Posts tagged: environmentalism
The 'Greenest' Cars on the Planet
By DIY Maven
Maybe they're environmentally green; maybe not. Either way, they bring awareness to the delicate relationship the automobile and earth. For more pics of very green cars, visit ecofriend.org. And to make your car a little greener--without the grass--check out this post.
30 Simple Ways to Go Green
By DIY Maven
Thanks to Green Girl Atlanta, here's 30 easy ways to extend Earth Day into Earth MONTH! Some tips we may not have considered include:
- Reduce waste when ordering takeout by telling them what you won't need, like requesting them to hold the plastic flatware if you're going to be eating at home.
- Make a 'Two Degree Pledge' with your thermostat, meaning determine where it feels comfortable and then set the thermostat 2 degrees higher in the win » READ MORE
Embracing a Paperless Home.
By Chrisjob 
In Sunday's New York Times, Hannah Fairchild highlighted the home of Chirs Uhlik, a Google engineering director, whose home has become essentially paperless."Going paperless was a conscious decision by the Uhliks. But many families may be closer to entering a paperless world than they realize. Paper-reducing technologies have crept into homes and offices, perhaps more for efficiency than for environmentalism; few people will dispute the conveni » READ MORE
How to find out where to recycle EVERYTHING.
By DIY Maven
Find out where to recycle just about everything at earth911.org. Simply enter the item you’d like to recycle–like paint, old tires, refrigerators, cell phones, whatever–and then your zip code. You’ll be presented with an informative list that includes links to sites and maps of drop-off centers near you.
Besides this great feature, earth911.org is also loaded with information that encourages us to think globally. It’s definitely going to » READ MORE
How to take a Navy Shower
By DIY Maven
According to Wikipedia, a standard 10 minute shower uses 60 gallons (230 liters) of water, whereas a Navy shower uses 3 gallons (11 liters) of water.
Although never in the Navy, I have had to take my share of Navy showers. Anyone who has spent time in the woods, in an RV or on a boat are most likely familiar with the concept. For the rest of you who haven’t experienced this ultimate water-conserving method of personal hygiene, here’s a helpful vi » READ MORE
Top 15 Eco-Friendly Building Trends
By DIY Maven
This month’s installment of REALTOR® Magazine Online includes the top fifteen green home building trends. In no particular order, they are:
Copper Roofs. Copper roofs and their alloys can last 100+ years and are recyclable.
Timber Framing. Timber framing, which generally includes the use of SIPS (superior insulating panels), uses less lumber and generates less waste.
Low-E Windows. Low-emittance windows block UV rays from entering a house, which » READ MORE
Eco-Tote Bags
By DIY MavenFellow Curblier bsgilf posted a question yesterday that was of concern to me a couple of months ago. It all started with IKEA charging for their shopping bags and San Francisco passing an ordinance requiring retailers to use eco-friendly bags. Always answering ‘paper’ when the paper/plastic question arose, I was looking for sturdy shopping bags of the same size as a quality paper grocery bag. In my search, I found ECOBAGS, which has a perpetu » READ MORE
How to green your sex life.
By DIY Maven
Oh, Treehugger, oh Treehugger, how lovely are thy how-to tips. Yup, it’s Christmas in June as Treehugger offers a little go-green cheer to aspiring environmentalists everywhere. Some of their more intriguing titles include this gem of a trifecta: ‘How to Green Your Wedding,’ ‘How to Green Your Sex Life,’ and ‘How to Green Your Baby.’
(Graphic from Tree Hugger T-shirt, which is available through Ban T-shirts for $15.95.)
