Some Lil’ Green Changes You Can Make to Your Life
One thing you are going to find is that green living isn’t just about what we can do to help our planet, but it is also something which will help peoples over all health. One thing that a lot of individuals don’t understand is that as our planet becomes more and more polluted every day, and the health of the individuals that live in the world is also going to be effected. Here we are going to be talking about a few things that will be able to help both our own health and the planet at the same time.
One thing that more and more individuals should stop using is disposable plastic products as well as disposable Styrofoam, plastics and Styrofoam products are a small number of things that can take thousands of years to decompose. This means that each time someone places a plastic bag or Styrofoam container in their garbage and it ends up in our land fills, we are contaminating the earth. One of the largest culprits are the grocery stores as they use plastic bags now as opposed to paper bags, of course some stores will still enable you to ask for paper bags and if you do use the paper bags be sure you recycle them. Or even better, you could get the reusable canvass totes for your shopping.
You can also start to plant trees as well as other types of plants, regularly to help re-build their population. Our world is consuming a lot more trees every year than we’re planting. If you consider it, if we keep using more trees than we plant each and every year, in time there will be no trees left in the world. For us to keep the tree population where it ought to be, everybody should be planting a minimum of one tree a month. You need to also realize that when there are less and less trees in the world, that also means that the volume of oxygen in our air will also be reduced every year.
One more thing you ought to start doing is to start using as many organic and naturally developed products as you can. The fantastic thing about consuming organic foods is that farmers are not going to need to use as many pesticides and chemicals that wind up in our air, soil and also in the foods we consume. You have to understand that pesticides are a poison to kill insects and when these chemical compounds enter our bodies it is still a poison that can do damage to our health. Then when ever possible, you ought to only be purchasing products which have been made or grown using only organic methods.
Saving our earth in addition to our health is a thing that every single person is accountable for. If everybody was to do their part you would realize that the health of our planet and our personal health would both benefit from these kinds of efforts. Obviously you additionally have to realize that if people don’t start taking care of our planet, in time it will no longer be able to sustain life.
Categories: Green Home Tags: eco friendly, eco living, green changes, green living
What’s all the Hype about Organic Cotton Clothing?
Organic Cotton
You may not have known this, but more pesticides are used on cotton than any other crop in the world!! It’s a proven fact that the pesticides used on cotton are harmful for the environment. They may very well be harmful to human health as well. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that at least 7 of the top 15 chemicals used on cotton crops are “likely” or “known” human carcinogens. Because I try to do what’s right for the earth, and because I prefer to stay healthy myself, this knowledge doesn’t thrill me.
I can’t give up cotton, I simply can’t do it! I wear cotton all the time…my kids wear cotton all the time. We’re a laid back, casual sort of family and we MUST have our cotton.
Enter Organic Cotton Clothing! Thankfully, there are now a growing number of cotton farmers that grow organic cotton. These farmers grow their organic cotton crops under extremely strict guidelines, so besides just growing their crops without the use of harmful pesticides, they also deal with things like soil erosion and nutrient depletion.
Look for USDA Organic Cotton
The best news is that Organic Cotton items are really not much more expensive than cotton that is treated with pesticides.
All is well in my home again, now that we know we can wear our cotton while doing the right thing for the environment at the same time. If you’re interested in making the change to organic cotton, just look for the 100% organic label on cotton clothing or sheets that you are considering purchasing.
To see some of the great options available in organic cotton, check out the links below:
Categories: Green Clothing Tags: green living, organic cotton, organic cotton clothing, organic cotton sheets, USDA Organic
Bamboo Bedding ~ Eco Friendly, Comfortable, and Affordable
By now, you've probably heard of Bamboo flooring, and maybe even Bamboo counter tops, but have you heard about Bamboo Bedding? It's available and there are so many advantages to bamboo that I don't even know where to start.
Categories: Green Home Tags: bamboo bedding, bamboo sheet, bamboo sheets, eco friendly products, green living
Ten things you can do to become more green – TODAY
My friends and family know that I'm all about being "green." As a result, I'm often asked about what changes they can make in their lives, quickly and easily, that will make them more green.
Categories: Green News Tags: become more green, CFL Lighting, Composting, energy conservation, green living, Save Water
Green Living Tips Blog Carnival #2
There are lots of great bloggers that are devoting their time to educate others by providing lots of great green living tips. Visit these blogs for lots of great green ideas!
wknight35 presents Project Get Off the Grid: Phase I – Results posted at Green Light Reflections.
Nancy Miller presents Building a Green World, With Green Buildings posted at Top Online Engineering Degree.
Tiffany Washko presents Are You in Danger of Becoming Free? posted at Natural Family Living Blog.
Anika presents A mouthful posted at It’s easy being green.
Derek Pryde presents Energy Saving Solutions That Will Not Change Your Lifestyle | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “The rise and drop in temperatures in the coming years, place intense pressures on consumers around the world as this means only one thing, more energy and fuel are needed to control the environment and make homes more comfortable.”
Derek Pryde presents Pros and Cons of Residential Solar Energy System | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Harnessing the power of the sun”
Derek Pryde presents Saving Energy posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “As the cost of living continues to rise, energy reports and broadcasts are crammed with energy saving tips and suggestions. Some energy saving tips require initial investments, some just solicit a change of lifestyle.”
Derek Pryde presents Saving Energy without Breaking a Bank | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Energy is not just the monthly bill you have to pay each month; it is the foundation of everything you do and the life to everything you have”
Derek Pryde presents Saving Energy with Proper House Insulation | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Why is efficient home insulation good for saving energy?Almost half of your electric bill goes to regulating the temperature of your home. Thus if you want to save on your electric bills, the best place to start is your home”
Derek Pryde presents The Cost of Solar Energy Systems | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Solar energy is free but the tools that will enable you to harness this free energy are not.If you are planning to install a solar energy system right at your home and would like to know how much it would cost, there are 3 things you need to consider:”
Derek Pryde presents What Are Green Energy Sources | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Many homeowners today are looking into integrating green energy sources for developing more energy efficient homes and businesses. A green energy source is power generated through renewable resources, such as the sun, wind and water. The other benefit of green energy sources is their low contribution to global warming, pollution and other environmental issues.”
Chris presents The Great Sunflower Project – free seeds! posted at Smith Family Garden, saying, “Free Sunflower seeds for your garden! The Great Sunflower Project wants to determine areas where bee numbers are critically low. You can help and get free seeds in the process.”
Bobbie Whitehead presents Suffolk Community Gardens posted at Bobbie Whitehead.
Ernesto Maitim presents Solar Panel Shingles – Great Source of Alternative Power posted at Solar Panel Watt.
Ernesto Maitim presents How are Solar Panels Made? posted at Solar Panel Watt.
Gretchen presents Eco-Friendly Considerations for Dinnerware? posted at Dishes & China.
Insurance Toolbox presents Tax Benefits for Going Green in the 2009 Stimulus Package | Fine-Tuned Finances posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.
Sigrid Landau presents How to Build Homemade Solar Panels – Simple Tips to Get Started posted at A1 How To, saying, “There are many reasons that a person may be interested in learning how to build homemade solar panels. Tapping the sun for power is becoming more popular and used by a growing number of people.”
Matthew Paulson presents Tax Benefits for Going Green in the 2009 Stimulus Package | Fine-Tuned Finances posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.
Cathy Herard presents Soap Nuts! posted at Let’s Be Green Together, saying, “Soap nuts are truly the most amazing, natural way to do your laundry! They are wallet and environmentally friendly at the same time!”
Steward presents My Bike Commuting Journey posted at Bike Commuting For Beginners, saying, “There are a lot of different reasons to begin bike commuting – and only one of which is reducing your impact on the environment.”
Lisa Spinelli presents Federal Cash for Clunkers Update: On Hold posted at Greener Pastures: Personal Finance, saying, “thank you for considering my article.”
steven germain presents Bill and The Earth Room… posted at Rough Fractals, saying, “This is the greenest office in the world – really read this and see the video.
John Coke presents How To Conserve Electricity For Beginners posted at Conserving Electricity In The House, saying, “I would like to contribute this article covering how each of us can establish a roam map for conserving electricity in the home. Awareness and mindset help us to drive actions.”