Adults receive an average of 41 pounds of junk mail per year; the total annual volume of junk mail sent in the United States uses around 100 million trees. In addition, fossil fuels are burned in tra...

By carpooling, we reduce the number of cars and the amount of toxic emissions. If you live in an urban metro area, consider joining one of the membership-based car share programs such as Flexcar ...

For the next card-giving day such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc, choose greeting cards made from recycled paper or elephant dung paper which recycles a natural resource and support...

Next time, instead of giving a conventional bouquet of flowers which are often pesticide-laden, give a potted plant or saping which will provide lasting beauty and absorb carbon dioxide. You can atta...

Kosher salt is an additive free salt which can be used in cooking and in cleaning around the house. Stain removers usually contain nasty organic solvents and chemicals which are hard to completely wa...

Instead of using potentially toxic chemicals to clean around the house, try to use some table salt to do the job. Here are some ideas: If red wine spills on a tablecloth or rug, blot up as much as...

- Take showers instead of baths. You will save money on your water bill as well as your energy bill. - Use less hot water. Washing your hands can use 2 gallons of hot water a week. - Get in and ...

- A lemony spray deodorizer can be made with 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 2 cups of hot tap water. Place in a spray bottle and spray as you would any deodorizer. - Nonw...

- Make a carpet disinfectant from 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of borax and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture on the rug and rub it in with a cloth. Leave it alone for a few hours or overnigh...

- Clean blinds by using a rubber glove covered by an old sock. Dip a gloved, socked hand into rubbing alcohol to clean blinds. - Black scuff marks on the floor can be removed by scrubbing with a pa...

Baking soda and vinegar can be used to clean spots on carpet. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot. Spray or pour some vinegar on the baking soda. The area will bubble and fizz. Let it dry a bit and then...

The use of household cleaners introduces toxic chemicals into one’s home, environment, and one’s body. Whenever possible, try to use green cleaning methods. Here are a few ideas: - Eq...

There are quite a number of milk alternatives that you can buy that can substitute for milk in cooking or as a beverage. These substitutes are made from natural ingredients that do not produce manure...

Here are 10 uses of baking soda for cleaning in the home: 1. Drain cleaner: Pour one cup down the drain followed by three cups of boiling water. 2. Chemical smells out of clothes: Soak clothes f...

Australian tea tree oil is a broad spectrum germicide, fungicide, and bactericide. Tea tree oil has many uses for housekeeping. Here are five ways to use Australian tea tree oil at home: 1. Ge...