Green Living Q & A

I need to create an eco-friendly product and my mind is going blank..?

The product doesn’t need to be over-the-top. I’d actually prefer it to be simple and practical. It also needs to be school appropriate. Thank you!

Are there any good Green/Eco-Friendly Product Distributors in the Northeast US?

I work for a web retailer that sells green and eco–friendly products like natural cleaners, CFL bulbs, etc. We usually stock our own products in our storeroom, but it’s reaching full capacity and we would still like to offer more products.

Does anyone know of a distributor of similar green/energy efficient products in the Northeast? Preferably within 1 UPS Ground ship day of New York City?

We are looking to place an order with them 3 to 5 days a week, have them ship it here, then pick/pack from the shipment to our customer orders.

If anyone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate.

what are some good eco friendly makeup and hair product brands?

im doing a project on it and need a few really good enviro friendly beauty products brands.

Looking to work for an eco friendly company.?

Have any suggestions? Possibly one that creates eco friendly cleaning products or even a company that evaluates these products.
If you know of a company it would be appreciated.

Eco friendly Product For Acid PH ?

PH of product is alkaline and want to do it acid PH (4-4.5)
Acetic acid, Citric acid, Hcl, Sulphuric Acid are many there but i want some eco friendly product

TEENS: How eco-friendly are you?

Reposting for as many results as possible for my map. I’ve had some people think this is a lecture, it really is just research, I want to map the USA, UK and Canada (if I get enough results that is) in red, orange and green. Anyhoo…

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

One last thing – please tell me where you’re from (nearest major city, or state if you’re from the US) as I’m making a colour map of these results
Thank you!
Just to clarify, not claiming to be an eco-warrior, really just research, I eat meat too 😀

what is the best decor to use in a new childrens clothes shop,and what is the best background music to use?

looking for ideas for the style of decor to use in a new childrens retail store,and also maybe some ideas regarding suitable background music/mood music in the shop. the shop will have clothes aimed at the top end of the market and there will also be a good selection of ‘tradefair’/eco friendly clothing ranges.any ideas would be greatly appreciated,especially if someone has previous experience of this kind of thing..the shop will be on the outskirts of new york city,opening in december.it will stock clothes for very young children,up to 4 or 5years,with a big emphisis on 0 -1 year olds.

Need advanced help with this sentence (please!)?

I’m working on a project for eco friendly clothing brand.

a)Are there any mistakes in either or? Please correct if there are!
b) Which description would you go with?

Thank you so much in advance!

1. A garment produced with intent to satisfy a collective set of consistent moral
ideology related to environmental and social sustainability.

2. A garment produced in keeping with a collective set of beliefs and principles related to the environment and sustainability in particular.
ok,thanks ownpool… but an opinion would of been nice!

I need help with getting rid of old clothing.?

I always donate my old clothes to the Salvation Army. However, I don’t know what to do with old pieces that are not wearable (e.g. ripped t-shirts, socks, etc). I know that there’s got to be a way to make use of old fabric without throwing it away. I’m very eco–friendly and support recycling, so please help me find a solution!

where to find a wholesome, spiritual or eco-friendly job?

I am a 21 year old girl living in the republic of ireland and I want to have a job that is beneficial to me and other people. I have no qualifications, but I am willing to work hard and get dirty, but I just want to do something that won’t increase my carbon footprint by too much. Does such a job exist? I don’t want to sell clothes made by chinese kids and shipped halfway round the world, I just want to do something ‘good’. Unfortunately, like most people, I need a job that pays so I have to rule out voluntary work. So any suggestions? Please tell me of some job I could do or some company that is a little health or eco concerned….

If the Government offered to pay anyone who lives a more Eco-Friendly lifestyle would you do it?

According to the EPA state governments already offer tax breaks to companies that buy and use machinery for recycling. Would you get more involved with eco-conservation if the Federal Government chose to offer tax refunds to anyone who: Recycles, conserves water and electricity usage, takes more vehicles off the road by car-pulling, public transportation, bicycles and walking. Demands and Consumes more eco–friendly products from companies, converts current vehicle engines to use vegetable oil etc.

how interested are people in eco-friendly and fair trade products?

would you go out of your way to buy recycled paper, fair trade fruit etc? and would you pay extra for it?

i am an b.e eee graduate.I want to pursue my career in developing products like apple ,with eco friendly.?

i am an b.e eee graduate.I want to pursue my carrer in developing products like apple ,with eco friendly concept.i.e developing green gadgets.Which course should i pursue and which job should i take?

Eco Friendly Product list! 🙂 (please read)?

Hey everyone. I would like us to collectively create a list of eco friendly products for people to use as a resource.

please reply with the product name, followed by a hyphen, followed by the products function, hyphen, where you can buy/acquire the product.

example

Citra-Suds – Laundary Detergent – Dominion (grocery store)

Mother Nature thanks you!
JN
are you all complete fucking morons? not a single one of you (6 so far) has answered the question correctly. i doubt that any of you have actually read the question and will report all of you.

eco friendly / bio-based / natural products made in EU wanted?

can anyone point me to some green products made in Europe as I am getting very frustrated I can only find american products (it’s nobody’s fault most english websites are american) but i can’t speak german nor french so my searching is limited to english websites.

I am looking for some eco–friendly (perhaps bio-based as opposed to petrochemical-based) adhesive similar to EcoGlue from Eclectic Products or Gorilla Wood Glue, as well as natural paints like DuraSoy, non-toxic wood sealers and varnishes and I could go on but if you’d point me to some webpages that have english version it would be awesome. Thanks
one US company that sells green wood stains/sealers is AFM Safecoat which doesn’t ship to europe and I would prefer locally produced stuff that doesn’t add transportation pollution to its products.

How eco-friendly are you?

Reposting for as many results as possible for my map – last post I swear. I’ve had some people think this is a lecture, it really is just research, I want to map the USA, UK and Canada (if I get enough results that is) in red, orange and green. Anyhoo…

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

Two last things – please tell me where you’re from (nearest major city, or state if you’re from the US) as I’m making a colour map of these results. Oh and if you’re curious, my result is a mostly B (I like my meat)
Thank you!
DISCLAIMER
This survey represents none of my own opinions and may not be accurate to you or your lifestyle, and may not represent all aspects of eco-footprint. It is designed to give a brief overview of your eco-footprint.

How eco-friendly are you?

Reposting for as many results as possible for my map – last post I swear. I’ve had some people think this is a lecture, it really is just research, I want to map the USA, UK and Canada (if I get enough results that is) in red, orange and green. Anyhoo…

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

Two last things – please tell me where you’re from (nearest major city, or state if you’re from the US) as I’m making a colour map of these results. Oh and if you’re curious, my result is a mostly B (I like my meat)
Thank you!

How eco-friendly are you?

Reposting for as many results as possible for my map. I’ve had some people think this is a lecture, it really is just research, I want to map the USA, UK and Canada (if I get enough results that is) in red, orange and green. Anyhoo…

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

One last thing – please tell me where you’re from (country, city) as I’m making a colour map of these results
Thank you!

PARENTS: How eco-friendly are you?

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

One last thing – please tell me where you’re from (country, city) as I’m making a colour map of these results
Thank you!
Just want to CLARIFY this is a QUIZ so I can actually colour map various countries, and it is for my GCSE GEOGRAPHY COURSEWORK. Not trying to be rude, but this is supposed to be fun, and I don’t appreciate being accused of lecturing. Thank you.

Please, anyone who wants to answer this question sensibly, feel free 😀
Ok again…QUIZ read the whole question please?and I need to know where you’re from, roughly.
Whoa whoa whoa, attack much? I am doing my own homework, this is research, what else would you call asking people about their habits?
Oh and for those of you who are wondering if i’m a hypocrite, (even though this is a quiz), I’m a mostly B
Oh and for those of you who are wondering if i’m a hypocrite, (even though this is a quiz), I’m a mostly B

TEENS: How eco-friendly are you?

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

One last thing – please tell me where you’re from (country, city) as I’m making a colour map of these results
Thank you!

examples of eco friendly things/products?

How do I start a small business that sells eco-friendly, homemade products?

I can make hats, lavender bags, soap, bath salts, purses, jewelry… I’ve been looking into a website called Etsy but I want to really get my name out there and eventually turn it into a full business with a shop, employees, etc.

I’m 17 years old, yes I am a little young to start a business but this is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I’ve already got some products made and I can probably work on it throughout this Summer and next school year. I just need a LOT of advice, thank you.

how can i makes homemade eco-friendly cleaning products?

(lol!!!!!!!)

Brand name eco-friendly cleaning products?

Go green!

Eco-friendly/green alternatives to Moleskine notebooks?

I am a big fan of these notebooks. However, I dislike how they are manufactured in China, apparently use DEHP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moleskine) and have now become more of a franchise than the simply black notebook I used to love.

Recommendations for alternative brands? Preferably recycled or eco–friendly products would be wonderful!

Cons to Ecologically Friendly Consumer Products?

I’m doing a project to eco–friendly products and instead of saying the pros to this topic, i say the issue of it. For sure I know that some eco–friendly products are expensive but what else? thanks in advance 🙂

What is the difference between Eco Friendly Product and a RoHS Compliant Product.?

What is the difference between Eco Friendly Product and a RoHS Compliant Product.?

Which kind of products is suitable for decorating eco-friendly home décor?

What stores in Canada are eco friendly and are sweatshop free?

I need some stores that are eco friendly meaning their products are non toxic and they are not made from sweatshops.
please i need proof too (a website link will help)
thnx 🙂

Why arent there places that will recycle used cotton t-shirts and other cotton clothing and turn it into paper

I have paper that is made from 100% cotton! That is really cool cause cotton is natural and biodegradable. Why arent there companies out there that take uses cotton items and turn it into eco friendly paper producs, like copy paper and paper bags and the like? I think someone needs to adopt this idea and start recycling cotton. I just recently threw away about 100 old t-shirts, and felt horrible doing so. Any opinions accepted or ideas would be greatly appreciated 🙂

What are some eco-friendly stores?

Where you can buy clothes and things like that?

Hemp vs Wool for clothing?

I cannot find a proper discussion on the web about this. What makes a better material? Wool or Hemp? I mean only for clothing, and bedding. Please compare the two both sciencetiically and personally.

I dont know much about sheep shearing, but just watching someone do it makes me sick, I want to switch over all my clothing to either eco–friendly synthetic and plant based, but dont have the money yet. Im trying to find a great plant alternative to wool weaters/socks/comforters/blankets etc…. can someone help me please???
mankind has not sheared sheep since sheep existed? why would sheep die if not sheared? do we move them to hotter climates on purpose as an excuse to shear them? I am very confused.

How eco-friendly are you?

I just want to know your “mostly” result, and where you’re from (if you’re from the US, your state please, and UK major city please :D)
DISCLAIMER
This survey represents none of my own opinions and may not be accurate to you or your lifestyle, and may not represent all aspects of eco-footprint. It is designed to give a brief overview of your eco-footprint.

Reposting for as many results as possible for my map – last post I swear. I’ve had some people think this is a lecture, it really is just research, I want to map the USA, UK and Canada (if I get enough results that is) in red, orange and green. Anyhoo…

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great ways to reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

Three last things – please tell me where you’re from (nearest major city, or state if you’re from the US) as I’m making a colour map of these results. Oh and if you’re curious, my result is a mostly B (I like my meat)

Thank You!

How eco-friendly are you?

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

One last thing – please tell me where you’re from (country, city) as I’m making a colour map of these results
Thank you!

Where do you buy eco-friendly make-up?

I’m not able to buy products online, so are there any stores where you can purchase eco–friendly products? i.e.; Walmart, Target, etc.,

Isn’t considered misleading to label products as environmentally-friendly, eco-friendly, natural, all-plant?

based ingredients when sodium lauryl sulfate and mineral oil is added? Not to mention the first ingredients? Even if it’s laundry detergent, green products aren’t to contain sodium lauryl sulfate and mineral oil.

what are examples of eco-friendly product and eco-friendly initiative?

list some eco– conscious beheavior that you should develop to protect nature, explain how you wolud benefit from living in a greener, eco–friendly society?

Are there any eco-friendly pleather products around.?

Like clothing? Give me a site.

All-Natural/Green/Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products!?

I am starting a home cleaning business & I want to use all-natural cleaning products that are effective. I need lists of TOP cleaning products ones that are tried and true and powerful enough to scrub through the tough messes but still leave a clean fresh scent. I need all types of cleaners, kitchen, bath, floor, carpet,multi-purpose etc BONUS: Need a good name for the business… please help!

Eco friendly laundry balls?

“An Eco Laundry Ball is a small plastic ball that is filled with 3 types of small ceramic balls which eliminate chlorine from the water supply, kills germs, mildew and odor (especially effective removing that smell from front loaders), raises PH and includes negative ion/ far Infrared beads coupled with incredibly strong magnets! This powerful combination in an Eco Laundry Ball creates a cleaning experience as good as or better than any detergent on the market today without any chemicals or animal fats being introduced into our water supply!

Powerful magnets activate water clusters, softens the water and minimizes the size of the water molecules which helps reduce scale and rust build-up in washing machine and pipes.
Far infrared and negative Ions break water molecule hydrogen combinations into small clusters and forces the small water cluster being activated to increase its molecular motion and penetration force ensuring a powerful wash. In addition, radiating negative ions weaken the surface and inter-fabric adhesion allowing dirt to be removed without using harmful detergents.”

I am going to buy an eco–friendly laundry ball to put in my wash instead of using detergents.
But before i do i wanted to hear any-body’s testimonials. Do you own one? Does it clean your clothes well? Is it a good purchase or a waste of time?

how is veganisim eco friendly?

i have been a vegan since i was 14 and i love it! i have been a green minimalist since i was 18. i don’t have a car or anything i don’t “need” i have 4 bowl,plates, spoons etc.my studio apartment is always neat and clean and i literlely know whats in every drawer. i air dry clothes and only use home made natural cleaning products. i don’t even use the dishwasher. i use reusable bottles and sleep on the floor or sometimes in the hammock if im cold. i don’t have a bed and only have one small couch.

i basically try to be as green as possible and only take what i need.

i originally became vegan for ethical reasons but more and more im hearing about the eco friendly benefits of veganisim.

but what are they exactly?

How can I make my life more eco-friendly?

Hi, I’m starting to get a little concerned with the way I live right now. I really love the environment and I’m trying to make my life a little more green but I’m not sure what else I can do.
What I’m currently doing:
. I’m using a lamp to lighten up my entire room
. I turn of the outlets I’m not using (I only have one that goes most of the time)
. I recycle as often as I can
. I never litter
. A lot of my clothes are hand me down and a few are “green” shirts
. I own a couple of notebooks that are made from recycled materials
. Some of the products I use are organic e.g. Shampoo, conditioner, cereal
. I try to take my bike to the grocery stores as often as I can
. My mum gives my friends lifts (carpools <3)
. We try to eat all the food in the fridge instead of throwing it all away
. We use the first bag we're given to hold as much shopping as we can
. We open up our curtains from 7-3 in the day to let light in
. We're using one car at the moment

I'd like to start taking jute bags out instead of getting more plastic ones each time. What can I do to get my family inspired enough to live a bit more eco–friendly and make my life style a bit more sustainable?
Thank you so much for answering I really appreciate it ^_^
btw I live in a rented house so I dunno if we can add stuff to it

Need help with some organic cotton?

Im currently working on my Senior project and im doing it on eco friendly clothing.. and im having some trouble with finding the average price difference between organic cotton and the Traditional cotton. please help.. and could you provide me with a web source as well

Eco-Friendly Laundry?

So I wash my laundry in Borox and eucalyptus to sanitize and clean, but what are some essential oil options that would make my clothes and sheets smell fresh (and not minty)

… what are some oil scents that would compliment — not clash with the eucalyptus scent.

(Also, anyone know of any fabric softner sheet alternatives?)

Thanks in advance
Note: Eucalyptus serves as a natural, sanitizing agent … in some senses, even stronger that bleach

Eco-Friendly designer brands?

What are some eco–friendly designer brands?

For example, threads for thought. I like their clothes, but they don’t have anything on their website, or a store near where I live.

Or any brand that donates to any foundation. Like Rock the Cure. I like that brand as well, but they only have one shirt.

I buy clothes like Juicy Couture and True Religion now, and am trying to go green. So any brands that resemble those, but are eco–friendly would be great!!

Thanks so Much!!

Would you have an Eco Friendly wedding?

I personally think weddings are tough enough to plan without all the added extra’s of worrying about the environment etc..

I have heard of people asking guests to donate to a charity rather than buy them a present, they walk to the ceremony instead of using transport, they use second hand clothes etc etc etc

Would something like this interest you or would you rather stick with the traditional wedding, I know which one I would choose

http://www.eco-friendlyweddings.co.uk/
Hi Laplandfan, I have gone for things that I have always wanted, its a civil ceremoney (mixed marriage) so ceremony and reception are in the same place, my daddy has a gorgeous mercedes so thats my weddin car, my dress and BM dresses came from USA much cheaper,havin 2 bridesmaids, 2 flowergirls, best man and grooms man and a page boy, havin a chocolate fountain, river dancers as my entertainment, DJ all night no band, hairdresser and make-up artist both comin to my house to save me havin to go out, cake is from M&S, florist is decorating it for me, a customer that banks with my fiance is taking us for a helicopter ride as a gift (he owns the copter) my son is obsessed with smokey & the bandit so I have hired the smokey & the bandit car to take him and my fiance to the ceremony, I made all my own invitations which turned out beautiful, I didn’t make a wedding list as we dont need anything so most people are giving us money, dont think I have missed anything else

Interesting presentation ideas?

I’m doing a project at school about eco–friendly clothing. The presentation consists of a powerpoint but i want to add something else to it considering that the whole class is using powerpoint. It is kind of like a marketing campaign and i have to convince the class to change their ways. What other things can i do in the presentation?

Using powerpoint is mandatory, but i just want to spice things up and add something more to it (yes, i am allowed to do so).

Any ideas?
yes i will be wear eco–friendly clothing…but i need something more…something where the class is involved.

Vegan materials VS Eco-friendly materials?

There is a difference isnt there, I am just always debating when buying clothes etc,.. because if they do not use any animal products and are not cotton but are man made fibres like pleather,.. isnt that not a very eco–friendly material anyway??

What are the most eco–friendly vegan materials I can look out for,.. besides hemp

Eco-friendly laundry balls?

“An Eco Laundry Ball is a small plastic ball that is filled with 3 types of small ceramic balls which eliminate chlorine from the water supply, kills germs, mildew and odor (especially effective removing that smell from front loaders), raises PH and includes negative ion/ far Infrared beads coupled with incredibly strong magnets! This powerful combination in an Eco Laundry Ball creates a cleaning experience as good as or better than any detergent on the market today without any chemicals or animal fats being introduced into our water supply!

Powerful magnets activate water clusters, softens the water and minimizes the size of the water molecules which helps reduce scale and rust build-up in washing machine and pipes.
Far infrared and negative Ions break water molecule hydrogen combinations into small clusters and forces the small water cluster being activated to increase its molecular motion and penetration force ensuring a powerful wash. In addition, radiating negative ions weaken the surface and inter-fabric adhesion allowing dirt to be removed without using harmful detergents.”

I am going to buy an eco–friendly laundry ball to put in my wash instead of using detergents.
But before i do i wanted to hear any-body’s testimonials. Do you own one? Does it clean your clothes well? Is it a good purchase or a waste of time?