This infographic highlights stats from a different region of the world but it is still very interesting to see just how much money can be wasted foolishly if we aren't vigilant about our energy usage. Leaving a wireless router or a microwave plugged in all night for instance. I don't know anyone who microwaves in their sleep and its just plain wasteful. This graphic a great reminder to stop throwing away money while we catch some ZZZZZs. I know I have one or two of these things I need to … [Read more...]
30 Ways to Save Money, Conserve Energy, and Stay Warm This Winter
A cold snap set in this week and it has me thinking about staying warm. For some reason I have a greater tolerance for cold than I do heat so it seems more manageable for me to find little ways to whittle our heating bills this time of year. I am sure that many folks are doing the same. We want to pinch pennies and divert them elsewhere. It's also a bonus that saving money on energy usage means we are saving precious resources too. For me this has been a work in process ever since we moved to … [Read more...]
Be Your Own Green Home Designer
More and more, folks are looking for simple and conscientious solutions to the planetary problems we face, while at the same time wanting to live in a home that is convenient and cozy. If you’re looking for a more eco-friendly home design you don't have to read design magazines, hire a prestigious designer, or win a home makeover. There are numerous quick, easy, and economical eco-friendly design options that virtually anyone can use. #1 Passive solar. The sun has amazing capabilities to … [Read more...]
Green Baby Diapers
Moms have been emailing me quite often lately about cloth diapers...are they the greener choice, which ones are best, etc. I cloth diapered two of my babies and I even owned a cloth diaper manufacturing company and store for a few years. I am a big advocate for cloth diapers. To the right you will see my daughter wearing a tye dye diaper I made for her. So first things first...are they REALLY the green choice in diapering. Yes! Disposable diaper advocates are quick to say that cloth diapers use … [Read more...]
The Virtual Forest
I ran across another cool site this morning called The Virtual Forest. It is an initiative to educate the masses on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions and support conservation efforts efforts in Brazil. It has a nifty questionnaire you can fill out to get energy saving ideas. Basically you fill out all the information about your activities and energy usage and they email you a report with all the ways you specifically can improve. I really liked the suggestions too. For instance my … [Read more...]
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