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How To Use House Plants to Clear Your Indoor Air

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

You might be surprised to know that the air inside your home could be dangerous. In fact, our indoor air is often what causes common illnesses and ailments. We spend 65% of our time in our home, which means biologic, chemical and even electrical pollutants fatigue, asthma, skin conditions, learning disabilities, ADHD, digestive issues, infertility, [...]

How to Turn Old Jeans into a Funky Backpack

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

It’s amazing how fast children grow, and how fast those jeans wear out in the knees. Rather than toss them or patch them again, make them into something useful, and cool! Turn those old jeans into a funky backpack. Here’s how: Step One: Measure and mark. Turn the jeans inside out. Using a fabric [...]

How to Reuse Film Canisters

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

If you still take pictures with film, rather than a digital camera, or you have film canisters lying around the house, there are some wonderful ways to use them. It’s environmentally sound, they’re not going into a landfill, and it saves money. Here’s how to reuse film canisters:

#1 Use them to hold vitamins. If [...]

How To Recycle Electronics

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:02:00 +0000

The number of gadgets each household owns continues to grow. Between cell phones, music players, personal organizers and of course computers, printers, faxes and cameras we throw away tons, literally tons, of electronics each year. This waste is the most hazardous waste, not only filling up landfills but putting toxins into our soil, our ground water [...]

How To Measure Your Carbon Footprint

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:02:00 +0000

If you’re conscientious about being more environmentally friendly and living a greener life, then one of the things you may want to check out is your carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint, as defined by carbonfootprint.com is “a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment.” It is specific to climate change and [...]

How to Wash Your Car Eco-Consciously

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:52:00 +0000

Part of being eco-conscious is saving water, and it’s undeniable that washing a car takes a lot of water. Car washing also involves cleaning products – many with non-biodegradable or otherwise toxic ingredients – that get washed into the street during the average car wash. That run-off then heads for the storm drains which go [...]

How to Make Your Own Air Fresheners

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

Air fresheners can be expensive and many of them are too strong or have a chemical smell that’s just not pleasant. However, going without an air freshener is sometimes just as unpleasant. Garbage, pets and bathrooms all benefit from a little freshening. Here’s how to make your own air fresheners. Step #1 Decide what type [...]

How to Make Fun New Year’s Eve Noisemakers

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, why not start the year off right with homemade fun New Year ’s Eve noisemakers. They’re environmentally friendly because you’ll be repurposing things you likely already have around the home, they’re cost effective and they’re festive. Here are a few noisemaker ideas you can make at home. Shaker Noise [...]

How to Make a Delicious New Year’s Punch

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and with it comes the celebration of the passing of a year and the promise of a new one. It’s a time of reflection and celebration. And it’s a time for food, fun and festive drinks. Enjoy one or all of these Delicious New Year’s Punch recipes. Champagne [...]

How To Find an Eco-Friendly Laptop Bag

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

Thanks to the growing trend in reducing, reusing and recycling items, it’s easier than ever to find eco-friendly products. In fact, many products now have their own story to tell. For example, there’s a gym teacher from Germany who now makes bags out of old gym equipment. Whatever your style, personality or taste, there is [...]