Ecofont – The Environmentally Friendlier Font

Even the smallest things add up to make a significant impact, for better or worse, when multiplied billions of times over. Consider the world population that has access to technology, computers, printers, etc. Think of all the printed pages generated every day on a global scale. So now imagine, on that scale, what a 20% savings on ink would mean to the planet. Well now there’s a font that helps you reduce the amount of ink you use by 20%. That means monetary savings for you, and lessens the environmental impact of toner cartridges.
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Green Roofs – Photo Essay

If you are even remotely interested in green roofs, you’ll want to have a look at these awesome and out of the ordinary examples of green roofs. The photography is stunning, the examples are truly inspirational

Green Roofs – Photo Gallery – National Geographic Magazine

What Are Fossil Fuels

Because the supply of energy to our homes and offices is so built-in and easy to use we can take it for granted. You plug an appliance into the wall socket, throw the switch and it works. But where does the energy flowing into your home come from? How is it created? Most importantly, what’s the cost to the environment? Continue reading “What Are Fossil Fuels”

Furniture Slipcovers – How To Give Old Sofas a New Lease of Life

This is a guest post from Caroline Smith of www.getslipcovers.com.

I hate to think how many unwanted sofas and chairs end their days rotting in landfill sites. All too often, they are thrown out simply because their owners decide they no longer like the colour or the fabric is a bit worn or faded. It’s a shame, because so many of these items have plenty of life left in them and could easily be recycled with the help of some slipcovers. Continue reading “Furniture Slipcovers – How To Give Old Sofas a New Lease of Life”

11 Ways to Lower Your Summer Electric Bills

Now that summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere, electric usage will be skyrocketing with the heat. Air conditioners will be coming on by the millions in an effort to cool down. As is often the case though, what’s good for the environment is also good for your budget.

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Comparing Wood Burning Stoves

I had always been under the impression that burning wood for heat was inefficient, caused pollution in the form of smoke, and was therefore not a green solution to heating. But then I moved into my current home in the country and a wood burning stove was already installed in the house. I love wood heating. It really warms you, helps counteract the damp that usually comes with winter, and as a bonus you can use it for cooking and heating water for tea. A ‘wetback’ can be installed so you get hot water as a by-product of your heating, allowing you to save all the energy and money it takes to provide hot water to your house. So, could it really be all that bad and inefficient? I decided to find out.

What I discovered was that using a wood stove for heating has a neutral carbon footprint. The ‘cost’ of burning wood as fuel offsets the benefits of the tree growing and absorbing carbon dioxide during it’s life. So, it’s actually a green alternative to coal powered electricity (which is what we get through the power grid here). Considering we use the stove top for cooking as well, instead of using the slow-cooker, it’ turns out it’s pretty efficient after all. So if you’re interested in making the switch to wood heating, read on for some good tips to comparing and buying a wood stove.
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Green Furniture on a Budget

This is a guest post from Caroline Smith of www.getbarstools.com.

It’s a common misconception that you have to spend more if you want to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. With regards to furniture, it is true that many eco friendly products are substantially more expensive than their conventional counterparts. However, I believe that being green goes hand in hand with being thrifty and can actually save you money. Continue reading “Green Furniture on a Budget”

Freecycle It

Recycling is good, it’s better for the environment than just throwing things away. But it still uses energy, and often has an environmental impact, to recycle materials, because you are still converting those materials from one form into another.

If you are able to, re-using materials is even better than recycling them. Often materials that can’t be recycled can be re-used. But what if you really don’t have a use for something? That’s where FreeCycle comes in. It’s an online trading site for free stuff. Because after all, one person’s garbage is another person’s treasure. Continue reading “Freecycle It”

What is Community Supported Agriculture?

Chances are you may have heard of farm sharing programs or Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSAs). They have received a lot of publicity and media exposure in recent years for their ability to help bring real food back to the table every night and support local economies at the same time. CSAs are instrumental in helping people to access fresh, local foods directly from the farmer that grows it. Continue reading “What is Community Supported Agriculture?”

Going Organic

By now you’ve learned that the way food is grown has a huge impact on its nutritive value and quality. You’ve also learned that many of the current commercial agricultural practices do not produce high quality food. You want to give your family the best but can’t switch everything to organic all at once. So where’s the best place to start? Continue reading “Going Organic”

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