Green Living Q & A

Whats the difference between organic, all-natural, and eco-friendly? ?

You see so many products these days with these titles, you cant tell the difference. So whats the difference? And which one is best?

Do you think my niche in interior design for children with green design a good specialty?

I have an business in interior design and decorative painting. I have recently decided to specialize in children’s decor from the nursery to teen-age retreat with an emphasis on eco–friendly products that are organic and all natural. I am a full service design studio, but wanted to be set apart from the rest. What do you think?

How to make a compound for school project?

I have to make a compund but we have to use eco friendly products. So we cannot use styrofoam balls. We need something round. Any ideas?

What would you do in this ethical dilemma?

Sierra Club lobbies for stricter antipollution regulations, pushes companies to use more eco–friendly products and techniques, and leads wilderness trips to promote appreciation for nature.

To raise money for its mission, the not for profit business began licensing its logo for a wide array of products. They have sold T-Shirts, Coffee mugs, and more. Now a company has approached Sierra Club about manufacturing a bed cover that will have organic cotton and vegetable dyes. However, the bed has synthetic fibers to keep the cover together thus kind of going against the mission. The bed cover will result in a much greater profit, would you recommend that the bed cover be licensed?

Is there an eco-friendly shampoo that fights dandruff?

i need a shampoo thats anti-dandruff but i would love to use something more eco friendly than head and shoulders. Anybody know of a good and effective product?

thank you! 😀

Anyone know of Safe EFFECTIVE Alternative to Flea bomb?Used natural exterminator..still have some fleas.HELP!?

I hate chemicals in the house so we had a natural exterminator used mostly eco friendly materials.They’re still here! I have a 2 yr old that crawls and jumps all over so I’m concerned about the residue left behind by flea bombs.Not a bad infestation (a few jump in the bowl of water w/light @ night)but I don’t want it to turn into one.Our dog was given flea baths and has the chemical on him so he’s fine…

We are leaving on vacation for 2 wks and were considering flea bombing the house as we leave.Don’t want a takeover while we’re gone!I’m concerned about the chemical residue left on everything like clothing bedding dishware etc… (we’d take the toys all out of the house)etc what is the best protocol or any alternative ideas or solutions?

Do You Like The New “Hipster” Trend?

To sum it all up in a basic sense, a “Hipster” is a witty smartass who is against anything popular or mainstream. As far as style goes, it usually consist of plaid, certain glasses, side-swept hair, tight jeans, and converse or some type of non-label clothing. Small assets to the Hipster personality is usually drinking a lot of coffee, listening to bands no ones heard of, hating bands that everyones heard of, being sarcastic and smart, riding bicycles instead of driving, some are eco–friendly, most are very skinny.

If you disagree with the above, then go **** yourself.

What do you think of the new trend?

BQ: Is this where all the “Emo” kids went when they got to college?

http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Hipster

About how much do closet organizational systems cost?

I have two closets. The first is rather small and holds my suitcases, book bags, totes…etc. as well as my accessories such as scarves and hosiery. The second is a walk in closet that holds my clothing. I’ve been thinking about having someone come in and install an organizational system/help me organize my closets as there never seems to be enough room for all my stuff.
I’m not really concerned about using eco–friendly materials…my main concern is the cost. Would anyone who has had one of these systems installed before give me some information about the cost? I’m basically looking for a general idea of what a project like this would run me.
Please no links/ads. and no chat speak.
Thanks in advance.

help with a kids grade five project???

shes got to make a diagram of a eco friendly house.. outdoor and indoor.. e.g a clothe line in the backyard saving energy from using the dryer.. i need a list of other things to make it a eco friendly house.. thanks
she’s got to be able to make these things.. by using a big cardboard box as the house and to be able to put this all in the house and or outside for everyone to understand what it all is..

How to help people in poverty when buying clothes… ?

I am in need of some new clothes… I am trying to be more Eco friendly and thinking about others. I hate wasting food etc. because I know there are people who need it. I saw a commercial for (I think) PayLess shoes and they said if you bought one pair then another pair would be donated to a needy child and I thought that if they did this with shoes where could I find places/sites that do this with all clothes….

My question is: What are these sites?
also… I am giving my clothes to good will but I wear my clothes so much that they have holes in them, accidentally get bleached, or stained up because of my sloppy cooking so its hard to even donate them

Seventh generation cleaning and laundry products?

have any of you used them and do you think they work well? the laundry detergent & softner I am currently using is OK but I am not impressed with the fabric softner. I have well water, very hard water, and the softner isn’t very effective compared to non-eco/animal friendly products

are there any environmental laws that regulate corporations/products?

canadian laws preferably that regulate how eco–friendly a product has to be?

What’s an effective way to advertise an eco-friendly online store?

We’ve opened up an online store of green products – called http://www.CraftedNaturally.com Though I have received some orders – I am not getting as much as I would prefer. Does anyone have any suggestions?

what are some ideas to re-invent an (everyday) product to make it more ECO friendly?

ex. like a solar powered ipod…or they might have tht

Eco-friendly eyeliner?

Hi. Does anyone know any eco–friendly eyeliner? Without animal products, toxic chemicals, etc. Also, I have sensitive eyes, so what brand would be best for me? Thanx.

Do You Like This New “Hipster” Trend?

To sum it all up in a basic sense, a “Hipster” is a witty smartass who is against anything popular or mainstream. As far as style goes, it usually consist of plaid, certain glasses, side-swept hair, tight jeans, and converse or some type of non-label clothing. Small assets to the Hipster personality is usually drinking a lot of coffee, listening to bands no ones heard of, hating bands that everyones heard of, being sarcastic and smart, riding bicycles instead of driving, some are eco–friendly, most are very skinny.

If you disagree with the above, then go fuck yourself.

What do you think of the new trend?

BQ: Is this where all the “Emo” kids went when they got to college?
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Hipster

Leather and a hybrid don’t get along?

This is not a question. I’m just letting all you greenies out there to know that leather is very bad for the environment. Cattle as you may know emit methane, which is like over 20 times more toxic than carbon dioxide. Millions of tons of grain are fed to cattle. Pesticides are constantly sprayed on crops to feed the cows. And transport trucks for transporting the food and the cows themselves to slaughterhouses are big polluters. Also pesticides are constantly tested on animals (rats, rabbits, dogs, fish, and more) every day. As more animals die, the laboratory people order more animals, which causes pollution. If any of you own a hyrid or any car or piece of clothing in general that is made of leather, please think about the animals and the environment. Fabric is 100% more eco–friendly than leather and billions of gallons of water would be saved if “green” people or people in general switched to buying products other than leather and fur. Thank you.
Also, if you buy leather or fur, you are encouraging the company to order more leather and fur. More animals would be killed and methane emited and so on. Don’t buy them, please!

What do you think of this so far?

Here is a part of chapter one of one of my books that I have just started writing today.
The prologue:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmSOb3c9GENj1k2YCGtN6.nsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110121181349AAE1rw0

This chapter isn’t finished and it’s just a draft.

Pain strikes through my body as I slip on the wet concrete floor, seeing the warning sign only now. My cheeks redden as my butt hits the ground and I blank out for a second or two, confused. Looking around me, I hear the laughter erupt from the food court. Basically every pair of eyes is on me, some filled with sympathy, others a pang of jealousy while more people have a hideous amount of amusement on their faces.
Hearing the thud of footsteps, a sturdy hand is reached out, the person wanting me to take it. Gazing upward, I gape. This can’t be happening! August, one of the most cutest, caring but dorky guys that was in my year raises an eyebrow, his arm just hanging in front of him.
Taking his hand, hoping that I am not too heavy, I feel the weight of him pulling me up. Positioning my feet steadily on the dampened ground, I look around the mall to be relieved that only a few people are still interested. The crowd has left just as quickly as if they had just finished watching a dumb movie. “Are you alright?” August’s corn-silk hair falls perfectly just shy of his neck, covering only the tips of his ears. There’s no doubt that my friend and I check him out from time to time but for me, I have a different guy on my mind.
August’s parents were hippies back in the day, and I guess you can say that they still are. His Dad has waist-long wavy brown hair and wears tie-dye t-shirts, he works in an eco–friendly business along with his wife. “Um, yeah, I’m fine,” my face grows hotter by the second. He smiles, nodding thoughtfully and crosses his arms against his peace sign cotton shirt. His parents only allow him to wear colourful, hippie style clothing. I can’t say that I hate the way he dresses but August doesn’t care what people are thinking about him, even if it’s good things.
“That’s good,” he shifts to his other leg, careful not to step on his flared light blue jeans and he has to take a step.
“Yeah,” I say checking my phone to play time, then meeting his gaze. “Well, I-I should get going,” he nods. “I’m in kinda a hurry.”
As if seeing my hurried lie, he says, “OK,” and looks away, scratching his arm. “I’ll see you around, maybe.”
Nodding, I leave and smile briefly to myself. there’s no doubt in stating that it was awkward, but his lack of failing to look cute made me forget about the embarrassing incident that happened before hand. Rushing to Mandy’s Mother’s car, I apologise for being late and hope that her Mother isn’t too angry with me. I’m usually late when it involves my best friend’s Mum. It’s as if I have some unknown thing against her.
Mandy just smiles at me as she tells her Mum for probably the seven billions times as to where Quinn lives. I’ve been friends with Mandy since we were six, and have been hanging out with Mandy, Quinn and the gang since the end of tenth grade. Ms. Rhine grunts when Mandy tells her where, “That driveway is so hard to get into. Can she wait outside?”
“She is, Mum.” Mandy and I smile, knowing that Quinn always waits outside her gate ever since Ms. Rhine’s car smashed into the neighbour’s fence.

Essay about educational and career goals. Can you read and correct my essay, please?

The instruction is for me to write a 500 word essay outlining my career and educational goals, and my choice of a certain degree program.

ESSAY:

My life-long career goal is to become a physical therapist, someone capable of restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health in accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions. While my educational goal is aimed at studying to become a physical therapist, I would also like to express my passion for science (especially biology) and computers. I plan to, first, obtain a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, and then enter and succeed in a refined physical therapy programme. I may even want to make use of my bachelor’s degree and work in a laboratory before studying towards obtaining a degree in physical therapy. It would be a worthwhile experience and broaden my horizons so that I will not be limited to just one career.

I chose biotechnology because it utilizes the sciences of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering computers and information technology to develop tools and products that hold great promise and concern. It has made a great impact on medicine, the environment, edibles, clothing and agriculture, and with its advances, we are on the path of a wonderful journey.

Biotechnology has enabled humans to expand their understanding of the biosphere by journeying into space and exploring the depths of the ocean. We have not only been able to look at the surrounding universe and the depths below with the advancement of tools and techniques, but we also have been able to live there. Organisms that can be used to control or cure certain diseases can be genetically modified and High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds have been developed due to biotechnology. With newer discoveries in this field, better and more eco–friendly fertilizers, manures, pesticides, weedicides and insecticides are being developed. Biotechnology can show us the way to a new, renewable source of energy!

I chose physical therapy because it also utilizes biology, chemistry and physics. It is through that programme, I can be in a profession where I will not have to sit at the desk all day and have the chance to make meaningful differences in the lives of people. Physical therapists get to interact with their patients one-on-one, helping them stretch and do a variety of therapy exercises. They teach people how to walk and use their bodies again, cope with a chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis, and reduce pain.

Jobs are available to physical therapists in a variety of health-care settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, home health care and private practices. Physical therapists are in demand as people are getting older and physical disabilities are increasing. Also, physical therapists earn a good salary. This will make it easy for me to get a job that pays well by the time I complete my studies.

[445 words]

I’m considering making the switch to cloth diapers for my 6 month old son- pro’s vs. con’s? maybe a web-link?

I’ve always thought I might prefer cloth diapers to disposable.
But where I live, disposable is the “norm” (I don’t know anyone who cloth diapers) so I never really put as much consideration as I wish I would have.

This past couple months I’ve been thinking about making the switch, I’ve done alittle reading, though not nearly enough to make an informed decision. It doesn’t help that since I don’t know anything about cloth diapering to begin with, I feel clueless as to how it works.
I’m having trouble finding a good website for information on cloth diapering vs. disposable, so if someone could provide a link, that would be much appreciated.

In all honesties, my reason for wanting to cloth diaper is really rather silly: I think that they look cuter than disposable diapers.

Besides that, I’m not a very eco–friendly person. I do take public transportation and I recycle when given the opportunity but that’s about it.
I will admit, these past 5 1/2 months, I feel alittle guilty everytime I throw my son’s diaper in the trash because I know that’s just going to take forever to decompose. Its the same guilty feeling I get when I throw away styrofoam cups.

It wasn’t until I started doing some reading that I found out there could be other benefits.
Is it true that cloth diapers retain the feeling of “wetness” more than disposables and can sometimes help in the potty training process?
(I know that’s a couple years off, but it would be a nice factor to help me convince my hubby to make the switch.)

How about when you’re out in public?
When at home I imagine you could just put the dirty cloth diapers in a plastic bin outside your back door, but when out in public, what do you do? Do you use disposable when out or do you carry the dirty diaper around with you?

How about how clothing fits? Is it true that cloth diapers are more bulky than disposable? does this make it difficult to snap the crotch of onesies or put pants on your infant?

My husband is not at all interested in cloth diapering. Apparently his mother tried it with him and had nothing but bad things to say about it. So I will need to find some arguement to help my case when I ask my husband to make the switch.

I’m unsure the financial difference- and that would be a major factor in our decision to switch or not to switch.

Another major factor: we don’t currently have a washer and drier, and instead use the laundrymat on weekends. There are cloth diapering services in our area, though I’m unsure how those work or what the costs are.
We will most likely have our own washer and drier when we move to Korea in January. (my husband is military)

So if anyone has any personal experience with cloth vs. disposable diapers, please let me know.

Do people care about how their everyday products are made?

Just curious. Since people seem to be going through this “natural, organic, eco–friendly, reduce reuse recycle” phase, do they really care about these sort of things? I mean a product might be labeled as eco friendly, but it might only be the ingredients and the packaging that’s eco friendly. The place the product was made might not be and the forms of transportation used to get the product from there to here might not be eco friendly. Are people interested in knowing more about how their products are made so they understand the affects of the product on the world or no?

Eco-Friendly and/or Cruelty-Free Liquid Bleach Alternative?

I have been looking for a product that is an alternative to liquid bleach. I have a front loading, high-efficiency washer and I can’t use a powdered bleach alternative in my washing cycle. I would like to know if there is a liquid bleach alternative on the market that is eco–friendly and cruelty free? I usually dry my white sheets in the sun, but now that the frost is here, I can’t do that anymore. I’d love to keep my whites white in the cold months as well.

How do I make my own cleaning products?

I’d like to try making some cleaning products that are eco–friendly. How do I make ones that actually clean?!

How Has Toshiba Chosen to become more Eco-Friendly?

Has Toshiba reduced the number of Toxic Materials in their products and approximatly by how much? (Most recent Data would be great). And also how have they made their products energy effecient and have they reduced their se of energy?

It would be great if anyone could answer these questions. I was unable to find this information in the Toshiba environmental Handbook. Again thanks if anyone can fill me in on this information.

If the gov. forced companies to become more eco-friendly, wouldn’t that hurt the economy?

The major complaint by environmentalists is that businesses emit massive amounts of pollution through the elimination of waste, pollution from production itself, and the vehicles they use to transport their products. Sure the government could place restrictions on emission levels, but how would they prevent the economic loss that would cause when the companies can no longer produce as they have been? Please someone lend an idea. Thanks!

Womens Gym and Activewear Poll?

I am designing a range of womens activewear and would appreciate your input.
There a a few questions that are easily answered and a few where I would like a sentence answer.
thanks!

1. Where do you sweat the most during your workout?
– Back
– Armpits
– Knees
– Buttocks
– Neck
– Breasts
– Other (please explain)

2. Would you pay a little extra for gymwear that was designed for and flattered your body shape?

3. Does the use of eco–friendly fibres such as Bamboo afftect your purchase of activewear?

4a. Do you like the idea of body-sculpting undergarments in your clothing, that removes the need for sportsbras and underwear, therefore minimising lumps, bumps and VPL?

4b. Would you be more likely to try it if the undergarments sculpted your body using sweat-wicking materials that will reduce sweat marks, odours and clothing ‘movement’?

5. What is the main thing you look for when you buy gym and activewear?
-Price
-Fit
-Colour
-Brand
-Other (please explain)

6. Where are your problem areas that you would most like to ‘shape up’ in regards to cellulite, saggy skin, ‘rolls’ etc?

Any comments would be appreciated!

Womens activewear poll?

am designing a range of womens activewear and would appreciate your input.
There a a few questions that are easily answered and a few where I would like a sentence answer.
thanks!

1. Where do you sweat the most during your workout?
– Back
– Armpits
– Knees
– Buttocks
– Neck
– Breasts
– Other (please explain)

2. Would you pay a little extra for gymwear that was designed for and flattered your body shape?

3. Does the use of eco–friendly fibres such as Bamboo afftect your purchase of activewear?

4a. Do you like the idea of body-sculpting undergarments in your clothing, that removes the need for sportsbras and underwear, therefore minimising lumps, bumps and VPL?

4b. Would you be more likely to try it if the undergarments sculpted your body using sweat-wicking materials that will reduce sweat marks, odours and clothing ‘movement’?

5. What is the main thing you look for when you buy gym and activewear?
-Price
-Fit
-Colour
-Brand
-Other (please explain)

Any comments would be appreciated!

Womens Activewear Poll?

am designing a range of womens activewear and would appreciate your input.
There a a few questions that are easily answered and a few where I would like a sentence answer.
thanks!

1. Where do you sweat the most during your workout?
– Back
– Armpits
– Knees
– Buttocks
– Neck
– Breasts
– Other (please explain)

2. Would you pay a little extra for gymwear that was designed for and flattered your body shape?

3. Does the use of eco–friendly fibres such as Bamboo afftect your purchase of activewear?

4a. Do you like the idea of body-sculpting undergarments in your clothing, that removes the need for sportsbras and underwear, therefore minimising lumps, bumps and VPL?

4b. Would you be more likely to try it if the undergarments sculpted your body using sweat-wicking materials that will reduce sweat marks, odours and clothing ‘movement’?

5. What is the main thing you look for when you buy gym and activewear?
-Price
-Fit
-Colour
-Brand
-Other (please explain)

Any comments would be appreciated!

Why do conservatives think they know how to spend their money better than the government?

Americans waste so much money on useless junk. For example, they buy two SUVs that burn up tons of fossil fuel polluting the air instead of one eco–friendly Toyota Prius or electric smart car. They live in million-dollar mansions, wear expensive name-brand clothing, buy 70-inch plasma TVs, and rack up massive debt with their credit cards.

We should give 90% of our money to the government because they know how to invest for our future. They will create millions of green jobs, help fight poverty and provide free healthcare for everyone with our money. The government is wise because they are staffed by benevolent intellectuals from our wonderful institutions of higher learning, such as Harvard and Columbia.

Progressive Liberal

Amateur lighting techniques?

I have a canon powershot sx40, im really into film, and this is a definite improvement, but it’s not a super high end canon. Anyway, for christmas i got two large umbrella lights and also a shorter light if i want to put the umbrella on that one.
I wanted to make a clothing video and REALLY want to make it look bright and clear. These lights are the eco friendly high powered white ones.
******** my main question is, do I turn the OTHER lighs off in my room, or do I turn on as many lights as I can with my tripod lights? I’m not sure which would look brighter, and less pixely. (this camera isn’t pixely very much, but in the dark, a little bit.)
please answer my main question:)
thanks
!!!!

I get along with a lot of ppl but feel like I’m outside looking in?

My whole life I’ve felt like an outcast. I don’t have any best friends just friends i hang out at school with. Majority of my cousins are grown and those that aren’t either live in another state or have other plans and don’t consider me hanging out with them. I’m either at work or at school. When I’m not at school or work then i’m at home. I’m hardly ever invited anywhere (movies, restaurant, etc.).I’m always asking my mother to go to the movies with me b/c i have no one else to go with. I don’t have a boyfriend ,never been in love and never been kissed. I go shopping by myself. There are times that I’m invited to go to the movies with someone or to a sleepover but that’s like twice a year. I don’t understand whats wrong b/c obviously something is wrong with me (am i ugly? do i smell bad? do i have something on my face?) I can’t be ugly b/c every says i should be model (even ppl i dont know. no lie). I love to have fun, love movies, reading, and music. I’m very ambitious, I want to go to college and major in finance, human resources and interior design and become a financial planner/ real estate agent/ interior designer. Have all A’s and one C in the devils class AP Language (the teacher is horrible). I know what i want in a boyfriend. And i know i can be great friend. Well i am to my classmates but I’m just waiting for someone to be great friend back.
I watch movies all the time and i think that it has alot to do with my head being in the clouds. I want the romantic love you see in romance novels and movies- that has alot to do with my standards for a man.
the “IT”boys at school say that I stuck up but really they never spoke to me to know who i truly am. Everyone around me has a boyfriend and go out on weekends which makes me feel lonely and out of place. The only friends i have is music, movies, and books which is kind of depressing.
My parents are proud of me b/c i’m so open minded and not one dimensional. I into the green movement and i try to get my parents to be Eco friendly which is very hard b/c we have know ecofriendly clothing stores and whatnot. We just have recycling companies that don’t really recycle everything. They oppose composting but i don’t what i can.

I just hope and pray that my future is so much brighter than my present and past.

Any advice you have for me. What do you think is wrong?
want more any info just ask.

synonym for recyclable?

i am doing an essay on why i deserve $1,000,000 and i would open up a clothing store called jackie’s ________ fill in the blank it needs to mean “eco–friendly‘ or good for the earth

My friend has REALLY changed her style! How do I tell her she looks like a ho? ?

I have known this friend ‘Priscilla’ for 5 years. She used to have a really cute style. She wore natural looking makeup, surfer shorts,flip flops and more casual clothing. She was a vegetarian and refused to wear stuff that wasn’t eco–friendly. She dressed ‘boho’ style (sort of like Mary Kate Olsen but much cuter) and looked comfortable.

5 years later she is like a different person. She wears FUR, dresses like a hootchie, wears too much makeup and orange self tanner. She hobbles around in high heels, bleaches her hair and criticizes my cheap handbags and tells me I should ‘update’ my look. Maybe she is right but I LIKE the way I look and told her so!

I am getting fed up with the new ‘her’. She looks like Paris Hilton. She always asks me how things look and gets mad when I am honest. I just want to tell her, “Sweetie, you look like a ho!” but I know she’ll just get mad. Truthfully I am so sick of her, I don’t really care if she stops being my friend at this point. Should I just tell her next time she asks? What should I say when she says ‘you’re jealous because I look good.” or something? (which I just KNOW she’ll say!) If she was your friend, would you just tell her? We are both in our 20’s and I have better crap to worry about than buying designer junk and caking on makeup!
This question is about the same friend 10 points if you answer it best:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ap2.ZslNsvKFX5O1.qOqLFnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080918175115AA2BwWm

good, cheap photojournalism schools?

i am planning to go to school for photojournalism and if possible minor in english. i will be moving with my boyfriend, 2 cats, a dog and my hermit crabs. we are both 22 and are very adventurous and outdoorsie people that also love the vibe of a city. below is a list of things i want out of the town the college is in as i may want to live there permanently. i not only want to go to school but i want to make an adventure out of this move. i want it to be a fresh start for us.

-artistic, young and cultured vibe, full of artsie and unique people
-cheap apartments that are pet friendly, perferrably very open and spacious. (studio’s are great)
-places to hike, be outdoors
-weather can be a tad chilly. not frigid all year ’round though
-lots of job opportunities.
-very bicycle friendly, and places to ride as we are avid bike riders
–eco friendly options, whole foods market, farmers market, etc…
-thrift stores, second hand stores, as i love vintage clothing.
-perferrably low crime area, i’m not to down with a bunch of hoodalims. i enjoy having fun but i don’t want to live in fear of being mugged.

if anyone has a placein mind i would love to hear your opinions. thanks!

***WHO HAS IDEAS THEY WANT TO SHARE???***?

Ok me and my mom are gonna make a business with homemade eco friendly dog supplies so basically we are making a green dog business
we think it would do ok as many like the idea, many have complimented and i work at a dog shelter and we could take items to adoptions
so i want yall ideas on what supplies we can make!
i want to do several including organic treats and homemade green toys and stuff but i want to consider EVERY idea so just tell me any dog supplies that i can make green and eco friendly!
so basically list as many dog supplies as you can! even if someone else lists it! we also would not be super expensive as everything green is nowadays but it wont be hard as i am able sew and craft and cook, i already sew clothing and make my own dog toys and bake homemade dog treats so it wont be an unprofessional business

SO PLEASE ANY IDEAS ARE APPRECIATED! and feel free to tell me something you really feel should be green or something very important you feel should be safer
thanks!!! have fun!

Eco friendly shower drain un-cloggers: homemade solution or store bought?

My shower drain remains clogged. I don’t let very much hair go down (but my hair is long) so I don’t know if it is the hair or just gunk. After I put something down there and let it work overnight I usually have a normal running drain for MAYBE 3 showers.

A lot of store bought products are not safe to use on drains and more importantly the environment…Any ideas for something environmentally safe?

can anyone give me some tips on how to make eco friendly or green household cleaners?

For example window cleaner, bathroom cleaner, floor cleaner, laundry detergent, any type of pet products, etc….
I just want to try to go green and would rather make them myself, so any tips on how to make any type of cleaning product would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much!

Generally, which is more environmentally friendly? Eating Oysters or Soybean Products?

I heard that soybean production can be very environmentally destructive, while oysters are much more eco–friendly. Is this true? If so, or if not, why?
I can see most of you have not done any research when answering this question… That’s too bad.

How did the organic/eco-friendly trend begin?

I’m writing a cause and effect research paper. The effect I’m doing is the eco–friendly and organic products across every market. However, I’m not entirely sure what sparked the whole trend. I was originally going to say that the high gas prices really caught everyone’s attention, but I’m having trouble finding that information in research. I’m also considering saiyng global warming started it- but that’s a little vague. Did anyone notice anything to that really sparked the trend? Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Edit:

I am looking for a cause in the past few years. Like the gas prices rising so everyone had to pay attention to what’s going on with the earth, etc.

How can I make a model of an Eco-Friendly house?

It’s part of my IB personal project. How would I make a model?
By model, I mean an actual miniature Eco–Friendly house.
I found a computer program(link is below), can I make a model using that?
http://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/FullVersion/

does any1 know of how to alternative ways to hang clothes outdoors or indoors(the rope idea r awsome but)?????

indoors for winter
outdoors wih no tree but can get eco friendly stuff and do people know any too??

all after be all natural
thanks

Should vegans wear red?

Among other uses the Cochineal insect is used to make red pigment sometimes used in clothing. I did not even know this tell one eco–friendly company proudly informed its potential buyers that they used earth and insect dyes for all their clothing. After some research I found out that an incredible amount of these insects had to die just to make one garment.

http://www.veganwolf.com/animal_ingredients.htm

“CARMINE: Cochineal. Carminic Acid. E120. Red pigment from the crushed female cochineal insect. Reportedly 70,000 beetles may be killed to produce one pound of this red dye. Used in cosmetics, shampoos, red apple sauce and other foods. May cause allergic reactions. Alternatives: beet juice, no known toxicity (used in powders, rouges, shampoos); alkanet root, from the root of an herb like tree, no known toxicity (used as a red dye for inks, wines, lip balms, etc. and can be combined to make a copper or blue coloring).”
For those that doubt this clothing company states clearly that they use carmine as a dye for their clothing.

http://www.bohemiancloset.com/skcarmine.html
Here is the link to Tinctoria the exact company I found this information out about. In fact this link talks about there use of insects for their “Sunrise” color.

http://www.tinctoriadesigns.com/colors03.php
I don’t know what crusade Take Me Out to the Ballgame is on but yes the first link does use carmine in their clothing. In fact it is labeled, “Carmine Tiered Skirt”. Take a closer look next time. I mean no offense but please don’t attack me (we should not be doing this regardless), especially if you do not have the correct information.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame, I guess we’d just have to contact the maker to know for sure. I know the dye “carmine” is sometimes used in browns because often they have red mixed in them as well which is what the first skirt was shown as.

In any case it is all moot since I have proven that at least in some cases it is a practice being used. I’m sure most companies are not dying to tell you how they dye their clothing, especially big manufactures. All I am saying is this is an issue that needs to be investigated as a vegans clothings choice can literally be contributing to the killing of 10’s of thousands of insects. Maybe this is something you are not concerned with but for me this is horrific since I have taken such pains to go out of my way to not take life and the dye process kills many more animals than I would probable eat in my entire life.

Feel like an outcast?

My whole life I’ve felt like an outcast. I don’t have any best friends just friends i hang out at school with. Majority of my cousins are grown and those that aren’t either live in another state or have other plans and don’t consider me hanging out with them. I’m either at work or at school. When I’m not at school or work then i’m at home. I’m hardly ever invited anywhere (movies, restaurant, etc.).I’m always asking my mother to go to the movies with me b/c i have no one else to go with. I don’t have a boyfriend ,never been in love and never been kissed. I go shopping by myself. There are times that I’m invited to go to the movies with someone or to a sleepover but that’s like twice a year. I don’t understand whats wrong b/c obviously something is wrong with me (am i ugly? do i smell bad? do i have something on my face?) I can’t be ugly b/c every says i should be model (even ppl i dont know. no lie). I love to have fun, love movies, reading, and music. I’m very ambitious, I want to go to college and major in finance, human resources and interior design and become a financial planner/ real estate agent/ interior designer. Have all A’s and one C in the devils class AP Language (the teacher is horrible). I know what i want in a boyfriend. And i know i can be great friend. Well i am to my classmates but I’m just waiting for someone to be great friend back.
I watch movies all the time and i think that it has alot to do with my head being in the clouds. I want the romantic love you see in romance novels and movies- that has alot to do with my standards for a man.
the “IT”boys at school say that I stuck up but really they never spoke to me to know who i truly am. Everyone around me has a boyfriend and go out on weekends which makes me feel lonely and out of place. The only friends i have is music, movies, and books which is kind of depressing.
My parents are proud of me b/c i’m so open minded and not one dimensional. I into the green movement and i try to get my parents to be Eco friendly which is very hard b/c we have know ecofriendly clothing stores and whatnot. We just have recycling companies that don’t really recycle everything. They oppose composting but i don’t what i can.

I just hope and pray that my future is so much brighter than my present and past.

Any advice you have for me. What do you think is wrong?
want more any info just ask.

Is something wrong with me or what?

My whole life I’ve felt like an outcast. I don’t have any best friends just friends i hang out at school with. Majority of my cousins are grown and those that aren’t either live in another state or have other plans and don’t consider me hanging out with them. I’m either at work or at school. When I’m not at school or work then i’m at home. I’m hardly ever invited anywhere (movies, restaurant, etc.).I’m always asking my mother to go to the movies with me b/c i have no one else to go with. I don’t have a boyfriend ,never been in love and never been kissed. I go shopping by myself. There are times that I’m invited to go to the movies with someone or to a sleepover but that’s like twice a year. I don’t understand whats wrong b/c obviously something is wrong with me (am i ugly? do i smell bad? do i have something on my face?) I can’t be ugly b/c every says i should be model (even ppl i dont know. no lie). I love to have fun, love movies, reading, and music. I’m very ambitious, I want to go to college and major in finance, human resources and interior design and become a financial planner/ real estate agent/ interior designer. Have all A’s and one C in the devils class AP Language (the teacher is horrible). I know what i want in a boyfriend. And i know i can be great friend. Well i am to my classmates but I’m just waiting for someone to be great friend back.
I watch movies all the time and i think that it has alot to do with my head being in the clouds. I want the romantic love you see in romance novels and movies- that has alot to do with my standards for a man.
the “IT”boys at school say that I stuck up but really they never spoke to me to know who i truly am. Everyone around me has a boyfriend and go out on weekends which makes me feel lonely and out of place. The only friends i have is music, movies, and books which is kind of depressing.
My parents are proud of me b/c i’m so open minded and not one dimensional. I into the green movement and i try to get my parents to be Eco friendly which is very hard b/c we have know ecofriendly clothing stores and whatnot. We just have recycling companies that don’t really recycle everything. They oppose composting but i don’t what i can.

I just hope and pray that my future is so much brighter than my present and past.

Any advice you have for me. What do you think is wrong?
want more any info just ask.

I often feel left out like no one likes me?

My whole life I’ve felt like an outcast. I don’t have any best friends just friends i hang out at school with. Majority of my cousins are grown and those that aren’t either live in another state or have other plans and don’t consider me hanging out with them. I’m either at work or at school. When I’m not at school or work then i’m at home. I’m hardly ever invited anywhere (movies, restaurant, etc.).I’m always asking my mother to go to the movies with me b/c i have no one else to go with. I don’t have a boyfriend ,never been in love and never been kissed. I go shopping by myself. There are times that I’m invited to go to the movies with someone or to a sleepover but that’s like twice a year. I don’t understand whats wrong b/c obviously something is wrong with me (am i ugly? do i smell bad? do i have something on my face?) I can’t be ugly b/c every says i should be model (even ppl i dont know. no lie). I love to have fun, love movies, reading, and music. I’m very ambitious, I want to go to college and major in finance, human resources and interior design and become a financial planner/ real estate agent/ interior designer. Have all A’s and one C in the devils class AP Language (the teacher is horrible). I know what i want in a boyfriend. And i know i can be great friend. Well i am to my classmates but I’m just waiting for someone to be great friend back.
I watch movies all the time and i think that it has alot to do with my head being in the clouds. I want the romantic love you see in romance novels and movies- that has alot to do with my standards for a man.
the “IT”boys at school say that I stuck up but really they never spoke to me to know who i truly am. Everyone around me has a boyfriend and go out on weekends which makes me feel lonely and out of place. The only friends i have is music, movies, and books which is kind of depressing.
My parents are proud of me b/c i’m so open minded and not one dimensional. I into the green movement and i try to get my parents to be Eco friendly which is very hard b/c we have know ecofriendly clothing stores and whatnot. We just have recycling companies that don’t really recycle everything. They oppose composting but i don’t what i can.

I just hope and pray that my future is so much brighter than my present and past.

Any advice you have for me. What do you think is wrong?
want more any info just ask.

What should my label be?

I am designing and making clothing and purses but, i need a name for the label. Im really into hippyish stuff and eco friendly things also animals. I need help!
im also into vintage things.

Would you buy a bag…?

I was wondering… if there were funky eco friendly bags which supported a charity available in all high street clothing stores would you buy one instead of using a plastic bag when purchasing items?

Eco-friendly and affordable online clothing sites?

Isn’t spending a little more money on clothing that is fair trade/sweatshop free/eco-friendly worth it?

I’ve found quite a lot of designers that are sweatshop-free, made in the USA or UK, or use fair trade practices. (ie. stuff like People Tree, American Apparel, or Bibico, etc.) They’re only slightly more expensive than American made-for-a-dollar-by-exploiting-workers retai and just as stylish and practical for daily wear.
I’m a poor college student and I work hard for the little money I do have, but my parents seem to think my spending more money just because the clothing is ethical is “dumb”. But I’ve always felt very strongly about knowing where my possessions came from, and taking good care of them. I buy less clothing than other people too.
So is it “dumb” to spend more money on something just because it’s a bit more ethical?
Tim, that’s a completely illogical argument. It’s well documented that the ingredients and nutrition of McDonalds is not quality.
Though American Apparel has had workers rights issues, the companies I’m speaking of are certified organic, sweatshop-free, and/or fair trade. So there is no doubt to their legitimacy.

I need help making up a San Francisco Bingo board.?

I’m making up a Bingo card (like the old car version) as a silly surprise gift for a friend who lives there, but I know nothing about the city. Can anyone give me some fun ideas of things I could add to it so I don’t have to do stereotypical San Fran landmarks/people? I’m looking for clothing (like Buddy Holly glasses) and accessories (like eco–friendly shopping bag) and other things that you would see when walking the city on an average day. Any foods, signs, activities, etc. would be greatly helpful. Thanks!