December 31st, 2008

Greening in the New Year: Environmentally Friendly Resolutions

Posted by lindseyshoe

Ringing in the New Year, you can also ring in the green. Try any one or more of these New Year’s Resolutions to begin or continue your journey toward saving money and the environment.

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December 28th, 2008

Having a Green Christmas Tree

Posted by carrie_roll

As you’re taking your tree out this year, think about how you might make your Christmas a little more green next year.
Brian, a member of the GreenJoyment community from ABC Garage Doors, shares this quick tip.

I do have a Christmas tip for your readers next year. Buy a real tree in a pot. Bring the tree inside in an intermediate temperature (garage or unheated mud room) for 2 days then inside the house for 10-15 days (more then that may hurt the tree) then back in the intermediate temp for 2 days and finnaly outside in a pre dug hole (some places the ground is allready frozen after Christmas). Use a little peat moss and plant according to directions that came with the tree. Our tree was only 3 feet tall so we bought 2. It is a great project for kids, my son who is 5 had no problem with a smaller tree because Santa would be so proud that we are planting 2 trees and not killing them. Use a little sugar and water when watering but water like a standard house plant. The gradual temperature change is important, we even slowly heated our mud room. Pine trees make an excellent wind break as well as color to winter season.

Thanks for the great tip Brian! What other suggestions do people have about simple ways to make Christmas and the holidays more green?

December 24th, 2008

Think Your Tough Household Cleaning & Maintenance Jobs Can’t be Done Naturally?

Posted by lindseyshoe

We all have them, those tough household projects like cleaning the oven or microwave, removing water stains, or taking care of metals like chrome, brass or copper, that we think we must use commercial chemical cleaners on. Guess again! there are several environmentally friendly ways to take care of household projects you just need the right recipe for it and we have them!

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December 20th, 2008

Recipes for Whole House Cleaning Success: Natural and Environmentally Friendly

Posted by lindseyshoe

Would love to clean with natural environmentally friendly products, but don’t know how much or what to use? Try these easy to follow reciepes for cleaning success.

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December 16th, 2008

Cleaning Your House Green: Where to Begin?

Posted by lindseyshoe

To clean your house “green” and even save some green, start with the basics. This begins the first in our series of articles on cleaning green. Learn what products you have on hand to create cleaners without, an all purpose cleaner recipe and what supplies are needed for mixing and storing your green cleaning products. Next, look for recipes to clean your house from top to bottom.

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December 13th, 2008

Moisture Control- Not Just for Skin Anymore

Posted by lindseyshoe

What is a moisture controller? Hint: It’s not an anti-aging cream.
A moisture controller is a really a tool to measure the moisture content of soil. How effective are they, how can you use them to conserve water and have a beautiful garden or yard? Read more on moisture controllers.

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December 10th, 2008

The Great Diaper Debate Part 2 Disposable and Biodegradable

Posted by lindseyshoe

What do you know about biodegradable diapers? Are they any safer? Do they make a good choice? Which is better; cloth, disposable or biodegradable? This concludes our two part series on the Great Diaper Debate.

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December 9th, 2008

Clean Coal: The Harsh Reality of Clean Coal

Posted by carrie_roll


It’s everywhere — advertising from companies claiming that coal is clean. The stark reality is that there is literally no such thing as clean coal electricity in the United States today — not one American home today is powered by a coal-burning plant that captures and stores its carbon pollution. And coal plants are responsible for a full third of America’s carbon dioxide pollution — the chief cause of global warming.

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December 7th, 2008

The Great Diaper Debate-Part 1

Posted by lindseyshoe

It happens to every new and would be parent, even those not environmentally friendly. Which is better cloth or disposable? In our two part series we ask you this question — so be sure to read and comment on your diaper changing experiences and options.

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December 2nd, 2008

Solar Ovens are for More than Just Cooking: Find out Where and How

Posted by lindseyshoe

Solar ovens are an efficient, environmentally friendly way to cook for families, groups, communities and institutions. Find out how solar ovens are being used to save the world, the environment, and important limited resources.
(You can also see the GreenJoyment section on solar cooking at http://www.GreenJoyment.com/solar-cookers)

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