Design & Lifestyle
Are Pay-As-You-Throw trash programs fair? November 6th, 2009
As of 2006, the last time the EPA took down stats, about 7,095 communities were participating in Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) programs. PAYT programs are unit pricing or variable-rate pricing programs for trash disposal. Basically, residents are...more
Fight Off Three Home Toxins November 3rd, 2009
There are so many toxins out there nowadays - from auto emissions to mercury in the water to pesticides in city parks and more. You can’t stop your exposure to all things toxic, but what...more
Eco-rate Your Green Home Products November 2nd, 2009
There’s a newer green consumer site in town. Ok, not THAT new. Eco-rate launched last May and aims to make green living a little easier with reviews of green home products that weigh “The environmental...more
Wellness Water Filters - Clean and Enhanced Home Water November 1st, 2009
Wellness Enterprises makes water filters for the home kitchen, bathroom, and even products for on the go. Of course we talk about water all the time here, and I usually go with drinking tap. However,...more
Reduce the lead in your home water supply October 31st, 2009
There could be lead in your water supply and that’s not a good thing. Lead can cause delays in physical and mental development plus deficits in attention span and learning abilities in children. Adults may...more
Sustainable & Stylish Home Pet Gear October 29th, 2009
Plastic dishes and boring cotton sleeping spaces for your pets are not only NOT eco-friendly, but typically look way out out of place in a stylish home. Not to mention, if you want a green...more
How safe is your drink pitcher? October 24th, 2009
Instead of plastic drink containers, many folks are now using a more sustainable pitcher for water and juice in the fridge, which is smart, but can expose your family to lead if you’ve got a...more
Why buy a PVC free shower curtain? October 23rd, 2009
You know that icky plastic smell that fills the bathroom when you get a new shower curtain liner or basic curtain? That’s PVC. Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is very hard to recycle and most products...more
Three bad habits to ditch that cost you big time October 19th, 2009
If you’re going to ditch bad living habits, you may as well get rid of the ones that cost you the most money first. Following are three bad habits that cost the planet and you...more
Clean your drains without toxins October 16th, 2009
Bathroom and kitchen drains can easily become clogged with hair, food, and other gunk. But you don’t have to always use toxic drain cleaners to manage said clogs. In fact toxic cleaners and plumbers should...more
