Eco-Friendly Green Burial Options
Eco-Friendly Green Burial Options
You may wonder if conventional burial practices are harmful to the earth. In truth, conventional burial is not particularly green. Trees must be cut to make the coffin, and embalming fluids like formaldehyde and methanol are not earth-friendly. Another concern is the use of land for conventional burial. The earth itself must be dug up and cemetery plots take up space. Continue Reading Eco-Friendly Green Burial Options Here
Originally posted 2010-08-09 13:48:15.
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Green Laundry With Soap Nuts, Dryer Balls and Eco Balls
Green Laundry With Soap Nuts, Dryer Balls and Eco Balls doesn't mean your wash will wind up green anymore!
For natural laundry detergents and dryer helpers, some of the more popular choices include soap nuts, dryer balls, and eco balls. If you’ve never heard of these things, keep readin, for they are part of the new all-natural, green laundry sensation. And for those who suffer from chemical allergies or sensitivities, these natural alternatives can be a real boon.
Soap Nuts
Soap nuts are actual nuts or fruits from the Chinese Soapberry Tree (Sapindus mukorossi), which grows in the mountains of India and Nepal. They may be a new idea for westerners, but these soapy nuts have been used to clean fabrics for generations of local people. Continue Reading Green Laundry With Soap Nuts, Dryer Balls and Eco Balls Here
Reroofing How to Choose Eco-Conscious Roofing Materials
Reroofing How to Choose Eco-Conscious Roofing Materials
Reroofing Roofing Materials
1. Metal
The metals used in roof construction are usually made from some combination of steel, copper, tin, and aluminum. Metal roofing made from recycled metals is also available. Metal roofs last a very long time – up to 50 years. When it does need to be replaced, you can recycle it. Continue Reading Reroofing How to Choose Eco-Conscious Roofing Materials Here
Shower Curtain Issues Why Traditional Shower Curtains Are Not Eco-Friendly
Shower Curtain Issues Why Traditional Shower Curtains Are Not Very Eco-Friendly or Healthy For That Matter
PVC
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is used in the making of soft vinyl-like liners. PVC contains dioxin, phthalates, and chlorine. Dioxin is a carcinogen and is given off when PVC burns or gets hot (how showers, anyone?). It is particularly implicated in breast cancer. Continue Reading Shower Curtain Issues Why Traditional Shower Curtains Are Not Eco-Friendly Here
Safe Paint Your Home with Green Paint
Safe Paint Your Home with Green Paint
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Categories: Home Interiors Tags: based, eco, eco-friendly paint, friendly, green, green paint, natural, paint, paints, pigments, safe paint, voc, vocs
Holiday Cards Use Your Own Photos For Personalized Green Holiday Cards
You can create your own green holiday cards with your own photos and keep it green with these Enviroprint cards. Enviroprint offers a wide variety of top-quality, eco-friendly, printed products — which are guaranteed to be truly GREEN. Since 2007, Enviroprint has been demonstrating its commitment to sustainable environmental printing practices by using 100% renewable energy sources and environmentally friendly inks and paper.
Because we use so much paper it has a negative impact on the environment, and we can, and should reduce our use of it. Recycled paper is important, and the more we use it the better off we will be. Continue Reading Holiday Cards Use Your Own Photos For Personalized Green Holiday Cards Here
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