Your Questions About Green Living

Mandy asks…

Has anyone had a bad experience with eco-friendly laundry detergent?

I tried it, and it bleached white spots on all my clothes, even when they were turned inside out.
This is what I get for trying to be ecofriendly…(the stuff is expensive, too!!)

If you use an eco friendly detergent and it works, what is it?

The Expert answers:

Bloody hell teenagers debating the merits of washing powder. Has the world gone mad???

George asks…

Yoga pants style? hippie kind of style?

Ok im not really sure this is going to make any sense but… im trying to reinvent my style and i dont really know the style im trying to get. You know the kind of women who wear yoga pants have long hair (sometimes) look like they are always going to yoga class but look stylish not frumpy but are like vegan…ha ha i mean not that every vegan dresses alike but you know what im getting at maybe?

I kinda want to say hippie but when i think of hippie i think of groovy tie die shirts and stuff like that. I dont want to dress like that.

Im a crunchy mom who is eco friendly. along with the yogo pants i like to wear i also like sun dresses which kinda playes into the hippiness. anyways what do i call my personal style and what types of clothes should i wear to make my natural, crunchy, hippie yoga style work? also how should i wear my hair Thanks!!

The Expert answers:

Just look up “bohemian”. Often listed as “boho”. Also try “sophisticated” and do an image search. You’ll get loads of ideas.

Susan asks…

On a personal level what else could I do to lower my carbon footprint?

1. I’m a vegan (no meat; dairy; egg; honey; gelatin. Anything from an animal).
2. I don’t drive.
3. I try not to catch public transport but walk instead.
4. I try not to eat planet damaging grains (like soy and rice) as much as possible.
5. I shop at local stores.
6. I wash all my clothes in cold water.
7. I turn off all appliances at the power point when I’m not using them.
8. I only use “eco friendly” cleaning products.
9. I recycle as much as possible.

What else could I do?

THANKS!
10. I don’t use the A/C or heater.
11. I carbon offset my electricity bill.

The Expert answers:

Grow some of your own food?

Buy more stuff second hand? I get most of my shirts, books & DVDs second hand and sell them when I’m done with them.

Renewable power? If you can afford it and you live in a place that is good for it, then solar heating or maybe even electricity, a wind turbine if you live rurally.

Try not to fly.

To be honest, looks like you’re doing better than me!

Thomas asks…

Household carbon emissions?

hey, I’m researching what effect an eco friendly house would have on the environment, and i need some answers. Percentages would be great.

How many gasses ( or what percentage of gasses) would you save using

-solar power and opposed to conventional with micro hydro as a back up?
-Using energy saving light bulbs?
-using natural light during the day?
-using a fire and warm clothes instead of a gas heater?

And how much water would you save using
– a water tank?
-A water saving shower head?
-sensor basins?
-front load washing machine?
-grey water for dishes etc. ?

thanx soo much =D

The Expert answers:

I do know that underneath your kitchen sink is a ton more worse than going down your aisle at the grocery store. Our air inside our homes are 70x worse than outside. It’s a very serious situation. Chemicals seep out through plastic containers of cleaning liquids and such. So all products like this should be replaced. The effects of your house being eco-friendly with no toxins reduces your risk of cancer later in life.

Richard asks…

Tiny itchy red bumps all over face and swollen eyes.. can anyone help?

About a week ago I started using witch hazel on my face. My routine included pouring witch hazel on a cotton ball and wiping it on my face to remove my makeup. Afterward, I would take a shower and proceed with my face wash and moisturizing my skin with Cetaphil lotion after my shower. A couple days later, I noticed some skin irritation on the sides of my nose. By Monday my eyes were very swollen and I developed tiny itchy bumps all over my face that feel somewhat dry to touch. Here is a picture of what I am talking about:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/jpcougar_70/IMG_0164.jpg

Other then that, possible causes might be because I started using a new laundry detergent. I switched from Tide to an ecofriendly laundry detergent. I should also probably mention that I have bumps caused by an allergic reaction all over my body. However, they are not as severe as the ones on my face, in fact, they are very different to the bumps that are on my face. The bumps on my body are similar to bug bites. I washed everything from my clothes to my pillow cases in this laundry detergent. So that might possibly be a cause or might have added to the problem. I normally have very smooth skin and rarely break out.

Has anyone experienced anything similar? How long will this condition take to go away? Any helpful information is greatly appreciated.

The Expert answers:

Hey

Argh! I hate rashes and that looks like it could be an allergic rash. What i would do is stop using anything on your face for a few days. If you have been using new detergent that is probably what it is and i would stop using it. If this does not start clearing up in a few days i would go get it checked out with a g.p or if it is really annoying you.

Hope this helps

good luck

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Your Questions About Green Living

Carol asks…

Is tin or plastic more eco-friendly/green?

I need to buy packaging for body products and am wondering what is more ecofriendly.. tin or plastic. In production and terms of recycling, is one better than the other?

Or, does anyone know wholesale suppliers of recycled or ecofriendly bottle/jar packaging (google did not help much).

Thanks!

The Expert answers:

I don’t know what you mean by “body products”, but you should be aware that different plastics have different perm-ratings, that is, a different permeability to gases. This might make a difference if you need containers that are fully air-tight.

Chris asks…

How do I know if the hemp products I buy are using sustainably grown hemp?

There are so many products that advertise the are ecofriendly because they are made from hemp. Is all hemp sustainably grown?

The Expert answers:

If you really want to know you should contact the company directly. Keep in mind, however, that some companies engage in “greenwashing” which is saying a product is green, eco-friendly, fair trade, etc but, it’s really not.

Susan asks…

Can recycling help reduce your Carbon footprint?

I need some data for an biology assignment. Please help!!!!!!!
Please answer these survey questions! Theres only 7!
1 What is your first name? (if you want you can make it up)
2 What is your gender? (male, female)
3 How old are you?
4 What do you recycle on a regular basis?
5 What ecofriendly products do you buy?
6What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint?
7 Is it important to you to reduce you carbon footprint? Why or Why not?

The Expert answers:

My name is Katherine
I am female
I am 23 years old
I recycle everything I can and what I can’t I try to re-use or give away to a second hand store or through the swap meets
I try to buy only all natural, cruelty free and Fair Trade foods and products. If they have ‘greener’ packaging or less packaging and are environmentally conscious then it’s a bonus.
To reduce my carbon footprint I am a vegan, I don’t buy plastic water bottles I have a filter. I don’t use plastic bags, I recycle, I unplug everything when it’s not in use. I don’t buy things compulsively, because our over consumption is ruining the planet. (Check out The Story of Stuff online) I use low flow faucets and shower heads, and I time my showers to 5-7 mins. I try to walk or carpool instead of drive. And I grow my own vegetables, herbs and some fruit organically.
I don’t pay attention to ‘carbon footprint’ as much as just being aware of how my actions, even little ones, affect the big picture. We only have one planet and I want it to be beautiful and healthy for future generations.

Donna asks…

How does an average consumer buy products that are good for the environment?

Much like the “Fat-Free” era of the 90’s there are many products that are claiming to be better for the environment. Most of the time they are more expensive, but how does the average consumer really know that the products they are paying more for, are really better for the environment? From light bulbs, to cars, to paper there really isn’t a single major company that does not have some type of ecofriendly product on the shelf. Is there some sort of rating system (or something) for the average consumer, which will let the them know which companies have really gotten on board the environmental friendly production of goods, and which companies are just pretending?

The Expert answers:

True story. A waitress tries to green up the workplace, and in the course of doing research decides to open up a store that promotes sustainable living. She’s been open a year and a half now, word of mouth is kicking in, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s a millionaire before the decade is out.

Check out the site. The stuff is out there, if you do your homework.

Nancy asks…

Is laying concrete more eco friendly than laying kiln-dried bricks ?

i refer to ecofriendly as to the amount of green house gases emitted from the mining through to manufacture and transport and eventual laying of the product. i will be laying a new driveway that will use 5 cubic meters of ready mixed concrete , should i use kiln-dried bricks instead ?

The Expert answers:

At 5 cubic meters, go with concrete. To Green the driveway, though add flat-metal strapping reinforcement vs. Rebar or mesh wire. The driveway will last a lot longer, will better flex with the ground, and wont crack/crumble as much.

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Your Questions About Green Living

Lizzie asks…

Do you agree that our political correct society has thwarted progress?

Obama thinks NASA should be a tool of muslim outreach. NASA hasn’t done anything useful in a long time. It’s a politically correct , affirmative actions cesspool of liberal hate.

All liberals think that inventing, progressing, and advancing in terms of technology is bad, because it pollutes and is unfair to minorities.

Liberal lawyers have sued so many companies and people, no one wants to risk or invent in America anymore.

If you think i am exaggerating, or full of shyt, look at your appliances in your home. Stove, dishwasher, Car, vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, everything. It has not improved in 30 or 50 years. In 1990, my car got 48 miles per gallon – same as a so-called “hybrid”. In 1960, my grandmother’s washing machine cleaned better than today’s ecofriendly piece of shyt washing machines that use 2 ounces of water and leave your clothes covered with bacteria.
Unbeliveable.
Do you agree or not
yes, we’ve advanced a lot with computers and video games and Google. But i would remind you that those things do not amount to progress.
They are the media of today.
It should be a small part of progress, but it’s 100% of progress. It would be like the 20th century being defined by TV and radio and nothing else. Still riding horses and using stone tools

The Expert answers:

Yes. Until we can tell the truth without fear it will continue as such.

PCness is just a polite term for a flat out lie.

William asks…

What am I?(this is not to long)?

okay so i keep being told im an hipster but when i looked it up its says there rude n mean but im nice to everyone even the ppl i cant stand. so i asked the ppl why they think im hipster and its because i got my own style with wearing colorful clothes, fake glasses, i wear converses almost everyday, i love art, and that i take photos a lot, also this one is odd but that i wear a toe ring as a pinky ring cause i want to haha n also some of the clothes pics on tumblr i wear stuff similar. idk if this is important but im very eco friendly n i dont do drugs nor drink.

The Expert answers:

Labels mean nothing. They are trying to describe you, so they have picked a label they think fits. Next time them no, but you are eccentric.

Susan asks…

so, i have a hurley backpack..?

well, im pretty much a prep. i love sparkles, i wear girly clothes with frills and everything, but i have a hurley backpack.. its plaid, black and blue. do you think i can pull it off? or will it look weird, and look like im trying to be something im not?
i also have this water bottle with an ECO FRIENDLY sign on it. hahaha.. am i weird or what?

how should i dress now, cause i really like the backpack.. should i change my image?

there are some girls that wear these clothes, and have a fox backpack, but they pull it off, and idk how to..

The Expert answers:

Definitely don’t try and mix styles .

John asks…

On a personal level what else could I do to lower my carbon footprint?

1. I’m a vegan (no meat; dairy; egg; honey; gelatin. Anything from an animal).
2. I don’t drive.
3. I try not to catch public transport but walk instead.
4. I try not to eat planet damaging grains (like soy and rice) as much as possible.
5. I shop at local stores.
6. I wash all my clothes in cold water.
7. I turn off all appliances at the power point when I’m not using them.
8. I only use “eco friendly” cleaning products.

What else could I do?

THANKS!
9. I recycle as much as possible.
I don’t use the AC or heater.
That’s what jumpers are for.
I can’t go solar I live in units.

The Expert answers:

-Get solar panels so you can power your appliances when you use them (especially if your power currently comes from a fossil fuel plant).
-Grow your own produce since the trucks/freight lines and refrigeration units use up power and the emissions from the freight transport are harmful.
-Own clothes/towels/sheets/cloth-items from eco-friendly materials.
-Have furniture and clothing items from recycled products (like the Timberland boots made from recycled products that are currently being advertised- see link).

Good luck, this kind of lifestyle is so admirable!

Donald asks…

Is this a good Christmas list?

I was wondering if this is a good Christmas list. Keep in mind, my parents told me if I got good grades my first quarter I would get most of the stuff thats on my list (i have a 4.0 gpa), and money isn’t really that big of an issue either, hence some of the things on my list.

1. new macbook (the ecofriendly one)
2. blackberry bold
3. 2010 jeep grand cherokee or a audi A4 (i need a new car really badly)
4. DVR in my room
5. new clothes
6. for my credit card to work again

and thats it I guess. does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should change or add??? or what you like? or even what you want? all answers are appreciated 🙂

The Expert answers:

You know alot of people are not having a Christmas this year. That list seems way to far expensive to ask for your parents. What do you actually need? How about Clothes, new pairs of shoes? Something that helps you with good grades ?

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Lizzie asks…

Eco-friendly projects?

I need some ideas for ecofriendly projects.
Meaning, ALL of the products used are biodegradable.

If you have links to some ideas, please post them.
If you know some projects off the top of your head, please share them.
I can use store-bought products, or stuff from outside.

Where I live, there’s a forest and lake, so you have an idea of some stuff I can use.

The Expert answers:

If you have ducks on the lake you could throw your stale bread to them and take good close ups – pine cone sculptures coloured with natural food dyes tied with hessian string or raffia- Paintings in natural food dyes on recycled cotton e.g mans handkerchief – that you leave out in the open and photograph every day to see it changing – planting seeds in an abstract pattern photograph them as they grow. You can do this in a large container and mask off the planting bits with cardboard so you get swathes of difference use dense cover plants like allysum

Donald asks…

R u an eco friend person…?

r u using eco friendly products at home, office, paper bags ? plzz use paper bags..save trees …save our mother EARTH…

The Expert answers:

Yes I am, I use mostly public transport,have planted some saplings(of trees) around my neighborhood,I don’t smoke, I don’t litter my surroundings(any place for that matter)….I use mostly jute products,I encourage people to be eco-friendly and use eco-friendly products and dispose the non eco-friendly ones like plastics, safely,I can go and and on…but do not like to talk much about myself….Have a nice day all! 🙂
P.S:I am a vegetarian and being vegetarian helps us reduce our carbon footprint.

Charles asks…

How can powerless, normal people help fight against global warming ?

Lately,I have invested a lot of thoughts on global warming issues. I’m equaly concerned, but i just don’t know whether I can give any significant support.

For instance, normal citizens like me cannot afford a hybrid car. I would be indebted to save the world..

Furthermore, i wish I could buy all the ecofriendly products in the shops, but they are also priced higher for average people’s budget.

Is it wrong to think that the bigger responsibility should start with the world leaders and corprorations? We normal citizens buy what we get. i say why can’t govts ban any environmentally hazardous consumation?But wait, I know that this could cripple many economies and plummet unemployment, and it’s not everybody who can produce cost effectively for ecofriendly products. Of course,money plays a role here, and who’s willing to invest more cash in R&D.

But until the big powers step up, I’m sorry i can”t be much help. Anybody out there who shares my view point ?
Or if anybody think otherwise, enlighten me…

The Expert answers:

The same way that powerless, normal people “created”it.

Paul asks…

CLEANING PRODUCTS GIVE ME A HEADACHE.?

Smells give ne migraines, so i’m looking for a multi purpose cleaning spray that doesn’t smell.
Lots of people recommend eco friendly products, but some of these still smell.
Can anyone suggest anything that will clean my kitchen surfaces (even if i have been cutting chicken on it), but won’t give me a headache.

The Expert answers:

None of the above!
I sell Enjo cleaning fibres, (no I am not trying to sell to you) but we clean with water!
Natural air has no smell, you don’t need a smell for a surface to be clean. As long as the surface dries out after you have wiped it down – no bacteria can live without moisture or a food source. Wipe down surfaces with water, then dry off with a towel.
The chemicals we are told to use through the media are not necessary and are dangerous, society today has been led to believe that you need chemicals to clean your home – rubbish!
Professional cleaners use Enjo fibres, people with sensitive skin, asthma, allergies, cancer sufferers switch over and people with young children, those who care for our environment (oceans & waterways) – everyone has a reason to stop using chemicals, they just don’t know how to!
Have a look at the Enjo web site.

Maria asks…

Where can I find eco-friendly plastic package alternatives?

I am looking to sell a product and would prefer to package it in something other than plastic.

The Expert answers:

Depending on what you want to package, visit a recycling center for your materials. For FREE!

Our local winery visits our recycling center regularly in search of discarded bottles to take home, clean, and re-use. Nobody charges him, and as far as they’re concerned it makes a lighter load for them to ship off. Same goes there for anyone who comes in to request materials.

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Donna asks…

Partner changing non tested on animal products?

My partner just revealed that he’s been refilling the Eco friendly, non animal tested product bottles with chemical and tested on animal products that he says work better.
I’m fairly pissed off and annoyed.

What would you do?

The Expert answers:

Dump him!

Steven asks…

How else can I be eco-friendly?

I have some natural products or whatever and I know about using your own bag when shopping. But what else can I do? Anyone have any ideas that don’t involve giving up my car everyday? Thanks.

The Expert answers:

Avoiding the use of plastic and shopping bags is one of the major contributions in becoming Eco friendly. Saving fuel is another way. You can try to reduce the use of car, why not ? Try pooling of cars in your neighbourhood. Instead of four or five cars, one can leave from your street to the business district. You are saving 3/4 or 4/5 of fuel. This requires physical and mental adjustment. You can walk around to a friend’s place or dentist if the distance is about a mile or two. This way , you not only save fuel but also exercising. You can use organic products thus avoiding usage of chemical fertilizers. Use less power in your house and office so that you save energy. Use of less paper and trying to go electronic or online will save the trees and forests.

Susan asks…

How to get ALOT of FREE TRAFFIC?

I am new to online marketing. I have a great membership with a wonderful company who sales ecofriendly products, from make-up to house cleaning products. I have used their products for years. I have just recently tried to promote the products and the home business part of the company on the web, however I just don’t seem to be generating enough traffic. I really do not want to spend alot of funds testing different traffic sites just to see if they will work. Does anyone know where I can get good traffic for free to start out with?

The Expert answers:

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Lizzie asks…

What’s a good opening to a going green essay?

I’m writing an essay and it must describe the things i have done to encourage and support a green lifestyle. Also I have to write about why it’s important to use ecofriendly products. I have this part done, I need an opening for this essay. Any help will be great.

The Expert answers:

It is a fact that only twelve people have walked on a heavenly body other than the Earth, and it seems unlikely that any of us will set up housekeeping on another world any time soon. This being the case, it appears that taking care of the only home any one of us will have for the foreseeable future would be a good idea. Part of taking care of our celestial home is certainly adopting as green, eco-friendly, a lifestyle as possible.

If you like this, re-write it in your words and good luck on your essay.

Linda asks…

Bio/Eco friendly Stuff???….?

Hey guys! i want to know how many weird and not so weird bio/Ecofriendly stuffs there are out there!! Me and my hubby are looking for ideas and ways for our house to become eco/bio friendly and safe!! if it cant harm the earth, then it cant harm us 🙂 . anyways, here is my list of ecofriendly, Bio-friendly, SAFE, halal, NATURAL products/websites, please add ones you know that are not on this list!

ie; ecostore(TM) bio friendly washing powder, hand crank rechargable batteryback, EMF friendly for cell phones, Hemp(TM) products, thebodyshop recycled rewards card, plantation grow-a-flower lipstick tube embedded!, L’Occitane, ecohouse, Funky-Bumz reusable nappies, Hemp sisters, Cancer Society Sunglasses, QLink pendants,

http://www.wasted.co.nz

tell me what you can think of,,, i’d appreciate it allot! 😀

The Expert answers:

Stuff made out of organic cotton and bamboo

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Michael asks…

Wardrobe malfunction!?

Kay, so i am trying to become more eco friendly and i just joined the animal rights club. but now i have a problem. i have no idea what kinds of clothes will fit my new lifestyle so my question is what can i wear that is eco and animal freindly. (FYI- i love the colors black, red, purple, basically dark colors and i love hot topic!)

The Expert answers:

Basically anything cotton

Mary asks…

Does this bother anyone else?

Okay, so I was at Old Navy the other day with my mom, and we were paying and the guy gave us the clothes with the hangers still on.
And my mom, being the super eco friendly person she is, said “Oh we don’t need the hangers, you can have them back. I’m sure you’ll reuse them”
And the guy looked at her like she was crazy and said, “Oh no, we don’t reuse them, we just throw them away. We don’t have a recycling system”
And my mom was like “thats just so sad”
And the guy was like “I know, but what can you do?”

I was thinking, seriously buddy, is it that hard to use the same hangers when you get new clothes in? It would save SO much plastic! And I hate how they sell all these shirts that say save the earth and stuff, and I had actually bought a bag from there that said “Peace, Love, Recycle”
its completely hypocritical. All these stores are selling all these bags and shirts with earth friendly slogans, and they just continue on killing the earth when its so easy to change a few things to be more green

and there was a question on here once that some teenage girl posted, that was like “Do you guys recycle? I don’t. My friends and I do exactly the opposite. Its so stupid and uncool” etc, etc. Like hello, YOU are going to be the one living in this world!

sorry about that little rant, I’m just really annoyed and frustrated. Its like, no matter what you do, there are always more people and bigger companies who are ruining it all. Does this bug anyone else, or am I just crazy.

UGH. it just kills me.
PocketBean: because we don’t need them! And we always figured, up until now, that is, that stores took them and reused them. For example, Target always keeps the hangers and reuses them, they don’t let you take them. We figured they’re be going to better use there. Apparently not.

The Expert answers:

I know, it’s really unfair. I think some people are just ignorant and careless 🙁
That makes me sad

Donna asks…

How do I meet and befriend Hipsters in High School?

I’m moving to a neighboring school district next year. My current district is full of stuck up, snobby, conformist brats that only can think about themselves. The school I’m moving to is average, with diversity and normal income people. I already know some people who go here (all really nice) which is good. I want to take this opportunity to be myself: artistic, talky, fun, crazy, loves volunteer work, ecofriendly, want to be a vegetarian, doesn’t mind second hand clothes, in other words a hipster (except I love pop, hip-hop, and rap). How do I meet and befriend Hipsters in my new high school?

The Expert answers:

No, command…. She gave that

Donald asks…

What is the best “green” laundry detergent?

I’m looking for the the best ecofriendly laundry detergent that I can find.

My criteria are:
-Does it get laundry looking and smelling clean? Stains will get pre-treated, but does it work well on “general soil”?

-Will it work in an older, non-HE washer until we can get a newer one?

-Can it get the job done without fading clothes?

-Is the company genuinely ecologically responsible, not just jumping on the “green” bandwagon?

Would be a bonus if it was readily available (we use Alice.com) and affordable.

We’ve tried Method, which we like OK.
We’ve also tried Sun and Earth, but find the citrus oil smell and feel a little unappealing, even after clothes are rinsed and dried.

And, most recently, we’re using Grab Green powder pods. I like the convenience of these, but the 2-3 pods needed for a large, non-HE load is not economical, and the strong soda ash odor as clothes are washing is unpleasant.

Any other suggestions?

THANKS!

The Expert answers:

I started using green laundry products when I discovered that they were recommended over traditional detergents for cloth diapers. I figured if they can clean poop, they can clean most anything! Check out this chart to give you some ideas: http://www.diaperjungle.com/detergent-chart.html

I’ve used Charlie Soap and find that their small powdered bag does something like 80 loads. Not only are the ingredients earth friendly, but because it is powdered and so concentrated it doesn’t have nearly the carbon footprint due to its smaller shipping weight. I’ve been using BioKleen lately and am very satisfied with it as well. I’ve also used Seventh Generation and Method successfully, but prefer to support smaller companies. As I understand, Method just came out w/ a new version of their laundry detergent, so it might be worth another try. I can’t say I have a favorite at this point, but these are all good choices. I have Mountain Green on order, so will be trying that next and have also been hearing great things about soap nuts.

This is a little off topic, but wash in cold water. That’s one of the biggest ways you can help the environment and cut down on your energy consumption. Good luck and good for you for using green products!

Robert asks…

Why are they doing this!? Am I selfish?! Am I wrong?!?

They’re bribing me to eat meat with 100 dollars a week, i want stuff so bad, I need new clothes, i want extensions, I want to take Italian courses, get a new phone, I want all these stuff and they know it
Meat makes you gain protien which means muscle, not eating meat is somethign that made me happy, somethign that I called my own, I loved the fact that I didn’t have to worry with bulking up or that I was beign ecofriendly with no eating meat, they forced me to eat fish which I felt rotten for doingso after and now they’re bribeing me to eat meat with money, money that I want so bad, I want stuff so much, I want to get the food at the health store I like, I want my extensions, I want to take a course in learning Italian, I tried gettign a job but I didn’t work out (I’m only 15, 16 in sept) they know I want these things and now told me they’ll give me money if i changed me eating habits, I did try to change my eating habits for them, I stopped going vegan and went vegetarien and adde
d fish back into my diet, I ate what they wanted to I STOPPED EATING ALL THE HEALTHY FOODS AND ATE AT FAST FOOD RESTURANTES FOR THEM TO MAKE THEM HAPPY!!!!! AND NOW THEY WANT ME TO EAT MEAT!!!!!! EVEN AFTER I ATE THAT JUNK FOOD AND FELT BAD AFTER THEY STILL COMPLAINED ABOUT MY EATING HABITS, I don’t know what else to do what the hell to say, vegetarien is healthier over-all, it makes me happy, why can’t they accept that, Am I wrong?! I’ve tried to compramise every fucking thing, I ate things I hated, I CARE about my weight and what I put into my body why is that usch a problem for them to understand, what’s wrong with me being healthier??!! …God. I’m cryign I’m so fustrated, why make me eat stuff I don’t like when vegeatiren makes me happy
I have, I’ve tried, books, offerign to go to a nurtienist, health food stores, asked the doctor
they won’t listen
they want me to eat meat and will stop at nothing

The Expert answers:

Why on earth do you believe that eating meat makes you bulk up or put on muscle? Nothing could be further from the truth.

Protein supports all the vital functions of your body, including heart and lungs.

No one ever put on muscle by eating meat alone. It’s just not physiologically possible. It’s like saying you’ll grow feathers if you eat chicken.

Fish is an excellent source of Omega 3’s, healthy for the heart and helps feed the brain. Babies whose mothers eat fish have shown to develop faster than babies whose mothers did not eat fish.

That said, if you choose to be a vegan, that is your business. But do it for the right reasons!

If you want to go the vegan route, you need to prove to your parents that your are responsible and can assure that you take in the right types of foods to be healthy. Go to the library and check out books. Go to the store with your mother and ask her to buy various nut butters, beans, and soy based products that you will need. Perhaps if they see you are going about it the right way, they will feel better about your decision.

Good luck!

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Your Questions About Green Living

Lisa asks…

washing clothes & sweat stains?

which clothes do you wash in cold water, hot/cold, and hot?
i know if you don’t wash in hot water it’s more ecofriendly. i usually keep my washer on hot/cold…

also, my dad is a mail carrier and wears white t’s under his uniform shirt, and they have sweat stains. i was wondering how i can help him get rid of them? also, my brother has some sweat stains on the underarms of his shirts, so i’d like to help him out also 🙂 some of his shirts have designs on them, so i haven’t tried bleach on them bc i fear it will mess up the design, and if i just put it on the armpits i’m afraid the armpits will end up brighter than the rest of the shirt, lol.
thanks! 🙂

The Expert answers:

Put some lemon juice on them, it works very well with sweat stains and just plain stains also.

Paul asks…

Character naming help, please!!!?

I’m writing a book and I need help naming some of my characters. Its a vampire story and I want them to be cool, Transylvanian names. (not the POV girl and her friends’ names, though) I also could use some surnames, if you don’t mind. Here are their descriptions;

POV Girl:
-short with fair skin
-long blonde hair and spring green eyes
-peppy and cheerful
-wears casual clothes and a furry poncho and matching beret
-very Ecofriendly
-enjoys the outdoors and the sun
-mortal

Prince Vampire Dude:
-tall with pale skin
-long black hair and red-violet eyes
-sly and mysterious
-wears typical people clothes and a dark red cloak
-loves the moon and his pitch black horse, Midnight
-likes seeing flowers wither
-vampire

Prince Dude’s parents:
-tall with pale skin
-dark gray hair and red-violet eyes
-witty and selfish
-king and queen of Transylvania
-want their son to choose a wife so he can become king
-vampires

POV Girl’s BFF #1:
-tall and fair skinned
-long brown hair, blue eyes, and small glasses
-smart and sarcastic
-wears organic fabric and shirts about saving the Earth and jeans
Ecofriendly
-nerdy
-grows vegetables in her backyard
-mortal

POV Girl’s BFF #2:
-short and fair skinned
-short blonde hair and green eyes
-dumb and clumsy
-wears pink outfits like dresses and frilly shirts
-pretty and girly
-mortal

Thanks in advance!!
Japanese names won’t do, FYI

The Expert answers:

POV girl:
-Petra
-Eleanor

Prince Vampire Dude:
-Vladimir
-Lucian

PVD Parent’s:
-Grigore
-Fane
-Elisabeta
-Tatiana

BFF1:
-Tara
-Janie

BFF2:
-Charlotte
-Bianca

Possible Romanian (Transylvanian) surnames: http://surnames.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=Romanian&title=Romanian+Names&usage=yes

Hope I helped & happy writing 🙂

Nancy asks…

cloth diapers?

I take care of a tiny baby, making alot of descions and stuff. I am a totally green girl and into eco friendly living. Plus, cloth diapers are cheaper. I know i know, there is laundry… For those of you who have used cloth diapers, What did you think? Did the baby ever wet their clothes? Is it worth it?

The Expert answers:

I use cloth diapers for my baby and have since home from the hospital – i have had no blowouts or leaks with them, which i did have with the disposables in the hospital and using the rest of them when i got home –

i have never had my babys clothes to get wet, except for when she was just home, and i did not have any covers that would fit her and not touch her cord – i just did it the old fashioned way and didn’t use a cover until i found some in her size –

i love them – they are super easy, super cheap, and better for my baby – i use the dry pail method – toss the wet ones in the pail – for the poopy ones, just dump the waste in the toilet and flush then toss in pail – when i do diapers, i rinse the poopy ones first – then just wash normally – you dont have to dunk in toilet – and i dont like the idea of the wet pail method as they sit in water constantly – you have to change the water daily – just not for me – the dry pail method does not stink, i use a foot pedal, flip top garbage pail with a garbage bag for liner – when gets full or usually every other day i do diapers – it takes no longer than regular laundry to do –

it is worth it to me, as i already would have spent in wipes and disposables what i have spent for cloth – and my baby is only 4.5 mos – i use cloth wipes as well –

another bonus and cost saving factor for me – is her clothes – with ‘cloth diaper butt’ being quite a bit larger than disposables you have to go up a couple of sizes – i am not a fanatical clothes horse and i think my baby looks cute in shorts and pants a little too big – so i just buy toddler sizes (in shorts or capris, pants are too long) – not only is she wearing now – she can wear after potty training as well – (the diaper keeps the waist from falling down, and the rest of the room is taken up with the diaper) – but those are the prefolds with a cover

so all in all – yes, to me, it is WELL worth it

George asks…

am i a poser?

do you thinkk i’m a poser if i’m a veggateriann, eco friendly crazyy, smart, kinda at times seriouss and loves to runn but look scene?? I love the scene lookkk. I love to wearr make up and funky clothes and poofy hair. and i love change. i cant keep things the samee. and i give people my true opinion

The Expert answers:

No a poser is some one who is fake an trying to be somthing they are not if you are just beiong you then no wayway you are no poser just cause some one dresses a way doesnt mean they have to act a certin way in high school i was just me i acted the same always buyt the way i looked an dresses depended on my mood for the day i loved all looks one day i was a cowgirl love my rockies an boots another day i hadf on my baggy jeans ann jersey always something differnt just be you

Maria asks…

best smelling “green” detergent?

i am looking for a detergent and liquid fabric softener ( preferably the same scent) that’s eco friendly and smells fresh and clean.i was going to try seventh generation but my boyfriend and i both thought it smelled AWFUL so i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? if it comes down to it i would at least like to find a detergent and fabric softener that at least smells clean and fresh and leaves clothes soft, if no one has any greener suggestions.

The Expert answers:

Because of a recent allergy to my normal brand, I have had to start using the one by Clorox. It is cheap, but surprisingly it does a nice job. I use to use TIDE (NOT green), but tried the SPORT TIDE and broke out like crazy, so now anything with perfume irritates it. Even original TIDE. I was NOT looking forward to using one, but tried it and it works great, and I have a toddler…lol. I was SHOCKED by the price, and leary if it would work. It is by Clorox and called Clorox GREEN WORKS. They have a free and a scented one. I have never tried the scented one, but even the free one leaves my clothes smelling clean. I do miss my scented one, but give this a try. It is like $3 a bottle and it DOES work. I only tried this one, because I do not like any products by ALL or Arm and Hammer, and this was the only other free product they had in stock.

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Joseph asks…

Cleaning products give me a headache.?

Smells give ne migraines, so i’m looking for a multi purpose cleaning spray that doesn’t smell.
Lots of people recommend eco friendly products, but some of these still smell.
Can anyone suggest anything that will clean my kitchen surfaces, but won’t give me a headache.

The Expert answers:

Find a Shaklee distributor in your area.

Lisa asks…

Which is the right university course I should take?

I’m interested on helping the environment and possibly creating eco friendly products or designing more eco friendly homes. Which university course(s) should I take? Also I’m looking at Ontario universities. Thank you.

The Expert answers:

I would take classes in environmental science.

Mark asks…

What are the best organic face creams for anti-aging?

I’m going green and wanted to change my cosmetics to more ecofriendly products. I get dark circles under my eyes are there any organic face creams that can help with that? What should I try?

The Expert answers:

I suffer from dark under eye circles too. Semeli Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream is the best organic eye cream. It’s loaded with Vitamin K1 to increase circulation in the area below the eye. I’ve been using it for 8 months now and it works. They have a whole line of moisturizing face creams made with greek olive oil and vitamins. Good stuff 🙂

Donna asks…

What are some eco friendly ideas?

what are some imaginitive products or ideas that people can make? SOmething that is not on the market to day but can be invented.

The Expert answers:

There are many things you can do.

Recycle as much as possible

Take shorter showers and baths

Dont water your lawn in the winter

Use cold water for your laundry.(There are laundry powders that do just as a good job with cold water than warm water.

Buy green products such as recycled paper, cardboard and plastic

Switch to a green source of energy(solar, wind, geothermal)

Use the new Belair, Nob Hill Foods, and Rayleys bag

Use eco firendly lightbulbs

Encourage others to do the same
Set an example for others

Sharon asks…

I would like to find international cleaning expo/show’s which target eco-freindly/natural/cleaning products.

I need to source business opportunities in overseas markets where people undertake under a licensing agreement to manufacture, distribute, wholesales and retail to a niche market an ecofriendly multi-surface cleaner.

The Expert answers:

Try re-asking this question in the small business Yahoo Answers Section. I am sure you will get a better response than in Environment.

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Ruth asks…

What are some of the lifestyle changes that we can make to stop global warming?

Maybe by using ecofriendly products in our daily life? I think they are also safer for our home and family.

The Expert answers:

None. There is no known way to reduce the sun’s output.

William asks…

What is the term of someone who is living a green, eco-friendly life?

Ok, I am french and do not know the correct term in English.
I recycle, use green products, recycle rain water, I compost, ect ect… is there a name for someone who does these things? Eco-…. ?

🙁 help? any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks !

The Expert answers:

I don’t think there is a simple term. Perhaps eco-enthusiast, or that you are eco-aware

If you are an activist, someone who who goes on marches and campaigns on green issues – then you could be called an eco warrior or an eco-activist.

If a tabloid newspaper wanted to be sarcastic and insulting they would call you a “tree hugger”.

Jenny asks…

Writing a guide. What would you want to see in a Natural Remedy Guide?

My husband and I opened an eBay store selling Eco Friendly products, natural remedies for health conditions, essential oils, and detox bath salts. I am in the process of writing a guide about Natural Remedies. I am stuck, I would like to know what others would like to read in a guide about Natural Remedies. Let me know what you would want to know.
Thanks

The Expert answers:

You could just list general concerns (in terms that the FDA doesn’t have issues with) and what herbs can help those concerns.
For example, have a “joint health” topic and include Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, Microlactin, etc, etc. Don’t make claims about Arthritis, inflammation, or other joint problems.

I would suggest several general categories for major concerns like that. You may want to use a catalog or order guide from an herb/vitamin company, as they typically have acceptable language and have their products categorized. However, on the flip side, if eBay or (by some bad turn of luck) the FDA wants you to verify what you’re saying in the guide, you may have trouble if you don’t have access to the proof those companies would have…. But that’s not likely to happen, honestly.
Just make sure you verify the facts you’re putting into the guide and you should be fine. LMK if you have any other questions on this

Mark asks…

I need a name for a new Eco-friendly cleaning service??

i’m having a hard time finding a name for a cleaning service that uses 100% Organic cleaning products. Everything I can think of is already taken…Eco-clean, Enviro-clean, Naturaclean , green clean….etc. I want something that yells “Green!”

Any ideas???

The Expert answers:

The Friendly Cleaners
Earth Healthy Cleaning
Healthy Earth Cleaning
Super Green Clean Team
Totally Green, Totally Clean

Daniel asks…

Why Is the government Trying to prove this to us?

2 things.

Why are normal humans blamed for pollution when factories make x100 more pollution than we make in a day.
(They sell us ecofriendly products, where the engergy that was put it to making the produck *factories* is way more phenominal)

2. I’ve heard that the Milk commercials have a deeper meaning to them.
I couldn’t help wonder that “Never stop drinking milk” was a very “pushy” setence in the commercials. Why are we (humans) the only animals that drink milk after there childhood?

The Expert answers:

You’re confusing government with businesses. These are not examples of government, as governments don’t sell us products, businesses do.

The “eco-friendly” products are because marketing experts found that people respond to environmental messages. So businesses market their products as “green” to get more people to buy. The same is true for milk. It’s an ad campaign put forward by the Dairy Association to get people to consume more milk.

Don’t blame government for business marketing tactics.

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Betty asks…

Why isn’t marijuana legal?

It’s not bad for you at all! It doesn’t kill brain cells, doesn’t cause cancer, has never killed someone or made them act violent, does not mess with your lung compacity, and It’s less addictive than alcohol or cigarettes. It has been proved to help cope/cure illness’s
And everything Rick Simpson said about it on phenixtears is true! I’ve witnessed the hemp oil being used and have seen the great results.

Also it can be turned into many things like clothes and paper, and its more eco friendly to be used as paper than trees.
Also it Canada had it legalized this year it could have brought in a tax profit of around 13billion dollars.

I don’t get how alcohol and cigarettes are legal if they’re so bad for you, yet marijuana which is more durable and doesn’t cause health problems is illegal.
the govt must be really f***ing stupid if he doesn’t want 13Billion+ everyyear
F*** you jimmy, watch the marijuana documentary, it is not a gateway drug you unintelligent f***. People do stuff by their own choice, the drug doesn’t make you do that. you idiot
crash your an idiot aswell
Cali- your a great person, and yeah i dont drink because i do messed up things when i do, and i dont smoke tabacco products, only marijuana with pure hemp bob marley papers
shut up chris, humans have cannaboid recepters in their brain. We’re meant to comsume cannibis
bw022 you dumb f***ing cun* it was on CTV news that it could have brought in 13B

The Expert answers:

I totally agree with you. Someone said its a gateway drug- bullshit. You could say the same thing about cigs and beer. I know PLENTY of people that ONLY smoke and don’ even drink or won’t even touch tobacco because its so much more harmful than marijuana. I know health freaks that won’t do anything except for smoke a little weed here and there. It’s all about politics. I do think the time to legalize is near though. It could really help us with this money crisis we’re in.

@ Crash- obviously if it’s asked 20 times a day then its an issue that NEEDS to be confronted! Thanks for making that point for us. Tell it to your congressman- done that. THIS NEEDS TO BE HEARD A MILLION TIMES UNTIL SOMETHING IS CHANGED. No one cares if it gets on your little, insignificant nerves,crash. Don’t like it? Don’t read it. Perhaps you should invest in a real life (a real job maybe?) if you’re on here every single day and are able to see this posted 20 times a day. Seriously, I’d be embarrassed that I even knew that tid bit of info. Go spread misery somewhere else, loser.

Donna asks…

What’s the difference?

What is the difference between organic, ecofriendly, recycled, and all-natural if you are referring to clothes?

The Expert answers:

ORGANIC IS GROAN IN DIRT WITHOUT CHEMICALS, RECYCLED IS MADE FROM USED INGREDIENTS AND NATURAL IS FROM CLOTH OR THREAD. ECO-FRIENDLY= UNKNOWN.

Laura asks…

Do vegetarians HAVE to be environmentally friendly?

Some vegetarians drive decent cars.

For some reason, this suprises some people who expect us to drive a eco-warrier shopping trolley powered by wheat or something

Why is that ?

I know a few veggies in my circle of contacts with decent cars

Criticism of leather interior i can understand.

why do so many people assume vegetarianism comes with a lot of other beliefs ?

You would think we all have cloned views on environment, religion, lifestyle, clothing, capitalism, politics….

Views on the environment are irrelavent to this question, i’m asking about “assumptions”

This question is prompted by someone last night who couldn’t understand why i didn’t eat meat yet drove a decent car
exfst, i understand your point – well made.

I can see where the assumptions come from, but does that extend to people being right to crticise me because i don’t meet thier pre-concieved stereotype ?

Somehow, i got the impression he thought i wasn’t really a veggie because my car produces lots of BHP

The Expert answers:

And Meg, some of us haven’t purchased hybrids because we walk or travel by public transport – and we don’t even regard it as a sacrifice… ”It was a sacrifice for some of us because we bought before we really needed to.” LMFAO

Linda asks…

Has anyone ever had an allergic reaction to laundry detergent?

I recently switched from Tide to an ecofriendly laundry detergent. I washed everything from my clothes to my pillow cases and bed sheets. After a few days, I developed itchy little bumps all over my body. And what’s worst is my face also broke out in tiny little bumps that itch like crazy. When I wake up in the morning, my eyes are so swollen that I look like someone beat me up. It’s that bad.

Has anyone ever experienced this? And if so, can you tell me how long it took for your rash to go away? Please share.

The Expert answers:

YES! But i got it from a foreign brand called ALAS or something like that, my body got really red and kinda swelly but i took a benadryl and it totally helped but the redness took about 3-4 days to go away completely.

Sorry to break the news but youre gonna have to re-wash EVERYTHING that you washed with that detergent! Good luck

Richard asks…

I am Going Green and need help?

I am in high school. Next year i have decided to make a statement that all you need to survive is God, and all natural things. You don’t need a bf, crap on your face, bad music, and everything media has to offer. I buy my own clothes and stuff and I need to find a place to find cute clothes that are made of all natural fabrics, ecofriendly, or recycled. It is extremely hard to find things that are cute and not expensive…I am not a fan of going to school in a paper bag, and I need clothes for the new school year, also school supplies and everyday items. Any ideas where I could find these things online?

The Expert answers:

Try the following websites, they have all sorts of ideas etc. On going green.

Buying green clothes usually means buying more expensive clothes because the makers of the cloth have been paid a fair price for their material and the clothes have not been made in sweat shops where the workers are not children and they are paid a living wage. One way to save money and be more green is to buy clothes from Thrift shops as you are recycling them.

Unfortunately going green often does not mean the cheapest option for the same reasons as with clothes and that until these products become the norm and have mass sales they are more expensive to produce.

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