Green living tips

Sustainable Building 101

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Thinking about going green in your building? Why should you build green anyway and how do you do it? Learn more in this article.

For peat's sake

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Peat is still used extensively around the world in the garden and as a fuel. Peat moss is also a gardener's favorite, but our peat and peat moss consumption is wreaking havoc on wetlands where these materials form - read more about the issues and alternatives.

Renewable energy primer

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

What exactly is renewable energy? What are the various types, benefits and disadvantages. Learn more in this beginners guide.

Buying green electricity

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

While not all of us can afford solar panels on our roof, many electricity providers now offer green power products that are quite economical and allow us to do a bit more to help lessen our impact on the environment.

Mopeds

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

If you're ready to ditch the car for the sake of the environment, aren't keen on a motorbike or motor scooter and excessive peddling isn't yet your scene, consider a moped or electric bike.

Uses for salt

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Common salt can be be used for many applications around the home as a more environmentally friendly alternative to harsher synthetic chemicals. Salt has over 14,000 known uses - here's just a few.

WWOOF it!

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

City got you down? Crave nature, fresh air, fresh food and perhaps even a bit of dirt under your fingernails? You don't have to spend a fortune to escape the rat race and/or learn about growing organic food. WWOOF it!

Greener car washing

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

A clean, glowing car is a pleasant sight, but it can often come at a cost to the environment through excessive water use and the effect of chemicals in detergents. Pick up some tips for lessening your car washing impact.

Green your house move

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

We're a society on the move, with many of us moving house dozens of times during our lives. It's not only usually a frustrating and costly process, it often has quite an impact on the environment. Here's some ideas on how to lessen your environmental footprint.

Refillable vs disposable pens

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

While many of us use pens less and less these days, it's still an area of consumption where we can easily further lessen our environmental impact. Even in our high tech society we're still consuming billions of disposable pens each year.

Car exhaust chemicals

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

These days, most of the focus on car exhaust has to do with carbon dioxide emissions; but by reducing your driving or gas consumption you can keep a bunch of environmental nasties out of our atmosphere.

Cutting food waste

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The amount of food waste we generate each year agriculturally, commercially and at home is incredible. It's not only an environmental issue, but a humanitarian and financial one. Pick up some food waste reduction tips and save a stack of money!

What is downshifting?

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

While many are seeking to climb the material ladder in life, others have reached the upper rungs and found out it's not all it's cracked up to be; choosing to set a different course - downshifting. For others, particularly in this economic climate, downshifting is more a forced phenomenon. Either way, downshifting means less consumption - and that's good for the environment.

Wood heaters and efficiency

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

There's nothing quite like the cheery glow of an open fire. But not all wood heating options are created equal when it comes to efficiency and environmental impact.

Environmentally friendly roof insulation

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

If you can afford the initial outlay, roof insulation is an absolute must for all houses and environmentally friendly insulation is available that will not only cut down on your heating and cooling costs, but also your impact on the earth.

Dirt vs. soil

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Soil is yet another natural resource we are rapidly depleting. Learn about the differences between dirt and soil and what you can do to help conserve this precious material.

Waterway care

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Many waterways around the world are becoming toxic stews - but there's some simple things we can all do to help reverse this and to preserve aquatic environments.

Triple bottom line

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

If you're just getting into green business, perhaps you've heard the term "Triple Bottom Line". So what does it mean? Learn more in this article.

Used clothes

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

What springs to mind when you hear the term "used clothes"? Perhaps you find it a little offputting? Think about the term "pre-loved" instead. You'll save cash and lighten the load on the environment

Better, greener gifts

michael@greenlivingtips.com (Green Living Tips) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

So what gift should you get for the person who has everything? Absolutely nothing. Consider giving something to someone else on their behalf; such as an environmental group.