Toilet paper is one of those things I just can’t see us doing without in today’s world. Unfortunately most toilet paper on the market is made from virgin paper, which means it is straight from trees and does not have recycled content. Fortunately there are a number of good options for recycled toilet paper available in […]
Our Green Little Secret for Turning Up the Heat in Bed
Posted on February 15, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
We have a secret for staying toasty warm in bed so we can turn down the heat at night. Our green little secret is an electric mattress pad. In the olden days they used to heat up bricks and stick them under the covers to warm them up before crawling into bed. Thankfully we no longer have to […]
Roses are Red, Not Green, Give Chocolates Instead!
Posted on February 8, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
The number one reason to give chocolates instead of roses is of course TASTE! Have you ever tasted a rose? I don’t advise it, especially with all those thorns. In all seriousness, roses, especially those flown in from Latin America for Valentines Day (or Mothers Day) are not environmentally friendly and have a whopping environmental […]
Building your Energy Savings Toolbox – Kill-a-Watt meter
Posted on November 13, 2009 Written by 4 Comments
We can all reduce how much electricity we use around our homes and offices. Everything in our lives plugs in these days, whether it is our cell phone chargers, or cable boxes or computers, they all use electricity. The important questions about each appliance/device are: How much does it use when you are using it? […]
