Monthly Archives: August 2010
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
When you think about recycling you might remember the days of separate containers for bottles, cans, and paper. Modern recycling is much easier; everything is mixed together in one container, or comingled. At the recycling plant the materials are sorted through many steps. Cardboard and paper are removed by hand and by machine. Metal, glass and plastic are separated from each other. Using magnets, shaking conveyers, by hand, and through other methods the material is sorted. The materials are packaged in huge bails and wait to be transported to a manufacturer that will give this garbage a new life. Recycling is uses less energy than producing new glass, aluminum, and plastic, it also cuts down on the amount of garbage go into our landfills. Another great way to reduce your contribution to these landfills is to purchase green and sustainable furniture. Continue reading
Green Household Products Part 3
When working on home improvements consumers should consider natural paints, finishes, and household cleaners. BioShield does not use toxins or dangerous chemicals in any of their natural products. When you buy sustainable furniture you might have to stain it yourself, instead of using something with chemicals that you will be exposed to for years to come, use BoiShield. Not only do these stains look great but they are derived from natural sources, and will not harm you or your family. They also retail many additive free paints for different surfaces in almost every color imaginable; there is no project to small or too big. Other items include household cleaning and products for floor care. Continue reading
Green Household Products Part 2
Seventh Generation is a cleaning product company that is dedicated to the health of mankind and the environment not only now but for the next seven generations, hence the name. Their products are made from non-toxic all natural ingredients. By removing unsafe chemicals from products, they are working to remove them from your life. These products allow us to create a more sustainable environment and enhance the appeal of sustainable furniture. The product line includes laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, household surface cleaners, and paper products like paper towels. Continue reading
Green Household Products Part 1
Method is one of the leading brands of safe, nontoxic environmentally friendly cleaning products. All products are made from natural ingredients that come from plants, no harmful chemicals, and nothing from this company is tested on animals. They have many products including laundry detergent, dish and hand soaps. They make it simple products that are safe for the earth and safe for your home. The Wood for Good product line incorporates an all natural wood surface cleaner that will clean and shine your sustainable furniture while leaving the room with a nonchemical sent of almonds, good for wood and good for you. Continue reading