Category Archives for "Homekeeping"
October 27, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Eight Green Ways to Unclog Your Toilet
Plugged toilets are disgusting, messy and a real pain in the neck. It’s so very tempting to grab a bottle of liquid drain cleaner and pour it down, hoping the clear the mess without getting your hands, or anything else, dirty. Yet that liquid drain unclogger is incredibly harmful to the environment. The chemicals leach […]
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October 27, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Green Reasons Why We Should Only Buy Recycled Toilet Paper
In your quest to be an environmentally-conscious consumer, have you considered buying recycled toilet paper? Many otherwise green families skip this eco-friendly product and much of their decision is based on a lack of information and perhaps the idea of recycled toilet paper. However, it’s definitely not recycled from other toilet paper but rather other […]
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October 25, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Energy-Saving Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
It’s amazing how much it costs to light a home inside and out. And there is a bigger cost than just the money you’re spending on electricity and bulbs.There is also an environmental cost to producing all of that electricity. Let’s take a look at seven energy-saving indoor and outdoor lighting tips. #1 One of […]
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October 19, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
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The Sustainable Furniture Council
Unless you’re involved in the interior design or furniture manufacturing industry or are deeply involved in the green movement, you may not have heard of the Sustainable Furniture Council. However, it’s an organization worth getting to know. The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit group of suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and designers formed to promote sustainable […]
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October 15, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
The Benefits of Composting Toilet Systems
Toilets are a huge contributor to the millions of gallons of water we use every day. In fact, many older model toilets flush more than five gallons of water per flush and newer models flush between one and two gallons of water. When you think about how many times you and your family flush each […]
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