zBoards… I just love these products from waybasics.com
Quoted from waybasics.com
zBoards are created through a patented, proprietary process that’s revolutionized paperboard manufacturing. Developing this process took more than 10 years, and it combines techniques of plywood craftsmanship, paperboard composition, and furniture manufacturing. It leads to extremely sturdy yet lightweight boards that …

People are talking about tankless water heaters.
Facts: Instead of wasting power to keep 30 gallons (or whatever size your tank is) of water hot all day , tankless heaters only heat water when you need it.
They also take up much less space than your typical water heater.
For more information to …

When you’re stuck in an apartment where do you grow veggies?
In containers/pots/planters, that’s where.
Yesterday I was happy to find some long planters that were made from 100% recycled product so that was cool and even cooler was they were 1/2 the price of the others that weren’t recycled materials!

I planted …

Three articles all on Obama’s decision to cancel the drilling leases and save the 130,000 acres:
Obama Overturns Lame-duck Leases
Bush-era energy drilling leases in Utah canceled
Bold Action by Department of Interior Halts Leasing of Utah Wilderness

I remember going to some of the places that may have disappeared if the drilling leases …

February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is quickly approaching.

It’s a day for love.
Here are some interesting stats about Valentine’s Day:
~~25% of card sales are for Valentine’s…consider sending an ecard instead to be green or making your own.
~~over 36 million heart shaped boxes of candy are sold for Valentine’s…consider sending organic chocolate.
~~10% of …

Interesting article at tree hugger outlining all the details of hand washing dishes vs using a dishwasher. You may be surprised at the results of their findings.

Citra Dish Soap is good for when you need to quickly hand wash a few items.

Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent is a good one to …

The Austin Pet Air Cleaner is a must have for anyone who has pets in their homes. You may not realize the pet odor, dander or dust that’s floating around in your home because you’ve become accustomed to it. However, your guests surely notice when they walk in and get …

It’s a thrill to announce that The Green Parent has a new book coming out…The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen’s Guide to Saving the Planet. I know myself and my daughter, Trendy Diva are anxiously waiting for the book release!
Jenn Savedge is the author of The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly …

Wind Energy:
Wind energy systems generate electrical energy by capturing the power using wind turbines or windmills.
From eia.doe.gov:
Since ancient times, people have harnessed the winds energy. Over 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians used wind to sail ships on the Nile River. Later, people built windmills to grind wheat and other …

Tips For Green Travel

When traveling by car:
Reduce your speed to 55 mph from 65 mph to increase your fuel efficiency by as much as 15%.
For a 23% improvement, instead of driving 70 mph try 55 mph.
Increase your fuel efficiency on the road by making sure to inflate your tires to …