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Paul asks…

Where can I buy a non-promotional eco-friendly product?

The Expert answers:

If by non promotional you mean not a gimmick or infomercial type thing I would look at faucet aerators and low flow shower heads. Average modern shower uses 2.5 gallons per minute they have spa quality shower heads that use 1.5 gpm saves a gallon of hot water every minute. Plus the one I bought (brand named EVOLVE) has what they call showerstart tech that saves on hot water.
Insulation in the form of caulking, weatherstripping, and gaskets that go around electrical outlets and light switches are very inexpensive and pay for them selves.
CFL and LED lighting pay for themselves well inside of a year if the light is used more than 4 hours a day.

If you were not talking about the money side of things and just want to be environmentally conscious stop using single use items whenever possible, This includes bags, be they paper or plastic (use canvas or anything reusable) water bottles, and paper/plastic dinnerware.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Maria asks…

WAYS TO BE ECO FRIENDLY?

i want to start an eco club at my school.i know i can get my bio teachers help. i was thinking selling some eco friendly product so we can buy trees to plant around the area. what are other eco ideas that we can promote.???
we already have a recycling club i was thinking things like good eco friendly products we could sell like water bottles er fundrasing ideas

The Expert answers:

For girls- simple cloth handbags are eco-friendly and durable. They could replaced with other bags that are made of non-biodegradable materials.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs are also good, and can be a replacement to incandescent bulbs at home.

Some more items:
http://www.evo.com/content/kate_aspen/33068/silk_orchid_gel_candle

http://www.nunoorganic.com/product.asp?organic=coloringpencils&cat=toys&groupid=429

http://www.evo.com/content/get_hip_get_green/43017/love_this_planet_kanteen

http://www.evo.com/content/avalon/26761/organic_lavendar_hand_body_lotion

http://www.evo.com/content/avalon/28919/organic_lavender_conditioner

With the extra savings, you should have enough to buy the trees. If your group can also walk to a local park and pick up trash + recycle, that’s another fun thing to do. Placing bins around the school for recycling is also another way to help the environment. 🙂

Linda asks…

ECO FRIENDLY SPEAKERS?

i need a eco friendly speaker to speak at a convention about eco friendly products can anyone help?

The Expert answers:

It might help if you clarified whether you want speaker the stereo equipment, or speaker the human being.

If it’s the former, Jeff’s link should help. If it’s the latter, I’d suggest you let your fingers do the walking, and find a local manufacturer or retailer of eco-friendly products. Someone local may be more willing to speak than someone who has to travel for it.

Joseph asks…

Go Green!!!! Eco Friendly Websites and books?

Are there any websites or books that reccommend about Going Green, Eco Friendy, Saving the Enviornment, etc

Or any stores that you know about that sell eco friendly products?

Thankyou for your answers^^

The Expert answers:

Http://onebackroadatatime.webs.com/

This is my website that encourages all to clean up the Earth, one backroad at a time! It’s brand new, but I hope it helps!

Sandy asks…

Hair and Beauty Products that are Eco-Friendly?

Such as Perming solutions and Shampoos that are made organically and not tested on Animals.

The Expert answers:

Ojon haircare uses ecofriendly products and they also help to employ South American tribes plus their stuff is great. You can learn more at http://www.ojonhaircare.com and then there is Jonathan Product who’s stuff is a little bit more L.A. But his stuff isn’t animal tested, it’s celebrity tested and it uses natural ingredients his site is http://www.jonathanproduct.com and I was just sent an email from Sephora about Cargo making a brand of lipstick that is made from corn so it’s biodegradable, and the package has flower seeds in it so after you’re done you wet the package and plant it and flowers will grow. It’s really cool, Also Stella McCartney has a new line of facial products that eco-friendly as well. You can find those and other lines at http://www.sephora.com

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Daniel asks…

how can i disinfect and be eco-friendly?

for a while now i’ve been doing everything i can to leave the smallest negative impact on the earth by:
– recycling all my paper, cans, bottles, and greens (for compost)
-using cloth shopping bags whenever i can
-being a vegetarian and buying organic as much as i can
– using energy saving settings on my clothes and dish washer
– using the least water and energy possible
– taking the bus/train/carpool rather than driving

yet the one thing i cant bring myself to stop doing is using disinfecting wipes to clean my house. its terrible because i go through twelve 35 clorox wipe canisters every two to three months. also when i dust or clean my floor i’ll only use the disposable swiffer pads. in the bathroom i use the flushable toilet cleaners. i guess i’m kind of a germaphobe. but honestly the thought of cleaning my toilet and using that same cloth to wipe the sink counter grosses me out beyond belief! this is a terrible habit that i want to break. whats the best way to go about this? thanks
ps: “disinfecting” the cloth by washing it with warm water or soaking it in bleach still doesnt cut it for me …

The Expert answers:

Use the Method brand cleaning wipes – they are antibacterial and environmentally friendly.

Lemon juice is considered nature’s bleach – it kills lots of bacteria.

Shaklee has a lot of good non-toxic, biodegradable, hospital grade cleaners that work well. ‘

Lemon juice, baking soda and vinegar still remain my favorite.

In fact, those chemical cleaners you are using are worse for your health than the germs you are so worried about getting rid of.

P.s. Purchase different color microfiber cleaning cloths and designate them for different rooms – that way your toilet one is never used on anything else. If you can’t find them in the cleaning section, look in the car care section – they are designed to clean windows and shiny surfaces like car exteriors and countertops.

Additionally, you can wash those in your laundry, and you are not putting disposable anything into a landfill to leech chemicals and breakdown toxins for the next 1000 years.

Read the health report article I also included in the source list…….very enlightening.

The pacificsands link lists the chemicals that are in those cleaners and what they can do to your body over time…..very scary

David asks…

Anyone have any tips for raising children the eco-friendly way?

Hello! I’m 15 weeks pregnant and passionate about the environment.

For some of my pre-baby shopping (I’m waiting to know the baby’s gender before I buy too much) I’ve started picking up the essentials like baby wipes and second hand onsies.

I’ve heard good things about Gdiapers, so I think I’ll pick up some of those when money is available. And dreamsak makes some adorable bamboo baby clothes (although I’m leery about spending so much for them…sustainability is awesome but consumption fever this country has is appaling). The wipes I picked up are biodegradable bamboo, and I’ve been considering getting the degradable poo bags but the package doesn’t say how long it takes for them to decompose so I’m a little leary. I’ve bought the baby gentle formula of Dr. Bronners, I plan to buy target’s BPA-free things like bottles and spoons. I already clean with all natural products (vinegar, baking soda, castile soap, etc), and I plan to get as many things gently used as possible to do my part for the enviroment.

Any tips anyone has would be greatly appreciated 🙂
…I’ll be breastfeeding, and thanks for assuming I’m an idiot.
…and Gdiapers makes cloth, too.

The Expert answers:

Cloth Diapering

Some statistics say each child creates 2 tons of waste from disposable diapers! Since caring for a baby can be so time consuming, it is easy to see why parents choose the perceived convenience of disposable diapers. They just toss them in the garbage bin and forget them right? Well, eco-friendly parents cannot forget that diapers account for an enormous amount of landfill waste that is not biodegradable.

Luckily cloth diapers have become just as easy and convenient as disposable diapers. Forget the flat diapers you need to fold and pin together (although those are still around if you are so inclined). Cloth diapers today are fitted with elastic, close with pins or Velcro, and are easy to clean. For those that do not have the time or the desire to do diaper laundry, diaper services widely available. Cloth diapers can last for years and be used by more than one child. Flushable diapers, such as gDiapers, are another eco-friendly diapering option.

Feeding Your Baby

Not only is breastfeeding the perfect food for baby, it is also the most planet friendly way to feed your baby. By simply breastfeeding your baby you eliminate the need for formula cans and baby bottles. Breastfeeding is waste free! If however you need to pump milk and bottle feed there are eco-friendly options for that, too. Glass baby bottles are reusable and can be recycled or donated, unlike their plastic counterparts which are prone to breakage and do not biodegrade. Furthermore, plastic baby bottles may contain BPA, a chemical that leaches into the milk and can cause hormone disruption. Helpful products for mom such as wool or cloth breast pads and organic creams are also available.

When your baby is old enough to eat solids you can continue to feed “green” by making your own baby food from organic fruits and vegetables that you are already eating. There is no need to buy boxes of baby cereal or tiny jars of baby food when you can mash or puree family foods and feed them those. They can be frozen inside ice cube trays for later use and convenience. A useful reference is Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron. That was my feeding bible for my last two children. A book that I wish had been around when I still had babies is Baby-led Weaning: Helping Your Baby to Love Good Food.

Clothing Your Baby

Farming with chemicals is hazardous for our planet and very unsustainable. When you buy clothing for your baby try to buy clothing made with sustainable fibers. Organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, and wool in natural colors or dyed with low impact dyes are all good choices. The absence of chemicals is also better for your baby’s tender skin. Here is one source of natural baby clothes.

Consider buying used clothes instead of new. Buying second hand clothing that someone has recycled is much more sustainable an option than buying brand new. Look for used clothing at thrift stores, on local lists such as Craiglist, eBay, or through family and friends. This option is also much easier on the pocketbook.

When we bring a baby into the world we want that world to be as friendly and hospitable as possible. These are just a few eco-friendly tips for raising babies and ensure that that world remains friendly and hospitable for generations to come.

Michael asks…

Eco men clothes (jacket)?

I looking for a nice eco friendly jacket from a real website. It need to keep me warm in the cold New York winter. Do anyone know a place online to get one?

The Expert answers:

Here’s a few. Good luck.

Mark asks…

How much does your Tumble Drier cost to run per annum?

I use a clothes horse and an eco friendly saver Drier would cost over £500. Thinking of getting a heated rail thing which run for the cost of a lightbulb.
any other ideas?

The Expert answers:

I put mine on the line, if the weather looks bad I hang it on a clothes horse in the conservatory or in the garage. Never had a tumble drier and never hang clother over the radiator. 3 loads washed and dried yesterday before dinner (line dried)

Mandy asks…

Eco washing products leave my clothes smelling bad?

I have switched to using eco friendly products for washing my clothes such as Ecover. These products get the clothes clean enough but because they are not loaded with chemical fragrance the clothes don’t smell so good once dry. They smell a bit like dampness no matter how often I was them. I have tried the ecover fabric softener and the adding essential oils but even though the clothes smell ok when damp once dry they begin to smell again, I notice this smell more on synthetic fabrics also. Please give me any advice on what to do as I don’t want to go back to using chemical brands but my boyfriend is complaining about the smell. What can I do?
I normally wash my clothes at 30 or 40 degrees. My clothes are not heavily soiled.
The thing is that I want to avoid coming into contact with chemicals myself so I would prefer not to use a product like Fabreze.

The Expert answers:

Vinegar! Regular white vinegar. You can get it in gallon sizes and it’s pretty cheap, so bonus!

I had the same problem.. I use a drying rack instead of the dryer, and when I switched to eco-friendly detergent, my clothes smelled mildewy.. I tried different things, but then I tried vinegar, and it’s excellent. It also helps my clothes feel softer.

I mix the vinegar with essential oils, but I think it would work just fine without them. Mostly I do it because I like the smell of them drying – the aroma doesn’t stick around much longer than that anyway. And the vinegar smell itself usually just hangs around for a few minutes.

I never measure it, but I’m guessing I use around a 1/4 cup per wash. I pour it into my bleach spout because it’s the closest thing I have to getting it in with the rinse cycle.

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Mark asks…

College Open House: What can I wear?

I prefer to wear comfortable clothing, so I don’t plan on getting super dressed up. I know it’s not supposed to be formal, but does that mean I get to wear what I like? The Open Houses that I’m attending this week are Augustana College and Knox College in Illinois. My friend just taught me this fun way to “tie-dye” my fingernails and I really want to use it. The colleges seem to be very liberal, so would it be a big deal if I did something like that? Do you think they would judge me for it? I don’t want to make a bad impression but I also want to stand out as an individual.

A little about me: I’m down to earth and I like nature a lot. I’m starting to get interested in eco–friendly clothing/accessories/etc. and I’m passionate about Psychology (my intended major). I don’t really like labels, but if I HAD to be labeled, I would probably be a mix of tree-hugger and idie girl. I like to be seen as an individual, but is it okay to stand out as such?

The Expert answers:

Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes because you’ll be walking a lot. You’ll also need to wear sunblock and maybe sunglasses if you’re going to be out in the sun. You can do whatever you want with your nails because they won’t care.

Ken asks…

Did anyone here take GCSE Graphics?

Asalamu Alaikum 🙂

I’m doing the 2011/12 GCSE Graphic Products course and I’m trying to find a folder/portfolio/sketchbook which is suitable for the work.. does anyone have any ideas? I think my brief is based on an eco friendly clothing brand.. so I don’t really know what to do for presentation and all that. Do I need to make all the coursework look pretty, and how much detail do I need to need to add to the actual coursework?
Those of you who took Product Design may have some idea too..?

And those living outside the UK will have no idea what I’m talking about :L

Sorry for posting in this section.. its just that I never go anywhere else except P&S and R&S haha 🙂
Thanks 🙂
@Quentin; Everything that I wrote above, please.
@Chinese writing; Wow! Alhamdulillah 🙂

The Expert answers:

Hi, i jus did my graphics GCSE this year and got an A*!!
Your brief seems a bit strange considering its graphics where you usually design packaging, but the presentation definately needs to be well organised with a consistent style (very important) if u want top marks.

The quality of the content is the main aspect of this coursework, it doesnt mean you have to load a lot of useless junk, make sure that anything you write in the page is absolutely relevent, again for top marks. My coursework only had around maximum 15 pages, and was worth and A*.

Alot of the coursework is based upon how you approached every hurdle in your product, from designing, making and testing, and you have to account for every little detail which you had to do, which can seem very long winded, but the key is to write this while your actually doing each thing like designing, oh, and u need evidence like screenshots, pictures or drawings, something i didnt do which doing after made it more difficult.

Hope this helps!!

Linda asks…

Would you consider me a hippie?

Just curious of what society thinks…I do in some ways I suppose but I am what I am so I guess I really can have a “label” but anyway I want to see what this society thinks of me. I don’t wear shoes exept for walmart etc. I currently getting into the peace movement I do wear tye-dye make my own soap, wear bob marley and I am trying to find eco–friendly clothing…I’m not a vegitarian I use no product or make-up because don’t you think that’s lying about how you look? So I suppose thats it I don’t do drugs I believe more in the “Natural high” (Meditaion , relaxation)

The Expert answers:

Yes, if you asked me politely to do so..

Laura asks…

Which comparisons is more Eco friendly?

1 Horse or other beast of burden Versus Electric Cars Versus Bicycle

2 Automated water jet spraying and blow drying toilet seat VS lathering soap with one hand and rinsing by pouring a quart of water with the other hand VS Toilet paper

3 Old & Worn Clothes reused as rags VS. Paper towels, Napkins, and toilet paper.

4 Eating on a banana leaf with hands VS. Eating with disposable Plates and Utensils.

5 Fashionistas VS. Nudists

6 Wind power VS. Wind charged electric power

7 Ten to fifteen people compiling in a 2 bedroom home or apartment VS. 4 people living in a 100 room Mansion VS. Individuals living in a space hotel or room 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 feet in height and width

8. Tents VS. Huts VS. Earthen homes
Out of each comparisons which one is more Eco friendly
Edit:
# 7 is all about conserving spaces, which out of the three will provide that.

# 2 is all about defecation hygiene, which out of the three is more Eco friendly.

# 1 is about transportation, keep in mind what batteries, paint, plastic upholstery, and lubricants are.

The Expert answers:

I would say 3. A lot of the other comparisons seem like a reducio ad absurdum sort of thing. (I think you’re violating some human rights on 7 there.)

Sandra asks…

What are some ways to be eco-friendly and america-friendly at the same time?

My one idea is to commit to buying your children’s clothes used at places like Once upon a child, they only take very gently used stuff, all of it pretty much looks brand new. You will be contributing to a small business and not a multi-billion dollar corporation, and you will also be recycling, instead of buying one more piece of Chinese material. It will keep money cycling within the U.S. and recycling by causing less fabric to be made that some people will end up throwing away. Go to http://www.ouac.com/ to find a local store near you. What are some more ideas?

The Expert answers:

Sell your car, buy a bike.

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Mandy asks…

Eco friendly ant spray?

There are ants in my kids’ room and I REALLY do not want to use any harmful chemicals in there, any advice on eco friendly products or any eco friendly home remedies?

The Expert answers:

Your question reads like an oxymoron…lol.

Vinegar kills them but won’t keep them away. The only true way to keep them away is to spray around the outside of your home thoroughly. If you can observe them and figure out how they are getting in that would be better. Usually it through some obscure tiny opening in a window or through a hole behind cabinets, etc. Ants were getting in my kitchen through my kitchen window and I had to have a bug man point it out. I sealed the area and no more ants driving me nuts in there! Now I just have to figure out where they are coming from in the bathroom. =/

William asks…

Where can I get eco- friendly prodcuts?

Hi, I would like to know some stores or websites I can get eco– friendly beauty products (make up, hair products, etc).
Thanks!

The Expert answers:

Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s

James asks…

Going All Natural Eco Friendly?

So Im switching to all natural, eco friendly products for all my hair/beauty/hygiene needs. Has anyone done this yet? And if so do you feel the eco friendly products work better? Thanks for your input : )

The Expert answers:

Yes

Richard asks…

I want to buy eco-friendly home décor products. Please suggest me.?

The Expert answers:

Eco friendly home décor is the best way selection of home décor. Greenamericadecor provides best eco-friendly products. Luxurious bedding, towels are composed of an exotic blend of eucalyptus and cotton-polyester fibers. It providesexpansive and innovative products of Lutron Lighting, to help maximize the possibilities of saving energy in residential, hospitality and commercial settings. Also providing PVC free wall coverings.

Chris asks…

Where can I sell my green products to increase my online sales?

I have a few eco–friendly products I want to sell online (some organic seeds and these organic chocolates I make in compostable packaging). I was curious if there is a place where I can sell my products online where I don’t have to set up a full website. I am particularly looking for a site with a good cart system, and a site that only sells green products. Thanks!

The Expert answers:

Check out Livingecho.com. Sounds exactly what you are looking for. They have credit card merchant services, order tracking, order processing, and order management in a back-end web application. They are also a great resource for eco-related news and video media. They have loads of categories, and you can sell business to business, or business to consumer.

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Susan asks…

Where to find angel investor?

Ok so if I don’t have the money to start up my own business, where would I get the money to pay to look for an investor? I have a great idea to open a small boutique, and I do have experience (family business) but I wat to branch out on my own. With my own eco friendly edgy clothing line. Where do I find an angel investor without having to pay so much? Or anything?

The Expert answers:

Local bank.
Family and Friends
SME loans

Plenty of options available, just google it.

Donna asks…

Eco-friendly designer apparel?

Looking for clothes/totes/accessories that promote environmental awareness.
Doesn’t have to be designer…Just wondering if any designers make organic cotton stuff.
Delaney, your link doesn’t work…

Thanks for all your help.
Especially looking for shirts that say stuff like “Be green” or stuff like that. 🙂

The Expert answers:

I know juicy has some eco friendly shirts
and canvas bags

here is a link to the canvas bag
ttp://www.shopbop.com/green-icon-tote-juicy-couture/vp/v=1/845524441816383.htm?folderID=2534374302090232&fm=browse-brand

William asks…

Eco friendly laundry mat?

does this seem like a good idea drying the clothes outside

The Expert answers:

Yeah but

1. Ppl wont pay to have their clothes dried outside when they could do it for a free

2. It takes to long most ppl that go to laundry mats want to be in and out asap

Chris asks…

I’m really passionate about this but I don’t know what to do….?

I really want to become a more environmentally friendly person. I just read An Inconvenient Truth, and it really made me realize how much we are hurting our planet, and how a lot of people really don’t care. I really DO care about the earth, and I was wondering: what are some ways I can be more eco–friendly.
So far I’ve got:
Buy organic/eco–friendly clothing
Eat Organic food/Become a vegetarian
Plant a tree/flowers/plants/etc.
Limit TV and computer time
Use reusable tote bags
Recyle

so far that’s all I have. What are some more things that I can do to help the earth? I’m only 15 so please dont recommend things like “get solar panels on your house” or “buy a hybrid car” since I have the power to do neither. Are there any Environmental organizations I could join or work with???

Thanks for your help!
( :

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Hi!
I’m 16, and I’m graduating and plan to study environmental science.

I would start by taking some classes, I took AP Environmental Science, and it’s a BREEZE. Really easy class that you learn a TON in.

3 main rules to follow
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle.

Buy less of whatever you can, and if you don’t NEED it don’t get it. (i know…it’s hard)
Take shorter showers, turn off water when brushing teeth, and something you may not often hear…your toilet probably uses about 5 gallons of water EACH FLUSH. You may not be able to get a new toilet that is more water efficiant, but lessoning the amount of water in the tank should be sufficient. This can be done with a brick or something like this.

Anything you can reuse go for it! =] Avoid paper plates and especially styrofoam products (takes thousands of years to break down)

Plastics have codes on the bottom of them that let you know what you should do to dispose of them. It helps to know about the plastic codes, because they can be toxic too! There are a lot of “toxic wastes” too. (you would learn all about this in Environmental Science-offered in high school)
These include tires, batteries, oil, some metals, and a lot you could easily google or wiki for.

Some appliances are called “energy vampires” this means even when they are off, they suck energy. A good example would be a sterio that shows the time when it’s off. It’s better to unplug these things when you are not using them such as: microwaves, radios, tvs, straighteners, etc.

Also, every city has a council that meets once a month to cover environmental issues. You can find this on your community’s website or community center. Also available in these places are vollunteer projects. Fun and helpful!

Becoming a vegitarian is far from necessary. Focus more on where your food comes from, believe me this can be a challenge to find out, but I cut out meat, and at your age you are just TOO YOUNG. PETA can tell you all about meat and dairy and what you can do to make sure you are chosing the right products…

Check out http://www.peta.org/
http://www.epa.gov/earthday/tips.htm

and google the EPA (environmental Protection Agency) they can tell you more than anyone else.

The most important thing is SPREAD THE WORD. Not everyone is as fortunate as you and finds this stuff out. Try your best, and talk to your friends and school about what you can all do.

GOOD LUCK!! AND I’M GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE TRYING TO HELP!

Lizzie asks…

Need help dressing “green”?

Hello all! I am trying to be more ‘green’. I feel that like any relationship, it’s the little things that count. I want to begin buying more eco–friendly clothing items, but the town where I live doesn’t have any eco-minded shops. Can anyone recommend some clothing sites/brands? And what should I be looking for when shopping for clothing? Thanks, have a great green day!
If this helps, some of my favorite sites for clothing are J. Crew, Anthropologie, Banana Republic. I like preppy/classic clothing. I have found some green clothing sites, but the clothes were not my style…
Oooohhh! The snark! That hurts. I didn’t realize I was less environmentally conscious because I don’t want to dress like a hippy. Some people do, but it isn’t me. I wonder how many people would be “green” if they knew all environmentalists must dress alike…

The Expert answers:

Well, to be fair the greenest clothing is no clothes at all! Try looking at undyed or unbleached clothes, or things made from bamboo fiber and organic cotton. Below is a good blog of eco-clothing you might like.

Http://www.whiteapricot.com/

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Daniel asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

A simple Eco-friendly project could be as easy as encourage students to reduce consumption of paper by turning in their homework online or via emails. If going online is not an option, encourage the students to use recycled paper. Reuse paper that has only one side written on and turn it into scrach pads for kids to do their rough work or math calculations on. Then compost the paper for a school vegi garden. Hope this helps.

James asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

Contact trade associations or to get offers from suppliers and manufacturers of eco friendly products, send an email with your requirement to buy@epog.org

Joseph asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

Burt bees
jasons
lush

David asks…

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.

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I WANT YOU TO HAVE FAITH MY GOD IS A Life.

Maria asks…

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

The Expert answers:

Use acetic acid or citric acid if you want the pH to be 4-4.5.

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George asks…

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 😀

The Expert answers:

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater

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

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+

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

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?

C) 0-10 hours

I live in Arizona.

Richard asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

My children LOVE the music of Babi Floyd. They visibly get calm and soothed when they listen to it. They would find a rain forest type decor appealing and it would be appropriate with the eco-friendly idea. Sounds like a great business you are starting. Like to do that myself someday. Hope you are VERY successful.

Sharon asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

Both of them are nominal phrases, not sentences. A sentence requires a subject and a predicate.

David asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

You can donate them to the Salvation Army as well. Unusable clothing is bundled up for recycling. The clothing that can be repaired is sent to 3rd world countries for repair and distribution. None of it goes to waste.

Joseph asks…

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….

The Expert answers:

It’s not a full time job, but I started making my own natural cleaning products a while back, and have only just begun to sell them online. Y items aren’t exactly flying off the shelves yet (it’s been 5 weeks), but I find the experience rewarding and it’s bringing in some extra spending money at least!

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James asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

I would do it for free but if they are willing to pay I would accept it

David asks…

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?

The Expert answers:

I already do go out of my way to buy eco-friendly and fair trade products and I do pay extra for it. It’s hard to balance it all though. In order to shop at a store that stocks fair trade items I have to drive a considerable distance and then I have to ask how much I have helped th world by making really long trip to buy goods that “save the planet.” I balance it by buying organic as much as possible in my local supermarket and pestering the store manager for fair trade items and then making only periodic “stock-up” trips to the store where I can buy more of those items. When I shop on-line I do preferentially buy organic, recycled, and fair trade items.

As a Christian I very much believe in the New Testament admonition that a “worker is worth his wages’. I don’t draw a distinction between not treating my own employees fairly and buying from companies that have not fairly compensated their employees. I don’t consider it “paying extra” when I try to buy products that come from sources that faily treat their employees. I look at it as “not stealing” from them in the first place.

Chris asks…

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?

The Expert answers:

This site ( gross) may offer you some help!
Http://www.google.co.in/#hl=en&sugexp=frgbld&gs_nf=1&pq=r-sat%20exam%20pattern&cp=21&gs_id=51&xhr=t&q=career+in+ecofriendly&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=career+in+ecofriendly&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=77dbbc5dbe146ef3&biw=1016&bih=568
all the best

Donald asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

5-stage Reverse Osmosis System – Water Filtration System – Excel Water Technologies (water filtration company online) http://www.excelwater.com/

Joseph asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

I “Googled” your whole question and got loads of hits.
Try this
http://www.naturalcollection.com/?PCode=FSGOOG15&_$ja=kw:eco+friendly+products|cgn:Eco+Friendly+Products|cgid:1285124723|tsid:11600|cn:NC+Brand+-+Generic+Terms|cid:42017273|lid:76467751|mt:Broad|nw:search|crid:4143176693&gclid=CPzp0LnXmaACFYMA4wodriCA5w

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Chris asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

1 A
2 A
3 C
4 A and B, pretty much equally, when it’s good weather I use B
5 C
6 B
7 C

Long Island, New York

Richard asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
C) Often – When Affordable

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
B) Some

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
B) 12-24

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
B) Sometimes – there’s not much choice anyway.

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
B) 11-24 hours – i don’t mind a longer drive sometimes. I have no intention of being chained to where i work.

I’m from Irvine, California, USA

I’m not much a eco-friendly or what I prefer “tree hugger”.
But its not like I don’t like to be green in my own way.

– I’m ahead of the curve, I skipped the nasty CFL and went with LED, EL’s 3 years ago. No telling how much power i saved. (I actually did have CFLs, but they were so bad I bought the first LED lamp that was practical. It was $95. The CFLs did not last anywhere as much as claimed, more like 900-1000 hrs. They also gave off massive UV heating and broke very easily, often times as I was screwing them in!)
LEDs last about 100,000 hours or some 20 years, no toxins, easy to recycle or dispose, no UV radiation, good light color, and use even less power! However 80 bucks is hard for most people to afford.
ELs are an alternative light source. I use them when I need light but not bright light. They use very little power, no heat, no toxins, don’t break, and still has an unknown product life. Some of the very first EL’s are still working well even after 440,000 hours, since their introduction in electric clocks in late 1950s!

– I am a hypermiler. I generally do this because gas gets pricey. Actually that’s how i got into it to begin with. A few years ago gas spiked at about $5 per gallon. I could barely afford to drive to work. My car is not fuel efficient, but its the only one i have, loaned from my dad. I cannot buy a new car to to excessive California taxes. So I was stuck with a car that was getting about 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway.
Hypermiling has allowed me to often get mpg similar to one of those fancy Priuses or Insights. About 29 city and 35 highway. Sometimes if i had the chance I’d show off with mileages as high as 50 mpg!
It saves gas, reduces pollution, saves me money, reduces wear on tires. However it is hard on the transmission and generally blocks traffic flow. It only takes one jerk (me) driving 55 on the outermost lane of the freeway to make tens of thousands of people late to work. Its legal to drive 55, but since I’d rather not get involved in a case of road rage with several angry drivers, I only get to do this during the off-times or during times of heavy traffic, when everyone is driving really slow.
Frequently i don’t have the patience to hypermile, my mpg goes back to being terrible.

– I also garden my own food. Kinda. Its my parent’s garden, i help them out in it and get to share the harvest.

Thomas asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

1- A (however I only eat local free range meats and eat a lot less than in the past as well as go met free several days a week)
2- C (I also grow much of my own, and won’t buy anything imported)
3- C (I prefer to focus on reduce, so I have very little recyclable materials, most is composted)
4- C (I use my hybrid no more than once per week when I have items I can’t carry on my bike trailer)
5- C ( I haven’t flown in 3 years.
6- C (although most I grow myself
7- C ( I work within 1 mile of my house)

Northern CA, USA

Sandra asks…

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

The Expert answers:

Ooh I did GCSE geography too 🙂

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
B) Vegetarian

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

Mostly C.
Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
B) 12-24

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

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
B) 11-24 hours

Mostly C. Plus we live in Northumberland, England.

Nancy asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

One- A
Two-B
Three-C
Four-A
Five-B
Six-B
Seven-C

Mostly B? It’s the average I guess.

I live in the US. In Chicago.

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Thomas asks…

examples of eco friendly things/products?

The Expert answers:

THE THINGS WHICH WORK THROUGH SOLAR ENERGY EXAMPLE- SOLAR COOKER
BIO GAS PLANTS
TIDAL ENERGY PLANT
BY HITESH

Carol asks…

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.

The Expert answers:

Hi Pixie,

If you are interested in a making this into a business, I’d recommend creating a small business website that allows you to have a professional web presence. Office Live Small Business is a great place to do this! It gives you everything you need to create your website for as little as $15/year. You can also add PayPal to your site, so you’ll be able to sell everything right online. It is very simple to use, and if you do have questions there is online support to help. 🙂

Best of luck with the business!

Cheers,
Cassie
Microsoft Office Live Outreach

Helen asks…

how can i makes homemade eco-friendly cleaning products?

(lol!!!!!!!)

The Expert answers:

Vinegar n baking soda works great!! It foams up when you mix it together and u can use it on anything.

William asks…

Brand name eco-friendly cleaning products?

Go green!

The Expert answers:

Arm and Hammer just came out with some new ones. The best part is that you get the spray bottle and a little tiny bottle of the cleaner, which you mix with water in the big sprayer. When you need refills, you just buy more of the tiny bottles. That means less plastic is produced or used.

Lizzie asks…

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!

The Expert answers:

Start insisting on the Mead fabric covered binders. Oxford might have some too.

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