What Extreme Hoarders Can Teach Us
Extreme hoarders aren’t just troubled people – they are teachers; albeit likely unknowingly.
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general tips for greening your home environment and living a more ecologically friendly life within your four walls.
Earth friendly air freshener tips
I was an air freshener abuser. But in fooling my nose, I was also poisoning my immediate and wider environment. There are certainly greener ways to keep nasty smells at bay.
Continue reading →Greener pillow alternatives
Another throwaway item that we probably don’t give much thought to with regard to the environment is the pillow – and many of us will sleep our way through dozens of pillows during our lives.
Continue reading →Deterring and dealing with ants
Ants are industrious critters and very beneficial to the environment; but at times they clash with human habitation and can become quite troublesome. Instead of reaching for insecticide there are other ways to deal with ants – pick up some tips in this article.
Continue reading →Preventing blocked drains the earth friendly way
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or in this case – an ounce of enzyme is worth a pound of caustic soda; or a hundred bucks spent on a plumber.
Continue reading →How long does X take to break down?
How long do different types of waste such as paper, plastic and other materials take to break down in the environment? That’s a tricky question, but here’s some decomposition figures to consider.
Continue reading →Fabric Protectors And The Environment
Fabric protector products might help prevent carpets, upholstery and other textiles from staining – but this protection may come at a cost to the environment.
Continue reading →Taking Out The Trash (Less Often)
I’ve significantly cut down the amount of garbage I generate, but I was still putting out the bin each week for collection out of habit – another opportunity to green my life just a tad more.
Continue reading →Recycling – getting crafty with plastic bags
Handy with knitting needles, a sewing machine or crochet hooks? Here’s some links to interesting and useful craft items you can make from plastic bags, complete with photos and instructions!
Continue reading →Tips for controlling pesky flies
Before you reach for the fly spray, here are some tips for dealing with flies and avoiding fly infestations in a more environmentally friendly way.
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