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How can such a great company like Seventh Generation not be the household product everyone uses? I love their product line for the home and baby if you haven’t noticed. Here’s another great blurb from their website. - Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature Making Sustainability Second Nature™ http://jaymecarleton.com The Department of Energy tells us that 15% of the energy [...]
Continue reading...Be Green, Wear Your Gloves!
7. December 2011
When I was a kid, I used to make fun of my younger sister whom would wear multiple layers of clothes inside our home topped with an oh so sexy ski jacket. Now, the older I get and the more work I do from home, the more I find myself wearing layers inside. Maybe she [...]
Continue reading...Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances
12. September 2011
Check out this free webinar offered by GreenExpo365: 13% of home energy is used by home appliances. Help your home owners by offering the best products to meet their needs and budget, while still providing energy saving solutions. Former Editor-In-Chief of Appliance Magazine, Lisa Bonnema provides an insider’s view of products and what features to take [...]
Continue reading...Plastic Bottles Recycled Into Everyday Products
25. July 2011
Ever wonder where those plastic bottles you recycle end up? Well, check out this video showing how plastic bottles are re-processed into new materials. Knowing that plastic bottles can be repurposed, why would you NOT recycle?!?! - Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Continue reading...Keep Cool In The Summer
11. July 2011
Summer is now hear, at least in Virginia! Urban Farm has highlighted some great EPA Energy Star tips on staying cool indoors. 1. Change to more efficient light bulbs. Change out incandescent light bulbs with more energy-efficient lighting choices. Energy Star qualified lighting not only uses less energy but produces approximately 75 percent less heat than incandescent [...]
Continue reading...Polluting While Doing Laundry
27. June 2011
I recently saw an article from Earth911 about washers and dryers and wanted to add my spin. Polluting while cleaning? Every time you do a load of laundry you are using energy and water, sending detergent residue into rivers and oceans, and wearing down the fabric of your clothing. Did you know that? Even though you are [...]
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