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.

There are lots of things in nature that are downright unhealthy or even lethal to humans; so it's something to be aware of when examining products claiming to be green or trying out green tips.

Much maligned and reported to be one of the few creatures that could survive a global nuclear war, the cockroach stirs up all sorts of feelings in people; most often repulsion. Pick up some earth friendly tips for dealing with the critters - and add your own!

As you start investigating the world of going green, you're likely to see mention of the term castile soap quite often as a more environmentally friendly alternative to standard soaps and detergents. So what is it, why is it so good and what are its uses?