Buying (or renting) live trees that can be planted is a better option than either cut trees or artificial trees. There are also some cool eco-friendly modern designs out there like this one:
Thanks for sharing this. Most people have 2 or 3 old cell phones in their houses that they don't use anymore, and this is a good reminder that we could easily help out others by finding and donatin...
One way to help (especially in warmer climates where food grows all year round) is to share extra fruit from trees in your backyard. This is one site I just came across:
Air-drying clothes definitely helps them last longer. As someone else mentioned, it's important to make sure the clothes are getting fully spun out in the washer first-- that really helps. If you'r...
Nice selection. I've never seen anything like the recycled soda bottles! Homemade artisan gifts are really a good idea. For people who live in areas with craft and art fairs this time of year (like...
Great idea. It looks surprisingly comfortable! It seems like a great project to try making yourself, since shipping from Cape Town might offset the environmental benefits of reusing a suitcase...
Great idea. I didn't realize Xmas tree vendors sold (or gave away!) trimmings. You're right that just a little bit of pine is enough for that amazing smell.
Although this has been called eco-friendly because it has features like solar power, overall it doesn't seem very green because it's not really necessary. It just plays one single radio station, an...
Lovely design, but I agree with dahliamoon that candles could achieve the same effect. I like some of the larger portable fireplaces that are available. And then there's always the option of watchi...
Fun idea. But I'm curious how long it lasts-- the story makes it sound a little like you're expected to recycle it fairly soon. I definitely love the idea of PVC-free curtains.
A lot of energy is wasted powering idle computers. I think shutting down is a good choice, but if you have a laptop with standby mode, you could just turn off the power strip to the computer and le...
It's a great idea to have chargers that can work with all kinds of devices, so that you don't end up with lots of useless chargers when switching phones. I was happy to see that the EU is going to ...
Nice idea. Definitely good to also try to avoid buying packaged fruit, too, either at a local farmers market or a grocery store. Produce companies shouldn't be using that much packaging! Apples are...
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Interesting! I like the look, and definitely like the idea of reusable gift tags. I'm curious what they're made out of.
That's a really good idea. I hope this becomes a common design for water heaters.
Buying (or renting) live trees that can be planted is a better option than either cut trees or artificial trees. There are also some cool eco-friendly modern designs out there like this one:
Thanks for sharing this. Most people have 2 or 3 old cell phones in their houses that they don't use anymore, and this is a good reminder that we could easily help out others by finding and donatin...
That looks beautiful. Is it hard to keep the plants from getting too wet since the container doesn't drain?
One way to help (especially in warmer climates where food grows all year round) is to share extra fruit from trees in your backyard. This is one site I just came across:
Air-drying clothes definitely helps them last longer. As someone else mentioned, it's important to make sure the clothes are getting fully spun out in the washer first-- that really helps. If you'r...
This is a great idea. Gardeners can use ingredients from their own yards. Instead of tea bags, a reused canister and a tea infuser would be perfect.
Nice selection. I've never seen anything like the recycled soda bottles! Homemade artisan gifts are really a good idea. For people who live in areas with craft and art fairs this time of year (like...
Great idea. It looks surprisingly comfortable! It seems like a great project to try making yourself, since shipping from Cape Town might offset the environmental benefits of reusing a suitcase...
Great idea. I didn't realize Xmas tree vendors sold (or gave away!) trimmings. You're right that just a little bit of pine is enough for that amazing smell.
I love the artichoke candle holder! Very cool. I also love decorations made from recycled/reused materials, like this bow made from magazines:
Although this has been called eco-friendly because it has features like solar power, overall it doesn't seem very green because it's not really necessary. It just plays one single radio station, an...
Lovely design, but I agree with dahliamoon that candles could achieve the same effect. I like some of the larger portable fireplaces that are available. And then there's always the option of watchi...
Beautiful! A good choice for the paint is a low-VOC version (Krylon's H2O Latex is one low-VOC spraypaint available).
Fun idea. But I'm curious how long it lasts-- the story makes it sound a little like you're expected to recycle it fairly soon. I definitely love the idea of PVC-free curtains.
Great design. I wish all children's furniture was designed to transform easily as they grow.
A lot of energy is wasted powering idle computers. I think shutting down is a good choice, but if you have a laptop with standby mode, you could just turn off the power strip to the computer and le...
It's a great idea to have chargers that can work with all kinds of devices, so that you don't end up with lots of useless chargers when switching phones. I was happy to see that the EU is going to ...
Nice idea. Definitely good to also try to avoid buying packaged fruit, too, either at a local farmers market or a grocery store. Produce companies shouldn't be using that much packaging! Apples are...