Recent Green Living Blog | Green Cleaning PostsVideo Games and Being Greenby Mary Ann Romans02 Oct 2009 12:15 PMAlthough we tried for many years to resist, I have to admit that last Christmas we broke down and purchased a video game system for the family. Why I Don't Like Green Cleanersby Mary Ann Romans27 Sep 2009 09:50 AMWhile using green cleaners can be better than using more traditional commercial cleaners, I can not say that I am jumping up and down to buy them and use them. I have to admit that many of these cleaners come in attractive and stylish bottles and contain very pleasant scents. What Paper Products Can Your Put into Your Recycling Bin?by Mary Ann Romans23 Sep 2009 10:39 AMAre there items that you could be recycling but aren't? You might be surprised to learn that your recycling bin could be fuller than you might think. I was helping a good friend and neighbor prepare for a party that she was giving that night. As we prepared many dishes, we opened packages and cans. How to Reduce the Impact of Your Laundryby Mary Ann Romans13 Sep 2009 11:24 AMDid you know that the average family uses 13,500 gallons of water a year just washing clothes? Add into the impact of the detergent and machine drying, and you can see how drastically your laundry can impact the environment. Here are some ways that you can reduce the impact of your laundry. Your Eco-Arsenal: Vinegarby Mary Ann Romans24 Jun 2009 07:41 AMVinegar is a safe, environmentally friendly product that can be used in so many ways around your home. Reducing Your Laundry's Carbon Footprintby Mary Ann Romans04 Jun 2009 07:53 AMLaundry is one of the number one ways that a typical household uses up resources. From hot water heating for washing, to gas or electric for drying, our laundry appliances can really impact the carbon footprint of our households. The Green Way to Get Rid of Spidersby Libby Pelham03 Jun 2009 08:58 AM(I hate spiders. I have respect for almost all other living things. I've been known to capture a ladybug in a cup, cover it with my hand, and then take the elevator down seven stories to set it free in the garden below my old office. But, I hate spiders. How to Clean Greenby Mary Ann Romans02 Jun 2009 05:00 AMHaving a clean home doesn't mean that you have to expose yourself and your family to tons of chemicals that can linger in your home and may negatively impact both your health and the environment. The old days of strong chemical cleaners that eradicate everything in their paths is gone. Recent Blog Comments Dale Harcombe says... "We made a tradition in our marriage to have a real tree.Too late to change us now.I don't care if it's economic sense or if it fits with the green idea or it makes a mess." |
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