After reading the front page of one of the local paper this morning I thought I should bring this green tip back. The article says that a recent report found painkillers, antibiotics, and cholesterol lowering drugs in our water coming from 15 Southern Ontario treatment plants. These drugs enter our water system when people throw [...]

LEED, it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it’s the most widely accepted stamp of approval to certify that a building’s green. LEED provides standards to look for when building or buying an apartment or house, helping us determine what’s really green. Buildings account for more than 40% of CO2 emissions worldwide, [...]

It’s the first day of spring. Out with the old and in with the new look. A new hair color for a new season? Get a fabulous new doo without out doing damage to the environment with a natural hair dye. Look for plant-based dyes, they will gently color your hair without altering it’s structure [...]

Many of us think that letting your car idle uses less gas than turning your car off and on again, but it usually doesn’t. An idling car creates twice the emissions of a car in motion. Check out the money your wasting. Idling 15 min per weekday can cost you up to $100 in wasted [...]

Do you stress yourself out trying to get the lime out of the bottle before you toss it in the recycle bin? Good news you can recycle it with the lime still inside. In fact, none of your recyclables need to be spotless, since most “contaminants” get cleaned out or burned away during re-manufacturing. You [...]

Antibacterial cleansers…are they more effective than regular soap? Researchers have proven they’re not. U of MI researchers reviewed 27 studies conducted between 1980 and 2006 and found that plain soaps are just as effective as those containing triclosan. Antibacterial soaps with triclosan can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics and it breaks down in the environment, [...]

Is your thermostat just wasting energy. Install a programmable thermostat to automatically use less heat while you’re at work and asleep. Doing this will prevent energy bill. And last the new programmable thermostats are Mercury-free. If you really want to get high tech they even have ones that allow you set different temps for weekdays, [...]

If you have to use a dryer to dry your clothes make sure you clean out your dryer’s lint filter before each use. It’s more than a good habit. You can cut down on your energy bill, dry your clothes more quickly (and cleanly) and reduce your home’s fire hazards www.dryerbox.com/dryer_fire_articles.htm. Dryer lint is the [...]

Do you love to cook with fresh herbs? Try growing them indoors. It’s an easy and fun way to enjoy nature inside and add aromatic and medicinal flavor to your home. Of course fresh organic herbs are better for cooking and growing them yourself means they are free and free of chemicals. The EPA considers [...]

If you have an older water heater and you’ve been considering a new one but you’re a little low on funds this tip is for you. Purchase a water heater insulation blanket, it will save you energy and money! With an insulation blanket the water in the tank stays hot longer and reduces the amount [...]