There are many bright entrepreneurs out there that have recognized the consumer demand for eco friendly cleaning services and have taken the opportunity to start organic carpet cleaning services. These are services that focus on using biodegradable, plant-based products rather than chemical cocktails as well as reducing the resources used in the process, such as [...]
by Nicola Temple on February 3, 2012
in Lighting
LED track lighting is an eco friendly option for creating glorious lighting effects in your home. We all know lighting is a critical component of interior design, creating warmth, accentuating interest points, and setting the mood for a room. However, green consumers also know that lighting is where a huge portion of the energy bill [...]
It’s not too difficult to find a non toxic wood stain these days. With stronger regulations, health concerns and an eco-conscious market, most big brands have developed a non-toxic line of stain and paint products. Rightly so; paints and other finishes are a major source of human created volatile organic chemicals, better known as VOCs. [...]
by Nicola Temple on January 27, 2012
in Composting
An urban compost tumbler can be a great way to make compost for the urban gardener, particularly in areas where local regulations prohibit open compost piles. They are clean, unobtrusive, and sealed so they are relatively pest-resistant (with the exception of insects), and odor-free. However, is a compost tumbler more efficient at producing compost than [...]
Toilets are where a lot of waste happens…water waste that is. Toilets account for 30-40% of domestic water use, which means that water saving toilets can drastically reduce household water consumption. With two thirds of the US either having experienced or preparing for local, regional or state-wide water shortages, saving water is a serious issue. [...]