Energy Saving Laundry Tips: Hot Water vs. Cold Water Washing
by Green Living on December 28, 2009
in Eco-Friendly
Many people are still of the old school mentality and want to wash their clothes in hot water to get them clean. One of the time honored tips on going green is to switch to cold water when washing most your clothes. Not only will this save you money, it saves energy too. Read more..
4 Tips for Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
by Green Living on October 14, 2009
in Eco-Friendly
“Save the Environment!” — That’s the urgent call in our day and age. Unfortunately, it means changing the way we live and the things we use. Even so, more and more people are adopting eco-friendly ways because it makes sense in more ways than one.
When it comes to home improvement, you can also be eco-friendly. Not only will you do your bit for mother earth but you’ll be doing yourself a favor too. Eco-friendly products and materials can lower some of your ongoing costs. Let’s not forget that it’s a healthier solution too. Here are some ideas how to make eco-friendly home improvements: Read more..
Greener Candles: Scented Soy Pillar Candles vs Paraffin Candles
by Green Living on May 31, 2008
in Eco-Friendly
I just came across this bit of information that those of you into candles might be interested in. So many toxins in common things that have been around for ages. You can’t assume anything is safe just because it’s been around for a long time. I was really into candle making as a kid, and I’ve been wanting to get back into it, but paraffin is expensive and hard to come by in New Zealand where I live. I’ve been noticing a lot of beautifully made candles in health food shops – made from Palm Oil, so this article about a paraffin alternative caught my eye. I recommend reading the whole article, it’s quite interesting.
“Studies comparing the smoke and fumes produced by burning scented soy pillar candles versus candles made with paraffin wax show that scented soy pillar candles emit little or no soot while paraffin candles produce a considerable amount. Paraffin candles have also been shown to give off harmful fumes like acrolein, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. These toxins are almost non-existent in the natural scented soy pillar candles, making them the healthier alternative.”
