Your Questions About Green Living

Charles asks…

I need help on a paragraph revision..?

I have a paper due tomorrow and this is one of the paragraphs in it. Its not that great but I just want to make sure my punctuation and spelling is all correct. ..Thanks! =]

Generation y is all about the helping environment. This generation is by far the most ecofriendly, environment loving generation yet. “Green is in.” There are now clothing brands dedicated to being ecofriendly, along with shampoo’s, soaps, cleaning products, cosmetics, jewelry, and plenty more. Recycling is now considered hip, which is bringing more and more people into this trend. It is advertised now if something is made from recycled items or when a company goes green. But not only is it recycling that generation y is doing but also producing more environment friendly cars and informing more people about people about the impact of green house gases. There are many websites made especially for teaching us how to live more ecofriendly lives and at times one can catch a special on television about it.

The Expert answers:

Generation Y

Never start a sentence with “But”. Instead write, “Generation Y is not only recycling, but they are also producing more environmentally friendly cars and informing more people about the impact of green house gases.

Break up the last sentence into 2 sentences OR “There are many websites and television specials made especially for teaching us how to live more eco-friendly lives”

Michael asks…

whats a good online store?

clothing store xP
gangsterish/abstract/arty/ecofriendly
is normally what i like to wear

any suggestions xP

The Expert answers:

Ebay cause they have all that stuff. I bought some of my t-shirts on ebay. I wear them all the time now.

Sandy asks…

Getting rid of cat fleas?

I have already flea bombed my apt once. My cats have frontline and the fleas aren’t on them anymore. What can I wash my clothes with and my self to make sure I am not transporting the eggs with me? Is there anything I can spray? Preferably eco friendly I hated having to use all these pesticides.

The Expert answers:

There really is nothing that will control fleas as well as insecticides.

Before the inventions of insecticides, people who lived with animals – domestic or livestock – simply had to live with their fleas.

Today we can control fleas fairly easily and without the use of a huge amount of pesticides.

First get Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution from the vet to treat the cats. These products are intended to be used once a month to keep fleas off the cat.

Then, if you need to treat the house – which is often the case – use a product which not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching.

There are foggers which do not prevent eggs from hatching.

When we have bad flea years (haven’t had one in along time – knock on wood 🙂 we use Raid products for the house.

They make a fogger called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Fogger

http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fkpf.asp

They also make an area spray called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Carpet & Room Spray

http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fk_pc_rs.asp

We have had very good results with those products.

Remember, you want a product that not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching. If you use something that does not prevent the eggs from hatching, when they hatch you are back where you started.

There is a product, Capstar which is a pill you give the cat. It kills all of the fleas on the cat within about 5 hours.

Http://www.capstar.novartis.us/

It does not provide long lasting protection – it merely kills all the fleas on the cat.

You can use it to kill all the fleas on the cat and then treat the cat with Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution, and then treat the cat.

Ask your vet about Capstar and using it in combination with other products.

Capstar is available only by prescription.

We have used it to kill all the fleas on feral cats who we could not handle to apply something else. We transfer them to another cage or carrier, move them out of the room, fog the room, give them the Capstar in food, and then put them back in the main cage.

Capstar is like magic – it really will kill all of the fleas on a cat very quickly and it is safe enough that you could use it every day, if need be – though that would be an expensive way to control fleas, day to day.

Indoor cats can get fleas that people carry in on their clothes. If you think that might be happening, get an insecticide you can spray on the yard to kill fleas.

You will probably need to get a sprayer. The ones that attach to the end of a hose might be the type you could use.

Ask the people at a garden store, Lowes, or Home Depot, or similar store for help picking an insecticide and a sprayer.

Carol asks…

Would you help me by doing this?

To promote the use of Ecofriendly materials such as organic cotton and bamboo fibers and hemp in clothing would you Please send an E-mail to one of these clothing companies and ask that they make more clothing out of these materials. E-mail companies such as Roxy, Hollister, American Eagle, Red Eye, Pac Sun and other companies that sell or make clothing for women. I know you you can make a change if we get alot of people to send E-mails. Thank you!!!

The Expert answers:

Sure, but now you owe me a favor. Can you sign up for World wildlife federation and help with petitioning against animal cruelty!

Susan asks…

Should I hang my clothes outside?

it’s eco friendly but i’m a young girl and what about my under clothes?

The Expert answers:

It’s a good way to dry things. Not only is it eco-friendly but it’s better for your clothes. Dryers often shrink clothes and fade the dyes. The heat from a clothes dryer and the violent tumbling damages fabric and shortens the life of the clothes. Another reason to hang them, if you can, is that you can save money on utility bills. If you’re concerned that someone might grab your underwear or just shy about them being seen, you could hang them on a rack inside.

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Richard asks…

we need a name for a 100% natural soap product. Must be eco friendly and green. please help.thanks

we need a eco friendly name for a 100% natural soap company which will produce natural liquid soaps, bar soaps, shampoos, skin care products etc. all will be 100% natural and organic. we are looking for a eco friendly, green company name. can you help us. thanks

The Expert answers:

“ecogreensoap”

Pick a name that is available on the web, short, and easy to remember. If your company is not on the internet nowadays, it may as well not exist.

Make sure the .com, .org, and .net suffixes are available so you can glom onto them all at once.

For this name all the suffixes are available.

In case you want to go with some more unusual names, there is a brand name generator at:

http://www.netsubstance.com/

(This site also allows you to check if the domain is available.)

Donna asks…

Where can i find an eco-store in sacramento CA?

Ecofriendly products such as water and energy saving, among others

The Expert answers:

No such thing exists. There is no store that only sells those products. It is way too small a market and most of the products are scams or do not work well. A few do work very well though they are usually expensive. You can find tons of those types of products on the internet.

Lizzie asks…

What logo has to be on a product to show it is environmentally friendly, green or eco-friendly?

I am developing a product that will help reduce waste, particularly paper and I want to know what environmentally friendly company I should partner with to have a “seal of approval” on my product. Would the EPA be the best bet? Thanks!

The Expert answers:

There are a variety of labels some are regualated and others aren’t, there are also 3rd party certification. I’ll put a link to a sight that explains what the labels mean and who is responsible for the labels.

Linda asks…

is this enough to live green and eco friendly?

Is this enough to go green if not what i am i missing?
what i do is almost easy but pricy…..i buy eco friendly cleaning products (all cleaning products). buyed a t-shirt that my white t is green meaning i want green. with my rebate check i will buy more eco friendly stuff for my house.

buy nothing organic and all natural food and drinks. plan on making my garden organic also grow my own fruits and veggies.

finally when i am not home i turn off my heat and turn off lights and my radio and tv so cut down my rge bill

hopes that is what you looking for
NO DAU TO RECYCLING IT OBVIOUS
DO YOU THINK I AM STUPID

The Expert answers:

You can use reusable bags
change to the enrgy efficent light bulbs
if you own your home you cauld try a grey water system

James asks…

are revlon’s products any good?are they eco-friendly?does the company test on animals on a large scale?

The Expert answers:

Revlon does seem to be making a conscientious effort to reduce their impact on the environment and are considered fairly eco-friendly. They do not test on animals at all and were one of the first big companies to do stop. They have also been leaders in creating ways to test new products without animals. Benetton, Avon and Estee Lauder also have not tested on animals in over a decade.

For general goodness, I’ve always been satisfied with their products and find them to be a good value for the money.

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Paul asks…

Physical Science? Am I right?

Question 8
How does light travel?
a.) Light only travels in a vacuum and travels faster when the sound source is moving.
b.) Light only travels in a medium and light travels faster when a sound source is stationary.
c.) Light can travel in a vacuum and the speed varies depending on whether the source is moving or stationary.
d.) Light can travel in the air or a vacuum and the speed is constant whether the light source is stationary or moving.
I think it’s d.

Question 9
When the sound source is moving away from the observer, the observer will hear a
a.) lower pitch due to the change to a higher frequency.
b.) lower pitch due to the change to a lower frequency.
c.) higher pitch due to the change to a higher frequency.
d.) higher pitch due to the change to a lower frequency.
I think it’s a.

Question 10
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between power, voltage, and current?
a.) If voltage is increased, and no other changes are made, power will decrease.
b.) If voltage is increased, and no other changes are made, power will increase.
c.) If current is decreased, and no other changes are made, power will increase.
d.) In order to decrease power, voltage must be decreased.
I think it’s a.

Question 11
You check the weather and find that the winds are coming from the west at 15 miles per hour. This information describes the wind’s
a.) acceleration.
b.) direction.
c.) speed.
d.) velocity.
I think it’s c.

Question 12
What type of energy depends upon the release of energy from splitting atoms?
a.) geothermal power, which is a non-renewable resource.
b.) hydroelectric power, which is a renewable resource.
c.) nuclear power, which is a non-renewable resource.
d.) solar power, which is a renewable resource.
I think it’s c.

Question 13
Select the example that best describes a renewable resource.
a.) All the houses built in the new neighborhood had natural gas available, which will be used for cooking and heating.
b.) My town is powered by electricity that is generated by the energy from the flow of water through a large dam.
c.) Our lawn mower is powered by an engine that uses both oil and gasoline.
d.) The airplane can carry thousands of gallons of jet fuel needed to fly from New York to London.
I think it’s c.

Question 14
Solar panels allow us to harness ___________ energy and convert it to __________ energy to heat water.
a.) chemical; thermal
b.) electromagnetic; thermal
c.) solar; chemical
d.) thermal; electromagnetic
I think it’s b.

Please tell me if I am right I really want a good grade!

The Expert answers:

8. D
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. C
13. B
14. B, light is electromagnetic and energy that heat water is thermal.

Carol asks…

In your opinion, what is the best population rate of increase for your particular area over the next 70 years?

I would like the views preferably of your local politicians whatever country you live in – please send them this question. You can substitute ‘your particular area’ for the region you live in. For example if you live in Colorado put Colorado, or if you live in Cornwall, England then put that.

Do not tell them the following: At 4% per year the growth factor over 70 years is 16. That’s 16 times the amount of food, water and perhaps even energy needed to keep the new population in 70 years alive to the same standards you enjoy now. It’s also 16 times all the services you take advantage of now unless of course things get a lot more efficient! If you are young now, consider the impact on your child’s future existence. Taking the current global population growth of just 1.2% per year the growth factor is 2.3. This means a doubling in energy consumption globally, even with some efficiency gains due to technological improvements unless of course oil scarcity kills off billions! In other words if they are truly good at their job they should say (without recourse to advisors – we don’t vote their advisors in do we? No!) zero percent growth or negative ‘growth’ is best. (Why? Because this gives everyone more space, better services.

A good analogy to this is to imagine a bathroom, that is shared by 2 people. Easy. 4 perhaps okay. Tolerable at 6 or 7. But imagine sharing with 25, 50 or 100. That’s like us sharing resources in 70 years time. At just a tiny percent growth per year things get quickly out of hand. But what do our politicians do? They encourage ‘growth’ because the dominant paradigm says ‘growth is good’. But growth in population is not good if you have limited finite resources. Water, food, and energy are mostly limited. Renewable energy even has it limits! So growth is not good…

Let’s see how clever our so called oil magnate licking democratically elected representatives really are? Ask them for their opinion.If they refuse publish the fact in your local newspapers.

The Expert answers:

-8% a year sounds about right.

Thomas asks…

Earth ecology?

which one of the following is not a fossil fuel?
A.sandstone C.oil
B.coal D.natural gas

what is the source of hydroelectric power?
A.sun C.water
B.trubine D.tides

which energy do green plants use?
A.water energy C.wind energy
B.hydrogen energy D.solar energy

what is the most common natural gas?
A.propane C.hydrogen
B.methane D.ethanol

tidal power is and example of
A.wind energy C.solar energy
B.water energy D.nonrenewable energy

fossil fuels came from which of the following
A.rocks C.heat and pressure
B.plants D.wood and clay

which one of the following is a renewable resource
A.wood C.coal
B.oil D.natural gas

animals and plants that lived in the oceans formed which fossil fuel
A.bituminous coal C.wood
B.anthracite D.oil

the element that is most abundant as an energy source on our panet is
A.carbon C.oxygen
B.hydrogen D.nitrogen

The Expert answers:

Hydro means water

solar means sun

Did that help a little bit?

Mary asks…

More biology questions. just a few!! please and thank you 🙂 :)?

77. what is an organism’s biotic potential?
a. the rate at which the population grows
b. the number of offspring that an organism produces over its entire lifespan
c. the age at which an organism reaches sexual maturity
d. the number of individuals in the prereproductive stage
e. the maximum rate of population growth with unlimited resources

78. exponential growth
a. has 3 phases
b. results in accelerating growth
c. produces as “s” shaped growth curve
d. requires limited resources
e. declines over time

79. whihc of the following is an example of a density independent factor.
a. parasitism
b. males fighting for access to females
c. wolf packs in territory disputes
d. spread of West Nile virus among chickadees
e. flooding after heavy rains

81. which of the following is not a renewable resource?
a. fossil fuels
b. food crops
c. water
d. wild game
e. solar energy

82. the world today derives the majoirty of its energy from which of the following sources?
a. coal and oil
b. hydropower and nuclear power
c. hydropower
d. nuclear power
e. wind and solar power

84, which of the following types of compounds have been implicated in ozone depletion?
a. cholorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
b. volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
c. DDT
d. polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
e. chromium

THANKS!!

The Expert answers:

E — In my own words, it is the possibility of maximum reproduction with unlimited resources

B — Accelerating growth based upon unlimited resources

E — Think of it like an “Act of God”: Examples = fire, flood, tsunami, hurricane, tornado, etc

A — Fossil fuels are things such as coal, oil, gas, etc. They are non-renewable.

A — At this point in time, most energy comes from fossil fuels. Coal and Oil are fossil fuels.

A — CFC are man made chemicals that remain very stable in the atmosphere, and can take up to 120 years for them to break down. All the while they are destroying Ozone molecules.

Hope this helps!

Daniel asks…

Help with Homework please ASAP?

Question 1 (Worth 4 points)
[1.02]Based on the maps, which answer best describes the changes to the climate of the northeastern United States between 2005 and 2008?

Some areas within the region got more rainfall in 2005 than in 2008. Overall rainfall has stayed near normal.
Some areas within the region got less rainfall in 2005 than in 2008. Overall rainfall has stayed above normal.
Some areas within the region got little rainfall in 2005 than in 2008. Overall rainfall has stayed below normal.
Some areas within the region got much less rainfall in 2005 than in 2008. Overall rainfall has stayed near drought levels.

Question 3 (Worth 4 points)
[03.04] There were many issues at the Constitutional Convention and the delegates were very dedicated to resolving them. This provides us with a good example of what?
how hard it is for different people to agree on something
a model of how a representative government should work
how the northern and southern states were preparing for war
an idea of how hard it is to create a new form of government

Question 12 (Worth 4 points)
[1.02]What is one thing both grassland and desert ecosystems have in common?
They both have a lack of trees.
They both have arid conditions.
They are both found in the southwest.
They are both found in the Midwest.

Question 15 (Worth 4 points)
[4.04]What effect did fighting both the British and the rebels have on the French during the Haitian Rebellion?
The French troops and supplies were spread thin, and so were not effective.
The French troops were able to improve training methods over the course of the war.
The French troops were not able to provide for so many prisoners of war.
The French troops and leaders had trouble retreating when the fighting increased.

Question 24 (Worth 4 points)
[02.05]Which answer best describes how the British felt about the Boston Tea Party?
They felt it was the first step toward American colonists consenting to living under British rule.
They felt it was an act of terrorism by American patriots showing their opposition to the Tea Act.
They were optimistic about future peace with America since they had lifted the ban on imported tea.
They were angry because Americans convinced Mohawk Indian allies to dump the tea into the harbor.

Question 26 (Worth 4 points)
[1.06]
Use the passage to answer the following question:
Paul Revere’s Ride, an excerpt
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Written April 19, 1860
So through the night rode Paul Revere;
And so through the night went his cry of alarm
To every Middlesex village and farm,—
A cry of defiance, and not of fear,
A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door,
And a word that shall echo for evermore!
Which answer describes this poem?
a secondary source recounting oral histories
a primary source recording events as they happen
a primary source document of one of the participants
a secondary resource describing an event in the past

Question 27 (Worth 4 points)
[1.02]Sustainable forestry is the practice of managing the amount of trees planted and cut down for the use of timber and paper. Which answer best describes how sustainable forestry affects the ecosystems of the United States?
It protects the timber industry from lawsuits.
It helps keep a variety of plants and animals.
It provides people with a renewable source of energy.
It allows people to use as much paper as they want.

Question 28 (Worth 4 points)
[2.02]Which answer best summarizes the effects of the Battle of Quebec?
It gave Native Americans a foothold in the Canadian territory.
It signaled the end of the Spanish presence in the northeast territory.
It allowed French troops much needed experience fighting in unfamiliar terrain.
It led to another victory at Montreal and eventually ended the French and Indian War.

Question 29 (Worth 4 points)
[2.02]What was the main effect of the Treaty of Paris which ended the French and Indian War?
France gained more Canadian territories.
Britain gained more land in North America.
Spain lost all its holdings in North America.
Native Americans lost most of their tribal lands.

The Expert answers:

Question 29 is Native Americans lost most of their tribal lands I think..

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Helen asks…

eco friendly product facts ?

i am looking up sites,but i can not find any.
statistic &/ or facts.
links included please [:

The Expert answers:

I typed “eco friendly product” into the exact phase box in the Yahoo Advanced Search engine and came up with 265,000 hits. Surely, you are capable of doing the same thing.

John asks…

Are there any eco-friendly nail polishes?

I have recently decided to support enviornmentally friendly products, and I was wondering if anyone knew of nail polish brands that were made with natural products and arent harmful to our planet! thanks!

The Expert answers:

YES!!! I just looked it up on google… Here is my search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=eco-friendly+nail+polish&spell=1

some of the pages that i thought were hottest:
http://amominredhighheels.com/polished-mama-an-eco-friendly-nail-polish-option/
http://surelyyounest.blogspot.com/2008/06/eco-friendly-nail-polish.html
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Nail%20Care:142643-Environmentally%20Friendly=Eco-Friendly:4586-Makeup%20Type=Nail%20Polish
http://blissfullydomestic.com/blissful-style/beauty-recommendations/eco-friendly-na/

Laura asks…

eco friendly product punchline?

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block

The Expert answers:

If you must cast the first stone, make it the most eco-friendly. Make it Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block.

Thomas asks…

Is there any Eco-friendly nail polish?

I have recently decided to support enviornmentally friendly products, and I was wondering if anyone knew of nail polish brands that were made with natural products and arent harmful to our planet! thanks!

The Expert answers:

Yes there are! These days just about everything comes in a “green” version….There are even entire companies devoted to making the world “green”…..here are some…

Peace Cause-Metics
http://www.iamapeacekeeper.com/department.aspx?deptid=2

Nars has a limited edition line available at sephora. (I believe it is only available in black…could be wrong)

Nubar
http://www.bynubar.com/

and I am sure there are others…just do a google search…

William asks…

Our basement flooded recently-is there an eco/baby friendly anit-mold product I can spray on the carpet?

The Expert answers:

You really need to pull up the carpeting and take it outside to dry. If it has padding underneath pitch it. When the carpeting is dry then reinstall with new padding.

Padding is where any mold with grow and if you don’t pull it up no matter what you put on the carpeting with not go thorugh to the padding.

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Joseph asks…

what would you call me?

What “style” am i? Idc if this ? is dumb. Just wondering.
Here is a description of me!
vegaterian
love makeup (very skilled at it) I wear it dark and bright
love nail polish (good at it too!)
love scary movies
VERY eco friendly
I wear clothes from Forever 21, Nordstroms, Macys, Target, Charlet Rusees, ect. i think youve got the point.
I like skinny jeans,bramuda shorts, flats, tee’s,and sweat shirts
I LOVE cross country running
What would you lable me?

The Expert answers:

Hippie-ish
with a hint of goth

Susan asks…

Does anyone have any good birthday present ideas for a teen girl?

She is very into ecofriendly stuff. Shes kind of “scene”, she likes a lot of different bands that arent what she calls main stream. She is pretty and is into clothes i dont know how to describe her style though.

The Expert answers:

This reminds me of myself, and if you have any vintage stores around, see if you can find something in there or if they have gift cards. Another thing is hot topic. They have a bunch of band T-shirts there and “scene” stuff.

Thomas asks…

how about this solution for fusing capitalism and communism?

ok we let the free market and housing market be free, but use the government to give or sell products very low to people who make under and barely above the poverty line?
like ecofriendly cars, houses, clothes that look sophisticated and good looking, internet laptops with free college courses on it, eco friendly light bulbs, etc. thsoe are the only good things I can think of right now.
who will make these products? the regular companies that build them.
some will be donated by the companies, some will be bought by the government. the government will sell it cheaper so they wont rly be making money. but the meaning is more important than making money.

idk how tax payers would fit in this, but I’d make it easy on them.

The Expert answers:

We already have part of this. It’s called “the welfare state” and exists without any constitutional authority. Tell me the one thing the federal government has ever successfully taken over from the private sector that leads you to believe this would work. Running resale stores to benefit low paid people is NOT a job of the federal government. Tax payers, as always, would be forced to pick up the tab for this largess. Higher taxes would be stolen from the few people who wold still work. You think companies will just “donate” their products? Good luck with that plan. Companies are in business to make a profit, not to support charities.

Lizzie asks…

What can i wear with a tshirt bag?

Its just a casual day and I want to wear my tshirt bag I just made. Im 12 years old and I wear comfortable but trendy clothes. Any suggestions? Its red and I’m planning to iron on some laidback patches. It sort of looks like this only its red

http://www.instructables.com/id/tshirt-bag-tshirt—or-the-emergency-ecofriendly-/

The Expert answers:

Since its summer, you must wear something not too hot. Why not pair it with a short shorts? Or a floral skirt? That would be awesome. Wear a flip flops of course.

Althea C.

John asks…

does anyone have any good ideas for how to advertise/market/promote a new independent childrens clothes shop?

the shop has been open for 6 months.it caters for children from 0-6 yrs
it is located in a suburb of New York City (Long island/Queens border)
ads in local papers have had limited success
the shop is tastefully laid out and decorated(boutique style)
it is mostly aimed at the high end of the market but is by no means ridiculously exspensive.
most of the clothes we stock are from funky/independent US suppliers,not well known brands.they are very good quality.
alot of the clothes are from eco friendly sources (organic cotton,fairtrade etc)
the main competition is mainly from the large retailers in the local shopping mall. there is no other independent childrens clothes store in the area.
the reaction from those who do call in is very positive but at the moment,because we are new,we are just trying to get more people in the door,if only to have a look.
we don’t have a big budget for marketing,so if any one has any ideas which have worked i would be very grateful

The Expert answers:

Have a fun day Free Ballons staff dress up magician in store
Make it quite loud so that you get noticed
Kid love this kind of thing
Get the kids in store parents will follow
Parents =Cash

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Lizzie asks…

A newspaper poll asked respondents if they trusted “eco friendly” labels on cleaning products.?

Out of 1000 adults surveyed, 498 responded “yes.” We would like to test if the proportion of respondents that trust these labels is at least 50%.

The correct alternative hypothesis is
Question 4 options:
A)
p = 0.50
B)
p ≤ 0.50
C)
p > 0.50
D)
p ≥ 0.50
E)
p < 0.50

The Expert answers:

E)
p < 0.50

Helen asks…

what products are not eco/animal friendly? which ones are?

just curious.

The Expert answers:

Most modern products aren’e eco friendly in one way or another! Animal friendly products usually don’t have animals in them, i.e. Leather is not animal friendly! A lot of cosmetics were once tested on animals and now aren’t, peta.com does a pretty definitive list somewhere on the site. You can even order a little leaflet thing with a list of good places to shop to save animals/the world. The best thing to do is to ignore all the media hype about the ‘kindest’ places to shop and only buy what you need. If you need lots of paper, use it but recycle it!

Charles asks…

Eco friendly hair spray?

Does anyone know of any eco friendly hairspray products that I could get at a CVS? My mom uses tons of it and I want to get her a can so she could try it out and maybe stop using the one shes already using.

The Expert answers:

Anything in a spray bottle not in an aerosol can. If in an aerosol can check for no CFC’s on the bottle.

Ken asks…

What classifies a product like wood blinds to be eco-friendly?

I have a client who wants ‘ecofriendly‘ window treatments and I have no knowledge of this field

The Expert answers:

This site sells only eco-friendly window treatments and curtains:

http://www.pristineplanet.com/organic-eco-friendly/window-treatments/5732_a_0.html

Hope that helps!

Steven asks…

What is the most eco-friendly way of packaging food product for sale?

I want to start a business and I want to sell food, ie fruit, juicy food.
The food is not going to be hot and so I don’t need temperature protection from the container.
I was thinking about corn-made plastic (because I thought it will biodegrade but it turns out to be not as convenient as I thought it was). The best solution is some substance that will not be a burden to the landfill. Any suggestion?
But wouldn’t glass be too dangerous? And heavy too…

I want my produc to be family-friendly.

The Expert answers:

When looking for packaging, one should also consider its safety for the users. Kudos! 😉

Recycled plastic bottles actually contains more virgin materials than new bottles and more energy are used in the process. It’s a mixed review: you’re reducing the size of landfill but you’re also using more energy and resources.

I used pens made with corn-base plastic, molds grow on them before I can finish the ink. I’m not sure how well it works with food.

Glass is often used in eco-friendly food stores. If you are worry about safety, you might want to use cans. Metals can be melted and remade into something else.

For uncooked food, like whole tomatoes or berries, you can try Earthcycle Packaging. I’m not sure if this brand is avaliable in your area, but there should be companies who does backyard compostable containers from renewable resources.

For cooked food or wet stuff, try Eatware. They are more durable than Earthcycle. “Eatware is made of 100% natural fibers from bamboo, sugar cane pulp, starch and water- and no chemical additives! While there are several biodegradable food container companies on the market, some potato starch based; some corn starch based, Eatware is among the most durable and safe-decomposable in the compost and dispersed in water in just two weeks.”

If these are not the configuration you want, you may still call them up and see if they can refer you to a company that does eco-friendly packaging in your area.

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Your Questions About Green Living

Daniel asks…

Can anyone help me figure out what this style of clothing is?

What is this style? I’ve been trying to find out if there’s a name for it. I see it a lot on the vagabond or ecofriendly groups of people. It uses a lot of linen and rough-weave clothes in earth tones and the clothes are often slightly old-fashioned or reminiscent of costumes or clothes from other countries. Usually people either go barefoot or wear sandals. It’s not dark like grunge, not as sophisticated-looking as Bohemian, and not quite as “loud” or “light” as the hippie style. Can anyone help me out?

The Expert answers:

I don’t know that it has a name. It’s just what some of us like. I’m always barefoot, and I’ll be dressing like that again in the fall.

Chris asks…

What to do with clothes hangers?

I have about a 100 dry-cleaning hangers – mostly for slacks – and probably 200 plastic clothes hangers for clothes purchases over the last 10 years or so. I hate to throw perfectly good hangers in the recycle bin – it would be more ecofriendly and financially useful to find someone who would simply use them again. But I can’t find that “someone”. The donation centers don’t want them. Any ideas?

The Expert answers:

I always return my dry cleaner hangers to the dry cleaner. They are happy to reuse them. As far as the others, try posting them on Craigslist.com or Freecycle.org

Nancy asks…

Why doesn’t the UK government pay us to recycle?

I live in the UK and I am very eco friendly. My family recycle all of our plastic, tins, paper, clothes and don’t get payed for it. Why should we waste time going to a recycling bank and putting away all our stuff when we cant get a reward? Shouldn’t there be something simple like £5 a kilo? I don’t mind going to the recycling bank, it is kinda fun, I just hate people not getting encouraged to recycle when only 17% of the UK’s waste is recycled

The Expert answers:

I agree more people would do it if they were paid for it

John asks…

Need fellow tree hugger advice! plz, plz, plz help its for the good of the enviroment?

im in the enviroment club at my school and we might make a whole line of going green clothes so i need your help finding companys that have eco frienly clothes (like this http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/03/ts-designs-ecofriendly-t-shirt-printing/) and ink so that we can but our logo on it!

The Expert answers:

Can you sew some leaves together and make clothes?

That would really make you seem like you care about the planet.

Carol asks…

What do about lack of recycling in my town?

This year my friends and I have been trying to go green – buying organic food and clothing, switching to ecofriendly house cleaning products, fluorescent lights, bio bags, etc; but I still wish to do more. I’ve noticed that my town does not have “recycling” days so I called my town municipal building to inquire and spoke to a very sympathetic person who runs the recycling in my town – who faces the same angst I do. Currently, there is one way to recycle paper – bring it to the Marcal toilet paper factory – but there is currently no way to recycle plastic and glass, unless I drive it over to another town.

How should I go about finding local factories/business and see if they are willing to to accept recyclable materials and what way if possible to get my neighbors involved?

The Expert answers:

Double check the site www.earth911.org to see if there are any other nearby solutions. If not, I would suggest asking your city to put in recycle bins. My city has a couple large bins around the city and you can deposit certain items into them the city keeps the money, so if there is enough interest it could be a financial incentive for the city.

I also suggest looking for schools, youth groups or cities that would be willing to take in the recycling and store it untill there is a large enough quantity to make it profitable to take it to the nearest facility.

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Your Questions About Green Living

Thomas asks…

How energy efficient are you?

Please feel free to answer the following questions…

I am a student from the University of Ulster currently undergoing research on attitudes towards energy saving measures and climate change/ green consumerism in the current economic climate. The importance of behavioural change is needed and should be encouraged for individuals to ‘change their habits’ and be better ecological citizens to prevent the consequences of our consumer behaviour, damaging the environment.
The questions that are used in this questionnaire are solely for the use of my research for my dissertation. The questionnaire is to be completed anonymously and you will not be treated as an individual participant. Please answer as truthfully as possible.
Many thanks

PART 1
Personal Details

1) Male/ Female

2) Age- under 18
18-35
36-59
60+

PART 2

Q3) Please state how you feel to the following statements

Climate change is a major issue that needs to be addressed now

There needs to be greater public awareness and understanding of energy generation and consumption

Responsibility for combating climate change starts in the HOME

Q4) Please state if you do any of the following in your household.

(a) Do you use energy saving light bulbs
Yes No Sometimes

b) Do you re-use plastic bags/use environmentally friendly bags

Yes No Sometimes

c) Do you turn off appliances/lights when not in use

Yes No Sometimes

d) Do you recycle

Yes No Sometimes

If yes what do you recycle and how often?

e) Leave appliances on standby

Yes No Sometimes

f) Leave the water running while washing/brushing teeth

Yes No Sometimes

g) Wash clothes at 40 rather than 30 degrees

Yes No Sometimes

h) Use public transport more than driving a car

Yes No Sometimes

Q5) Do you feel that it is due to Habits which makes you reluctant to change your routine to be more environmentally friendly?

Agree Disagree Not sure (please explain briefly your answer)

Q6) a) Do you feel you could do more to reduce you carbon footprint? (

Yes No Not sure

b) If YES will you do anything in the near future to reduce your energy consumption?

Q7) Have you adopted or would consider Energy saving measures in your home?

Power from Renewable energy resources

Yes No Would consider it

Home improvements E.g. (Double glazing, loft insulation

Yes No Would consider it

Energy efficient appliances

Yes No Would consider it

Q8) Which of the following options matches reasons for not implementing more measures for being more environmentally friendly. (May stste more than one option)

Lack of awareness

Too expensive

Too much effort

No interest in the environment

Difficult to change routine

Other (please state)

Q9) Which of the following would be the main incentives for you to manage your consumption patterns
(May tick more than one option)
Financial

EcoFriendly home

Feel good factor

Positive influence on others

Better for the environment

Other (please state)

Part 3
The questions below are related to changing attitudes and consumption patterns. Please state whether you agree/ disagree or are not sure to the statements.
Please circle appropriate answer and you may give a brief explanation

Q10) A) Individual action alone will not make any difference so why bother being an ‘ecological citizen’
Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

B) I encourage penalties/ fines and enforcement actions upon large companies that are substantial carbon emitters
Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

C) Breaking habits is difficult for an individual, being part of a group and encouraging community citizenship would encourage me to change consumption patterns
Agree/Disagree/Not sure

D) Green consumerism and Green products is just a money making scheme for large companies as opposed to being ‘environmentally friendly
Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

E) The Government should support local community action by funding programmes for behavioural change
Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

F) Value for money/the quality of the product/the function of the product is more important than energy saving
Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

G) Telling people how to behave is not always practical; people buy what is within their budget limitations regardless of the consequences on the environment
Agree/ Disagree/ Not
H) The products that I buy are what as an individual I Prefer regardless of the consequences on the environment

Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

I) The current economic recession is more of a worry for me than preventing climate change

Agree/ Disagree/ Not sure

PART 4
Q11) Overall do you believe that ‘Going Green’ could be advertised and encouraged more in the UK? If so how?

Q12) Do you believe that sustainable consumption/better consumer behaviour is achievable even during the current economic recession? Have you found yourself buying more ‘green products’?

Q13) Do you have any intentions to change your behaviour and have a ‘greener attitude’ towards your consumption and daily patterns in the foreseeable future? What measures are you willing to take/not willing to take?

Have you got any further views on issues raised in this questionnaire?
Thankyou very much for your cooperation. Much appreciated.

The Expert answers:

1-f 2-18-35 3-100% agree with each one 4-ab yes c yes d yes paper, glass plastic tins weekly/ monthly efg no h sometimes 5-disagree as I have been doing this for years now 6- yes b get a new car that is better energy consumption 7-yes, already have double glazing, insulation etc 8- I don’t know what others think maybe too expensive 9-better for the environment and financial 10-a disagree b agree c agree d not sure e agree f not sure g agree h disagree i disagree 11- yes it could be done by getting more schools and councils on board, getting children involved for the pester power of parents is a good way and councils actually recycling instead of going abroad with it would encourage people 12- people have less money so are currently using less of everything, and being more aware, not so much buying green products. 13-I already take a lot of measures, I will be getting a newer car as soon as I can afford it to more be more energy efficient for the car.
Good luck with the paper

Maria asks…

Carbon emissions and ecological clothing?

So first, is the term carbon omissions or emissions? What is the difference or are they the same?

Second, what kind of fabric is ecological or environmentally friendly? Which kind of cotton is ecofriendly and which is not?

Help?

P.S. As with any other question, please do not repost or say in different words other people’s answers, I will report you. ALSO please give me summarized details, not websites.
so that’s what I thought about carbon emissions/omissions. *** was wrong.

I was told some forms of cotton are ecofriendly and some forms are not. Like Pima, Egyptian etc. What’s the protocol?

The Expert answers:

It is carbon emission. It just means that CO2 will be released from making it or emitted. Omission is forgetting something so doesn’t apply.

Cotton is carbon neutral as much as any cloths can be and it just happens to be most comfortable and usually in style.

Betty asks…

Dorky/Nerdy clothing references for nerd day?

My school is having nerd day for spirit week and since I am a senior I am going all out. I was thinking i would wear as many nerd references as possible in one outfit. So far I have:

1.) 3-D glasses with lenses popped out – Stereotype based

2.) Black Bow Tie – Because bow ties are cool. (Doctor Who reference)

3.)Tuxedo shirt tucked into black pants (pants are rolled up to be floods) – Stereotype and Erkle from family matters

4.)Hogwarts/Gryffindor Robe – Costume from when I was 11 😉 (Harry Potter reference obviously)

5.)Converse – Awesome and Doctor Who again 😉

6.)Pop Tab bracelet – Gotta be ecofriendly!

Any other ideas??

The Expert answers:

Carry around any Star Wars merchandise. Like a lightsaber or something lol.
Put tape around the middle of your glasses.
If your shirt has a pocket, wear a pocket protector and stick pens into the pocket.
Wear a sweater vest over the shirt. Maybe an argyle one.
Wear a fanny pack in the front. They look nerdy.

Ken asks…

Place where I can buy revolutionary clothing?

I am looking for t-shirts that say things with “revolutionary” meaning to them. Like eco friendly, pro hemp and marijuana, earthy colors. Does anyone know a website that would have something like this?
I wish just SOMETIMES that people wouldn’t be so quick to blurt out their opinion. How do you know what I am doing, or what I am involved in? If I focused all my time on finding clothes, I wouldn’t be asking this question. I want to buy shirts with meaningful images on them so others can see and reflect, to “spread the word”. I go to college and I have alot of people pass by me. I think a small impact is a good one. Just because I am not like MLK, the leader of a revolutionist group, doesn’t mean I don’t care. And YES I SMOKE WEED! SO WHAT! && If you drink alcohol, you have NO RIGHT so say anything about it! Thanks.

The Expert answers:

Usually when people think of revolution they think of toppling large governments and corporations that act above the law, manipulating billions of people and crushing the populaces freedom and free will… But you want to smoke pot and eat hemp burgers lol… Sigh.

Ruth asks…

My friends think I’m not respecting their choices..?

Ive been vegetarian for over 2 months, I sign petitions and write letters persuading people to change their ways, and I’ve promised myself to only buy ecofriendly makeup and clothing.
Recently, I uploaded a few pictures to facebook to spread the word about factory farms and why vegetarianism is good. I’m just speaking up for animals and standing up for what I believe in.

I tagged a few of my close friends in the pictures, just so that they could see what happens. Now they are b*tching at me and spazzing at me, calling me rude, saying i don’t respect their opinions, and telling me to take the pictures down!

i know that no one wants to see pictures like that, but they need to face the reality of it and i’m just trying to spread the awareness.

why are they getting so mad!? i show them one picture, and they are spazzing at me and calling me rude.
now i told them that if they think im rude i dont really care since im doing what iiiiiii think is right,

its so annoying,
why do you think they think that way about me?
also, just give me feedback on what i said please (:
when i say i tagged them in pictures,
i mean i took pictures off of PETA’s website of poor animals in factory farms and such and i tagged my friends in them so that they would see the pictures.
i actually did take the tags off, but they kept trying to pick fights with me about it!

The Expert answers:

Oh well in that case i think you did the wrong thing. Although you stood up for what you believed in you still hurt your friends feelings in the process. I think you should apoligize to them for hurting there feelings and doing so with their pictures without their permission. Doing so dont NOT mean your going against your believes it just means that you dont have to step on peoples feelings to get your message out to other people. Do remember that your friends respect your choices of being vegan, and that they would just like for you to respect their choices on eating meats as well.

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Your Questions About Green Living

George asks…

Eco and Wallet friendly cleaning tips?

I have wanted to clean my house and cook with more environmentally friendly products for a long time. However, everything i’ve tried is incredibly expensive! Can you give me some tips and ideas of what to buy? Thanks so much!

The Expert answers:

Here are a few ideas:

1/2 cup washing soda crystals and 4 litres warm water – this makes an effective cleaner that cuts through grease; ideal for the kitchen or bathroom.

Half clear vinegar and half water – window and glass cleaner. Just spray on then wipe dry.

1 cup bicarbonate of soda and 1 cup clear vinegar – drain cleaner. Pour the soda into the drain then slowly add the vinegar.

Bicarbonate of soda can be used to neutralise odours – just springe on dry, leave for an hour then vacuum off.

These methods are kinder to your skin and the environment but they are not as effective as branded products so you will need to use some elbow grease as well!

Chris asks…

Is stone resin an eco-friendly product?

The Expert answers:

If you mean the counter-tops, it’s man- made so yes.

Lisa asks…

Can I make my own cleaning products?

I recently stopped at the store and noticed all the nice non-toxic stuff and eco friendly cleaning products. Well, they seemed a little expensive to me. However, I really don’t want to have the poison like products (409) around my 8-month old. Even I get sick form using 409.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any tips or recipes to make my own all-purpose cleaner.

If not where can I find inexpensive natural cleaners?

The Expert answers:

Vinegar is a WONDERFUL cleaner. It works for many things.. Even as a carpet shampoo, or fabric softner.

Susan asks…

new eco-friendly product coming out in 2009?!?

what are some? or do you know of any websites listing some??
thank youuuuu

The Expert answers:

Natural Home Magazine web site has a list of the top 10 New Eco-Friendly products in 2009. These include

ModRocks 100 percent recycled glass mosaic tiles
Caliz clay paint
Ecoclear Rooglue
In2Green dog blanket
Nighttime face moisturizer

The complete list (including links to these products) is on the website.

Robert asks…

eco-friendly kitchen ideas?

My mom is new to green living and asked me for ideas for redoing her kitchen. I mentioned energy star appliances, if she plans to upgrade, and some recycled countertop material. Have you used any good ecofriendly kitchen products in your home?

The Expert answers:

How exciting! Big things and little things count. We are starting to remodel and are considering tile or hardwood for kitchen floor. Avoid products that outgas formaldehyde (particle/laminated wood cabinets) or carcinogens, like vinyl flooring. You can get true linoleum instead of vinyl. Use no-VOC paints. Some energy companies now offer rebates for using energy-star appliances-she could call her local electric company. Work in space for recycling bin, drying rack for dishtowels, attractive containers for vinegar and baking soda, and a place to store reusable shopping/grocery bags. When choosing surface materials consider longterm maintenance. Anything that can’t be cleaned with baking soda, vinegar, or earthfriendly cleaners won’t be replaced in my house. For her birthdays, etc., give her good cookware (no teflon) and new glass containers for food storage–try to get rid of as much plastic as possible. Give her natural cleaning products with rose or lavender scent. They clean well and are earth kind. Give her some canvas grocery tote bags–actually easier to carry than plastic. Being green doesn’t have to mean you suffer. I congratulate you both.

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Your Questions About Green Living

Thomas asks…

how do you suggest i move my clothes?

i’m moving on wednesday, and my room is far from packed up. my clothes are spread out all over the floor and i dont know how i’m going to move them. i put the dirty clothes in a “dirty” garbage bag, and i have a “clean” garbage bag. (the washing machines are at the new house)…i also have boxes to move the clothes in but i’m looking for a more eco friendly, easier way to move them all..thankyou!

The Expert answers:

More eco-friendly? The most eco-friendly way of moving them is to grab an armful and walk to your new place with them, but I don’t think you’d really want to do that uness you’re moving less than a block away. Put the clothes in big garbage bags or in boxes, move them, and re-use the bags or boxes or recycle them.

Helen asks…

Porcelain, plastic or aluminum washing machine drum?

We’re looking at a new clothes washer this weekend (woo-hoo!) ;)Considering the wear and tear on clothes, the durability of the drum (life expectancy), and “ecofriendly” (not dispensing toxins onto the clothes), which one is the best to go with?
LOL, I don’t know if I’ll ENJOY doing laundry from here on out, but I’m hoping it will make it less of a hassle! 🙂

The Expert answers:

I like the whirlpool stuff that’s out there. I would stay away from a plastic tub, even if it’s over metal. Just look at a shower or dishwasher rack to see why. Go with porcelain, or stainless steel, they are proven to stand the test of time. If you are looking for a front loader, whirlpool duets are good. And whirlpools top loaders are good also. They last a long time, my sisters family got 15 years out of hers, with a family of seven. Ours with just the two of us, is going on 10. And neither of us has had any major repairs. I just “rebuilt” our dryer because it started to squeak when it ran. Whirlpool makes a kit to fix it for just $30.00. The kit came with fantastic instructions and all of the parts and i was able to do it in just over an hour. It runs like new again. I think that whirlpool is consumer friendly and you can get parts for them from your local sears parts store or appliance parts store. Good luck, and does this mean that you will like doing laundry now? Lol!

Nancy asks…

wot kind of products can i use that are good for the environment and cheap?

I’m 13 and have gone quite eco friendly. i want to start using toiletries and makeup that are not tested on animals and clothes and things which are good for the environment and animals. with no harsh chemicals. can you make sure they are available in the uk cos that’s where i live.

also, is there any foundations that do not block pores?

can you make sure they are quite cheap because i cant afford the body shop stuff and things like that.

thank you

The Expert answers:

Bare Minerals

Laura asks…

Do you make your own cleaning product?

My son is 6 months old and I have decided to start using non-toxic cleaning products for everything from washing clothes to household cleaners. I would normally just go a buy ecofriendly ones however where I live they are not available to me.

Could you tell me what you use, how you make them (possibly with measures) and are you satisfied with the results. Are you sure that they really kill all the germs that chemical detergent do?

Thank you so much in advance.

The Expert answers:

I use my own cleaning products for everything except the tub…..I just can’t get it clean enough.

I use a 1/4 vinegar to 3/4 water with a drop or two or dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle for the kitchen and bathroom
1/4 vinegar and 3/4 water in a bucket for dusting the woodwork and general dusting
I mop with vinegar and water and a drop or two of dishwashing liquid.
Vinegar/water 1/2 1/2 for windows

I have read to sprinkle baking soda in the tub and use it…..but it doesn’t work for me. I personally use a natural bathtub cleaner from Wal Mart.

Maria asks…

go green clothing?

Do you any cool teens store where I can find go green or a ecofriendly message in a stylish way? Thank you

The Expert answers:

Here’s one you might like:

http://www.snorgtees.com/gogreen-p-545.html?osCsid=a10525e6119222b32f9313913009409e

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