Like many other people these days, I think bottled water is unnecessary. Some people have concerns about the safety of their municipal tap water. However, there are ways around it so no need to go the bottled water route! Aside from getting a water filter, there are a few other tips.
First of all, DON'T USE HOT TAP WATER. This is especially important if you have a baby and you're using tap water to make a bottle of formula. This is because hot water dissolves contaminants more quickly than cold water and sometimes pipes in homes have lead that can leach into water. ... read more
I was always a big fan of Tom's of Maine. From their deodorant to their toothpaste, I've bought many of their products. Aside from the fact that they offered widely available products without all the garbage in typical personal care stuff, I also liked that they were not a major corporation. In 2006, I was a little disheartened when the Colgate-Palmolive company purchased Tom's of Maine.
It made me think a bit about some of the other big brands of natural and organic products, and who owns what. ... read more
What’s in your trash receptacles? Palo Alto is in the process of crafting a new Recycling and Composting ordinance to restrict recyclables and compostables from the garbage.
On January 27, 2010, the City of Palo Alto conducted its first public meeting regarding the proposed Recycling and Composting Ordinance. ... read more
Some details surfaced this week about a patent Apple filed last May for a system to manage power delivery to home electronics. It is based on the HomePlug standard, and it appears there is a provision for energy storage in the home.
Another store giving an incentive to bring your own bags! While running errands today, I discovered that CVS now has the "Green Bag Tag" program. It's a little tag you put around your reusable shopping bag. The tag costs 99 cents, and they scan it along with the Extra Care Card when you make a purchase. You get a $1 "Extra Buck" every 4 purchases when you bring your bag. The tag itself is made of corn, instead of plastic.... read more
I'm a very new mom, and this tidbit of news absolutely horrified me. Back in November, it was revealed that not only was there lead in baby clothes at Target, but it happened to be in the onesies labeled as GREEN. Tests on the onesies revealed that the tags on these onesies contained FOUR TIMES THE LEGAL LEVEL of lead. These onesies are the Target "Circo" brand, and they have the words "green baby" on them (see a picture here).... read more
I was just lloking through a top 10 list of 2009 articles around franchise opportunites and ran into the attached interview of a Solar Franchise company. For those looking for careers in Green tech, maybe owning your own business in Green Tech is the answer. There appear to be many of thse types of opportunites out there.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. Can you believe that 2009 is almost over?
Whether you've been a friend of the environment for a long time, or you're just starting to "green" your life, the year end is a good opportunity to think about new ways to go green or to make some resolutions to make your life a little greener.
Here are some green New Year's resolution ideas which are all just little attainable goals which anyone can do...and these itsy bitsy goals can make a larger impact on the environment! ... read more
I just had a baby in November (that's my son Isaac in the picture!), and with bringing a new baby into this world, I've been working even harder to remain "green." I've compiled some go green tips to help those with new babies or those expecting new babies.... read more
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. Can you believe that 2009 is almost over? 
I just had a baby in November (that's my son Isaac in the picture!), and with bringing a new baby into this world, I've been working even harder to remain "green." I've compiled some go green tips to help those with new babies or those expecting new babies.
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