DRIP, DRIP, DRIP...No, there's not any name calling, going on here today. Instead, we're going to share some practical tips for being more environmentally responsible AND saving money too. -Take that Recession- POW!
A couple of posts back, I talked about the ecobutton™ and the Smartstrip, as ways of reducing electrical power consumed. The power used from idle devices, or even some devices when turned off, is known as Phantom Power.
The next suggestion was eluded to, in the title of this post: water dripping. Three easy suggestions are: Getting leaky faucets fixed, not running the water when brushing your teeth, and/or installing fixtures that have EPA WaterSense efficiency standards.
The "Three R's": Reduce - Reuse - Recycle, pretty much speak for themselves.
Use environmentally safe cleaning products: One of the most economical all-purpose cleaners is Basic H2® Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate by Shaklee. This product even carries the Green Seal. The Green Seal endorsement comes from a independent, non-profit organization that tests and endorses products from environmentally responsible companies. One 16-ounce bottle of Basic H2®, dilutes into over 200 bottles of all-purpose cleaner. Not only is it safe for the planet, it's safe for folks that are sensitive to scents and/or have allergies. Then, once you've used up the 16-ounce bottle, if not recycled, you would only be putting "1" plastic bottle into the landfills, versus over 200 bottles of the "other brand".
A couple of posts back, I talked about the ecobutton™ and the Smartstrip, as ways of reducing electrical power consumed. The power used from idle devices, or even some devices when turned off, is known as Phantom Power.
The next suggestion was eluded to, in the title of this post: water dripping. Three easy suggestions are: Getting leaky faucets fixed, not running the water when brushing your teeth, and/or installing fixtures that have EPA WaterSense efficiency standards.
The "Three R's": Reduce - Reuse - Recycle, pretty much speak for themselves.
Use environmentally safe cleaning products: One of the most economical all-purpose cleaners is Basic H2® Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate by Shaklee. This product even carries the Green Seal. The Green Seal endorsement comes from a independent, non-profit organization that tests and endorses products from environmentally responsible companies. One 16-ounce bottle of Basic H2®, dilutes into over 200 bottles of all-purpose cleaner. Not only is it safe for the planet, it's safe for folks that are sensitive to scents and/or have allergies. Then, once you've used up the 16-ounce bottle, if not recycled, you would only be putting "1" plastic bottle into the landfills, versus over 200 bottles of the "other brand".
I hope some of you will write back and share some other great planet saving ideas. Also, tell us which ones you are personally incorporating into your daily routine.
4 comments:
Interesting article with great backlinks. Keep up the good work.
Love the inspiration about saving water. For those of us living in the Southwest, this is an everyday necessity. Any thoughts about gray water re-use systems? I just think it makes so much sense, especially when we use non-toxic cleaning products. Sink or bath water could be used to water gardens or trees.Do you know of any good resources??
I absolutely love Basic H2. I live in OK where it gets dusty every 10 minutes, and as a person who hates to dust, I firmly believe this stuff has a dust repellent. I don't have to dust nearly as often as I did. It is awesome! Dusting is only one of its many uses.
OK this one makes me feel SO guilty. Not because I am not using your wonderful concentrate to clean, I AM, I use it for everything, it works so good, I love it! And I know that I am helping the planet by reducing the waste. Why I feel guilty is... I am still drinking bottled water, I HAVE cut back but I know I must STOP STOP STOP... :-) Thanks for all the wonderful reminders Liz
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