Going Green

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Posted by angga | Posted in Green Living, Saving Energy | Posted on 10-10-2011

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Unless you are living under a rock for the last few years, you may have heard a lot about “going green”. The idea of ​​living an environmentally friendly lifestyle has become very popular in recent days. Many times, people think about saving the environment, like recycling or put solar panels on your house. However, there are other simple ways to live greener at home, without spending a fortune. Here are some things to consider when you decide you want the lifestyle more hospitable planet.

The first thing you can do is replace all your incandescent light bulbs. This is a very simple thing to do and can be run continuously until all the bulbs burned out and replaced. Another thing you can do is pay your bills online as possible, so you save on paper. You can also support your area by shopping at the farmers market. This means that the food you eat is not a truck at a distance, thus saving gas and emissions of a large truck. You can also set a leaky faucet in your home that will help conserve water.

Another thing you can do is contact your local power company and ask them to come out and your home energy audit to make. They can share ideas and tips on how to make your home more energy efficient including insulation around doors and windows to make. Alternatively, the line was dry or buy a drying rack. This will require help save energy when using your dryer. You can reduce the temperature of your water heater, which will save energy and help your annual electricity bill. In fact, it is limited to five minutes shower also help conserve water and energy. Read the rest of this entry »

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Save water in our homes

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Posted by angga | Posted in Green Living | Posted on 18-04-2011

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All homeowners who live in dry areas should be concerned about their use of water, whether the offer of the city pipes, or a borehole and pump. Unfortunately there is a water crisis in the country is a ticking time bomb, the day will come in the not too distant, when shortage of drinking water for many families.

Are you worried about water in your home, or as an entrepreneur, it is important to know that you can actions that will help in preserving this most important resource to take. At the end of the day, reducing waste will also help save money. By taking appropriate measures to keep, you can effectively reduce water consumption without any impact on your garden beautiful.

We all want the garden to look nice, no matter how big or small, but often involves large amounts of water. Instead of turning on your garden hose for grass, shrubs and flowers looked into lush, install drip or drip irrigation system will significantly reduce water use. Investigate and experiment with different nozzles and pipes, allows you to ensure that the park you have the correct amount of water needed. Read the rest of this entry »

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A Cleaner air in your house

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Posted by angga | Posted in Green Living | Posted on 02-04-2011

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According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air inside buildings as much as two to five times contaminated with pollutants and harmful gases such as out-door air. Although this does not come as a surprise to many people think that when they deal with the actual figures that makes them a step back.

Pollutants in most home-products of gas released by common household products, they cause a decrease in air quality and possibly safety if not treated in a timely manner. Many chemicals used in the kitchen is the contribution to poor indoor air quality, so “green” can go a long way to refresh the atmosphere in the room, while protecting the environment through the door.

Most of the traditional cleaning products you have in the kitchens and bathrooms will be based on chlorine, ammonia, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and terpene. Although not easily evaporate, and therefore suitable for use at home, they produce toxic fumes or flammable hazardous if not stored as recommended by the manufacturer. Even with a sealed cap still responsible for the escape and affect the health of a person breathing air for a long time. This may sound extreme, but the longer you cleaning facilities for the disposal of hazardous chemicals is the most responsible thing to do with them. Tipping them in the sink or throwing them in the trash just move the problem to the door of someone else sometimes, but not solve the problem.

After you have removed all chemicals to replace green alternatives. It is based on biodegradable compound, soft abrasives and organic compounds. Indeed, your own ingredients to cook so there is no danger there! Baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice can all be used for cleaning around the house.

Paints based on petrochemicals, it’s almost all brands of High Street, containing benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen and is associated with leukemia, bone marrow and other health complications. If you paint or strip the home or use a hot stripper releasing benzene into the air in your home.

When it’s time to try to refurbish and find a supplier of environmentally friendly paint is. There are many and they come in a full spectrum of color and the use of the ‘normal’ cat no. If you are stripping the old paint again, do it with all the windows open for ventilation, the maximum exposure to benzene, but not only the effects of exposure to solvents in the stripper limit.

If your cabinets are made of pressed particle board or other materials that are cheaper than solid wood is most likely to chemicals are released into the atmosphere. While the manufacturers stopped using formaldehyde in foam and other textiles several years ago often still be found in adhesives and sealants. It is being promoted as a preservative and solvent, but the toxicity of formaldehyde are irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. EPA also argued that the probable cause of cancer in humans and animals.

By opting for solid wood products are a sustainable way with you the risks associated with the cheaper option and while a bit more expensive, solid wood is less susceptible to wear, splitting, and indeed a fire, especially if treated with fire retardant approved. Read the rest of this entry »

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