- by Daiva Kacenauskaite on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Green cleaning with vinegar
Today one can pick from a wide variety of cleaning supplies the stores offer. There are sprays and powders, gels and liquids that promise to clean any mess imaginable. But by choosing a conventional cleaner we often forget about it side effects. Sure there are cleaners that do a great job taking care of stains, but they are also plain …
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- by Daiva Kacenauskaite on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Most of our everyday activities create trash. From morning coffee in a paper cup, to TV dinner box for those of us too tired to cook, hardly even noticing, we fill up trash can after trashcan with waste that accumulates in our landfills, or even worse ends up in our streets, fields and oceans.
A trash audit could be an eye-opener for most of us, and is …
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- by Daiva Kacenauskaite on Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Most of us like to wear neat clothing, use fresh towels and sleep in clean bedding, so no wonder laundry has become a weekly chore. However, spotless appearance can also take a big toll on the environment.
The use of water, electricity and toxic chemical products can leave a huge environmental footprint. These tips might help you to make choices that are …
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- by Daiva Kacenauskaite on Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Who could argue, that bedroom is the most important room in your home. It’s a place where you sleep after an exhausting day, it’s your sanctuary, and it’s the place to rest, read or be intimate with your loved one. These tips will help to make your bedroom into a healthy, most calming and relaxing place.
When buying your furniture, pay close …
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- by Daiva Kacenauskaite on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Making green choices should not be your personal concern alone – involve your family, and especially kids to follow your example. Children are the best learners and these tips could help form their life-long habits. So make sure everybody in the family learns to:
Turn the water off while brushing their teeth;
Take shorter, cooler showers;
Say “No” to bags at …
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