August 31, 2008
Ordinarily, when you would be told to consider buying a chest freezer, the initial reaction would be to say no considering these things are bound to jack up your electricity bills. But apparently, Whirlpool has come up with a modified chest freezer brand that allows owners to save up to 43% of energy consumption and comes with a new Electronic Control System to help ease the control levels of freezers.
We all know that the Christmas season is c
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August 22, 2008
Electrolux Enviro Steam Gun Z355A
For the people who want to live healthier, it means less use of chemicals and toxins through proper cleaning aids to get rid of mildew or grease you may find in certain areas like the kitchen floors. We are exposed to a lot of chemically induced cleaners but this device offered by Electrolux in the form of the Enviro Steam Gun Z355A is a good alternative. It simply makes use of water which is heated or pressured
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August 18, 2008
Soda water is apparently something familiar to us as a social drinking substance or something that can hit the spot in times of thirst. But you would be surprised at its other uses, mostly by being a solution towards cleaning certain items such as rugs, mugs or your usual room carpet.
We have seen a lot of common items in the world in the past and if you are looking for another item outside the known items for cleaning healthily like vinegar, t
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August 16, 2008
The kitchen area of our homes is the last thing we would think about when it comes to applying a green and eco-friendly touch. While we only identify a kitchen as a place where we cook our meals and storage for raw food resources such as meat, vegetables and canned goods, the other aspect of applying the following kitchen practices can be great for making an eco-friendly kitchen setup:
1. Water Conservation
2. Energy Conservation
3. Think Recycl
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August 14, 2008
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
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August 8, 2008
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.
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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
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August 4, 2008
I suppose that the humble toothbrush is not likely to get much attention, after all, they are mainly made from plastic, and therefore they should be hidden away in the bathroom well out of sight from any visitors.
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However, not you are able to use your toothbrush with pride as these ones are made mainly from recycled yoghurt pots, which is a good use for them.
Features:
Soft, virgin nylon bristles placed in a tri-level configuration with softer
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July 17, 2008
Vegan cosmetic company LUSH, is THE place for cool and happening vegan soap bars. If you’re looking for an online retailer that carries natural and cruelty free vegan shower essentials, look no further than Lush.
Above is their charcoal vegan soap bar. The charcoal serves as a mild exfoliant, it also contains licorice root, which serves to heal skin naturally. The LUSH Charcoal and Licorice Soap is suitable for Vegans as well.
There is som
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July 14, 2008
Whether you want coffee or tea, boiling water has had its share of wasted energy and keeping water warm. Normally, kettles have to be re-powered to get the proper warmth to produce those warm drinks we want and with this new offering by Siemens, the Insulated Kettle not only makes sure of boiling wisely but also keeps water warmer for a longer period of time.
A good item to buy for £79.95
The insulated kettle (pictured) manufactured by Siemens
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July 11, 2008
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 lifest
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July 7, 2008
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 mate
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July 3, 2008
For sure, there are people who want to spice up their kitchen. To most, kitchens are the least of their problems but if you talk about wanting the best along with environmentally related concerns, then chances are you should check out the Preserve line of kitchen products offered by Recycline.
The company name speaks for itself. It makes use of recycled materials such as recycled paper or recycled plastics. Today, they have brought that vision
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June 23, 2008
Virtually every home must a one or two odd spoons lying around the cutlery drawer somewhere, but is it really necessary? After all what on earth could be done with an old spoon? The answer is below:
It is great when somebody can have the foresight of creating something from literally nothing, a virtually worthless object turned into what could only be described as art. These recycled spoon magnets are from a company called Radiant Ideas and
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June 14, 2008
If you take the definition of carpets literally, it would normally point towards fabric or something soft. But in countries like Israel, there are ways to make the carpet definition broader with the use of natural wood.
By using a fast-growing timber planted specifically for harvesting, Kakadu has come up with hand-painted designs for wooden carpets made from selected raw materials that use non-toxic and recycled materials.
Price: $159.00
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June 12, 2008
What can you do when you are stranded at one end of the music festival camping area, while the shower blocks are at the other end and thousands of tents are in between, it is just a nightmare? But this can really happen and being dirty is just so un-cool these days.
Of course it does not have to be used at a music festival, these solar showers which cost around $10, can be used virtually anywhere. It is so simple to get some free hot water, all
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June 11, 2008
Removing a stain is easy these days, but this is going to involve chemicals and other unethical means. Or does it? There are many ways of removing stains that are eco friendly, check them out:
Beer: Vinegar.
Berries: Vinegar.
Blood: Soak in cold salt water or just cold water; use a hydrogen peroxide soak for stubborn stains.
Chewing Gum: Put in freezer for a few hours; once cold, peel off gum.
Chocolate: Soak in detergent and launder. If stain r
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June 7, 2008
For most home owners, they have various ways of lighting up the usual dull floors that are made of standard wood or parquet. Some even use the default cement. Normally they will consider options that include carpeting or floor tiles. While they are at it, why not try these Flor Eco-Friendly Carpet Squares for size.
They are sure to make an impression and spring life and aura into chosen rooms. The best thing about them is that they are also mad
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These days, whether you are in the office or at home you want to have something to do when it comes to contributing towards the eco-friendly ideas to make your work place as green as possible. You can perhaps do it with the use of eco-friendly computers or materials but why not transform everything into a natural home office collection?
Out with the old and in with the green. You can work in the same capacity with natural home office needs. Anyw
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June 6, 2008
Go the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York you may be in for a little surprise in what you find there. For it may not be as contemporary as you first may of thought. The work on display has been made by students from various Universities. But one who student from the Appalachian State University produced a series called Waste Not Lamps.
These lamps have been produced by virtually 100% used plastic utensils, like the ones which
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June 4, 2008
The thing about recycling is once you get started it is like something has taken over your life, you begin to look at other things around your home and even surroundings that could be recycled. But once you find something that works and also looks great then you could have the basis of business.
Take this eco designer who has found that they are able to make a fully functional clock from recycled materials and can sell them for around $20 a piec
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June 2, 2008
This Modular Green House by Daniel Schipper, is great addition to any small gardening space, and to think of it this could be used virtually anywhere that gets sunshine. But there is a good point to this, as it can be used inside as well as outside.
It’s made from recycled plastic, light and easy to fix up and take down. There is not much information on the size or price, but you can get an idea of the size by the plants that are inside. As lo
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May 30, 2008
It may look like a base unit from a PC, but this is the cutting edge composting. The Nature Mill Pro takes all of the hard work out getting rid of all of those leftovers from the dinner table. It will hold up to 120 lbs of waste food and will process it without all of those smells etc.
Features:
Stainless steel internal components for continuous heavy duty use
Ideal for large families, gourmet cooks, offices, or small restaurants
Foot pedal fo
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May 29, 2008
It’s great when a celebrity starts something worth while and Daryl Hannah has been doing just that with the Beautious Bamboo Worm Bin, where making worm fertilizer has become a part of the kitchen, rather than sitting outside in the garden.
As this one is in the kitchen it is a lot easier to dispose of your kitchen scraps rather than just throwing them out with the rubbish. Inside there are recycled rubber shelves and made from bamboo on the o
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