December 2010 Archives

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Ideal Green Bite

Like many of you, my in-box can fill up with lots of messages that I will never have time to read, I do have to say the there is one message that I enjoy receiving. It's quick, sassy, fun and always provides useful and simple ways to help the planet - I recommend checking it out... www.idealbite.com
What few may realize is that not all organic, green compounds growing in our homes are good for us. In fact, some are not only extremely toxic, but also very difficult to detect. Mold is one of the most common household "intruders", haunting almost every home from modern and air-tight, to dungy and drafty. And because mold grows at room temperature, the house is the perfect environment for mold to thrive in, growing on everything from tile, grout, wood, paint, plaster to fabric.

Green Scam Alert - "no CFCs" on the label makes you think that you are buying a "green" product, when in fact CFCs have been banned in all aerosols since 1978....
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Home Water Heaters: Go Green, Get Green

Selecting the right water heater for your home is a serious commitment- one that could last up to 20 years. Before you take the plunge, here's some extra information to help you decide between a conventional tank or a tankless water heater.
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Green Pet, Healthy Home

Bacteria ridden residue on paws from the outdoors or litter boxes, toxins in pet creams, and bloodthirsty critters nestled in fur can harm humans just as easily as pets. Rethinking food, waste, grooming, vaccines/protection are four major points to consider when maintaining the health of the entire family.
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Planning Your Green Kitchen

The kitchen is a center of activity, a gathering place. It is also the room in your home that can make the biggest difference in limiting waste, saving resources and improving efficiency.
Let's face it: finding a good mattress can be tough--but organic mattresses are nice on your back, and the environment.
Check out this great smart battery with an internal charger...just flip off the top and plug it in any USB Port!

Pick a mattress made of organic cotton, natural latex or wool....

Eco-Friendly Mattress

Thinking about replacing your old mattress? (probably full of dust mites!)  Luckily we now have a lot of healthy options for eco-friendly mattresses!  Be free of chemicals...do yourself and the the environment a favor and look into the alternatives.  Here's...
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