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Health & Quality of Indoor Environment ••• Part 6 Written by Kimberly A. Phipps-Nichols | The previous five issues were devoted to measures one can take to green a home or lifestyle, and here are some final tips for Greening the Workplace. Most people spend as many hours at work as they do at home, so the workplace is an incredibly important topic. To be “In the Green” in more ways than one, consider the steps below: 1. Turn off computers & printers. Even in sleep … [Read more...]
Written by Champ Clark A lot of energy and resources are used to bring you bottled water. The quality of that water isn’t monitored or regulated much more than what comes out of your tap at home. Cost-wise, 16 ounces of bottled water costs the equivalent of $7 a gallon. By getting a reusable water bottle you will introduce fewer plastic bottles into the world, reduce the number of fuel-burning truck trips carrying bottled water, and keep the 80 percent that’s not recycled from ever seeing … [Read more...]
By Kim Wallace and Trevan McGee Think you don’t have the cash required to live green? Think again! These tips will make your home greener than it is today with little or no money down. Accent your area. Lay a few area rugs down on hardwood, tile or linoleum for a carpetlike effect without harmful glues. Choose rugs made from natural fibers such as cotton, wool, hemp, bamboo and sisal, and look for vegetable dyes or no dye at all. Rugs made from recycled materials are another green … [Read more...]
Take Our Plastic Recycling Quiz By Alison Rogers Think you know a lot about plastics and how to recycle them? Take our quiz to find out. 1. How many types of plastic are there? A: seven B: eight C: fifteen D: fifty 2. Which types of plastic are accepted at most recycling centers? A: # 1 PET (or PETE) and #2 HDPE B: Only #3 PVC C: None of them are recyclable, which is why they’re piling up in landfills. D: All non-PVC plastics can be recycled throughout most of the … [Read more...]
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