Every year parents spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on toys and activities for their kids. While many of things are great for keeping young minds and bodies active, many of them are unnecessary. Sure kids need structured play, but they also need free play and this is easy to do when the worlds [...]
LED light bulbs are the future of lighting, it is the Greenest light available in all aspects. With LED light bulbs you get – Energy saving, recyclable, carbon reduction, does not put out heat or UV and a beautiful source of very controllable light. Puts green in your pocket with huge savings over it’s [...]
DIY Recipes for Natural Beauty Products Nature is the newest trend in skin and hair care. For years, we’ve been putting toxic chemicals into our bodies that build up and make us feel tired and sick, regardless of whether we eat them or if they seep though our pores. And people are finally catching on [...]
Imagine that someone offered you a way to save money, improve the beauty and value of your property, and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment, just by making one decision. Would you be interested? What if that decision involved little or no cost to you? This may sound like some sort of too-good-to-be-true, late-night TV [...]
With the new year in full swing, and two months plus a few weeks more winter, it is the perfect time to edit your closet – the green way I might add. Editing your wardrobe really isn’t that bad. Yes it is time consuming, yes it can be a hassle, but you may just find [...]
Oops I did it again! Spaghetti, red wine, ink – you name it I’ve spilled it, dropped it or otherwise drenched myself in it. Messy is my middle name. So becoming a semi-expert in cleaning up stains was on the must do list. Here are my top 10 favorite natural stain removers and cleaning secrets [...]
Building a new home or renovating an existing one? You might want to consider using sustainable building products. Sustainable building products have come down in price over the past few years. In many cases you may also be able to receive a tax credit for using them. And you’ll be doing a large part to [...]
I have said it before your skin is like a sponge, that being the case some studies have shown up to 60% of chemicals you put on your skin ends up in your bloodstream and eventually your liver and kidneys have to deal with it. Ugg! You have to be your skin’s best friend. [...]
Are you tired of all the talk about Global Warming, saving the earth, eco-friendly, GreenLiving and so on? It can be a little overwhelming right? Well, it doesn’t have to be! Welcome to Go Green America TV Here you will find that it really is easy to be Green. We want to make [...]
Are we Addicted to fossil fuels? Can we make the switch to alternative power? It seems that even the politicians are becoming aware that are fossil fuel reserves will not last forever and that the environmental impact of carbon dioxide emissions are a major concern. One of the solutions to this problem is to invest [...]
I am an everyday lipstick wearing kinda girl but after reading an article this week appropriately published on Valentine’s Day in Reuters all I can think about is the lead content that is in my favorite tubes and how much lead is now in my body after years of wearing it? A new extended study [...]
Tesla makes the best electric cars and electric powertrains in the world. Tesla technology offers the most efficient path to a sustainable energy future. No hybrids. No hydrogen. No hype. Tesla was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers would prove that electric vehicles could be awesome. Built around the driver to [...]
Go Green Guy – Green Laundry Tips To the surprise of many, the Laundry room is one of our major non eco-friendly rooms in the home. From water use, to drying time weather electric or gas and the chemicals in the detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, bleach, stain removers, etc… Luckily there are options and [...]
We have been dishing out cleaning tips and cleaner recipes for the Kitchen, now we have some special remedies for other parts of the home. Please remember with any and all cleaners, test a small area before using, so as to not ruin any surface. BASIC INGREDIENTS FOR NON-TOXIC CLEANER RECIPES Remember your Five basic [...]
Guest Post by Kali Wyrosdic It’s no secret that most of our resources are limited, and that certain ones-like clean drinking water-need a little help from us to continue its availability at the high quality we’re used to and entitled to. The best (and easiest) way to start saving water is by going bottleless. Hit [...]
I like clean hair, probably too much so, the suds, the lather, but all the suds and lather aren’t necessarily a good thing for you or your hair. Not only can it strip the hair of essential oils, leaving it dry and weakened there can be some pretty nasty toxins lurking about in the bottle [...]
It is true that most cleaning products on the market today are loaded with toxins and pollutants, but there are alternatives. Many eco-conscious companies are making truly Green Cleaners available to the consumer. In this post I will talk about some of the Cleaning products that are available and list some natural cleaning agents that [...]
Rid your home of toxins and pollutants that are hiding in your cleaning products! Choosing environmentally friendly cleaning products — and removing toxic ones — goes a long way towards ensuring a home with fresh, clean air. Clean air renews and rejuvenates; it doesn’t pollute our lives or the environment. Living in a less toxic [...]
Being adamantly opposed to putting any unnecessary chemicals on my skin makes finding really great makeup a little more than difficult. But is looking lovely worth the risk of putting potentially hazardous products on our eyes, cheeks and lips? (I just know when I die they’ll look in my stomach and find a big, rosey [...]
Have you been sold on Solar Power yet?Solar Energy is a viable means of producing our electricity needs. Many are still skeptical and I understand the skepticism. We hear so many different stories from people against the development of energy alternatives such as Solar, Wind , Hydro, and Geothermal. The fact is they are all [...]
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Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed
Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed Guest Post Reprinted by permission from Professional Mariner Magazine Originally Printed Aug 22, 2012 01:38 PM by Capt. Kelly Sweeney In 2009, even before the general public had a chance to ride the vessel, I was lucky enough to take a trip on the [...]
Green Chemistry: California Leads the Nation
Amber Keenoy, Senior Consultant – Antea Group, LEED AP BD+C The state of California is set to launch a new green chemistry initiative. The driving forces behind the impending legislation are public health (children’s biology), marine biology, ocean litter, and skyrocketing costs of toxic waste sites. Children are especially susceptible to exposure from toxic chemicals. [...]
Understanding the Value of Water – Guest Post from Nick Martin
Guest Post by Nick Martin, Associate, Antea Group and as originally published in the NAEM e-news – http://naem.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Docs/enews-2012-03-antea-spo.pdf Understanding the Value of Water Generally speaking, water is undervalued. On average, my family pays $28/month for water. I pay twice that much for a landline phone I rarely use and three times that much for cable [...]
Why Are Kids Today So Sick? Food For Thought!
So I was reading a Parenting Magazine recently (which I don’t normally do as the hypocrisy ….for things like “how to have healthy kids” articles next to articles about how to make sugary snacks for your kids…but that is for another blog) and came across an article that really struck a cord with me. It [...]
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes – Guest post by David Copley Upcycle Your Baby Clothes and make them live on. In a realistic sense, recycling is only just beginning to catch on with the masses as something that they not only should be doing but could be doing with relative ease. [...]
Do You Really Need Organic Clothes For Baby?
In my business I’m constantly asked about organic clothing (especially for children) and whether it’s worth the extra money. My short answer is yes! Definitely. Let me tell you why. WHY? Buying organic clothing for your children reduces their exposure to pesticides… and cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops out there. [...]
Building Green? Join The Go Green Guy at AltBuild Expo 2013
10th Annual AltBuild Conference & Expo, May 10-11 Offers Cutting Edge Discussions by Industry Thought Leaders on the Future of the Los Angeles Region and Related Building Issues to Pros and Public FREE Expo Also Offers Popular ‘Ask an Expert’, Compost and Vegetable Garden Workshops, Wildlife Backyard Certification On May 10-11, 2013, the [...]
LED Light Bulbs from Cree, I love this new one!
The new LED light Bulbs from Cree! As I sit here at my computer thinking about all that we can do for the environment and how much momentum we are getting from people around the world… I can really see people finally getting an idea of the big picture and the small steps to get [...]
Eco Artists love Bristle magic and so do I
Eco Artists, If you ever paint, have painted, plan to paint… you get the picture, you have to try this amazing brush cleaner. Not only does it work it is environmentally responsible and safe! And Eco Artists love it! Bristle Magic is: * Non-toxic * Biodegradable * Sustainable * Non-flammable * No-fumes * [...]
Saving Profits from Metal Recycling
One of the most important things to metal recycling scrappers is making money. The more knowledge and resources you have for scrapping, the more money you can make. Knowing when to strip copper wire loads or how to take apart computers are all useful steps to making more money. What happens after you make the extra money? After scrappers [...]
A Family That Scraps Together, Stays Together
Scrapping copper, aluminum, brass, steel, and other metals can be very rewarding to your wallet if you do it the right way. While your scrapping can be rewarding with money, it can also be rewarding with your family and children especially. Teaching the rights and wrongs of the industry and how to make money recycling [...]
Understanding the Two Types of Metal When Scrap Metal Recycling
Understanding the Two Types of Metal that are Regularly Recycled: Guest post by Kylie Elcano Year in and year out, millions of tons of metal are recycled in the United States alone, helping scrap metal recycling generate billions of dollars in profit for scrappers. Some of the recycled metals are exported to other countries to meet [...]
Common Backyard Plants That You Can Eat
Common Backyard Plants That You Can Eat: a guest post by Linda Bailey When you think about eating plants you typically picture a salad or maybe a nice ripe tomato. Of course you know that you can grow tomatoes or lettuce in your backyard, but most of us do not have the time or energy [...]
Green Technology Trends in 2013
Green Technology Trends in 2013 a guest post by Lindsey Mcmahon Green technology has come a long way. As little as 20 years ago, few people gave thought to the long-term effects of their lifestyles. Today, more people and companies than ever are jumping on the green trends to help make our world a better [...]
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel a guest post by Sam Marquit Being a commercial contractor gives me some insights into certain aspects of businesses in the eco-friendly travel industry. There’s a greater trend recently towards green materials and eco-friendly building, mostly to become LEED certified. However, that’s not where hotels and tourism [...]
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