OK, we know it does. We continually witness concrete examples of ‘green working”, as evidenced on our site. This time, however, we’re talking about a new product line from the Clorox Company called “Green Works.” When we saw this for the first time, and noticed that it is manufactured by Clorox, makers of one of […]
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Bamboo flooring adds a hint of the exotic to any decor as well as being a remarkably renewable and resilient resource. Eco Timber of Richmond, CA offers flooring crafted from bamboo, reclaimed woods and certified sustainably - harvested hardwoods that are as easy on the eye as they are on the conscience.
For more, visit ecotimber.com
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Being one of the most renewable resources on the planet, bamboo provides a responsible alternative to the harvesting of hardwoods and production of MDF. Rio Grande Imports offers a selection of sinks, vanities and pedestals for the bath with stylishly sleek designs that accentuate the unique linear grain of bamboo. riograndeimports.com
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What do a bowl of nectarines, a glass of wine, and a worm farm have in common? They all attract fruit flies. Generally less annoying than house flies, they can be even more so if they get to that nice bowl of fruit before you realize it. Fruit flies prefer yeast, but are attracted to […]
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We have been remiss in our promise to our friend Duane at SYNLawn, whose comment you may have seen on our site. Since his post, we have exchanged a couple of e-mails, and are glad to finally be able to write about SYNLawn. He makes some very good points, so be sure check out his […]
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For those who don’t have the time, inclination or fortitude for vermicomposting, there’s a product that provides all the benefits without the effort. The environmentally-conscious people at Terracycle are worm poop farmers on a grand scale who produce fertilizers from worm castings that are completely organic. Terracycle.net offers a wide variety of products; I’ve also […]
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We’ve recently switched to Swheat Scoop natural wheat litter and couldn’t be happier with the product. The initial attraction was the environmental benefit of the litter being 100% biodegradeable. However, while doing a bit of research, I have also learned that clumping clay litters can pose serious health risks for both cats and dogs. A brief explanation: […]
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We admit it. When we saw people cooking with solar at the AltBuild Show, we felt it was a bit extreme. We were wrong.
While it may not be the choice for daily cooking by most Americans, the Sport solar oven does seem to be a viable alternative to gas, electric or wood in certain applications. […]
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On a recent trip to the home store for some eco-friendly slug and snail treatment (subject for another article), we happened across a product from Green Light called “YardSafe”. Not a pesticide, it is an insect repellent. A read of the label told us we needed to give this a shot. Testing, testing… YardSafe consists of […]
Filed under: products on June 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The contents that would fill many a New York dumpster are now “repurposed’ into a unique line of furniture from former Guggenheim staff members Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgad. Appalled by the waste created from demolitions of gallery exhibitions, these innovators created Scrapile, a company that utilizes scrap wood from mills, lumber yards and other […]
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