Green

22
Feb

Paper… Paper Everywhere!

Here are some simple ways to reduce the amount of paper we consume. Each of us can make a difference with a few easy steps.

20
Jan

Plastic Bags… We need to stop using them!

If you find it hard to remember your reusable shopping bags, here are a couple of ways to remember and some facts to ensure you know the harm your doing by using plastic shopping bags

16
Dec

Eliminate the Christmas Paper Waste!

Before you go out and buy wrapping paper you need to know how much waste it creates. Most wrapping papers are NOT recyclable, and end up in the land fill. With just a few small tweaks and a bit of creativity… you can save a lot of garbage.

15
Dec

Recycling on a Regular Basis

Are you recycling everything possible in your home AND office? It can be difficult but with one simple change to your habits you can recycle everywhere!

7
Dec

Ways to have a Green Christmas

Some great tips for celebrating a green Christmas this year.

30
Nov

Stop the Phantom Load

In this edition of the “green” tips we are looking at phantom load and some simple solutions to reducing your “drain” on the environment and your pocket book by leaving things plugged in all the time. There are some simple solutions to reducing your energy consumption and save you money.

16
Nov

Little things to make a difference

How to save money and the environment at the same time? In Part 3 we look at a simple solution to remind you to clean out your lint filter and save up to 30% on your dryer energy bill.

7
Nov

Manage Your Thermostats

Looking at ways to save the planet and save some money, an easy solution comes from your thermostat. What settings should you use? Should you purchase an automatic thermostat?

5
Oct

Garbage, Food Disposal (Garborator), or Composting

Interested in all things eco-friendly? Which is the best thing for your food and the environment? Garbage Disposal, Composting or the trash bin?

12
Sep

Greener Fuel for our cars!

The article I came across reveals that technology is in the final process of development since 2007 by a company called Fiberright. They are focussing on creating ethanol from our landfills. This is great as landfills are huge producers of Methane emmissions (a serious greenhouse gas) and this solves 3 problems…