegant and it's more efficient to have power generated closer to where it's being used. If you haven't checked out renewable energy rebates available recently, you might find you can now afford solar power for your home.

Green beer: home brew

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

All beverages, regardless of how green their ingredients or packaging, face the same challenge - the amount of oil consumption and emissions involved with transporting what is essentially just water. If you enjoy a beer, you can have a more environmentally friendly tipple by brewing your own at home.

Meat consumption statistics

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

Do you know how much meat you eat? What about people in other countries? What's the big deal anyway? View some interesting meat consumption statistics.

Uses for cask bladders

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Buying boxed water is a little more environmentally friendly than bottled water - but what to do with the foil/plastic bladder bags? Here's some ideas.

Cutting meat consumption

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

I've never been much of one for extremist vegan propaganda, but I've been making some changes to diet based on increasing evidence that the production of meat, or should I say our consumption levels, is a major environmental and humanitarian issue.

Alternative uses for beer

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Did you know there's many green applications for wine, beer and spirits around the home that can replace environmentally harsh chemicals? Pick up some tips on alternative uses for beer in this first article of a series on the topic.

Solar panel basics

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Take a some silicon, glass, aluminium and wiring, apply some rays from the sun and you have a electricity generation system running on renewable energy. Continuing my beginners guide series on solar power, learn more about how solar panels work, the different types and costs involved.

Getting rid of bed bugs

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Bed bugs aren't just mythical creatures of night time good wishes - they are very real and becoming a major problem in some places. Here's some earth friendly ideas getting rid of bedbugs.