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10 Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is already here and if you haven’t already done your round of Spring cleaning, now is the time. Remember, Spring cleaning is more than just dusting or straightening up. It is a whole process. A process which, if done right, can help lighten, brighten and freshen up your home more than y
The Biofriendly Idea Behind Earth Hour
Earth Hour 2011 is being held, Saturday March 26th at 8:30pm. Millions of people across the globe will be turning off their lights for an hour to show their support in making a stand against climate change. But is there really a biofriendly reason behind Earth Hour or is it simply a gimmick to get [
Conservation: Daily Routines We Could Stand To Improve
Image by joinash For the sake of conservation, there are probably a wide variety of daily habits and routines we could amend and in some cases do without. Just because our parents taught us to do it and their parents taught them to do it, doesn’t mean we need to follow suit. Conservation has t
4 Biofriendly Hints For a Fantastic Valentine’s Day
Image by Madmoiselle Lavender Lou Valentine’s Day will be upon us before you know it. Just a few short weeks ago, now is the time to start plotting and planning for a fantastically romantic Valentine’s Day. One of the nice thing about Valentine’s Day (as with most holidays), there
5 Eco-Tips to Help You Transition After the Holidays
Image by rengel134 Sometimes we all get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we forget to plan past the holidays. Yes, the holidays are important, but before you know it they will have come and gone. It’s what remains AFTER the holidays that you will then have to concern your
Tips for Biofriendly Holiday Travel
Image by Chuck Coker Many people are looking forward to traveling home for the holidays or maybe even planning a little holiday get-away. Either way, biofriendly holiday travel and eco-friendly travel destinations are the way to go. Here are a couple of green, eco- and biofriendly holiday places alo
4 Eco-Friendly Things We Could Learn From Our Parents and Grandparents
Image by Lori Greig We are always taught to listen to our elders. Well, when it comes to being eco-friendly or green, there are many things we could and should learn from them as well. Whether they took these steps simply out of necessity or they were born from a true concern about nature and [&hell
Environmental Health for the Holidays: Inside and Out
Image by timsnell Since we’re already hot and heavy into the holiday season, not everyone may be paying as much attention to the impact they are having on the environment as they were before the holidays started. There are chores to do, errands to run, gifts to buy, parties to plan, etc. But p
5 Tips For a Biofriendly and Happy Holiday
Image by Justin and Elise Well, the Thanksgiving weekday is almost upon us. I can’t believe how the holidays have raced in so quickly. It’s been a busy year, but there are many wonderful people and things to be thankful for. Therefore to thank you for all you do, I thought I’d shar
Eco-Friendly Holiday Travel Tips
Image by Edgar Zuniga Jr. Well, the holiday season has arrived and many people are already making travel plans for their Winter vacations. Yes, there are people who due to the economy, finances or just personal preference will opt to stay close to home. But for those who are already planning some ho
5 Biofriendly Halloween Tips
Image by helenadagmar Fall is already upon us and believe it or not, Halloween is just around the corner. Where has the year gone? Can it really be a year since we were getting the kids into their costumes and ready for Halloween? Well, it looks like it…so in honor of Halloween, Halloween part
10 Eco-Friendly Steps to Add to Your Autumn ‘To-Do’ List
As we head towards the end of the year (although you’d never know it was Autumn here in Southern California), here are some key eco-friendly steps you should take for the safety and sanity of you, your family and of course the environment. Image by NCBrian None of them are hard to do, but each
Powering Down: 4 Energy Smart Tips
Most of the time when someone talks about powering down, they are talking about shutting off their electronic equipment, computers, kitchen appliances, etc. While those are definitely important to saving energy and money, I wanted to cover a few different ideas about how powering down can help you s
Skip Gasoline, Pedal Power Has Made a Comeback
One of the easiest ways to save on auto expenses is to save on gasoline. You can save in many ways: drive less, hunt around for the best fuel prices, carpool, use public transportation, use a proven fuel additive, ride share, invest in a hybrid or EV, etc. Image by Jeff Moser/BikeCarson.com But one
10 Not So Biofriendly Motorist Mistakes
Last year the average U.S household spent close to $5,500 on automobile expenses (gasoline, repairs, parking, tolls, etc.). Some cities averaged as high as $10,000 per household. With Americans confined to their vehicles for about 5% of their time, these aren’t exactly what you’d call bi
First Zero Energy School About To Be In Session
Earlier this year I shared the good news that Richardsville Elementary School was working towards becoming the first net-zero energy public school. As you can imagine, that is quite an undertaking and will be quite an accomplishment when it opens. Well…..as good news would have it, constructio