By Dena Fritz Everyone knows about the ENERGY STAR rating that comes with household appliances, right? Well do you know what it means? ENERGY STAR is a governmental joint program with the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1992, the EPA introduced ENERGY STAR as a voluntary labeling program designe[...]
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Bamboo. Is This Grass Really Greener?
Bamboo has become a hot commodity. Because of its rapid recovery it is assumed that it is the wisest choice for flooring, furniture, cutting boards, clothing and other items. Ok, for today’s botany lesson, bamboo (technically a grass, is usually compared to trees because of its wood-like propertie[...]
Hang it Out to Dry
I remember when I was a young girl and my grandmother used to hang our clothes out to dry on a clothes line. I used to help her pull the clothes down off the line and put them into a basket. We would collect the clothes pins and put them in a small cotton bag [...][...]
See The Light!
By Dena Fritz Energizer LED Rechargeable Flashlight With our active lifestyle, we use flashlights for many purposes several times a week. We are always disappointed that our flashlights die out after just a few uses. It seems that just when we need them most, they fail us and leave us with frustrati[...]
Nature’s Original Since 1891
By Dena Fritz 20 Mule Team Borax is a natural mineral that is used for multi-cleaning around the house as well as a laundry booster. It is a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water, otherwise known as sodium tetraborate. It is found deep in the ground along with cla[...]
Kitchen Composting: The Basics
By Dena Fritz Common Questions Q: Why should I compost? A: You can make your own free organic fertilizer and send less trash to the landfill. Q: What is compost? A: It is decomposed organic matter that is broken down wi[...]
Create Your Own Beautiful Backdrop. Paint Your Space.
By Dena Fritz Do you have a hankering to paint your walls but want to be eco-responsible about it? Is your space needing a new look? Don’t fret; there are many green friendly paints on the market that can help you with your selection. Available in vibrant colors, many popular paint manufactu[...]
Sustainable Furniture with Pizzazz!
By Dena Fritz Cisco Brothers Furniture proves that sustainable living environments do not have to be dull, boring or plain! With several retailers throughout the US, finding a Cisco Brothers dealer shouldn’t be a problem. The LEED compliant (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) manufact[...]
July 20th, 2010 - 10:17 am § in Your Home
Green Works Natural Dishwashing Liquid
By Dena Fritz Launched in 2007, the Clorox Company had a goal with the Green Works natural cleaning products. Without jeopardizing performance, it was their endeavor to bring green cleaning products more mainstream, affordable and accessible. I personally use the Green Works dish-washing liquid. It[...]
July 16th, 2010 - 9:36 am § in Your Home
You Get Further with Vinegar than Sugar – “mother” says
By Dena Fritz There are many natural alternatives to cleaning with chemical solutions which are harmful to our environment. Good old vinegar is one of them and it isn’t just for salads any more. It is also known to be very versatile when it comes to domestic engineering. Acetic acid is the ingredi[...]