Jennifer Chait

RIVERWIRED BLOG: GREEN HOME

Jennifer is a full-time unschooling mama to Cedar, professional blogger, and freelance writer. She's a tad obsessive about architecture, green living, music, and travel. She recently moved back to the lovely, rainy, Pacific Northwest after too many New Mexico years.

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  • How safe is your drink pitcher? Oct 25, 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 shady pitcher. Ceramic pitchers are usually... more
  • Why buy a PVC free shower curtain? Oct 24, 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 made with bunches of it... more
  • Three bad habits to ditch that cost you big time Oct 20, 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 a lot over time. Ditch water... more
  • Clean your drains without toxins Oct 17, 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 be your last option. First... more
  • Find an Environmental Job Oct 15, 2009

    Environmental jobs are becoming more and more popular and that’s a good thing. Cleaner jobs mean a cleaner environment overall, plus it allows people to really submerge themselves in a career that matters. If you’re looking for a green job... more
  • Organic Halloween Treats! Oct 14, 2009

    Today, with Halloween fast approaching, I figured we’d take a look at some nice organic treats. Some you can make, and some you can easily purchase. All of them super yummy - even kid approved. Beautiful fall colored organic cookies from... more
  • Eco-dinner party place cards and invitations Oct 13, 2009

    With the holidays coming up fast you may be planning a dinner party or two. Two considerations for larger events include invitations and place cards. The good news is that you can go green with both. Twisted Limb Paperworks is a... more
  • Plants that naturally detox your air - natural healthy air quality Oct 11, 2009

    House plants not only brighten your home but also improve your air quality without having to purchase a bulky plastic humidifier or air purifier. Plants do more than simple freshen the air too, they can actually remove some toxins, for... more
  • The Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners Oct 8, 2009

    We’ve all heard that traditional, conventional air fresheners can be toxic, but keep in mind that air fresheners listed as “natural” or “unscented” can contain hazardous chemicals. In a recent study, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found hormone-disrupting chemicals... more
  • Four ways to go super green in under a minute Oct 5, 2009

    In less than one minute you can make major green changes, such as… Buy recycled toilet paper. It takes less than 10 seconds to pick up a recycled package of TP at the store vs. new and choosing recycled toilet paper... more

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