Archive for the ‘Go Green’ Category
January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in DIY Projects, Entertaining, Fun Time, Go Green
Netflix Origami
If you are like us, we LOVE using Netflix. However, we end up with tons of those little tear-away flaps that come on the original package. What good are they after you tear them off to mail that movie back? Of course, you can always do the green thing and place them in your recycle bin, but how about something a little more creative?
This is where the Netflixorigami.com website comes in!
Now, you can save all of those pesky flaps and turn them into folded art to display around your house. Or even eat out of! Check out the cool “popcorn” snack box on the website. Kind of cool… I was kidding about the “art to display” part, but it is fun.
Go watch some movies!
September 3rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Go Green, Miscellaneous, Outside
Bamboo
Everyone knows the basics about Bamboo. Originally found in Asia, Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on Earth. Bamboo can grow up to 24 inches a DAY.
Due to the quick growth and reproduction of Bamboo, its popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. It is pretty common to see people boasting “bamboo floors” in their homes. However, there are many things Bamboo can be used for.
Other uses for Bamboo include:
- Medicine. In Chinese medicine, Bamboo is used to treat infections and made into tonic for respiratory diseases.
- Culinary. The shoots of Bamboo are edible and frequently found in Asian dishes and broths.
- Culinary Tools. You can find Bamboo kitchen utensils and even serving dishes made from this resource.
- Textiles. Bamboo can be transformed into cloth and it has also been made into paper.
- Musical Instruments.
- Construction. Bamboo can be used to construction homes to bicycles!
Click here to learn more about the possibilites of Bamboo!
Tags: Go Green
August 26th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Cooking, Go Green
Bento Box Lunch Box from Laptoplunches.com
Back to school season is here. I think I just heard a hallelujah chorus from neighboring Mom’s as the school bus pulled away. Their backpack is full of supplies and their lunch box is full of throw away ziplock bags.
What if you had a greener (and healthier way) to be sure your little ones tummy was full at lunch? Checkout these Bento Box inspired lunch boxes from LaptopLunches.com.
According to their website:
Laptop Lunches are American-style bento boxes designed to help families pack nutritious, environment-friendly lunches for school, work, and travel. Our sustainable lunch containers–which come with a book of healthy lunch ideas and lunch making recipes–are reusable, recyclable, and dishwasher safe. Our lunchboxes, recently featured in both Parents and O Magazine, do not contain phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), or lead.
What more could a green Mom or Dad want? You can get your very own here.
August 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Go Green, Outside, Repairs & Renovations
Cylinder Solar Light
Who said that solar panel lights had to be ugly or expensive? This beautiful outdoor light from Chiasso.com is both functional and modern.
The best part about installing a light like this one is there is no electricity to mess with and it works fully on solar power. It is made to resist rust and built to survive the elements outdoors. At $44.00 – it won’t break the bank!
You can get one here… once they come back into stock!
Tags: Go Green, light fixtures, lighting, solar light
August 7th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Bed Room, Decorating, Go Green, Kids Room
Flor carpet tiles - great for kids rooms!
If you are like me, I love my hardwood floors. Sometimes, I do wish we had some carpeted areas in our home (especially during the winter.) These carpet tiles from Flor give you the best of both worlds.
If you just want a hip, changeable area rug or to carpet a full room carpet tiles are a great invention. You can lay them your self – no installers needed. Also, if you happen to spill something on the rug, you can just change out the affected tiles.
This type floor covering comes in all styles, prints, and colors. You can check them out here.
Oh yea.. one more little item! These carpet tiles are made with renewable and recycled materials. Feel good and go green at the same time!
August 6th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Cleaning, Go Green
I just found this Scotch-Brite website about their new line of green cleaning products. They offer:
- Scrubbers that are made from the agave plant, a renewable resource.
- Soap pad that are made from recycled plastic.
- Wipes that are made with natural fibers derived from bamboo.
- Biodegradable sponges that are made from natural fibers.
These products can be purchased at Walmart, Target, Shop3M.com, and Giant Eagle (although I’ve never heard of a Giant Eagle before.)
Via: Happy Mundane
Scotch-Brite Greener Clean
Tags: Cleaning, Go Green, green cleaning product, green home
August 3rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Go Green, Miscellaneous
I Am Not A Paper Cup
I often wonder as you look around office space within corporate America “Does the StarTrucks coffee really taste that good, or is the nifty Styrofoam cup part of the dress code?” I am not a huge coffee fan myself, so I don’t understand the draw.
What I do understand is that 1000’s upon 1000’s of those nifty disposable cups get thrown away every day to sit in a landfill somewhere. What is a hip (trying to be greener) homeowner to do?
Get a cup that matches, but that is re-usable of course!
Check out the I Am Not A Paper Cup! This cup retains heat and cool – just like its styrofoam counter part. And it is an accepted alternative of the corporate office dress code. Get your very own here.
Tags: disposable cup alternative, Go Green, recycled cup
July 29th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Go Green
In a personal effort to eliminate all excuses as to why we don’t recycle, I stumbled across the National Recycling Coalition website.
This site provides a search feature for you to type your zip code and what you are wanting to recycle, and it gives you a list of centers in your area. Take a few minutes to see what they are all about.
Click here to check out the NRC website.
Tags: Go Green, recycle
July 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Cleaning, Go Green, Kitchen, Miscellaneous, Repairs & Renovations
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
We have all heard about the products with a million uses. Some of them are true, some of them are not. There is one product that has proven itself over and over again. Baking Soda is one of the most commonly used product that seems to “do-it-all.”
What does baking soda do? Besides the usual deodorizing the refrigerator and helping to make the perfect fluffy cake, this product is almost a phenomenon in itself.
Some things you may not have know about the power of baking soda include:
- It can keep your pool water cleaner.
- It can work as an antacid (please follow the instructions found on the website.)
- It can deodorize carpet, rugs, and upholstery.
- It can work as a laundry booster.
- It can be used as a general household cleaner.
- It can be used as a first response for small cooking or electrical fires.
- It can be used to remove crayon from walls.
There are endless possibilities for this product. What is your favorite use for baking soda?
For a full list of what you can (and can’t) do with baking soda, please visit the Arm & Hammer Baking Soda FAQ’s page.
Tags: Cleaning, green cleaning product
July 28th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Decorating, Entertaining, Go Green, Miscellaneous
While searching the Internet for more “hip” stuff, I stumbled across this Water Bottle Christmas Tree and couldn’t pass it up.
300 water bottles, 4 people, 2 days production time, 1 stunning piece of art. What do you think? Click here to see more detailed images of the Christmas Tree.
Water Bottle Christmas Tree
Tags: christmas, Decorating, recycled
