A healthy home is made by healthy green products. For Pacific Dry Goods, it is more than just offering green products such as the EcoTowl and the EcoSponge. It is about donating a portion of products sold to the Save the Earth Foundation which is sure to go a long way.

The EcoTowl is made from viscose, a natural fabric made from harvested fibers for trees grown in sustainable forests. It is reusable and also made from bamboo and corn.

So if you want a good sponge or towel in your homes, check out these products which cost between $5 to $6 for a two pack. They are certain to be great additions for homes gearing up for an eco-friendly setting.

(Source) Baltimore Sun

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Ikea already has a great image with the eco friendly people of the world, after all, they do sell some eco friendly goods. Furthermore,  everything is flat packed  in storage and the transportation is kept to a minimum.

But, it seems that Ikea is going even further than that with a a $77 billion investment into its Green Tech Energy Fund. The idea being to develop a reasonably priced solar panel kit for use in the home. Sounds great, because if Ikea can do for eco tech what they have done with furniture,  then they will make it accessible to a broader base of people.

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The air we breathe is essential to living healthy modern day lives. There are some places where you can find ionizers separately from the traditional fans and air conditioners and surely their use is to help sanitize the air in the room from germs and untoward pests roaming around unseen by the naked eye.

Proton is offering a portable air conditioner that not only aims to provide great ventilation but also a cleaner air and atmosphere to help keep healthy and sustainable lives.

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These plastic bottles which can contain either milk or fruit juice are really a such a waste of a recyclable plastic container, but as with many of these items they are rarely recycled and nearly always end up in the landfill site.

However, thanks to Frugal Dad, here is a list of some of the ways that these containers could be used for:

 1. Collect rainwater to irrigate gardens.

2. Cut milk jug in half and use top as a funnel for pouring motor oil.

3. Cut off handled section to use as dog food scooper.

4. Make powdered drinks and juices.

5. Use as a paint cup for trim work or small paint jobs.

6. Use milk jugs to store granulated yard products such as ant killer.

7. Homemade toilet brush holder.

8. Store foods.

9. Refrigerator organizer.

10. Portable freezer.

11. Industrial strength paperweight.

12. Plant starter containers.

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Most great homes today make use of the fireplace to get a relaxing feel as well as warmth when it comes to homes located in cold climate regions. However, the problem of some homes is the matter of pollution produced by burning wood and of course the supply of wood, a resource that is undoubtedly dilapidating by the day.

Fire crystals have been introduced these days as a better alternative. They make use of natural gas and are a lot less polluting substance.

FireCrystals(R) fireplace glass is a more healthful, environmentally friendly alternative to wood for fireplaces and fire pits, according to a recent rating by Degree Of Green(TM), a program that helps consumers determine the green and healthy aspects of home and building products.

(Source) The Earth Times

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The one thing about flat packed furniture, no matter whether it is eco friendly or not is the construction. It seems for many people whenever they get to the end, there is sometimes something left over, which can be fairly annoying.

However, Way Basics have come up with some great designs that are really simple and easy to build, in fact, no tools, glue or special knowledge is needed, the furniture is simple put together and that is that!

Way Basics Advantage;

Easy to assemble; no tools required. Just peel, stick and you’re done.

Less than half the weight of particle board, pressed wood, or plywood furniture

Sustainably made from recycled paper and completely recyclable

Water resistant

Price $196

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Here is something that home owners will really love. At these times where eco-friendliness is up in the air, if you are in the market for a new chair or sofa, it would be best to go eco-friendly while you are at it. Four Hands through its Wilshire Collection will reportedly be unveiling sectionals, sofas, and club chairs made from ecological materials which will come in different colors.

Four Hands is a member of the Sustainable Furniture Council and has released collections containing materials made from depleted mango tress, found objects and recycled aluminum.

Green components include: frames manufactured from Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood; webbings made from a Hessian cloth and jute or burlap; upholstery materials and fabric made from natural, or non-synthetic, materials including Mongolian horsehair, duck and down feathers, and woolen wadding.

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Now, we  have seen newspaper chairs and newspaper benches but a house made out of newspapers?

The Paper House was constructed mostly from newspapers including 1-inch thick glue-and-varnish covered

newspaper walls.

The framework to the house is wood-just like any other house-it has a regular wood-en floor and wooden roof. The wall material, which was supposed to be insulation really, is pressed paper about an inch thick. It’s just layers and layers of newspaper, glue, and varnish on the outside that keeps it pretty water-proof actually. This was done in 1924 and he lived here in the summertime up until 1930.

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No matter what part of the world that you live in, you will always find these crates. In some cases they are found discarded at the side of a road, or occasionally they can be found floating in the local river.

Which probably why some people have some really great ideas, like these they have all been produced by using the plastic grates and because they are both light and strong, they can be reused for furniture and even a chandelier, matching colours are optional and in some cases preferable.

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There are two things that people want to resolve today: get proper ventilation against crazy climate changes and reduce energy consumption. Air conditioning is at its peak during hot days and apparently thanks to climate change, we no longer know when that is. In fact, if before you knew which months that your air conditioner would be less utilized, now you have to consider using it extensively.

So how do people address this? Well there is the usual ceiling fans which may solve this problem. Known to be lesser in energy consumption, they have their ways of providing the proper room temperature in your home. Some homes have them while others are contemplating on it. After reading this, do not be surprised if you find yourself rushing to the nearest store to get one and install it immediately.

Ceiling fans reduce energy consumption by decreasing the use of air conditioning. In summer, they create a downdraft which increases the rate of evaporation of moisture on the skin. In the winter, they de-stratify the air, displacing the heated layer that rises to the ceiling with cooler air from the lower levels of the room.

Fans are operated with a clockwise rotation in the winter to create an updraft and counter clockwise direction in the summer to create downdraft. This direction is determined as you look up at the fan.

The amount of air movement is a function of the size of the blades and their pitch, which varies from about

12 to 20 degrees, says Goemans. Other factors include the distance from the ceiling and between the blades, as well as the length of the blades to the size of the room.

(Source) Calgary Herald

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A healthy home needs the use of healthy cleaning aids. Traditionally, chemically induced cleaners are known to get the job done, but the harmful fumes they emit inside homes are disconcerting.

Eco-friendly house cleaners are making their way to the forefront of cleaning supplies. With such a great alternative option, it doesn’t hurt to check them out. Labeled as non-toxic cleaners, these products ensure a more healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle for the modern home. If you feel like channeling your inner alchemist, check out the following recipes for easy, homemade eco-friendly alternatives!

Indoor Window Cleaner
Fill a spray bottle with water, 2 tbsp (25 mL) of lemon juice and a 1/2 cup (125 mL) of white vinegar. Spray and wipe off with a rag or newspaper (your grandma was right, it works!). Shake well before each use.

Super Simple Tub and Sink Scrub
Make a paste with baking soda and water. Scrub and rinse for further sanitizing. For further sanitizing, use an all-purpose or vinegar and water spray.

Drain De-clogger
Pour baking soda down drain. Add white vinegar and cover drain if possible. Let sit for five minutes, then pour a kettle of boiling water down the drain. (The vinegar and baking soda break down fatty acids, allowing the clog to wash down the drain.) This method can be used weekly to help prevent drain clogs. Do not use this method if you have used a commercial drain opener and it may still be present in the drain.

(Source) Calgary Herald

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As their namesake implies, eco-friendly furniture can really be Precious Pieces. This company uses the ancient technique of making washi papers. This technique utilizes sustainable and biodegradable ingredients to create one-of-a-kind parchment, which Precious Pieces then forms into unique, aesthetically pleasing lighting. The best part is that a majority of the concepts and design is based on innovative ideas negating the use of expensive raw materials.

Check out these awesome lanterns! Just by using seemingly plain materials such as washi or parchment paper, you will be amazed at what creative, fun, and beautiful furniture pieces and accessories you can create!

The centuries old process of creating handmade washi papers is a testament to the fact that sustainable and biodegradable materials are often rooted in honored traditions and indigenous practices. We loved the voluminous, geometric lanterns that Precious Papers had on display, and we were even more intrigued by the possibilities for using their eco-parchment in both architectural and interior design projects.

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Yes believe it or not this clock has been made from recycled vending machine cups. This means every time that you visit that vending machine at work and get a coffee, tea or chocolate don’t just throw that cup away, recycle it as there are many things that can be made from them.

It takes just twenty five cups to make this great looking clock by The Green Store, which actually looks as if it has been made out of stone or some other similar material.

Product Details

Produced in: UK

Dimensions: 200 x 200mm

Power Source: Battery

Price: $50

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