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[17 Jul 2009 | 13 Comments | 11 views]
Pass me the chicken please

ts summer, and everyone loves their BBQ, a nice grilled hamburger, hotdog with corn, chips ect. I got to wondering how much do BBQs effect a green lifestyle? The answer isn’t so clear, but after reading a bit more about the meat we all love, I’ve decided to have chicken.
American’s eat, on average, three hamburgers a week. Knowing cows produce some sort of gas (methane), I was wondering what the environmental impacts of this are. I found an interesting article, “Go Green by Eating More of Your …

Featured, home & garden, living green »

[26 Jun 2009 | 2 Comments | 114 views]
To be bio or non-bio

o I’ve been trying to figure out for months which product is better for the environment in terms of washing powders. I really think its one of the things that should be easier for us mere mortals to figure out. I figured BIO is better, but what is the real difference and what makes one better than the other? According to the information I have found:
Bio powders contain enzymes which are designed to break down food, dirt and other stains at low temperatures. The enzymes are used …

Featured, travel & nature »

[7 Jun 2009 | 5 Comments | 42 views]
The Emerald Isle…isn’t so green

‘m sure you’ve all seen pictures of Ireland, also poetically known as the emerald isle. They always feature beautiful green rolling hills, and lovely sea views. The first time I came to Ireland, I was so excited, just to see what all the hype was about. Certainly it is beautiful , the weather was a bit off but still quiet exciting.

Four years and a couple of trips around the entire island has certainly changed my mind. At a high level its still as lovely, but if you …

Featured, fashion & beauty, home & garden, living green »

[5 Jun 2009 | One Comment | 6 views]
A natural product that cleans everything (almost)

hy spend lots of money on eco cleaning products when you can do most cleaning with a simple, natural, environmentally safe product.
So whats this mystery cleaner you ask? Baking soda. 99% of of us have it in our kitchens and it cost less than a bag of peanuts. Usually we use it for cooking and removing smells from the refrigerator but it has many more uses and event better,it’s biodegradable, and safe to use around children and pets.
For deodorizing:

Trash cans which in the summer means less flies.
Cat …

Featured, travel & nature »

[5 Jun 2009 | One Comment | 20 views]
WWOOFing Around

If your looking for green travel where you can participate in green organic living, this might be your find of the year. WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. They have farms throughout the United States, Europe and the rest of world, in exchange for participation on the farm, they provide food and accommodation. For those backpackers and people looking to get away from city life, this could be one opportunity worth checking out. There is even stuff for people who don’t want to be be to …