All Entries in the "Tips & Ideas" Category
Making your Home Eco-Friendly: Things That Save You Money
As purse strings tighten and the world increasingly shifts its focus to eco-friendly products and lifestyles, it’s hard to overlook the money-saving benefits that more environmentally-aware products bring to the table. Research from insurance provider Castle Cover showed that utility prices have increased drastically over recent years, so while shopping around can save you money [...]
Frugal Living and Back to School Tips to Match This Trend
According to professionals this year it costs about $600 for the parents to send one child to school. Nonetheless the expenses can be minimized if you create a saving strategy and you stick to it. Inventory Before you actually start shopping look through the clothes of the child and see what you can use from [...]
Upcycling Is the New 2011 Decorating Trend
Numerous things are known to gain value with time, such as wine, quality clothes, furniture and also classic cars. It is up to you whether you choose to keep them in their original state, or you prefer to upcycle them and to create something unique. Since people use so many different objects, it is just [...]
The Smart Eco Things You Can Do in the Dark Even After Earth Hour
For the last five years the last Saturday of March is being celebrated as Earth Hour. Last year more than a billion people participated and all they were required to do was switch of all electric appliances including lights during the designated hour 8.30-9.30 P.M. This is a voluntary gesture and with a billion plus [...]
A Guide to Green Travel
Setting off on an exciting backpacking trip for several months can be a great way to experience other cultures and ways of life in some exotic destinations. However, an increasing number of travellers are concerned about the impact budget travelling can have on the environment so we’ve taken a look at some great ways to [...]
Eco Friendly Driving Tips
Learning to drive and maintain your car in a more economical way will have positive effects not only on the environment but also on your wallet. There are a few easy tips and rules which you can follow which will cut your fuel consumption and therefore your impact on the environment. Before you drive Driving [...]
Eco Responsibility – Tips for A Green Lady
The world talks about saving the planet and the lady in you thinks factories and acid rain. Since you are not wonder woman to take your whip and go save the world, you can help reducing the garbage you produce and the energy you consume. To this you can add a bit of good will [...]
Spring Cleaning the Green Way
The spring is knocking on the door, therefore start thinking about green and ecological cleaning. For many people who are leading a green lifestyle, cleaning without using toxins and chemicals is an adequate option. Here are few tricks that may help you to clean your home in a green way. These few simple tips can [...]
Baby Shower Ideas for Green Loving New Moms
In case you are a mommy-to-be, here are a few tips how to organize your baby shower in a green way. The first thing you should do is to consider carefully the invitations. Forget about the paper invitations; go for electronic ones instead. You can send them by email, which is the greenest possible way. [...]
Have an Eco Friendly Valentine’s Day
The Valentine’s Day is about to come. All the magic will begin again with the three symbols of love – wine, chocolate and flowers. These are perhaps the most famous gifts, which one presents on Valentine’s Day. Of course it is only one day of celebrating the love, but it leaves tons of pollution for [...]
