In our family, we have two big times a year for birthdays, October and January. Being January 9 today, we are right in the throes of birthday celebrations. All of the birthdays we are celebrating this month are for kids. So you guessed it, tons of balloons all over the place (that is until my […]
From take-out containers to gum wrappers, food packaging is all around us. Have you ever stopped to look at the waste that is produced from a lot of food products? Just yesterday, I opened up a box of cookies someone had given us for Christmas. The outside box was made from cardboard (good, it’s recyclable) […]
Saying goodbye to disposable kitchen products such as plastic wrap, baggies, aluminum foil, wax and parchment paper (just to name a few) can be very liberating. It’s like a huge weight being lifted off your shoulders when you know you are doing your part in keeping our environment just a little bit cleaner. Not to […]
According to energy central (TL;DR after quote): Ink printers and their ink are made up of several ingredients, most of them chemicals that have the potential to be damaging to you and the environment. Some of these include butyl urea, which prevents your paper from curling; cyclohexanone, which helps ink adhere to polymers; several dyes including […]
Not all natural toothpaste are created equal. Today, I put Schmidt’s Wondermint Tooth and Mouth… Read More All About Jason JASON has been around a long time, since 1959! Our brand started when a group of… Read More
I am writing this article with my dad in mind. He is a 71-year-old baby boomer. He is a callused-hand, around the house Mr. Fix-it. He’s not fancy, definitely a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He loves playing with his grandchildren, watching boxing matches and Grey’s Anatomy (I introduced him to that show, you’re […]
If I’m being honest, I didn’t start to floss my teeth regularly until I was in my 30’s. Despite what my dental hygienist recommended growing up, I didn’t take the time nor did I care about spending an extra minute in the bathroom each morning. Eventually I guess you just hit that age where you […]
Environmentally friendly antifreeze. Probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about winter, but it is important nonetheless. You are obviously thinking about antifreeze if you clicked on this article, so good for you! Taking a proactive approach to winter, I like it! Let’s start slowly with the basics before we […]
304 stainless steel is the most common form of stainless steel used around the world, largely due to its excellent corrosion resistance and value. Properties It contains between 16 and 24% chromium and up to 35% nickel, as well as small amounts of carbon, silicon, and manganese. The remainder of the chemical composition is primarily […]
Not all natural toothpaste are created equal. Today, I put Schmidt’s Wondermint Tooth and Mouth… Read More Here is my honest review of Jason Sea Fresh toothpaste. Full disclosure, while Jason is my… Read More
To be honest, the title is a little misleading. I could only find 3 kinds of environmentally friendly zip ties, so there was not much competition to be in the top three. Let’s be real. Finding environmentally friendly zip ties, or cable ties, may not be high on your to do list. But chances are […]
What a nice, cheerful way to show your partner you care about them. Try and choose an eco-friendly option and earn some bonus points with your partner for being thoughtful and creative. Fresh cut Try skipping the roses this year, and opt for in-season flowers instead. I know it’s the middle of February, but you […]
You have your eco-friendly countertops, cabinets, and backsplash all picked out and maybe even installed. Awesome, you are well on your way to a sustainable, green kitchen. Take some time to revel in your accomplishments and pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Now it is time to tackle even more of your […]
WHICH ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ENVELOPES ARE BEST FOR SHIPPING? – Clarify Green
This subject is of particular interest to me, as I have recently started a retail arbitrage business where I buy products at a low price and sell them at a higher price on websites like eBay and Amazon. Doing this business while staying environmentally friendly has been tough, I’m not going to lie. In this […]