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The ABCs of a greener home- everything from CFLs and LEDs to VOCs Harmful and toxic matter is all around us. Certain things may seem beyond your control but you still retain a firm grip on your household. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk into a clean, fresh, and green atmosphere knowing that you’ve created it yourself? It’s as simple as it is effective and nothing extraordinary is required of you, only a few minor adjustments. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Why to Buy Eco-Friendly Paper Products Paper is one of the largest contributors to household waste.Attributed to our habits, the United States is one of the biggest paper products consumers in the world; the average American consumes close to 55 pounds of paper products every year. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Eco-Friendly Handbags The great thing about the modern environmental movement is that eco-friendly products of every kind are becoming available. Previously, environmentally-conscious consumers were stereotyped with the classic image of a tie-dye shirt, flowing skirts or baggy pants and some kind of hemp-woven bag. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How to Flush Your Way to a Lower Ecological Impact In the United States, Americans enjoy a lifestyle that revolves around excess when it comes to resources. One resource that is commonly overlooked is water. You can turn on your faucet and, so long as there hasn't been some kind of disaster, you can pretty much guarantee that water will flow. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How Much Would You Save if You There are a lot of small changes that you can make in your home to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. These changes make good economic and environmental sense. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How To Make Your Own Any environmentalist knows that waste is a big problem. So, instead of buying products wrapped in plastic and cardboard ( like so many of the over-packaged products out there today ), EnviroCitizen.org suggests that you consider making your own stuff. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. The Things You Should Always Carry in Your Purse or Car (Sushi, Anyone?) Every environmentalist understands that waste is a big problem. American consumerism lends itself to waste, especially since almost everything that you buy is packaged in plastic or cardboard. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. The Reusable Grocery Bag: It's More than a Fashion Statement Chances are, you already own a few reusable grocery bags. But, if you're like many Americans, you forget them from time to time when you go to the grocery store. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. The Microwave: The Cost of Convenience When first introduced to consumers in the late 1950's and early 1960's, microwaves were seen as the technology of the future. Advertisers targeted housewives, offering a glimmering utopia where dinner cooked itself. Today, more than 90% of American homes have microwaves. To many, a microwave is a simplified way to cook food. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How to Keep Things Out of Your Recycling Bin: Tips to Get the Most Out of Trash How to Keep Things Out of Your Recycling Bin: Tips to Get the Most Out of TrashEnviroCitizen.org is a big fan of recycling! It keeps a lot of waste out of landfills and helps our society to be more efficient. By definition, waste is unused refuse. The key here is "unused". Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. The Eco-Friendly Home Checklist If you want to make your home more eco-friendly, EnviroCitizen.org can suggest a few simple steps you can take. Start out by changing your light bulbs. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How to Get Rid of Germs without Using Un-green Chemicals As a society, we are very germ-conscious. The media has recently picked up on this, cautioning citizens to be vaccinated for certain viruses for fear of being infected. As Americans, we routinely douse our hands with sanitizers and spray fine mists of chemicals on surfaces to rid our homes of germs. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. If You Can't Drink It, Don't Use It: A Rule of Thumb for Household Products Can a product that's eco-friendly really be good for the environment (as the term would suggest) if there's a warning not to drink it? EnviroCitizen.org believes that if something is safe for the environment, it should be safe for you in most cases, too. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How Many Bags of Trash Do You Produce Each Week? Can You Reduce It? As Americans, we live in a consumer-based society. However, this consumption comes at a non-monetary cost. EnviroCitizen.org is not suggestions that you do not consume anything all, simply that we should make adjustments to consume more wisely. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Window Treatments: Green in So Many Ways Window treatments, such as blinds and drapes, can make a big difference. There are the obvious benefits-privacy, style and the ability to sleep as long as you like regardless of how sunny it is outside. But window treatments make a lot of ecological sense, too. They can help to reduce your carbon footprint as well as your need to use energy. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How to Improve Your Home, Your Diet and Your Carbon Footprint EnviroCitizen.org has found that there is one avenue through which you can improve your home, your diet and your carbon footprint all at once-through food! Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. How to Get Your Children Involved in Making Your Home Greener Kids are naturally curious so it is in our best interest to take advantage of this curiosity to prepare the next generation in how to be good stewards of this Earth. You can easily get your children involved in making your home greener. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Household Checklist for Going Green Making your home green is easier than ever. With mainstream companies coming out with more eco-friendly cleaning products, your home can be green and clean without much extra effort or cost. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Energy Star Tax Incentives The United States government has caught on to the fact that consumers want Energy Star appliances, and the government is willing to help you pay for upgrades in your home that are energy-efficient and can lower your carbon footprint. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Eco- Friendly Lamps Eco-friendly lamps come in many forms. One of the most popular is the energy star decorative light. Energy star decorative lighting helps to save energy, reduce energy bills, and also reduce greenhouse gases, all while allowing your home to be beautifully decorated. Maximum Rating:          Average Rating:          more.. Items per page  10 | 20  40 |  80 |   Page 1 of 6 << Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next >> Go to page

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