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general tips for greening your home environment and living a more ecologically friendly life within your four walls.

Is Your Kitchen Energy Efficient?

December 13, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Efficiency is becoming a hot topic in many modern households. Not only do we know that saving energy helps our environment, but rising power prices also means that it makes fiscal sense to invest in an energy-conscious home.

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Keeping warm in bed – crocheted vs. electric blankets

September 1, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Thinking of replacing or buying an electric blanket this year? Hold that thought – a crocheted blanket might be a more environmentally friendly and cheaper option for you.

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Rubberwood – timber from the rubber tree

August 25, 2007 / Michael Bloch

While not the most commercially appealing of names, rubberwood is a high quality timber product that can be sustainably harvested. Previously discarded or burned, the versatile wood is now becoming sought after by the furniture making and construction industry.

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A greener approach to rodent control

July 19, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Mice and rats can bring disease into your home, cause fires through chewing through wiring and other structural damage. Before you reach for popular rodenticides, consider some of these more environmentally friendly rodent control strategies.

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Consider the environment in your furniture choices

June 13, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Furniture may have dropped in price in recent years, but the environment has paid dearly for it in terms of deforestation. Modern furniture may also contain highly toxic substances; poisonous to us and the planet.

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Hydrogen peroxide – a greener alternative to chlorine bleach

December 30, 2006 / Michael Bloch

Chlorine bleach is a handy cleaning and disinfecting chemical that most of us have in our homes, but a greener, more useful alternative to consider is hydrogen peroxide.

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Carpet, health and the environment

November 20, 2006 / Michael Bloch

Your carpets hide more than your floor – they are also toxic waste dumps. This article outlines the problems and offers advice for more human and environmentally friendly alternatives.

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Glove recycling tips

November 18, 2006 / Michael Bloch

How many pairs of old rubber gloves do you throw out a year? Here’s a few tips for recycling kitchen/dishwashing gloves.

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Saving hot water when cleaning

November 16, 2006 / Michael Bloch

If you need a hot cloth or rag, here’s a tip that will save you time, money, energy and is also more earth-friendly!

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