We hear it and are often given memorandums on how to contribute to the whole green effort. Much of the problems that contribute to global warming today stem from human analytics. For example, a simple energy saving responsibility such as turning of your computer to help save on energy resources may be a lot of work to most but its small contribution will go a long way if the whole world would do the same.

This and a lot of other problems in upholding the eco-friendly attitude such as recycling and using safe clean products are meant for something. All it needs is proper education and briefing. Read the next green-related memo you may get. It will surely be something made for a cause.

There are many ways to go green, but people usually only focus on making changes in their homes. Even though many things are out of your control at work, that doesn’t mean you can’t practice eco-friendly habits between the hours of nine and five.

(Source) She Knows

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Peach pip or pits can really serve more rather than finding their way in the trash chutes. Put your imagination and creative mind to work and you will come up with good designs that can improve your homes. In this case, peach pit flooring can bring something new and elegant as far as improving the overall home design you currently have.

Glued onto a surface with a silica sand and resin mixture, this peach pit flooring offers a totally new dimension as far as applying an eco-friendly touch towards homes that are gearing towards the green compliant standards most people are taking up today.

Peach pip floors (aka peach ‘pit’ floors to us yanks) have a long history in South Africa and the warm, natural materials made an early impression on South African gallery owner Allah le Roux. He caught his first glimpse of this unique organic finishing technique as a child on a visit to Klein Zoar in Cape Town. Decades later, in 2004, he bought an 19th century house in Paarl, in the Western Cape, and made his first objective to restore the home with this traditional peach-pip flooring.

(Source) Inhabitat

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There are a lot of people who frequently travel all round the world today and for some who find themselves in North America, it would be best to add that spice of eco-friendliness when they choose the proper hotel to stay in.

Eco-friendliness has indeed been something to consider as the whole world is trying hard to make sure that all tactics used to make sure that green standards are met will be met accordingly. As a guide, here are 10 of the acknowledged eco-friendly hotels in North America for travelers to choose on so that they may make necessary bookings in advance.

1. The Orchard Garden Hotel
2. 70 Park Avenue
3. Gaia Napa
4. Zion Lodge
5. Hotel Triton
6. Hilton
7. Marriot
8. Hotel Monaco
9. Hotelito Desconocido
10. Habitat Suites

(Source) Gay.com

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If you are looking for an eco-friendly way of recycling fertilizer and staying organic, check out this video that provides you an informative way of producing tree and shrub spikes. The best way to understand the eco-friendly use of it is seeing how it is made and how it can help you out today to adhere towards the green standards of living.

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Everybody is looking for ways to trim down and stay healthy. Apparently, this is not enough these days as people also have to consider the area of being eco-friendly about it. There are a number of ways people can achieve both. Ranging from a simple walk with nature or working out at home can achieve that health goal people always wanted.

People can achieve both if they put their minds into it. Here are some ideas to explain them more into detail.

Get outside. Electrically powered exercise machines at fitness centers and home gyms require a lot of energy to operate.

Unplug at home. If outdoor exercise is not an option, try creating a home gym using equipment that, again, requires you to generate the power. Some examples: dumbbells, tubing, kettle bells, jump ropes and self-powered cardio machines such as spinning bikes and rowing machines.

Dress the part. When choosing your workout clothes and accessories, consider those made of organic cotton, bamboo or other natural fibers — even coconut shells! You could also look for clothes and shoes made of recycled materials, such as sneakers with recycled rubber soles. (Green coloring is up to you.)

(Source) MSNBC

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We all know that each woman today would prefer a signature bag over the normal hand bags they see at the nearby boutique. While this is more of a mental habit that we have inherited, the changing times today have led some people to try and become a bit more green-friendly in the sense that they are slowly checking out the eco-friendly fashion available in the market.

A lot of this turn of events can be credited towards the celebrities who have provided a helping hand in adopting the green friendly products out in the market today. And we are all aware at how they influence the buying behavior especially if fashion is the main attraction of it all.

The lastest report from global research company Mintel forecasts that the sales of expensive luxury handbags will decrease in 2008.

Sales of the so-called ‘it-bags’ - must-have designer bags, endorsed by celebrities - grew 139% between 2002 and 2007. In fact, over the last three years, the market has seen 30% year on year growth to reach £468 million in 2007. But, according to Mintel, things are about to change.

(Source) Inside Retailing Online

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We are familiar with olive oil. Other than being a health additive, it has a lot of other uses which most of us fail to realize. As far as using olive oil for the welfare of our bodies, it can be used as a good cleaner in our homes as well. It can even cure that irritating door which squeaks a lot due to rust and old age.

While there are a dozen other ways to use olive oil, here are some of them which can eventually be of big help to you or wherever you may be.

Prevent wax from sticking to a candle holder. Rub a thin coat on the base of the holder before inserting a candle. Dripped wax should peel away easily.

Care for your pet. Add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon to your cat’s food to help prevent hair balls.

Moisturize cuticles. Apply a small amount of olive oil to the nail beds.

Treat dry skin. Rub a thin layer over the skin after a shower or a waxing.

Unstick a zip. Using a Q-tip, apply a drop to lubricate the teeth. (Avoid touching the fabric.) The zip should move up and down freely.

Dust wooden furniture. Apply a bit of oil to a cloth and wipe.

Silence squeaky doors. Lubricate hinges by applying a small dab to a cloth, then wiping the top of the hinges so that the oil runs down the sides.

(source) The Hippy Shopper

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Did you read the funnies in this weekends newspaper? Well an artist in Los Angeles, has read the funnies and then taken them to make wallets out of it.

The wallets above are made from recycled newspaper, you get to choose whether the comic section or the finance section. How clever is this. The recycled newspaper wallets are also then plastered with soft but strong laminate to make them shiny and water resistant. These are made in the USA, in Los Angeles. Great gift idea.

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The rainy season may be a long way from today but it never hurts to get ready early. Rather than using any ordinary umbrella, why not consider this biodegradable umbrella called “the Brelli”?

“‘The Brelli’, a 100% biodegradable umbrella? Good riddance to deflated black umbrellas littering city streets or piling up in landfills and neighborhood refuse bins. The Brelli aims to introduce us to a new era of rain gear - one where the life cycle of an umbrella is something that we can finally rely on and also factor into the seasons ahead with a clear, eco-friendly solution.”

(Source) Inhabitat

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Paper is known to be one resource that most offices need a lot. While we cannot control the times we have to edit and make relevant changes to the hard copies we ultimately have to print and send out, one thing that we can see is that throwing the erroneous paper in the waste cans is contributing towards building waste.

In the process, we are throwing away resources which we often get from trees.

Paper recycling is something we all know to be in use in offices. Others use them even in finalization of actual letters to be sent out. A better way to safeguard our use for needed materials to help business operate efficiently and eco-friendly.

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We have heard all across the globe of varying ways to help promote green. A lot of them include using eco-friendly bags for people to use when they shop and do their groceries. One of the notable places that has adopted this is the SM Supermarkets in the Philippines.

Known for being among the successful tycoons in Asia, SM Supermarkets has joined the growing number of corporations adhering towards green standards by introducing the GreenBag for use of their valued customers for the sake of helping environmental concerns we are faced with today.

The Greenbag, an initial project of SM Cares (Concerned and Responsible Eco-Shoppers), can be used in lieu of the ordinary plastic bag. It aims to reduce waste by decreasing the use of plastic bags in shopping. It’s made of durable non-woven material that can approximately last up to two years of weekly shopping. The contents of two regular plastic bags can easily fit inside a Greenbag.

(Source) The Philippine Star

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It all comes to a point where a couple will tie the knot and live in union under the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. But while such is an option we have, women have this knack of designing the ideal gowns to make the occasion as memorable as possible. As far as having wedding gowns done, new ways of getting married is no longer a matter of having expensive gowns sewn for you. You can make use of old dresses like perhaps your old ball dress and improve on them. Some people are practical since with these hard times, you have to be economical in everything including marriage rites.

The important thing is getting married with the one you want to be with you for the rest of your life. Others may want to uphold the usual tradition but today, it is no longer a matter of looking good. Recycling wedding gowns can even create new modes of getting married attire. You save on cost and are also starting a whole new wave of fashion trends with what your creative mind can do.

Now that her own eco wedding is over, Marsh is helping other brides and grooms by holding the first Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show in Toronto, which brings together everything from shoe companies to floral designers.

“There are more and more sustainable and organic fabrics out there and sourcing them has become easier for designers,” Marsh says. “Also, having multiple pieces to your wedding outfit will allow you to wear and reuse the top with different bottoms later.”
If a light-coloured dress is made from natural fabrics, Marsh suggests getting a professional to dye it so you can wear it to another event later on.

(Source) Thestar.com

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Tiffany over at Nature Moms discusses Dropps, a new scent and dye free laundry product.

via - nature moms

Dropps come in the form of dissolving packs, and are pre-measured for 1 load. 1 pac is good on 1 load.

Product Features:

• Biodegradable pac dissolves completely. No measuring, no mess.
• Great for HE washers. Plus, all temperatures + all colors + all fabrics
• Deep-cleaning formula means fresh clean clothes
• Phosphate-free, enzyme-free and biodegradable

These are available at Amazon, and they come in several pack formulas. The scent and dye free Dropps are the ones profiled here and at Nature Moms. Drop it like it’s hot, oh, i couldn’t resist that.

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If you happen to see some green or organically made stuff for your pet, don’t be a bit surprised. A lot of it stems from the fact that even the pets are now targets for green living and it all starts from accessories all the way down to the food that they digest. Just when you think that people could care less for their pets, there are a lot of people out there who value them in as much as they value their own lives.

Some say that they are simply helping out the environment and contributing towards the welfare of the world. Commendable as it may, we all know for a fact that some people have their priorities and normally, contributions come towards what the basic necessities are in living properly today.

Earthdoggy.com is one of at least a dozen online retailers specializing in environmentally friendly pet products. The store carries everything from natural peanut butter-flavoured dog cookies to eco-friendly plush squeaky toys. Their top seller is a $120 dog bed made from recycled materials and printed with low-impact dyes, and a $75 organic cotton quilt designed to protect car seats from pet hair is so popular it’s out of stock.

Bodenstein says she sells environmentally friendly accessories for all facets of a pet’s life, from snout to tail - even biodegradable plastic baggies for picking up dog poop.

“A green product helps the planet no matter what it is,” Bodenstein said. “If you’re going to buy a collar or a dog bed anyway, why not pick an earth-friendly one?”

(Source) The Canadian Press

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With the whole world is going agog as far as adhering toward green compliant standards for their buildings are concerned, much of this has rubbed off and reached the shores of Long Island. We are all aware that going green is a lot more complicated than it seems. For one, it entails putting into consideration of Green building means erecting houses that are better insulated, use less energy, conserve water and are more eco-friendly. With these under consideration, Long Island is acknowledging this need and is obviously trying to spearhead the green drive for greener homes.

Green building means erecting houses that are better insulated, use less energy, conserve water and are more eco-friendly. The green label includes almost all phases of building, from rooftop to basement floor, from asphalt shingles to fiber cement siding. Green homes are more about what’s behind the walls or in the utility room. Traditionally, those features don’t translate as “sexy.”

But going green is the talk of the industry after the National Association of Home Builders introduced its new Green Building Program at the event two weeks ago. Some time this May, the builders’ group will be naming about 1,700 builders “certified green professionals.”

(Source) Newsday.com

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