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Have you been tempted to just toss a used battery in the trash because you don't know where to bring it to properly dispose of it? Or, do you have a pile or used batteries sitting somewhere in your house because you know you need to bring them somewhere to recycle them? Here are some reasons why you should NOT toss them in the trash and some places you can bring your old batteries.
SOME NUMBERS- More than three billion batteries are sold each year in the United States, averaging about 32 per family or ten per person! - ...
The Gap has just started a two week campaign to entice us consumers to bring in our old denim to get a discount on a new pair of jeans. Cotton Incorporated, a cotton-industry funded research and marketing company, has partnered with the Gap do to this drive in about 1,000 of their stores across North America and Puerto Rico.
Your old denim will be given a "new life" by being converted into UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation and donated to communities in need. For more information about eco-friendly ...
The Homestar program is aimed at helping out struggling Americans with a cash rebate. Upon buying certain equipment, they will receive at least $1,000 cash incentive. The equipment ...
If you're looking for a way to cut down on energy bills, insulating your home is a great start. There is no reason why you should be wasting energy (or overpaying for it) when you can make changes. Green builders and contractors are doing their part to seek out insulation that is made from recycled and renewable materials:
RECYCLED GLASSOne example is with fiberglass insulation. I was surprised to learn that about 40% of fiberglass insulation made today is made from recycled glass bottles and other post consumer glass. Ask your builder/contractor ...
Any eco-conscious person knows that bottled water is not the way to go for quenching your thirst, instead reach for that reusable water bottle. Again the eco-conscious person knows that the leading brand name for these bottles is Sigg, however one thing about Sigg is they are pretty expensive which is what deters the average person from making the switch. How many times do you hear that people WANT to be more environmentally friendly but just can't afford it? Well this is definitely one of those situations. Thankfully however it seems that the demand for these bottles is rising and companies are taking heed and offering more competitively priced alternatives.
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"I will live in the yurt part time," Teter says. "Mom has [a] huge garden and fruit trees, and I love it there. I helped my parents get solar power this past year, and I'll be running on solar and hopefully wind power with my yurt so I can be completely off the grid."
A yurt? Ever heard of a yurt? It's such a great eco-conscious concept ...
Switching our standard items with eco-friendly alternatives is a small step we can all take in reducing our carbon footprint and making the switch from standard laundry detergents to an eco-friendly alternative is a great move in the right direction. Many manufacturers are offering green laundry detergents but not all are made equal so check your labels! Choose one without phosphates (mostly phased out in laundry detergents now in the US, but double check) and without bleach. In fact detergent manufacturers aren't required by law to disclose their ingredients on the label, so if there isn't a list, that should send off warning bells!
Energy Star Label
Don't rush out and buy a new machine for the sake of saving energy but if you are in the market for a new washing machine, look for the Energy Star label. Energy Star machines can use up to 50% less energy than standard washing machines. These machines also spin the clothes better resulting in less drying time. The newer front loading washing machines can also use 40-75% less water than standard machines.
Wash in Cold water when possible
Did you know that 80-90% of the energy used washing ...
As eco-conscious we can make all the right choices, do all the energy saving tips and tricks but that doesn't mean a hoot if we aren't ACTUALLY REDUCING our energy consumption. That's why every to ensure we stay on track energy wise I advise eco-friendly person to do a little research and read their energy bills each month. Personally as a family we track our energy usage each month and keep it on a spreadsheet for easy access. We do this because with the rising costs of energy it's not always apparent if you are saving energy if you aren't saving money!
When we receive a utility bill we head straight to the bottom line, not the cost but how much ENERGY we used this ...
More and more companies are going green and becoming aware of the consumers desires to lower their carbon footprint and reduce their global impact. If you live in the United States then you'll have seen changes in the USPS services over recent months. USPS is the primary postal delivery for many residents of the US and as such have a severe impact on the environment with the products and services they offer, and the great news is they are rising to the occasion and going green!
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