Monday, October 26, 2009
TIP for Monday October 26th, 2009
Is the changing weather wreaking havoc on your complexion? Try products made with eco-friendlier ingredients and avoid the harsh chemicals. The cosmetics industry has only screened about 11% of the 10,500 ingredients in personal care products for safety, so opt for less questionable ingredients. You can use tea tree and willow bark to spot-treat breakouts, and look for products that contain fruit hydroxyl. You’ll have fabulous skin and a GREEN conscience!
Friday, October 23, 2009
TIP for Friday October 23rd, 2009
Thinking about hiring a cleaning service. Whether its around the
office or your homeŠhire a green cleaning company that uses
eco-cleaning products or non toxic cleaning chemicals. The EPA says
indoor air pollution is usually 2-5 times worse than outdoor air
pollution, and harsh cleaning chemicals contribute. Plus a study found
that 6 out of 100 cleaners get sick just from the products they use.
And of course those chemical all end up in the environment.
office or your homeŠhire a green cleaning company that uses
eco-cleaning products or non toxic cleaning chemicals. The EPA says
indoor air pollution is usually 2-5 times worse than outdoor air
pollution, and harsh cleaning chemicals contribute. Plus a study found
that 6 out of 100 cleaners get sick just from the products they use.
And of course those chemical all end up in the environment.
TIP for Thursday October 22nd, 2009
Get organic under the covers and sweet GREEN dreams. If you're in the
market for new sheets look for ones made out of organic cotton.
Non-organic cotton farming uses more pesticides than any other crop.
Whether you're on a budget or you're looking for solids, stripes,
patterns, flannel or sateen, you'll find organic sheets to suit you
that will be less harmful to the environment.
market for new sheets look for ones made out of organic cotton.
Non-organic cotton farming uses more pesticides than any other crop.
Whether you're on a budget or you're looking for solids, stripes,
patterns, flannel or sateen, you'll find organic sheets to suit you
that will be less harmful to the environment.
TIP for Wednesday October 21 2009
This weekends weather is going to have you stuck inside. Looking for
some fun activities for the little ones? Let them create some GREEN
masterpieces! Just make sure you use eco friendly art supplies. Up to
36 billion pounds of toxic acrylic polymer solvents, found in many
traditional art supplies, are produced each year. Plus, many standard
art supplies emit asthma-inducing chemicals. Look for ones that don't
contain ammonia, formaldehyde, or turpentine, especially since
supplies can sometimes end up in kids' mouths.
some fun activities for the little ones? Let them create some GREEN
masterpieces! Just make sure you use eco friendly art supplies. Up to
36 billion pounds of toxic acrylic polymer solvents, found in many
traditional art supplies, are produced each year. Plus, many standard
art supplies emit asthma-inducing chemicals. Look for ones that don't
contain ammonia, formaldehyde, or turpentine, especially since
supplies can sometimes end up in kids' mouths.
TIP for Tuesday October 20th, 2009
Winter is almost upon usŠtime to put that summer wardrobe away and
pull out the winter one! But how many of your summer outfits stayed in
the closet all summer? Maybe time for fall cleaning! If you haven't
worn something in a year you probably won't wear it again. Instead of
tossing those unwanted threads have a clothing exchange party with
your friends. Invite your friends, coworkers, and family up and tell
then to bring their unwanted clothes then everyone exchanges items.
Everyone benefits. You're able to get cool new clothes for free, save
the landfills, and have a party with your friends!
pull out the winter one! But how many of your summer outfits stayed in
the closet all summer? Maybe time for fall cleaning! If you haven't
worn something in a year you probably won't wear it again. Instead of
tossing those unwanted threads have a clothing exchange party with
your friends. Invite your friends, coworkers, and family up and tell
then to bring their unwanted clothes then everyone exchanges items.
Everyone benefits. You're able to get cool new clothes for free, save
the landfills, and have a party with your friends!
TIP for Monday October 19th, 2009
Here's something simple you can do to be GREEN. Drive less. Driving is
the most polluting thing we do: burning gasoline - or any other fossil
fuel - releases pollutants that cause smog, global warming and water
pollution. Of course no one is suggesting you park your car
permanently, just drive LESS. Combine several errands into a single
trip, take a minute before you leave home to plan multiple errands and
map out your route. Start using public transit as much as possible.
Leave the car at home if you can get there by walking, cycling or
taking the bus or subway.
the most polluting thing we do: burning gasoline - or any other fossil
fuel - releases pollutants that cause smog, global warming and water
pollution. Of course no one is suggesting you park your car
permanently, just drive LESS. Combine several errands into a single
trip, take a minute before you leave home to plan multiple errands and
map out your route. Start using public transit as much as possible.
Leave the car at home if you can get there by walking, cycling or
taking the bus or subway.
TIP for Thursday October 15th, 2009
The Microwave…more than just for warming up food. Have you ever tried
to cook with it? Microwaves save both time and carbon. They use about
60-90% less energy than a conventional cooktop or oven. It might take
some practice, but you can learn to cook almost anything in the
microwave. Some people even use the microwave to make bread and cakes!
Log on to for tips how to cook and microwave recipes
http://www.microwavecookingforone.com
to cook with it? Microwaves save both time and carbon. They use about
60-90% less energy than a conventional cooktop or oven. It might take
some practice, but you can learn to cook almost anything in the
microwave. Some people even use the microwave to make bread and cakes!
Log on to for tips how to cook and microwave recipes
http://www.microwavecookingforone.com
TIP for Wednesday October 14th, 2009
Do you love the one wipe cleanup? I know it seems more convenient but
its not eco-friendly. Save cash and lower your eco-impact by ditching
the one wipe habit. Clean up with reusable cloths and natural
cleaners. Microfiber dusting cloths and mops naturally attract dust
and dirt and can be washed and reused, instead of thrown in landfills.
Look for natural cleaners, they are safer and use fewer non renewable
resources. Re-use old clothes like T-shirts and socks and try
moistening them lightly in a olive oil and vinegar solution to dust
around the house. It works great on wood!
its not eco-friendly. Save cash and lower your eco-impact by ditching
the one wipe habit. Clean up with reusable cloths and natural
cleaners. Microfiber dusting cloths and mops naturally attract dust
and dirt and can be washed and reused, instead of thrown in landfills.
Look for natural cleaners, they are safer and use fewer non renewable
resources. Re-use old clothes like T-shirts and socks and try
moistening them lightly in a olive oil and vinegar solution to dust
around the house. It works great on wood!
TIP for Tuesday October 13th, 2009
Make Halloween GREEN. Instead of buying a Halloween costume that you
or your children will wear once and throw away, make your own costumes
from old clothes and other items you already have around the house.
Send your kids out trick or treating with reusable bags like cloth or
canvas shopping bags, or even pillowcases. These are all eco-friendly
alternatives to paper or plastic bags, or to the molded plastic
jack-o-lanterns PLUS they are more durable.
or your children will wear once and throw away, make your own costumes
from old clothes and other items you already have around the house.
Send your kids out trick or treating with reusable bags like cloth or
canvas shopping bags, or even pillowcases. These are all eco-friendly
alternatives to paper or plastic bags, or to the molded plastic
jack-o-lanterns PLUS they are more durable.
TIP for Wednesday October 7th, 2009
Want to save energy when cooking? Don't preheat the ovenŠunless you're
baking. Meats and veggies don't need it. When you preheat an oven,
you're spending a lot of energy to heat up a small amount of air. That
hot air then goes out when you open the door to put in the food.
Preheating can really waste energy if you turn on the oven before you
start doing food prep, leaving it running on empty for half an hour
or more. Some other ways to save energy while cooking; Dont open the
oven door to peek at your food while it cooks, and turn off your oven
a short time before the food is done. It will retain its heat as long
as you don't open the door.
baking. Meats and veggies don't need it. When you preheat an oven,
you're spending a lot of energy to heat up a small amount of air. That
hot air then goes out when you open the door to put in the food.
Preheating can really waste energy if you turn on the oven before you
start doing food prep, leaving it running on empty for half an hour
or more. Some other ways to save energy while cooking; Dont open the
oven door to peek at your food while it cooks, and turn off your oven
a short time before the food is done. It will retain its heat as long
as you don't open the door.
TIP for Monday October 5th, 2009
Your favorite pair of Gucci's heels are worn...or those sexy boots you
rocked all last winter have lost their heels. A brand new pair sounds
great, but the cash is a little tight this month, so what to do?
Repair them! New heels for your shoes cost around $12 - much less than
a new pair! Plus putting a new sole on your shoes uses a lot less
material and energy than manufacturing a new pair. It's cheaper and
doesn't require the extraction of raw materials from the earth.
rocked all last winter have lost their heels. A brand new pair sounds
great, but the cash is a little tight this month, so what to do?
Repair them! New heels for your shoes cost around $12 - much less than
a new pair! Plus putting a new sole on your shoes uses a lot less
material and energy than manufacturing a new pair. It's cheaper and
doesn't require the extraction of raw materials from the earth.
TIP for Friday October 2nd, 2009
Make your home manicure green with non toxic products and reusable
tools. Opt for glass or metal files rather than disposable ones,
you'll prevent waste plus save yourself some cash! Look for products
that are made from nontoxic materials like organic plant oils for
example moisturizing grape seed, jojoba, and sunflower. Use only non
toxic nail polishes that are free from formaldehyde and phthalates,
that can cause birth defects. Look for nail polish remover thats made
from organic ethanol.
tools. Opt for glass or metal files rather than disposable ones,
you'll prevent waste plus save yourself some cash! Look for products
that are made from nontoxic materials like organic plant oils for
example moisturizing grape seed, jojoba, and sunflower. Use only non
toxic nail polishes that are free from formaldehyde and phthalates,
that can cause birth defects. Look for nail polish remover thats made
from organic ethanol.
TIP for Thursday October 1st, 2009
AST week in the USA California put in place a ban on VOC (Volatile
Organic Compounds). The new regulations apply to consumer products
such as air fresheners, paints and solvents. VOC's released into the
environment can contaminate soil and groundwater and react with
nitrous oxides to form ozone and ultimately, smog. High levels of
ozone are also a threat to asthma sufferers, cause serious lung
inflammation and decrease lung function. Plus VOC's continue to be
emitted after the paint has dried. Look for paint that is VOC free and
opt for natural air fresheners and do your part in being GREEN!
Organic Compounds). The new regulations apply to consumer products
such as air fresheners, paints and solvents. VOC's released into the
environment can contaminate soil and groundwater and react with
nitrous oxides to form ozone and ultimately, smog. High levels of
ozone are also a threat to asthma sufferers, cause serious lung
inflammation and decrease lung function. Plus VOC's continue to be
emitted after the paint has dried. Look for paint that is VOC free and
opt for natural air fresheners and do your part in being GREEN!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
TIP for Wednesday September 30th, 2009
Its Pay It Backwards Day! Head into any Second Cup location around
the GTA and buy the person behind you their coffee and $5 will be
donated to SICK KIDS Foundation. Make it a GREEN event! Bring your own
reuseable coffee mug and help reduce the amount of garbage going into
our landfills. If you don't have a washable takeout mug be sure to
recycle. Some more ways to lesson your carbon footprint while taking
part in this event is to take transit to the nearest second cup or
carpool with friends.It¹s all the small steps that add up and allow us
to get together and create change. Make sure you join me, Jwyze and
Jus Red at the PIBDay headquarters Second Cup at Queen and John St
from 3-5pm. Pay it Backwards and help SickKids!
the GTA and buy the person behind you their coffee and $5 will be
donated to SICK KIDS Foundation. Make it a GREEN event! Bring your own
reuseable coffee mug and help reduce the amount of garbage going into
our landfills. If you don't have a washable takeout mug be sure to
recycle. Some more ways to lesson your carbon footprint while taking
part in this event is to take transit to the nearest second cup or
carpool with friends.It¹s all the small steps that add up and allow us
to get together and create change. Make sure you join me, Jwyze and
Jus Red at the PIBDay headquarters Second Cup at Queen and John St
from 3-5pm. Pay it Backwards and help SickKids!
TIP for September 29th, 2009
We have recently witnessed one of the worst natural disasters to hit
the Philippines in 40 years. Toronto-area Filipinos have banded
together to pray and raise funds for victims. Its times like this
that we have to come together and help one another. Honestly I can¹t
watch any of the news footage without getting emotional. Living in
Toronto, if we are not directly affected by this, we know someone who
has family or friends in Manila who are trying to survive this
tragedy. Right now clean water is one of the most important things
needed to survive the aftermath and you can help by making donations
at any branch of the CIBC. The account number is 56-24010, transit
number 7012. Or Non-perishable food and other items are being
collected at Our Lady of Assumpton Church, 2565 Bathurst St.
the Philippines in 40 years. Toronto-area Filipinos have banded
together to pray and raise funds for victims. Its times like this
that we have to come together and help one another. Honestly I can¹t
watch any of the news footage without getting emotional. Living in
Toronto, if we are not directly affected by this, we know someone who
has family or friends in Manila who are trying to survive this
tragedy. Right now clean water is one of the most important things
needed to survive the aftermath and you can help by making donations
at any branch of the CIBC. The account number is 56-24010, transit
number 7012. Or Non-perishable food and other items are being
collected at Our Lady of Assumpton Church, 2565 Bathurst St.
Tip for Friday September 25th, 2009
R U still buying bottled water? Use a reusable bottle instead and fill
it up with tap water. We are fortunate to live in a city where we can
drink the tap water! We use billions of plastic water bottles each day
and most still end up in landfills. About 10% of every one of your
shopping dollars is used to pay for packaging and approximately 30% of
contributes to municipal waste. If we were to take a travel mug to
work with us every day instead of those plastic bottles or paper cups
the impact would be huge!
it up with tap water. We are fortunate to live in a city where we can
drink the tap water! We use billions of plastic water bottles each day
and most still end up in landfills. About 10% of every one of your
shopping dollars is used to pay for packaging and approximately 30% of
contributes to municipal waste. If we were to take a travel mug to
work with us every day instead of those plastic bottles or paper cups
the impact would be huge!
TIP for Thursday September 24th, 2009
Be GREEN at work and digitize! We may live in the digital age but we
still consume enormous amounts of mashed up, bleached tree pulp, most
of which gets used once or twice and then tossed or recycled. The
greenest paper is no paper at all, so keep things digital whenever
possible. The more you do online, the less you need paper. Keep files
on computers instead of in file cabinets this also saves space! Review
documents onscreen rather than printing them out, especially for
meetings. Send emails instead of paper letters.
still consume enormous amounts of mashed up, bleached tree pulp, most
of which gets used once or twice and then tossed or recycled. The
greenest paper is no paper at all, so keep things digital whenever
possible. The more you do online, the less you need paper. Keep files
on computers instead of in file cabinets this also saves space! Review
documents onscreen rather than printing them out, especially for
meetings. Send emails instead of paper letters.
Tip for Wednesday September 23rd, 2009
Have you made the switch from paper to cloth at your dinner table? On
average we use 2,200 paper napkins a year, and if 10,000 people used
cloth napkins 1 day a week for a year instead of paper ones, we'd save
374 trees. So opting for reusable, washable options keeps more trees
standing. Plus organic cloth napkins keep synthetic pesticides out of
the environment.
average we use 2,200 paper napkins a year, and if 10,000 people used
cloth napkins 1 day a week for a year instead of paper ones, we'd save
374 trees. So opting for reusable, washable options keeps more trees
standing. Plus organic cloth napkins keep synthetic pesticides out of
the environment.
TIP for Tuesday September 22nd, 2009
Dog got fleas? Many flea collars don't work and some conventional flea
control products contain pyrethroids, which can cause seizures and
heart attacks in your pets. Typical flea pesticides also pose human
cancer risks and contain brain toxins up to 1,000 times the levels
deemed acceptable by the EPA. Less than 0.1% of pesticides reach the
target pests, so more than 99% are left to impact the environment. Opt
for natural products like essential oils and citronella oils and be
sure to vacuum your carpets daily during flea season and wash your
pets bedding regularly.
control products contain pyrethroids, which can cause seizures and
heart attacks in your pets. Typical flea pesticides also pose human
cancer risks and contain brain toxins up to 1,000 times the levels
deemed acceptable by the EPA. Less than 0.1% of pesticides reach the
target pests, so more than 99% are left to impact the environment. Opt
for natural products like essential oils and citronella oils and be
sure to vacuum your carpets daily during flea season and wash your
pets bedding regularly.
TIP for Monday September 21st, 2009
Youre sitting at your desk right now tapping away at the keys on your
computerŠand it sounds a little crunchy! Time to clean that keyboard!
Clean GREEN by avoiding keyboard cleaners that contain toxins. A 10-oz
can of chemical duster will have the same greenhouse gas-creating
effect as burning 100 gallons of gas. Clean naturally with a cotton
swab and some alcohol and use two sided tape between the keys to get
the gross crunchy stuff out!
computerŠand it sounds a little crunchy! Time to clean that keyboard!
Clean GREEN by avoiding keyboard cleaners that contain toxins. A 10-oz
can of chemical duster will have the same greenhouse gas-creating
effect as burning 100 gallons of gas. Clean naturally with a cotton
swab and some alcohol and use two sided tape between the keys to get
the gross crunchy stuff out!
TIP for Friday September 18th, 2009
We're all guilty of those hour showers? I know cleanliness is next to
godliness, but by shortening your shower by just 30 seconds you could
save 4 gallons of water and be GREEN!! If you want to see how much
water you use to shower just put the stopper in the tub and see how
much water collects. You'll be very surprised. Another water saving
trick is to turn the water of while you soap up or lather your shampoo
godliness, but by shortening your shower by just 30 seconds you could
save 4 gallons of water and be GREEN!! If you want to see how much
water you use to shower just put the stopper in the tub and see how
much water collects. You'll be very surprised. Another water saving
trick is to turn the water of while you soap up or lather your shampoo
TIP for Thursday September 17th, 2009
Do you still push yes for a receipt at the ATM? NO!! Over 10 billion
ATM receipts are printed in North America every year! That's a lot of
trees used to make them and a lot of waste because most of them end up
in the trash! You can view all your transactions on your bank's
website. PLUS you won't have to worry about anyone getting a hold of
your receipt and stealing your info. So next trip to the ATM just push
NO for receipt and be GREEN!
ATM receipts are printed in North America every year! That's a lot of
trees used to make them and a lot of waste because most of them end up
in the trash! You can view all your transactions on your bank's
website. PLUS you won't have to worry about anyone getting a hold of
your receipt and stealing your info. So next trip to the ATM just push
NO for receipt and be GREEN!
TIP for Wednesday September 16th, 2009
Many older homes were built without real consideration of energy
efficiency. BUT you can easily transform your home and dramatically
reduce your heating and cooling needs, slash your energy bills and
greenhouse gas emissions, and make your home much more comfortable all
year round. Even when a house is fully insulated up to 48% of the heat
loss occurs through single glazed windows. Double glazed windows can
cost a lot of money so a simpler and cheaper solution is to apply
films or tints that can provide shade during the hotter months.
efficiency. BUT you can easily transform your home and dramatically
reduce your heating and cooling needs, slash your energy bills and
greenhouse gas emissions, and make your home much more comfortable all
year round. Even when a house is fully insulated up to 48% of the heat
loss occurs through single glazed windows. Double glazed windows can
cost a lot of money so a simpler and cheaper solution is to apply
films or tints that can provide shade during the hotter months.
TIP for Tuesday September 15th, 2009
Next time your kitchen counter's wet, reach for a cloth instead of a
paper towel. If your household uses a roll of paper towels per week,
you could save more than $100 per year by switching to dishcloths and
tea towels. Cotton tea towels are thicker and can hold more water.
PLUS its GREENER. To make paper towels white, many producers use
chlorine bleaching, which releases cancer-causing toxins into the
environment. AND even if you use recycled paper towel we still send
3,000 tons of paper towels to landfills each day.
paper towel. If your household uses a roll of paper towels per week,
you could save more than $100 per year by switching to dishcloths and
tea towels. Cotton tea towels are thicker and can hold more water.
PLUS its GREENER. To make paper towels white, many producers use
chlorine bleaching, which releases cancer-causing toxins into the
environment. AND even if you use recycled paper towel we still send
3,000 tons of paper towels to landfills each day.
TIP for Monday September 14th, 2009
Style your self, GREEN! Who says your styling tools can't be
eco-friendly? Some companies make low energy hair dryers that use 2/3
less power than conventional versions. They may take slightly longer
to dry your hair but they are also gentler on you locks. Also ceramic
curling irons and flat irons that have automatic shut off if they are
being used for more than 10min. You can also find a large variety of
hairbrushes made with wood from sustainably managed forests or ones
made from recycled plastic. Just check the labels and style yourself
GREEN!
eco-friendly? Some companies make low energy hair dryers that use 2/3
less power than conventional versions. They may take slightly longer
to dry your hair but they are also gentler on you locks. Also ceramic
curling irons and flat irons that have automatic shut off if they are
being used for more than 10min. You can also find a large variety of
hairbrushes made with wood from sustainably managed forests or ones
made from recycled plastic. Just check the labels and style yourself
GREEN!
Tip for Friday September 11th, 2009
Want to keep your carpets smelling fresh and clean while being GREEN?
Carpets absorb aromas and pollutants from outside, they come in on
your shoes, the dogs feet, AND they absorb smoke and every day odors.
Avoid using a carpet powder or deodorizer that contains chemicals,
they can cause skin irritation, abrasive eye damage, and sometimes the
dust can irritate lungs or aggravate asthma symptoms. The GREEN
solution? Use baking soda on the carpet and leave on for a while then
vacuum up. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the
baking soda if you want it to have a natural aroma.
Carpets absorb aromas and pollutants from outside, they come in on
your shoes, the dogs feet, AND they absorb smoke and every day odors.
Avoid using a carpet powder or deodorizer that contains chemicals,
they can cause skin irritation, abrasive eye damage, and sometimes the
dust can irritate lungs or aggravate asthma symptoms. The GREEN
solution? Use baking soda on the carpet and leave on for a while then
vacuum up. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the
baking soda if you want it to have a natural aroma.
TIP for Thursday September 10th, 2009
Have you been pulling into the gas station too many times this week?
It may be that roof rack from the summer camping trip that you haven't
taken off yet! Racks weigh around 15 pounds, which makes your car
heavier so it burns more gas per mile. Taking it off lightens the load
and decreases wind resistance plus is GREENER. The less gas you burn =
the less pollution you create.
It may be that roof rack from the summer camping trip that you haven't
taken off yet! Racks weigh around 15 pounds, which makes your car
heavier so it burns more gas per mile. Taking it off lightens the load
and decreases wind resistance plus is GREENER. The less gas you burn =
the less pollution you create.
TIP for Wednesday September 9th, 2009
Are you an idler? Be GREEN and avoid idling your car for more than one
minute. Instead of letting your car idle, turn off the ignition. It
uses less gas and emits less CO2 to stop and restart your car than to
let it run. In fact, idling uses twice as much gas as driving! If
every driver in Canada avoided idling for five minutes a day, we could
prevent 1.6 million metric tons of CO2 from being emitted.
minute. Instead of letting your car idle, turn off the ignition. It
uses less gas and emits less CO2 to stop and restart your car than to
let it run. In fact, idling uses twice as much gas as driving! If
every driver in Canada avoided idling for five minutes a day, we could
prevent 1.6 million metric tons of CO2 from being emitted.
TIP for Tuesday September 8th, 2009
Back to School…exciting and expensive! Buying new school supplies
every year. If you can, re use school your supplies from last year, If
not then buy recycled paper, use canvas or cardboard binders instead
of plastic, and use refillable pens and pencils. Some other ways kids
can be GREEN when they go back to school, ride your bike or walk
instead, Use reusable water bottles instead of plastic and use a lunch
box instead of paper bags.
every year. If you can, re use school your supplies from last year, If
not then buy recycled paper, use canvas or cardboard binders instead
of plastic, and use refillable pens and pencils. Some other ways kids
can be GREEN when they go back to school, ride your bike or walk
instead, Use reusable water bottles instead of plastic and use a lunch
box instead of paper bags.
TIP for Thursday September 3rd, 2009
Lots of sunshine this weekend makes ideal weather for washing your
car. Go GREEN and use a waterless carwash! Save water and money! Make
sure you look for an eco-cleaner that ammonia free. Besides being
toxic, ammonia can degrade the rubber and window tint on your car over
time. You can pick up a waterless car wash kit for $15-20 and get
about 6-8 washes out of it. Or you can find a waterless car wash and
let them do the work for you! Check out http://www.eccosave.com/
car. Go GREEN and use a waterless carwash! Save water and money! Make
sure you look for an eco-cleaner that ammonia free. Besides being
toxic, ammonia can degrade the rubber and window tint on your car over
time. You can pick up a waterless car wash kit for $15-20 and get
about 6-8 washes out of it. Or you can find a waterless car wash and
let them do the work for you! Check out http://www.eccosave.com/
TIP for Tuesday September 1st, 2009
Make your house feel tropical and protect your sinuses at the same
time! Maintaining indoor humidity at around 45 to 65 percent is a
great way to avoid sinus infections and sore throats? Electrical
humidifiers work well but they use electricity and cost money. An
easier way to add humidity to a room, is to put a few areca palms in
it. Plants in the home are always a great way to purify the air and to
make your house a home. Areca Palms release a considerable volume of
moisture in the air as part of their natural transpiration process.
Most plants release water into the air, but a 6 foot Areca Palm can
release up to 1 litre of water in every 24 hours.
time! Maintaining indoor humidity at around 45 to 65 percent is a
great way to avoid sinus infections and sore throats? Electrical
humidifiers work well but they use electricity and cost money. An
easier way to add humidity to a room, is to put a few areca palms in
it. Plants in the home are always a great way to purify the air and to
make your house a home. Areca Palms release a considerable volume of
moisture in the air as part of their natural transpiration process.
Most plants release water into the air, but a 6 foot Areca Palm can
release up to 1 litre of water in every 24 hours.
TIP for Thursday August 27th, 2009
If youre looking for a natural and organic way to purify the air in
your home or office, look for Himalayan salt crystals. They can help
naturally cleanse the indoor air in an energy efficient way. When
heated, the salt crystals cause an ionization effect that can
neutralize airborne bacteria and other pollutants in the air. The
negative ions emitted by the orange-glowing salt crystals lamps and
candle holders may provide relief from sinus migraine headaches,
allergies, and hay fever, along with other common ailments such as
asthma. They are also more pleasing to the eye and energy efficient
than the mechanical purifiers.
your home or office, look for Himalayan salt crystals. They can help
naturally cleanse the indoor air in an energy efficient way. When
heated, the salt crystals cause an ionization effect that can
neutralize airborne bacteria and other pollutants in the air. The
negative ions emitted by the orange-glowing salt crystals lamps and
candle holders may provide relief from sinus migraine headaches,
allergies, and hay fever, along with other common ailments such as
asthma. They are also more pleasing to the eye and energy efficient
than the mechanical purifiers.
TIP for Wednesday August 26, 2009
Save electricity and money with motion sensor lights around the
outside of your house. If your just going outside to put out the
garbage, the area only needs to be lit up for a short period. So why
not use motion sensor lights. You can find solar powered motions
sensored floodlights that will work for two weeks without sun. They
are not only good for the environment but they are also great for
security.
outside of your house. If your just going outside to put out the
garbage, the area only needs to be lit up for a short period. So why
not use motion sensor lights. You can find solar powered motions
sensored floodlights that will work for two weeks without sun. They
are not only good for the environment but they are also great for
security.
TIP for Tuesday August 25th, 2009
Mmmmm the NOT so wonderful smell of mothballs! Moths are a nuisance,
but how do you keep them from eating your favourite winter sweater
while its put away for the summer? Mothballs are not only harmful to
moths but to you as well! They contain a compound called
para-dichlorobenzene which is a carcinogen. Avoid the chemicals and
the mothball smell with safer alternatives. Look for lavender and
cedar wood, theirs scents will keep moths away.
but how do you keep them from eating your favourite winter sweater
while its put away for the summer? Mothballs are not only harmful to
moths but to you as well! They contain a compound called
para-dichlorobenzene which is a carcinogen. Avoid the chemicals and
the mothball smell with safer alternatives. Look for lavender and
cedar wood, theirs scents will keep moths away.
TIP for Monday August 24th, 2009
If youre a student youre probably already struggling with the many
expensive textbooks you have to buy. The problem is that these
textbooks are not only a burden on your budget, but also impact the
environment with all the trees cut down for their production. Buy used
textbooks save money and trees! You can save up to 90%! Some companies
even rent them!
expensive textbooks you have to buy. The problem is that these
textbooks are not only a burden on your budget, but also impact the
environment with all the trees cut down for their production. Buy used
textbooks save money and trees! You can save up to 90%! Some companies
even rent them!
TIP for Thursday August 20th, 2009
It only takes a minute to remember to pack your own mug. Changing the
way you have your morning coffee or tea can have a real impact on the
amount of waste you send to the landfill. Styrofoam is not recyclable
and paper cups are rarely recycled. Bringing a reusable mug will
lessen the amount of garbage and can even get you a discount on your
coffee at some retailers. PLUS It tastes better in your own mug
way you have your morning coffee or tea can have a real impact on the
amount of waste you send to the landfill. Styrofoam is not recyclable
and paper cups are rarely recycled. Bringing a reusable mug will
lessen the amount of garbage and can even get you a discount on your
coffee at some retailers. PLUS It tastes better in your own mug
TIP for Tuesday August 18th, 2009
This green tip will keep some green in your pocket. Got a budding
athlete? New sports equipment is costly and your kids are growing
faster than your wallet. So check out stores that sell used gear! At a
used gear shop, you can expect to pay 50% less than what you'd spend
on new equipment. Bonus, some places you can trade stuff that the
kids' have outgrown instead of having to buy new equipment each time
they sprout up a few inches! Also used equipment means fewer resources
needed for the creation, transport, and marketing of new equipment.
athlete? New sports equipment is costly and your kids are growing
faster than your wallet. So check out stores that sell used gear! At a
used gear shop, you can expect to pay 50% less than what you'd spend
on new equipment. Bonus, some places you can trade stuff that the
kids' have outgrown instead of having to buy new equipment each time
they sprout up a few inches! Also used equipment means fewer resources
needed for the creation, transport, and marketing of new equipment.
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