gogreen [ad_1] Plastic bottles are great for many reasons. They are light, easy to carry and durable. They are practical and easy to recycle. What really happens during the recycling process? What’s all this about? What are the benefits of recycling plastic water bottles? On the one hand, recycling one pound of polyethylene terephthalate plastic (from … Read more
[ad_1] So you want to start living the “green lifestyle” but aren’t sure where to start. Or maybe a bathroom? Your bathroom is a great place to start as there are many sustainable bathroom renovation ideas you can choose from. Or maybe start by saving water? Your bathroom is where the most water is wasted. … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to cleaning the bathroom, there are two ways to do it: you have to do it often. As such, you can reconsider the chemical-based cleaners you use for the job. Not only are they unsafe to use, they are also unnecessary considering you can do most cleaning tasks with environmentally friendly … Read more
[ad_1] People are slowly beginning to realize that the world is not what it was 75, 50 or even 20 years ago. The grass is no longer as green as it used to be. The water is no longer as sweet and clean as it was then. After adding chemicals to almost everything we eat … Read more
[ad_1] 5 R – Key factors to bear in mind in relation to waste management are: Reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and replacement. 1. Reduce – reduce waste production as much as possible. You can always reduce your waste production by following these simple tips: behind. Use or buy only what is needed – when no … Read more
[ad_1] The Adirondack chair can be used in a variety of ways when it comes to spending time outdoors. There are many creative ways to get the most out of each Adirondack chair, some of which are listed below. So let’s explore each method together! Pot holder The spindle chair top can be used to … Read more
[ad_1] Some chairs are comfortable and the wheels rub when they move, others move like a magic carpet, but are like sitting on a bed of nails. It seems these two situations rarely meet naturally to create the perfect office chair or torture tool designed in the Middle Ages for the Inquisition. As older chairs … Read more
[ad_1] I have to admit that I am usually skeptical about books that show how to be green. Sometimes the suggestions are so bizarre that you can almost guarantee that no one will take them seriously. So you can imagine I was pleasantly surprised that the book, Ready, eco-minded: eight weeks to modern eco-living by … Read more
[ad_1] What’s the best way to build a cheap home that doesn’t harm the planet? Most of the materials, such as concrete and steel, are highly processed and transported over long distances, making them impossible to afford for the millions of people who need a home. These high-tech materials also cause a lot of environmental … Read more
[ad_1] In the city of Austin, the new energy ordinance will require homeowners to conduct an energy efficiency audit before selling their home. The audit report must be disclosed to the buyer of their home. An energy audit and disclosure of information will become part of the home buying process in mid-2009. In the hot … Read more