Posts Tagged ‘living green’
The World of Ground Source & Air Source Heat Pumps
I’ve been fortunate to be in the position to build my own house, and when I say build I mean 80% project manage and 20% get my hands dirty as and when I can. I decided that building in the 21st century meant that I could and should embrace all things sustainable, which includes looking at renewable energy and examining the options.
(NOTE: I bought the Diva Cup with my own money to try out & review. No one asked me to review this product.)
Earlier this year I decided to make the leap.I wanted to try out a Diva Cup.
I know, I know, everything these days is BAD. Chemicals are everywhere, difficult to avoid. We try to do our best for our families by using the least amount of chemicals, but sometimes, chemicals do the best job. Or do they?
Take laundry. Early last year I made the switch to 7th Generation laundry detergent. (Unscented, I never use scented cleaning products.) I have a great front loader washer and it doesn’t need more than a tablespoon or two to do the job well. Throw in a little Borax or vinegar, and you are good to go. However, laundry detergents from 7th Generation or Method are not 100% chemical free, you need to know that. They do contain chemicals like SLS, though in smaller amounts, I believe. What’s the alternative?
When I am unable to post on a consistent basis for whatever reason, I welcome guest posts. Today’s post By Kelly Austin might seem like old news to more seasoned greenies, but there are plenty of you just starting on your eco-path. Here’s a few tips to get you started when it comes to shopping just a bit greener.
This week is going to be a crunch for me, time-wise, so I will be featuring articles from the past that I feel are relevant, as well as guest posts.
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As spring blossoms and the kids rush outside to play, the sandbox remains a standard go-to for fun time in most backyards. My children love their sandbox, they can play in it endlessly. They also love to truck sand around the yard away from the sand box in various play modes. We end up having to refill our sandbox a few times each season.
