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Weiman Eco-Friendly Floor Products Revealed

Brian Yalung — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:40:36 +0000

Consumers now have a green way of keeping their floors clean as Weiman Products announces the availability of their eco-friendly floor product solutions. They are safer than the usual cleaners in use today for home and commercial use. They are made from renewable plant-derived ingredients and contain no volatile organic compounds or harmful chemicals which have been an issue for cleaning products in the market today.

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Weiman Eco-Friendly Floor Products Revealed

Eco-Friendly Garden Hose Nozzles

Brian Yalung — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:17:32 +0000

We are all aware that to water plants, the control on the amount of water we use should be addressed. With water being a scarce resource, the need to save on it has become apparent. Hoses are being discouraged by most but while others disregard it, the issue is really beyond the hands of anyone right now. Hence, for the ones who prefer the use of garden hoses, here is are a couple of water hose solutions that may offer an alternative to push water that is limited in some regions.

Ningbo Zhenhai Zhong Zheng Garden Tools introduces an oscillating sprinkler fitted with a switch that controls the angle and diameter of the spray. The latter can be set from 10 to 15m. Also, Aifa Hangzhou Lawn and Garden Accessories Co. Ltd has developed a humidity controller that prompts a system to begin distributing water when the dryness of the ground where it is installed reaches the specified parameter.

Depending on what system you use, manual or the modern ones, one thing is important overall. Save on water and make use of them wisely. Consumers are looking for efficient ways of using them but apparently further improvements are in order. And that is perhaps what these two Chinese companies are aiming to accomplish.

(Source) Global Sources

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Eco-Friendly Garden Hose Nozzles

Adding Select Blinds to Your Eco-friendly Household

Brian Yalung — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:09:45 +0000

Energy conservation in the home normally points to how people would manage the energy guzzling appliances like the standard air conditioners or industrial fans to beat the heat. A lot has to do with how shaded a room would be and this includes getting the right curtains or blinds to aid them in doing so.

Select Blinds aims to be the household’s partner. The company aims to provide consumers with a supportive aid for blocking out the heat caused by the sun, blocking harmful UV rays. Likewise, there is the added benefit of keeping those harmful rays from fading and discoloring the material of your furniture, carpets, and rugs.

Here are some samples from Select Blinds:

SelectFusion shades are among our newest eco friendly shades
Sheer Weave roller shades, whether in the 3000 series or the 5000 series, block UV rays, with the 5000 series of roller shades blocking an impressive 95% of these harmful UV rays
Save a tree, buy a faux wood blind
Earth Art shades are more energy efficient than a horizontal blind, and are constructed of natural grasses and tender reeds

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Adding Select Blinds to Your Eco-friendly Household

Cooladio Solar Cooler

Brian Yalung — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:54:50 +0000

When you go out on a picnic, there are certain preference as far as the meals you are planning to serve is concerned. Hot or cold, the need for a device to keep them as they are may be a problem. However, all that may now be resolved thanks to the Cooladio Solar Cooler which can keep your food hot or cold, depending on what you prefer.

The Cooladio Solar Cooler keeps your food cold/warm thanks to a built-in solar-power docking station, where thermal insulated foil does the trick. The Cooladio comes with a couple of speakers, allowing you to connect your favorite MP3 players thanks to a built-in headphone jack.

The Cooladio Solar Picnic Plus Bag retails for about $84.99.

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Cooladio Solar Cooler

GreenFoot Technologies Launches Green Job Portal

Brian Yalung — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:17:35 +0000

We have seen the sudden increase and interest of people towards eco-friendly jobs and for the people looking for a great resources on where to find them, GreenFootJobs.com is the place to be. This is a free marketplace where aspiring laborers can find a list of potential green jobs that they can apply to.

GreenFootJobs.com is a free marketplace for candidates seeking green jobs and allows professionals to post resumes which can be accessed by green employers. By combining resumes and detailed profile pages with green job opportunities, GreenFootJobs.com offers a comprehensive marketplace for career seekers and career providers in the green industry.

GreenFoot Technologies quietly introduced the career portal at the Renewable Energy World North American Expo in March to gauge industry response to the concept of a ‘one-stop shop’ for green businesses seeking the talent acquisition necessary for this rapidly expanding market.

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GreenFoot Technologies Launches Green Job Portal

Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats from YogaMatic

Brian Yalung — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:15:38 +0000

People are turning to various means to be able to stay healthy and yoga practice is one of them. While we have a wide array of common yoga mats (being comfortable of which is important) here is a service where you can customize and choose the image of your choice to which eco-friendly yoga mats are produced. This is all made possible by YogaMatic.

Yogamatic.com operates a fully functional design service from their studio gallery in Santa Monica, CA. When your design vision becomes a little too ambitious to produce yourself, YogaMatic would always be delighted to offer advice or a quote for design assistance at their studio.

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Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats from YogaMatic

Urban Defender and Sweet Defender Water Purification Systems

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:06:38 +0000

When it comes to being healthy, it all depends on your approach, particularly in the water you drink. And while most of us turn to distilled and mineral water supply, here is something that may just be a one-time investment. They are new water purification systems that homes or even businesses can consider.

Sweetwater’s Urban Defender whole house water purification system is used by hundreds of customers to remove chlorine, chloramine, and their carcinogenic byproducts, along with herbicides and pesticides and other volatile organic compounds.

Sweetwater’s Kitchen Defender is a unique under sink water filter and water purifier that is used by hundreds of customers to provide healthy drinking water where water quality conditions allow them to retain the natural minerals in water while removing harmful chemical compounds.

Whichever of the two you choose, the main thing is that you get the protection you need. It all starts with the water you drink!

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Urban Defender and Sweet Defender Water Purification Systems

Green DIY – How to Watch The Fireworks on July 4th Independence Day in “Green” Fashion!

max — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:22:58 +0000

If you are eco-conscious and green like me, you will want to take some simple steps to keeping your carbon footprint in check. Here are some tips to have fun going out and watching the fireworks this July 4th Independence Day the green way!

1. Do not drive your car, especially if you are heading into the city. The city will be congested with tons of cars and traffic, why would you want to add to the chaos of carbon monoxide on holidays? Plus, if you are planning to drink alcohol, not having your car will take any chances of you getting a DUI, not something you want to get on Independence Day where you are supposed to be “free”. Take public transportation or at least carpool to the show please!

2. If you must drive a long ways to a big city to watch the fireworks, get a hotel room in advance and book a room at hotels near where the fireworks actually can be watched from your room. You can then invite all your friends that live around there and have a blast watching the fireworks in your hotel room!

3. Make sure to recycle all your beer bottles and whatnot. Just because you are buzzed doesn’t mean you shouldn’t recycle and stay “green”.

4. If none of these works for you, just stay home and watch the fireworks on your LCD HDTV. You can also read up on how to watch fireworks on a budget in the comfort of your room without seeing all the drunk people here.

5. If you are in San Francisco Bay Area, check out these tips on “where” to watch the fireworks and not be disappointed.

Lastly but not least, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE!

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Green DIY – How to Watch The Fireworks on July 4th Independence Day in “Green” Fashion!

Fish Oils Help Keep a Healthy Body

Brian Yalung — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:35:47 +0000

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Fish Oils Help Keep a Healthy Body

Cool Pencils Made From Recycled Newspaper

Missy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:21:09 +0000

The good folks at MyObon have devised a way to make art pencils from recycled newspaper.

Based in San Francisco, the eco friendly capital of the world, MyObon creates a variety of art pencils all made from recycled newsprint. Each pencil is coated with a non toxic coat and they come in packages of 10.

They have several adorable designs to choose from, including
the Rainbow and the Wildlife series.

Perfect eco gift for students or teachers.

via MyObon

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Cool Pencils Made From Recycled Newspaper

All Natural Egg Dyes for Easter Eggs

Brian Yalung — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:39:28 +0000

Easter is weeks away and one customary event is the Easter Egg Hunt; an event that most kids enjoy. But while dying eggs is bound to be among the things that parents and organizers will be busy with before Easter, here is an eco-friendly egg dye that is recommended for use.

Here is the preferred method for using natural dyes:

Place the eggs in a single layer in a pan. Add water until the eggs are covered.
Add approximately one teaspoon of vinegar.
Add the natural dye. Use more dye material for more eggs or for a more intense color.
Bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
If you are pleased with the color, remove the eggs from the liquid.
If you want more intensely colored eggs, temporarily remove the eggs from the liquid. Strain the dye through a coffee filter (unless you want speckled eggs). Cover the eggs with the filtered dye and let them remain in the refrigerator overnight.
Naturally-colored eggs will not be glossy, but if you want a shiny appearance you can rub a bit of cooking oil onto the eggs once they are dry.

You can use fresh and frozen berries as ‘paints’, too. Simply crush the berries against dry boiled eggs. Try coloring on the eggs with crayons or wax pencils before boiling and dyeing them.

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All Natural Egg Dyes for Easter Eggs

The Solar Birdhouse

Brian Yalung — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:57:49 +0000

So you think everyone is busy transforming and renovating their homes to cater to solar power eh? Well you may say solar power is going to the birds but that is exactly the concept of this solar powered house.

The Solar Birdhouse is exactly what it says. The roof has a solar panel that charges a small battery. At sunset a sensor turns on the illuminated perch, creating a whimsical glow in your garden and hopefully makes it easier for your birdies to get home. The entire thing is made out of gorgeous meranti wood and measures 7.1 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches.

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The Solar Birdhouse

Personalized Solar Power Panels

Brian Yalung — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:29:20 +0000

Space and where you live should not be a hindrance when it comes to saving on energy. Solar power is obviously one thing many would want to utilize and apparently this new concept can do that, regardless of size or location of your home.

Solar power seems like a great solution to our energy crisis, but large panels are so expensive that they seem best suited for large companies looking to “green” up their headquarters. Well, these wee solar panels are designed with them in mind.

Veranda Solar is working on some solar panels that can hang outside an apartment window, sucking up solar rays to power devices inside. They’re estimated to cost $400 to $600 when they’re released

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Personalized Solar Power Panels

Eco-friendly Pillows from Alejandra Dunphy Textiles

Brian Yalung — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:17:52 +0000

Everyone is going green and this includes the pillows which we find in our bedrooms. For many people it would not matter. As long as they are fluffy and great to lay on, nothing else matters. But adding the eco-friendly initiative provides something different.

Inspired by simplicity, nature, organic shapes and architecture, the collection includes both hand-knitted and hand-loomed products. 100% natural fibers such as certified organic cotton, luxurious alpaca, among others are colored with natural dyes and woven using ancient weaving techniques that have been passed down through many generations. Products are made to order reducing excessive waste to landfills.

Dunphy aims to provide them and their families with a better quality of life. No child labor is used. It’s much easier NOT to pay attention to these issues but the designer is both passionate and committed.

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Eco-friendly Pillows from Alejandra Dunphy Textiles

Nurture The Home Spa Experience

Brian Yalung — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:30:43 +0000

The best thing to do right now is to ease some load off your shoulders. With rising costs and increasing job layoffs, the best you can do is invest in something handy you can turn to when you get home.

A spa experience would be nice but what if you had one at home? Actually you can and you can do it with the Nurture fixtures that can convert any bathroom into a spa-like setting.

Homeowners no longer have to choose when looking to upgrade their current showerheads. Available at Lowe’s, Moen Incorporated’s new Nurture™ three-setting showerheads provide consumers a superior shower experience with full- body, high-performance coverage– all with a flow-optimized spray that uses up to 30 percent less water.

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Nurture The Home Spa Experience

Which New Toaster Uses 34% Less Energy?

Missy — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:33:42 +0000

The new ecolectric toaster is here to serve up hot fresh toast and uses 34% less energy in the process.

The ecolectric toaster has a special auto-closing lid on top that traps and conserves heat making it more energy efficient. It is a 2 slice toaster and we found it at Nigel’s Eco Store, one of the best green goods shops online.

This makes a great addition to that blooming eco kitchen that is wanting to conserve every bit of energy it can. And the design is not too shabby either. Comes in black and silver with all sorts of controls and dials to create awesome breakfast toast.

via Nigel’s Eco Store

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Which New Toaster Uses 34% Less Energy?

Hand Cranked Washing Machine

Brian Yalung — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:21:09 +0000

Doing the laundry systematically takes a new route with this hand cranked washing machine. No more worrying about escalating electric bills with this new handy gadget to assist you in washing your clothes.

The washing cycle takes as little as 10 seconds and could be as long as a couple of minutes to keep your laundry fresh and clean, although we’re sure it won’t be able to do a bang up job as that of a dedicated washing machine.

Still, it is better than wearing stale-smelling clothes even at the end of the world, eh? This portable washing machine will retail for $49.99.

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Hand Cranked Washing Machine

Huffermen E Volve Water Bottles

Brian Yalung — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:52:06 +0000

Sports bottles are often a requirement for people who get thirsty now and then. A familiar object you will see that people carry are sporting bottles and for sure, the materials to which they are made from carries a lot of concern as far as carbon footprints are concerned. Huffermen aims to change all that as it introduces two new sports bottle sizes which are said to be biodegradable.

Both are made with a biodegradable material that helps their polymers and other selected materials biodegrade within 1-5 years. Normally there is no effect to the e volve™ product appearance or physical performance, whether the product is designed to last 1 day or 20 years. e volve™ is made only from FDA recognized materials and regulated processes, which consists of organic and other materials.

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Huffermen E Volve Water Bottles

Felt Boards For the Eco-Child

Brian Yalung — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:06:04 +0000

Activities for a toddler can be of any idea. But one thing you can turn to is the use of old fashioned felt boards which have lately been produced using wool felt or an acrylic felt made from recycled plastic bottles. The best thing about these materials is that they are eco-friendly and light on the wallet.

Back to the activity proper, you don’t really have to spend a lot if you want to educate you child with the basic stuff. Image familiarization can be done and with these materials in hand, you can start preparing them before they start going to pre-school.

Felt is easy to cut, holds its shape well and doesn’t ravel, can be drawn on with permanent markers and glued with hot glue. So if you want to make some educational stuff for you child, check out felt boards for use.

(Source) Times Online

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Felt Boards For the Eco-Child

Natural Living Eco-Friendly Mattresses

Brian Yalung — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:38:49 +0000

Creative Classics is already a store that has made a good living in offering living room, dining room, bedroom and office furniture handcrafted in the U.S. using solid North American hardwoods. And now, they have extended that niche by adding eco-friendly mattresses to its product lineup.

The mattresses are handcrafted in North Carolina using Natural Talalay Latex and soy-based foams along with a natural wool and silk quilt featuring a bamboo fiber ticking. Natural Latex is extracted from tropical rubber trees and due to the washing process used is 100% allergy free. It is also antimicrobial, dust mite resistant, and mildew resistant.

Latex is an extremely durable material that instantly conforms to body shape, provides superior orthopedic support and is also completely biodegradable. The natural wool and silk quilt has excellent thermal properties making it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer plus it’s all natural, non-allergenic, and 100% biodegradable.

The Bamboo-based fabrics used for the ticking are naturally hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, eliminating the need for harmful chemical additives. Textiles made from bamboo pulp are environmentally friendly because bamboo requires no pesticides and, with sufficient rainfall, no irrigation.

Price: $957.00

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Natural Living Eco-Friendly Mattresses

Clif Shot Bloks Eco-Packaging

Brian Yalung — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:38:05 +0000

Clif Shot Bloks is a leading energy chew that makes use of eco-friendly packaging. The new CLIF SHOT BLOKS FASTPAK™ snugly wraps six SHOT BLOKS electrolyte chews in a compact stack, opens easily and enables runners, cyclists and other outdoor athletes to conveniently use just one hand to squeeze SHOT BLOKS into their mouths.

The new FASTPAK uses 33 percent less packaging material than the previous SHOT BLOKS package. The sleek new package makes it easier to carry SHOT BLOKS in bike jerseys, running shorts and backpacks, and helps the planet by minimizing waste.

“Athletes love the form, taste and effectiveness of CLIF SHOT BLOKS, but they wanted it wrapped in a package that’s easier to use during training and competition,” said Chris Randall, CLIF SHOT® brand manager. “As athletes ourselves, we appreciate the feedback and designed our new package to meet those needs. We also care about protecting the outdoor places where we all like to play. Reducing the amount of SHOT BLOKS’ packaging is an important step in lessening our impact on the planet.”

(Source) Business Wire

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Clif Shot Bloks Eco-Packaging

Eco-friendly Cremation Urns

Brian Yalung — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:09:51 +0000

Richard Lamb New Traditions offer a new line of products in the eco-friendly urns. These eco-friendly urns are handcrafted in the United States from responsibly produced materials such as sustainable bamboo and at least 50% recycled steel. As a result, the urns have less environmental impact after burial.

If families choose to keep the urn as a green in-home memorial, however, they can customize any model with a commemorative paraffin oil lamp or solid bamboo lid.

“Many of the families we work with are environmentally conscious about the products they buy on a daily basis,” says Richard Lamb, the memorial merchandising Web site’s founder and 45-year veteran of the funeral industry. “When they realize that the cremation urns they choose are likely to have a lasting effect on the environment, as well, they ask for greener options.”

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Get a Rebate for having Eco-Friendly Toilets

Brian Yalung — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:05:56 +0000

This is something that could perhaps raise the eco-friendly awareness as far as conserving water is concerned. One origin of wasting water is from the toilets. Although we have had our share of toilet solutions for better conservation of water, this rebate practice in Portland may be something other regions would do well to follow. Imagine getting a rebate of $100 for having an eco-friendly toilet? That goes a long way these days.

The Portland Water Bureau is offering a $100 rebate for replacing a traditional toilet with water-efficient model (specifically, a toilet called WaterSense)

The rebate is only available for a limited time (until June 30, 2009 or sooner if the program’s budget is spent).

(Source) About.com

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Disposable Sugarcane Pet Bowl

Brian Yalung — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:05:46 +0000

For pet owners, here is a good solution as far as providing proper storage or kennels as far as feeding your pets. It is called the disposable sugarcane pet bowl from everybodygreen.com and is made from 100% bagasse; the fiber – like residue which remains after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice. The bowls are deceivingly durable as they are capable of holding dry food, wet food or water.

The disposable pet bowl is ideal for dog park outings, dog runs, pet sitters, dog walkers and trainers. The bowls allow for a clean and easy feeding time. Mr. Berman continues, ” Perhaps the most intriguing aspect to our creation is that our bowls are durable enough to reuse yet inexpensive enough to dispose of – guilt free, as they are 100% biodegradable.”

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Disposable Sugarcane Pet Bowl

EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace

Brian Yalung — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:55:54 +0000

Alternative fireplace solutions have come out in the open lately and the EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace joins that growing list. A great replacement from the pollution contributing smog coming out for chimneys, the EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace Bent into a perfect elliptical shape, the fireplace emits heat by setting its stomach on fire while burning ethanol.

A brainy fusion of timber, leather and stainless steel, the completely portable fireplace rests on a lustrous stainless steel swivel base. The Zeta is available in different leather shades, including Ciocolatta, Nero, Ranch Hide and Latte. The Zeta also features glass fins on either side to enclose the flame and separate the leather from the stainless steel.

Price: $12,880

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EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace

Valentine’s Gift Idea: Wrist Assured Gloves

Brian Yalung — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:35:53 +0000

For men who are starting to look for great Valentine’s gift ideas, this one may be a good find. Wrist Assured Gloves (WAGs) are pain-free workout gloves that can help prevent pain for women who work out or in this case take yoga.

It is obvious that for women, especially the first timers, twisting and turning is not as easy as it looks. So to help them avoid excruciating pain, why not something that they can use when they want to unwind? It beats the usual flowers or sweets which are often good for just a day or two.

In the spirit of St. Valentine, $5.00 from the sale of each pair of limited edition WAGs goes to CARE —a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, especially for impoverished women. Valentine’s Day edition WAGs are available at www.GetWAGs.com for $59.95—a $10.00 discount off the regular price—while supplies last.

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Valentine’s Gift Idea: Wrist Assured Gloves

Soil Secret is Worm Poop

Brian Yalung — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:06:35 +0000

Of course, in the world of retail, poop seems to be a strong if not offensive word. Hence, renaming it into Soil Secret seems to be more enticing and that is precisely what this Pennsylvania-based company christened there product which is carried by online vendors like Gardens Alive and Dirt Works.

Obviously used as fertilizer, Soil Secret is a good source of nitrogen and other plant nutrients and is mild enough that won’t burn roots as a fresh load of chicken “castings”. A bit expensive but you have to consider how they can manufacture such helpful fertilizer to fulfill a growing demand for it. In short, you also have to consider the worm breeding process.

Even better is a garden with rich, organic soil that’s ripe with earthworms to give you free poop on a daily basis. Worms also help break down organic matter in the soil and aerate the soil with their tunneling. If a dog is man’s best friend, a wad of worms is a gardener’s best friend.
Three worm enemies are pesticides, regular tilling and cold, wet, clay soil. It can take the earthworm population years to recover from annual chemical onslaughts.

(Source) PennLive

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Soil Secret is Worm Poop

Garmin ecoRoute Assists for Wiser Driving

Brian Yalung — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:00:36 +0000

The key towards getting the most out of your car is to know where you are going and following the safest and shortest route to get to your point of destination. With the help of Garmin through its newest device, the ecoRoute will certainly be a big help.

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation announces ecoRoute – a free software update that helps drivers save money and fuel, easing growing pressures on personal budgets and the environment.

“Using ecoRoute on your Garmin nüvi helps you to be a smarter driver at a time when everyone is trying to make their salaries and fuel tanks go the extra mile. As the global leader in satellite navigation, we embrace the opportunity to be the leader in fuel-efficient, eco-friendly navigation.”

With ecoRoute, you can expect a lot of savings to come you way, especially with the crazy fluctuation of gas and oil prices today.

(Source) Easier.com

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Garmin ecoRoute Assists for Wiser Driving

Eco-friendly Beef from Arizona

Brian Yalung — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:22:01 +0000

It looks like that eco-friendly beef exists after all. How can you classify eco-friendly beef? From what they feed on of course! A lot of cattle raisers these days turn to different means to raise their cows but for Andrew McGibbon, it is all about feeding them green grass which is a prime source of nutritional value.

“When we sell beef to a family, they can look specifically at that animal and say this is the nutritional data on that beef, so we’ll provide that to them if they wish”, says Andrew.

Another advantage: it’s local. “It’s processed, inspected, packaged, everything, distributed all within 50 miles of Tucson. You can’t get any closer than that,” says Andrew.

(Source) KVOA

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Eco-friendly Beef from Arizona

Envirosax Reusable Bags from Pomegranate

Brian Yalung — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:35:40 +0000

We have seen a lot of reusable bags distributed in 2008 and you can add one more to that list as Pomegranate has announced its own version known as the Envirosax Reusable Bags designed to reduce the continued reliance of most people on plastic bags today.

Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, waterproof and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags thanks to reinforced seams.

‘It’s a simple concept. We need to change our behavior and reduce the harm we cause the environment. Reusable bags are more likely to actually be reused if they are fashionable, strong and attractive. We believe that the residents of Oman have a strong eco-friendly instinct, going by our customers’ reaction to our other recycled and solar-powered items.

(Source) AME Info

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Green and Gorgeous with Organic Beauty Magazine

Brian Yalung — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:42:17 +0000

We are hearing so much about going green that can go as far as aiding us in keeping ourselves beautiful and green, but apparently most of us don’t have an inkling on how to go about it. We can surf them on the web but would it not be better to have a publication to which we can read on regularly?

Sovereign/ Homestead will be launching a bimonthly magazine, Organic Beauty that will serve as the authority on everything related to natural, eco-friendly and organic beauty.

This magazine is a great guide to help people to really understand how to go green and be reminded bimonthly through various columns and editorials on how to go about eco-friendly beauty.

“We are very excited to be teaming up with Rona to publish a magazine that will help women be healthy and beautiful,” said Diane Hintz, publisher of Organic Beauty. “The organic and natural personal-care product market has hit a phenomenal $7 billion in annual sales. The demand for organic beauty products may be the most important issue to affect the beauty industry in its history.”

(Source) Business Wire

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Welcome the New Year without the Fireworks

Brian Yalung — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:00:26 +0000

It has been tradition to some countries like the Philippines to outdo one another as far as showing off fireworks displays to see who has the best way of celebrating New Year. New Year’s Eve can be typified to a war zone in the Philippines and apparently, the aftermath is a dark cloud that marks once New Year’s Day comes in.

Filipinos are accustomed to popular firecrackers, mostly because they make the loudest noises. But through the years, a lot of people have fallen prey such as losing fingers and suffering serious degree burns in the process.

Hopefully with the help and advice of the EcoWaste Coalition, this should serve as a good alternative for people who are emphatic about celebrating the New Year with an eco-friendly reminder on how to stay safe and keep the environment sane as well.

Instead of firecrackers, the very enthusiastic and imaginative students dished out emission-free, zero-waste sounds from tambourines fashioned out of bottle caps, maracas from tin cans, cymbals using pot lids, and shakers from plastic bottles, juice packs, soap and toothpaste boxes filled with seeds, coins, and pebbles.

(Source) Philippine Star

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Melt the Ice Away with Ice Melt Solutions

Brian Yalung — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:38:16 +0000

Now that snow has been blanketing the world over the holiday season, one thing you may want to get rid of are the accumulated ice particles that anyone would gather from traveling and being in and out of the house. While many would leave it to melt, the task is easier said than done considering cold weather will make that doubly hard to achieve.

Salt has been a common traditional use but then again, you may have to think of the environmental concerns associated with it. For one, salt is hazardous to plants and grass. But here is something that you may want to consider for safety purposes.

Ice Melt is touted as doing a better job than rock salt of eliminating ice in temperatures below the freezing point.

Magnesium chloride is the main ingredient Ice Melt.

(Source) Silive.com

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Wood Chips Keep Quabbin Warmer

Brian Yalung — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:00:42 +0000

As a keen alternative towards providing a sustainable environment in the world of soliciting better consumption of power for heating, many would probably pick up some good ideas from the Quabbin Reservoir. Simply enough, they made the shift to using wood chips to serve as its primary source of heating.

The state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which operates the building, recently fired up a new 60-horsepower boiler with state-of-the-art pollution controls. It is designed to burn about 400 tons of wood chips a year, displacing perhaps 22,000 gallons – or 85 percent – of the fuel oil used by the facility for heating.

Although oil has been diminishing for the past months, no one can say on how long this trend would last. So to avoid cramming for it, the best thing to do for now is to simply continue research on using alternative solutions when it comes to lining up alternative sources of energy for consumer use and aid.

(Source) Massachusetts Local News

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Wood Chips Keep Quabbin Warmer

New Years Resolution 2009 – Go Green with Green Bedding/Mattress!

max — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:55:42 +0000

Well, year 2009 is coming up and one of my resolutions is to go green in anything I buy, including mattresses and bedding products.

Of course, Keetsa sells green mattresses and I could be biased here but let me point out different green mattresses you can buy today so you can decide for yourself. (Keetsa blog is here to promote all green products, not just Keetsa’s)

Keetsa Eco-Friendly and Green Mattresses – Of course, you need to consider a Keetsa mattress for your New Years 2009 resolution.
If you like hemp, you might want to consider a Hemp Mattress from Greenfeet.
Keetsa has green mattress toppers if you have a good mattress already, check out Ultimate model here too.
DKNY green duvet can be great match for your bed 2009.
Spring Air has a green mattress with green index similar to Keetsa.
Essentia Direct has a good line of natural memory foam mattresses too. One of our bloggers actually blogging for Essentia too so.
Tranquility Mattress can be check out at your local retail RelaxTheBack store.
If you like natural cotton, check out these cool natural cotton mattress pads.
Eco Luxe mattress pads are available at your local Bed Bath and Beyond.
Don’t forget to pamper your lovely pets with eco-friendly pet mattresses.
EKLA eco-friendly sofas can be a great addition to your livingroom.
Consider a “bamboo” bed for your bedroom. Bamboo is very sustainable, you can match it with Keetsa’s Bamboo sheets.
Consider giving your spare room a makeover with this DIY on how to convert an IKEA furniture into your new walk-in closet.

Finally, but not least, consider your bed in regards to Feng Shui. In Asia, direction of your house and bed is considered very important for your well-being and success.

Going green in year 2009 might actually save you more money while helping the reservation of our Earth’s natural resources.

I am sure some of you are STILL not recycling, re-using, and being green. Act today and support green!

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Dry Cleaning Alternative Solutions Using CO2

Brian Yalung — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:11:55 +0000

Dry cleaning has been a marquee service that most laundry services used. For one, not all people are educated on how to properly go about dry-cleaning. The chemicals used by traditional dry cleaning has so far gained much criticism, particularly the percloroethylene (aka tetracholorethylene, aka perc).

But owe it to the Blue Sky cleaners for turning to a great alternative, using CO2 as a means of carrying out its dry cleaning services and is bound to get praises from people who are quite wary of the dreaded perc for dry cleaning services.

And because this transformation is cool, not hot, CO2 gets clothes cleaner without the fading, shrinking, pilling or stain-setting common to all other dry cleaning methods. Your clothes come back odorless, soft and newer-looking than before.

(Source) SeattlePI

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Crank-Powered Portable Media Player from Baylis

Brian Yalung — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:18:32 +0000

There are a lot of new portable media players in the market, mostly boasting of solar power or using rechargeable batteries. But the best way to solicit power is to work for it such as cranking it up to juice up these PMPs.

Baylis Revolution PMP is something that is bound to get attention for people who love to invest in techie gadgets spread over the market today. Equipped with a crank on the back, this piano black device with rubberised edges which measures in at 25 x 62 x 115mm, weighs in at 170g and which, the manufacturer claims, offers ‘best-in-class 24-bit digital audio performance’ with a single minute of hand cranking providing enough charge for up to 45 minutes of (music) playback.

How is that for getting good entertainment without worrying about lack of energy?

Via TFTS

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Furoshiki: Giftwrapping Japanes Style

Brian Yalung — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:16:43 +0000

It is called Furoshiki or Japanese Eco-friendly gift wrapping, a method by which decorative cloths are used to wrap gifts. Rather than tearing apart gift wrappers, the Furoshiki ways allows gift receivers to make use of these decorative clothings for other use if they don’t have any gift to wrap.

It is a good way to promote a new way to wrap gifts and definitely carries an added plus as far as making good use of wrappers rather than throwing them in the garbage can and adding to the waste problems we are all experiencing right now.

(Source) Eco Craftiness

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Would You Eat Dog Meat for Christmas?

Brian Yalung — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:29:22 +0000

Life is indeed hard and if people had their way, they would look at various opportunities to make money the easy way. One thing that many animal rights observers should take note is how Filipinos use dog meat from the ordinary street dogs called “Asong Kalye or Askal” and use them as hearty meals to keep the body warm. Add to that, they provide a profitable income especially if you sell it to people in the colder areas of the Philippines like Baguio.

But still, it remains that killing dogs for meals seems to be improper. Dogs were never aligned with the meat sector as far as proper nutrition is concerned. Health issues may crop up though many deny it.

Also, the fact remains that a dog is a pet and not similar to chickens or cows that can be slaughtered and eaten at any time. People who are doing this are gross. But while they use the financial crisis as a reason, they may see themselves in worst situations now that they have been apprehended.

(Source) ABS-CBN News

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Would You Eat Dog Meat for Christmas?

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Brian Yalung — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:21:06 +0000

Paper has been a keen element in business and education. We use paper to send out reports and create publications, most of which we are familiar with today to pass on information. Though we have been gearing for a paper-less life, it remains that paper use cannot be totally taken away.

Hence the best way is to find alternative ways of manufacturing paper, recycled or from other elements that can be better for environmental reasons. Such is the intent of Paperkraft in providing premium business paper with its much heralded “Ozone Treated Elemental Chlorine-Free Technology”.

Paperkraft is a superior and environmentally friendly, multipurpose paper for office and home use, which lets you exercise your power to “Go Green”. This unique product is an integral part of ITC’s significant initiatives to augment natural and scare resources and has been launched in line with ITC’s triple bottom line commitment to building economic, environmental and social capital for the nation.

(Source) Money Control

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Dapple Baby Cleaning Products

Brian Yalung — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:08:19 +0000

A healthy baby means you need to have a clean baby. And the best way to go about it is to solicit the ideas of mothers who are normally exposed to the children more than anyone else.

So what happens if you get these mothers together? Dapple! Dapple, is a maker of eco-friendly baby cleaning products. Dapple specifically worked with chemists to analyze and target the soil left on baby bottles from different types of milk, including breast milk.

Dapple’s first two products that came out on retail shelves were a dish liquid and powder. The company has been self-funded since its inception, but after winning $35,000 in money and services from Yahoo’s Seeds program, it was able to expand its line to include toy cleaners in wipes and spray formats, and travel packs of the dish liquid.

(Source) Washington Post

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Wrap Gifts Up the Eco-Friendly Way

Brian Yalung — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:55:09 +0000

Gifts are expected to be among the hot items that people are concerned right now but don’t expect the traditional gift wrappers we see to complete them. In fact, you may be surprised to note that a new kind of wrapping expertise is on the horizon.

Through the years, all of us are bound to have experience the problem of running out of wrappers. What do we do? Some folks keep good wrappers behind so why not use them? Ribbons and wrappers for people who don’t really rip them entirely can still be used.

This was a traditional practice before and it is really surprising why it stopped. Some say you have to rip off wrappers for luck, but that is pure superstition. So today which would you choose? Superstition or saving the world with gift wrapping recycling?

(Source) Health News

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Green Inhalers for Asthmatic People

Brian Yalung — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:23:01 +0000

We are familiar with the inhalers that people pull out once their asthma strikes. It normally helps them as far as respiratory issues are concerned and today, we see a lot of these inhalers in the market, normally available at drug stores.

Now asthmatic people may be in for a surprise as there are reported revisions to the traditional asthma inhalers. In fact, starting 2009, they are said to be changing the chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs that harm the earth’s ozone layers. They shall be replaced by more eco-friendly chemical HFA, or hydrofluoroalkane.

“A lot of patients may already have them,” said Dr. Nathanael Horne, of Asthma and Allergy PC and an assistant attending at St. Vincent’s Hospital, which are both located in New York City. “Many doctors already switched their patients over.”

The down side to the switch: The new inhalers cost more, $30 to $50 compared to as little as $5 or $10 for the disappearing generic CFC inhalers, Horne said.

(Source) Fox News

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Score One for Hotel and Environmental Awareness

Brian Yalung — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:43:10 +0000

Most of us have surely been to hotels and while we want to make the most out of our stay, we tend to forget the effects it has on the environment as a whole. This includes leaving the lights on and using profusely the room condiments like soap, shampoo and toothpaste. While they do come with the room cost, trying to bring your own stuff can help reduce the waste that come in these small plastic bottles which most of us are fond of collecting.

Now just because you are treated with royalty in hotels, try to draw the line between being spoiled and thinking of the future. To some, it may be hard to do but if you really want to do your role in helping the environment, everything starts with trying to lessen the spoiled brat that resides in us when we get hotel accommodations and privileges.

(Source) New Haven Advocate

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Score One for Hotel and Environmental Awareness

Solar Power Installation Creates New Jobs

Brian Yalung — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:32:31 +0000

Recession is spreading like crazy and just when you think businesses are going bad, here are some simple yet demand satisfying jobs you may find along you region.

Solar power is something that most home owners are shifting too and apparently the demand for solar power installers has been picking up. So with solar powered panel installers growing in demand, the need for more installer specialists for these growing demand is imminent. How hard could it be? Just ask Spencer Brockus who has made good business with his company, Akeena Solar in spreading the growing solar power requirements through gadget installations today.

Consumers are turning to solar energy for various reasons, including, of course, the idea that solar power creates no carbon emissions. And many people feel that solar power is important in reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign oil. Some even see a roof festooned with solar panels as an ecological status symbol.

(Source) The New York Times

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Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System Shoes

Brian Yalung — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:29:58 +0000

For the new and expectant parents out there, here is something that you must really have. The Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System early-walker shoes are more than just any toddler shoes, they actually help babies to take their first path in the natural way and at the same time take care of the tender feet that babies have at their age.

A baby’s first step is always monumental and the best you can do as a parent is make that something soothing and comfortable for them. So if you value your child, consider this great walking system from Stride Rite. It is a great way to allow your baby to walk right or in this case, stride rite in style!

The NMS early walkers have outsoles made of recycled rubber, natural stitching, and use water-based inks for the details and logo. They even come in a cute little recycled box that is now home to an assortment of rattles, blocks, and the occasional Baked Cheesey Cracker.

(Source) Vanilla Pumpkin

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Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System Shoes

Transform Recycled Plastic Utensils to Chocolate Spoons

Brian Yalung — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:22:52 +0000

Here is something you can do if you want to be unique this Christmas. While not all people may have extensive use for recycled plastic spoons, if you want to hand out some great gifts and giveaways for kids, here is something you can do that is not available in retail stores.

There are manufacturers out there that make use of little plastic when producing the in-demand disposable needs for special events like parties and gatherings. Here is another way you can use them for, making chocolate covered spoons for kids who are simply suckers for uniquely made chocolate. Here are some tips on how to make them from Examiner.com

1. Buy a package of mini chocolate chips (I used the store brand kind that were on sale.) You could also buy white chocolate.
2. Melt one cup of the mini chocolate chips in the microwave in a glass bowl. Be sure to stir every 30 seconds.
3. Spoon chocolate onto top side of spoon or just dip the whole thing in the bowl.
4. Dip into red, green and white sprinkles or crushed up candy cane bits.
5. Let dry/cool on wax paper. (You can put them into fridge to cool faster if you want.)
6. Tie Christmas themed ribbon onto the center of the spoons.

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Transform Recycled Plastic Utensils to Chocolate Spoons

Sony Solar Desk Lamp

Brian Yalung — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:32:16 +0000

Are you looking for something different to put on your table yet eco-friendly? Solar powered gadgets are abundant these days and the ideas will never cease to amaze us. Add the Sony Solar Desk Lamp to that list as it not only thrives on solar powered energy, it also helps enhance the room ambiance by providing proper lighting in without hurting your energy bill.

This Hana-Akari fixture is built from panels that take after the photosynthesis process, making it able to stash away energy in a low-cost, thin membrane that won’t hurt the pockets when it comes to the manufacturing process.

(Source) Ubergizmo

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Sony Solar Desk Lamp

Making Green Sense with Paperless Banking

Brian Yalung — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:43:46 +0000

We are at an age where online banking and transactions are a privilege. To many people, it is a benefit that has done away with having to go to the bank or line up for your turn in local banks. But the problem is not all people are aware or are confident about it.

Hence, the Green$ense program launched by Citizens Bank should be something that can refresh our memories on how to maximize the ease and benefits of online banking. The notable thing here is preaching a paperless environment, saving a lot of trees and lowering the growing rate of landfills and trash issues we have to deal with.

The best part of it all is that by signing up with the Green$ense program is that it allows people to earn while they are at it.

Green$ense allows customers to earn up to $120 annually for each electronic transaction they make, including debit transactions, online bill payments and recurring payments. Citizens Bank launched a campaign to promote the program last month with the tagline: “The Environment is like a bank account. Every little bit helps.”

(Source) Brandweek

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Eco-Friendly Dishware from Verterra

Brian Yalung — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:41:23 +0000

If you are planning to buy new dishes and dinnerware, you may want to try out this new line of dishware from Verterra. With the holidays coming up, there is no better way to celebrate the season of cheer with new dishware that carry an eco-friendly tag to go with it.

Verterra has designed a whole line of esthetically pleasing, reusable, sustainable and biodegradable dishware. These dishes come in an array of sizes suitable for using as serving platters, as well as individual plates and bowls.

Most people are turning to these lines of dishware and apparently applying the eco-friendly touch would not hurt. They weigh in a bit on the pricey side, for disposable dishes, ranging from $7.99 for a 10-pack of 6” plates to $12 for a pack of 10X12” serving platters.

(Source) Truly Obscure

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