If you take a shower, you use a lot less water than taking a bath, but showers can still use substantial amounts of water. If the weather is cold, a long, hot shower feels great, and if you have teenagers living in your house, long showers can be daily occurrences! There is a way to [...]

Recycling is the right thing to do and if you have considered starting a recycling now is the time to do it. It is important to teach your children all about recycling and how it can help protect the environment. If you want your kids to be environmentally responsible when they grow up, you’ve got [...]

At least 36 states are expected to face severe water shortages within the next five years, due to drought, increasing demand and rising temperatures. Rain water is one of the most abundant and consistently available sources of water. The collection of it is an efficient way to reduce the cost of water usage in the [...]

Corn pellet stoves are a popular choice among homeowners as an alternative heating system. Corn pellet stoves help to reduce our dependency on foreign oil. Corn is also a clean burning fuel source which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to global warming. Corn is a natural and renewable energy source. Corn pellet [...]

Not so long ago becoming environmentally friendly was pretty extreme, associated with hippies or people who wanted to drop out of society and live on a commune. Today, however, with growing awareness of global warming and other environmental problems, more and more people are realizing that there are many answers to the question, “Why go [...]

OUR NEW BOOK IS HERE! It’s great to finally see that somebody has thought of the little guys when creating a product. Jay and Lynne Mueller have really simplified what renewable energy is plus how and why to go green.  But that is not all, they show you how to go green and SAVE MONEY [...]

Recycling aluminum saves natural resources and energy.  Recycled aluminum can be used to make bikes, autos, airplanes, boats, computers, and cookware. Aluminum is mostly used to make beverage cans. Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely because it is a sustainable metal. Aluminum cans are the most recycled item in the United States. According to Earth911, 54 [...]

Glass recycling is the process of taking old glass products and turning them into new glass products. Glass can be recycled forever without losing its purity or strength. Glass is a material recycled by many curbside collection programs, and it is also accepted at most municipal recycling centers. Most bottles and jars contain at least [...]

Eco-friendly simply means that the product is made in a way that is friendly to the environment. It could mean that the product is made of sustainable materials such as bamboo flooring or that it is made from recycled material such as plastic tables and chairs made from recycled plastic bottles. Even your grocery shopping [...]

If you’re thinking about building or renovating your home, you might want to consider some eco friendly choices. Low VOC carpets and floors and cabinetry made from sustainable materials like cork and bamboo should be high on your choice list.  In the kitchen and bathrooms, you could opt for recycled glass countertops that add a [...]