Looking for an affordable, green reference manual for house cleaning?
May 25, 2009 by Diana
Filed under Do It Yourself, Reviews
The Green Clean Book offers simple recipes, tips and advice in a no-nonsense, easy to understand format.
Why would you want to read this book?
1) You want to become environmentally responsible but you don’t know how. Learn how to “Clean Your House SPOTLESS Without The Use Of Dangerous And Deadly, Chemical Filled Cleaning Products.”
2) You want to save money. Did you know that it is cheaper and just as effective to make your own cleaners? The average household spends $1000- $1200 a year in cleaning products.
3) You want to learn cool housekeeping tips. Read about a “secret place” in the bathroom where you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oils so that it continually releases a pleasant fragrance in the bathroom.
It is never too late to begin striving towards a healthier standard of living. You can use “The Green Clean Book” as an inspiration for continuing your journey of eliminating chemicals from your home one at a time.
Green Personality, what kind of lawn “Mower” are you?
Choosing a lawn mower is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let’s break it down a little to make the process easier. What if you could choose your lawn mower based on your personality? After all there are four basic choices, Push mowers, Electric mowers, Cordless mowers and gas mowers. Which mower best fits your personality?
• “Pushy Personality” Push reel mowers are powered by you, after all you need to be in control. They’re quiet, they don’t need cords or recharging, and they don’t pollute. But on large lawns, you might not want the workout you get when using a push reel mower. They also tend to be less effective on grass taller than two inches. A push mower might be a challenging choice if you tend to be impatient, lazy or a procrastinator.
• “Electrifying” Electric mowers do reduce air pollution but they also have some restrictions. They need to be plugged into an outlet to power them, which means you’re constrained by the location of power outlets, the length of your power cord, and any obstacles that may snag the cord. If you have a small yard but don’t want the forced exercise of using a push reel mower, an electric mower may be for you. If you need boundaries in your life and want to help contribute to the air quality by reducing air emissions in your neighborhood this is a good choice.
• “Rechargeable” Cordless mowers are powered by a rechargeable battery. Although you are not tied to a cord, time is of the essence. You don’t have to deal with the hassles of keeping a cord plugged in, but battery life becomes a constraint. Depending on the battery capacity, the size of your yard, and the height of your grass, you may not be able to complete your mowing job on one charge. If you have a small yard and effective time management skills this is an excellent “green” option
• “Gassy” Gas mowers If you can smell the toxic fumes need I say more? Gas mowers offer the most power, which is best if you’ll be mowing tall, dense grass or if your yard is larger than 2,000 square feet. But you will have to keep gas and oil on hand as well as keep the engine serviced. They do serve a purpose but if you live in a residential neighborhood and you have a small amount of grass to mow it is ridiculous to have a gas mower that we know pollutes the environment when we know either of the three above choices are acceptable.
So if you are in the market to purchase a lawn mower may I suggest that you visit this link at Amazon.com and see what kinds of lawn mowers are currently available.
I invite you to visit my Uplifting Green Store if you are in the market for a lawn mower.
I like the fact that you have a good chance of getting free shipping since all of the mowers you choose will be over $50. After all it will save you time of going to the store as you can read the reviews on line and do you really want to shove a lawn mower in the back of your car if you don’t have to?
I also invite you share your lawn mower personality and to review the lawn mower you purchase. Make sure you include your city in your review so your neighbors can hear what you think.
Here’s the link to the Uplifting Green Store
Build a Wind Generator for $100?
May 13, 2009 by Diana
Filed under Do It Yourself, Our Blog
Some people are living their dream and living “Off the Grid” It is possible to strive towards living 100% off the grid with a wind generator and solar panels. If you are a DIY type personality then you need to read on because you can build a wind generator and create renewable energy for your home for around $100. If I could show you a way, would you be interested?
Step by step instructions on how to build a Wind Generator
How to cut fuel costs
How to clean up the environment
How to get IRS refunds
Who knows with the successful installation of your wind generator you might be inclined to start a side business or teach others how to do it themselves. A green business is a good business.
If you want more specific information click on the link below.
Proposed green building, the future of Oakland, CA
Good morning my dear green followers. It’s Saturday morning and it’s “drizzling” (a Seattle term my husband can’t grasp….) and I’m drinking hot tea and checking my email. I received an interesting email from my best friend about a proposed “green building” in Oakland. what’s truly amazing about this building is that currently it’s an oddity. because it’s being built right!
The glass floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, East Bay Hills and historic downtown Oaklandand access to two private rooftop gardens
GREEN BUILDING FACTS
• LEED Silver (or higher)
• Transit Oriented Development in an urban location
• Photovoltaic solar panels
• High efficiency HVAC system with raised floor air distribution
• High performance glass facade
• Green roof and rainwater collection, filtration and reuse system
• Reduced building operating costs passed along to tenants
I tip my hat to all people involved in this project. This building is truly an inspiration and I hope it stirs the hearts of many to step up and not just think about what what each of us are capable of accomplishing but to take action and push for what’s right. It’s time for us to step up and continually find ways to be responsible for the resources we use.
Check out the proposed video Awe inspiring rendition of green building in Oakland, CA
