Posts tagged: friendly
Eco Friendly Alternative: Reface Laminate Countertops
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Ugly laminate countertops can make us do crazy things, like trying to paint them. I've never really tried it but the thought has crossed my mind. Take a look at this resurfacing system that was developed in Canada and is being sold by ecocountertopsUSA, Canada and Australia. » READ MORE
12 Free Green Ideas for the Laundry Room
By KillerGreenIdeas
Green your cleaning routine with these 12 free eco-friendly ideas for your laundry room.
1. Hang it Out to Dry- Air drying your clothes can save 700 lbs. of CO2 and $ 75.00 per person per year. Plus, clothes last longer and won’t pill or fade as much.
2. Install a Drying Rack- If you don’t want to take your laundry outside, install a drying rack over the tub.
3. Lose the Lint - Improve your dryer’s efficiency by thoroughly cleaning » READ MORE
10 New Things Made from Recycled Tires
By ModHomeEcTeacher
We've been recycling rubber tires since, well, the invention of the rubber tire. Remember those clunky tire sandals? As an homage to the art of recycled tires, here are 10 pretty decent looking products made from recycled tires, wheels and inner tubes. » READ MORE
Outdoor Fabrics are NOT Just for Outdoors!
By TheHome
Your kids spend a few short minutes playing
rough-and-tumble in the family room, and it looks like a hurricane has
ripped through your home. How can you protect your furniture from this
sticky-fingered, rough-housing onslaught? Upholster the room in fabric
that can withstand a hurricane, of course.
Outdoor fabrics are no longer characterized by the rough, stiff canvases of decades past. New acrylic production processes are allowing outdoor » READ MORE
DIY Valentines Gifts from A - Z
By intouchozA to Z of eco friendly homemade Valentine's gifts made with love ... collages that look wonderful hanging in windows, worn as pendants and used as an eco-friendly card + many useful tips for creative eco-friendly gift wrapping and Valentines card made from a brown paper bag.With just a little help a child will be enthralled helping to make these little hearts, flower pots and many other eco-friendly craft projects as decorations or special gifts » READ MORE
Leather/Vinyl Alternative
By LauraIn a search to find a more environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl which in turn was a more affordable/more vegetarian friendly alternative to leather, I've come across Pointe International Inc. They have eco-friendly faux leathers in some nice colors, textures and patterns. Their eco-friendly goods are PVC free, breathable (which vinyl really isn't), highly durable (many tested at 100,000 double rubs before they show wear!) and there's a f » READ MORE
