environment

Greening Your Office Space

thegreenconnoisseur — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:42 -0400

Back from maternity leave or starting a new job – why not take a step in an earth-friendly direction by greening your office space? From sticky note holders made out of recycled scrap steel to all-natural bamboo chair mats that create luxuriously sleek surroundings, Bambeco offers a variety of items to make an eco-friendly return or entrance into the workplace much easier. (To see this full story and more, follow The Green Connoisseur Blog link on our homepage @ http://thegreenconnoisseur.com )!!

Eco-Friendly Party Supplies

thegreenconnoisseur — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:40 -0400

Forget the Styrofoam plates – when you’re serving your best cheese dip or grilled veggie dish this year, use CornWare Tableware. These plates, bowls, utensils and cups are made from corn, a renewable resource. (To see this full story and more, follow The Green Connoisseur Blog link on our homepage @ http://thegreenconnoisseur.com )!!

Greening Your Grill: 5 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Charcoal and Gas

thegreenconnoisseur — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:03 -0400

Summertime is upon us full-force and 4th of July celebrations are just around the corner - it's time for backyard barbecues but the traditional cookout is not so eco-friendly. In fact, the estimated 60 million cookouts that will take place this weekend will "consume enough energy to power 20,000 households for a year" according to the Sierra Club. (To view the full story follow this link http://thegreenconnoisseur.blogspot.com/2009/07/greening-your-grill-5-eco-friendly.html)

International Green Summit

IGSnetworkingteam — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:45:02 -0400

International Green Summit, Inc. is currently putting together The International Green Summit 2009. The mission, or goal, of IGS is to educate the world on what green products are, or will be, readily available for consumers to purchase. We have numerous different platforms that we will be using to reach the maximum of the world’s population as humanly possible. We will have web casting, websites, cable companies, and satellites companies airing it for free, to access the world’s population.

The primary objective of the International Green Summit (IGS) is to increase consumer awareness of the products that are there for everyday uses and future products. This event will be the cornerstone to build a more aware and intelligent consumer in the market place of green products. To date, most people want to be green, but it is either too expensive or not readily accessible. After this event, with the increase of knowledge of the products that are out there, consumer demand will increase and producing bulk manufacturing will lower the costs of such products. People generally want to do what is best for the common good, and after this is all said and done they will have the knowledge and ability to afford such products.

Full Moon Feasts

thegreenconnoisseur — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:07:45 -0400

Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection, by chef Jessica Prentice, is a different kind of local food book. Based on the lunar cycles of the year, each chapter focuses on the celebratory foods traditionally associated with each month of the year.

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Bath by Bettijo: Luxurious and Organic Skin and Bath Products

thegreenconnoisseur — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:41:45 -0400

The eco-friendly woman of today not only demands organic and pure products to place on her skin, but desires luxury as well. Bath by Bettijo promises all of that and more!

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Bidet vs. Hand Bidet Sprayer

Jeff9 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:58:56 -0400

Bidet vs. Hand Bidet Sprayer

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There are many advantages of getting a hand bidet sprayer over the traditional bidet not the least of which is cost. Not only the cost of buying it which is substantial (for the full size bidet) but for the cost of installation also. With the hand bidet sprayer you don’t need a plumber to install it. Assuming you even have the space to fit one there are more additional compelling reasons not to.

For example stand alone bidets are simply not as effective at what they are supposed to achieve and that is cleaning your nether regions. The problem is two fold. One, they lack control as they are in a set position and mechanically controlled so you have less chance of getting to certain spots. Second the water pressure is considerably less so when cleaning your butt you may find that it has not really done the job. With the hand held sprayer you get complete control and better water flow which provides much better results.

Another often unthought-of aspect of the conventional bidet’s sprayer is that since the spray mechanism is mechanical and comes out underneath you there is the distinct possibility of residue falling on and staying on the sprayer from one use to the other, a most unpleasant thought. With the handheld sprayer not only does it NOT have to be directly beneath you (it more than likely will be held at a side angle since it’s in your hand) it is also extremely accessible for cleaning (it) and because of the greater water pressure and flow it tends to be more self-cleaning.

Then there is the maintenance aspect which I doubt many people want to try and figure out why the automated spray wand has stopped coming out on their conventional bidet whereas the potential problems with the hand sprayer are minimal and very easy to correct.

Finally there is the logistics in that most people only put a conventional bidet in their master bath whereas with the hand held bidet sprayer you can put them in all of the bathrooms so that everyone benefits. One reason for that is space, which usually only the master bath has enough room for the stand alone bidet. As you can see the hand held bathroom bidet sprayer is superior in every way to the conventional stand alone bidet, oh and I almost forgot…..who wants to get up and move from the toilet to another place to get clean anyways? That doesn’t seem like a very sanitary or efficient operation to me at all. www.bathroomsprayers.com

THE BUTT OF TOO MANY JOKES

Jeff9 — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:17:30 -0400

Americans are a very proud people, and rightly so. At times there are people who get indignant at the idea that their toilet paper is not adequate for cleaning up with because how can anyone suggest that our technology is inferior to another countries, especially some third world country?! The idea of using a Bathroom Bidet Sprayer incites furious outcries! But hear me out; nothing could be farther from the truth. Actually it is because our technology is so good, the best, that we find ourselves stuck with a method that is now antiquated and even potentially harmful. You see we have the best plumbing in the world and because of that we can flush massive amounts of toilet paper down the pipes with no problem (usually). Have you ever seen on of those vortex toilets? I swear I believe that if it got ahold of my leg it would take all of me down! Now take a look at the so-called third world toilets. The horror: a hole in the ground and no seat = the infamous “squat toilet”. Now these toilets cannot take massive amounts of toilet paper because they have no flusher, you have to poor water in them to make them work and even if there is any toilet paper (not usually) you are supposed to put it in a bin nearby, shudder. So they came up with the hand sprayer to get clean with. That way you need minimal toilet paper, or a towel since all you have to do is dry off. Now I’ve heard all the snickers and comments about walking around with a wet spot on your pants and although humorous I’m afraid that’s all they are because it’s just not the case. And with a hand bidet sprayer in the comfort of your own bathroom there is no concern whatsoever. If the French hadn’t been the one to invent the bidet and thereby tainted its image forever I believe these would be commonplace it the US and other western countries. (My apologies to any French People but we all know why you invented perfume so it's only natural that there would be a distrust of something new that sprays water up your hoohoo). But fortunately for us the less affluent countries came up with their less expensive take on the concept and as they usually do, improved on it, because the hand bidet sprayer works much better than the traditional bidet. This is an idea whose time has come. At Bathroom Sprayers.com they have the best selection and quality of hand bidet sprayers available. They provide a kit for easy installation without a plumber. You owe it to yourself, and your family, to check it out. It's your life, make it the best it can be. www.bathroomsprayers.com

Don’t Say It Spray It!

davidstanley — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:08:32 -0400

How many times have you heard someone say that they would recycle if only a bin was provided for it? Or was it you yourself that possibly announced that you believe we should all live greener, less polluting lives but can’t seem to figure out how to accomplish it? Well now you can….don’t just Say it, Spray it.

You can have an immediate positive impact on the environment and your bank account by getting a Hand Bidet Sprayer for your bathroom. It doesn’t get any easier than this. For under $50.00 you can install one without a plumber and almost eliminate the need for toilet paper….forever.

And it’s not something you have to endure any pain or extra effort for, like you do with separating your plastics and paper for recycling. No, instead this makes your life easier by providing you with a more convenient and superior way to get clean after using the toilet. And for people who think this sounds too strange or don’t understand the concept I would put it to you this way; Dr. Oz on Oprah said it best: "if you had pee or poop on your hand, you wouldn't wipe it off with paper, would you? You'd wash it off”. This is not a bidet I am talking about, that is impractical and too expensive. This is a hand bidet sprayer.

It’s the best way to reach those areas you need to wash regularly and for people looking for an excuse not to get one and claiming drought as their ultimate defense sorry but this uses less water than jumping up on the sink to wash or taking a shower especially since it has an on/off trigger so it’s only spraying water when you need it. It also has an overall water saving from the fact that toilet paper manufacturers are huge water users so by lessoning the amount of toilet paper used you are saving water and lowering the pollution they cause.

Even if you are afraid of being called a tree hugger (unlikely with one of these) no one in today’s economy can turn a blind eye to saving money. Have you looked at the price of toilet paper lately? With one of these sprayers and in your own personal bathroom you actually don’t need toilet paper at all. Do you use tissues to dry your hands? No, you use a towel. And don’t say ewww, it would be your personal towel (as it should be for drying your hands and everything else too). Don’t worry, you can still leave toilet paper out for your guests. You can even make it the soft stuff and not feel too guilty because of how little you are using now.

Now we’re talking green without any pain. Available at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com/ And it has health benefits also, see; http://www.bathroomsprayers.com/info/mypage.php?page=16

Share Your Ideas on the Environmental Defense Fund's Innovation Exchange

jplatt — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Does your company have a unique method of saving energy or acting in an eco-friendly manner? If you answered yes, then share your idea!

The Environmental Defense Fund has created a forum where you can do just that. The Innovation Exchange hosts a growing community where members can share their money- and climate-saving ideas, either by posting what has worked for them or asking questions from others who might have already solved the same problems.

The Innovation Exchange also hosts a treasure trove of information culled from the EDF's archives, including case studies, recommendations and online utilities, all sorted by environmental aspect (climate change, paper & packaging, etc.) or industry (such as healthcare or manufacturing).

Give the site a try. You may be surprised at what you find!