July 15th, 2008
Frugal is the new black, and green is the new gold. In both frugal living and environmental awareness, even little things go a long way. Take the plastic shopping bag for example.
According to Morsbags.com, more than 1 million plastic bags are used per minute all over the world. Most of these bags end up […]
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July 6th, 2008
Here’s a quick guide to saving energy at home, from VideoJug.
The quick points to remember are:
1. Weather-strip drafty windows and doors.
2. Turn down your heater.
3. Turn electronics off.
4. Set your water heater’s thermostat under 140F.
5. Wash only full loads of laundry.
6. Install insulation.
7. Buy and use ‘green’ products.
Remember, we can all do […]
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May 20th, 2008
An environment-friendly home can have great decor in addition to helping save the planet. There are a few general guidelines to keep in mind when making choices for a green home.
* Pick organic textiles and fabrics, like organic cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, abaca and wool.
* Antique furniture is best. Otherwise, seek furniture made […]
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