The Planet's Healthiest Fad
Going green can inadvertently save money at the same time. Consumers have become used to disposable products that over time are costly. The convenience of disposable products makes them appealing. However, most are detrimental to the environment and your budget. Take these three easy steps toward going green to protect the environment and save money. [...]
Conventional deodorants are cheap; however, the deodorants contain a host of dangerous chemicals. Most of these chemicals are absorbed through the skin. Especially since shaving underarms may cause small lacerations in the skin. Many of the chemicals used in deodorants are also found in many other personal hygiene products. While manufacturers claim the amount of [...]
Millions of dollars each year are spent on printer paper. Originally, computers were intended to reduce the need for paper. Over 20 years ago, it was predicted that all documents and files would be transmitted electronically thereby reducing the need for paper hard copies. This did not happen and paper consumption has increased. For some [...]
For a while, it seemed consumers were becoming tired of environmentalists pushing the idea of going green. Protecting the environment took a back seat to the raging debate between those that believe we are destroying the planet and those that believe we are not. As the debate was continuously played out in the media, the [...]
Processed food is cheap for a reason. It contains a small quantity of real food and the rest is chemicals and food fillers. You need only to read the ingredients on any container of processed food. Most ingredients you cannot pronounce and the others are corn or soy derived fillers. While this food is cheap, [...]
The popularity of solar outdoor lights is soaring. These cost effective lights are now available in amazing designs and the price is affordable. Solar lights will save on utility costs and the lights are easily installed. You simply need to make sure the lights will receive at least five hours of direct sunlight each day. [...]
The demand for cheap meat has led to the development of factory farms. Millions of animals are kept in tragic conditions. In addition, the use of growth hormones and antibiotics has many people wondering if the meat that is produced is safe. Factory farms are hazardous to the environment because of the substantial amount of [...]
Although most of today’s shoppers search for energy-efficient appliances and products made from recycled materials during their shopping trips, they often completely forget about their green resolutions when they step foot in the jewelry store. However, many jewelers, like Michele Watches, are developing eco-friendly jewelry lines. Although some manufacturers are advertising pieces made of unconventional [...]
Image via Wikipedia It goes without saying that land developers are interested in making money, but it might have to be said that some are in it to save the environment too. The toll that our use of natural resources has taken on the earth is seen in many ways. The groups of Americans fighting [...]
Going green is popular and so is saving money. Consumers are focused on reducing monthly expenses and saving money. People are aware that past wasteful habits need to be changed to save money. Living frugally is in and the environment is benefiting from this new trend. Skyrocketing utility bills have consumers scrambling to cut their [...]