Category Archives: Environment

Recycle: Used CFLs

I can’t begin to tell you how many people I have convinced to switch over to CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs) and how much I am saving on my electric bill as a result of doing the same. However, if you are the one spreading the word about this product, please make certain you are also [...]

Get Rid of Ants Naturally

Boric Acid: Mix this with some cocoa powder, flour, or other powdered food (I use sugar) and it helps kill anything with an exoskeleton. Boric acid is a 100% effective method since the acid eats the body of the insect, and they can never become immune to that! It isn’t instant. You just need to [...]

Quest for Eco-Friendly TV’s

While trying to gather information on environmentally sound Televisions for our readers, I happened upon an article. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I thought I would highlight some of the pertinent information and provide a link to the article below. As we all know, buying a television can be quite a big decision and quite [...]

Three Ways to Kill Mold Naturally

By Annie B. Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale, 2005). A proliferation of mold and mildew can be the hallmark of hot and humid summers. I have a friend who has green mold growing on the shoes in her closet! A humidifier might be the best help for her, but there are also three natural [...]

Product Review: Natural Toilet Brush

I ordered an organic toilet brush from Greenfeet.com which I finally used for the first time with much success. The brush itself is made from coconut fibers, which are said to clean better than synthetic fibers, and the handle is made of wood, making it 100% biodegradable. What annoyed me the most about conventional brushes, [...]

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