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In this segment from Organic Living TV we are at the Electric Car Rally in Palo Alto, California! We visit with Jerry Pohorsky, President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Electric Vehicle Association who gives us an awesome tour of the latest and greatest advances in EV technologies!
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Learn how to use natural nontoxic paint thinners for your environmentally friendly home in this free online video guide to natural home decorating.
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This guy is a freaking genius….a modern day Einstein meets Frank Lloyd Wright meets Ed Begley Jr meets the local garbage man….
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These are reusable and eco friendly stainless steel food containers by Happy Tiffin. This video displays the Latch Tiffin Lunch Box’s functionality of each tier of each section.
Happy Tiffin specializes in eco-friendly products that help sustain greener living for a healthier planet. Our containers are infinitely reusable, dishwasher safe, and free of harmful toxins. More than the ideal food container, Happy Tiffin containers are darn near a fashion statement with their sleek polished exterior and compact, easy carry design. Lightweight, spill-proof, and stackable, Happy Tiffin containers come in a variety of sizes. Use them for leftovers, picnics, camping, or as handy containers for any small items, such as sewing notions, office supplies, or fishing gear.
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What would you most like to learn about with regards to green living? /clothes, housing, interior design, beauty, pets??
Housing. especially more environmentally friendly ways of heating and building.
What are some choices/changes you have made in your home or life to support going GREEN?
I switched to compound fluorescent lightbulbs. They last longer and consume one-quarter of the energy.
I Installed ceiling fans instead of air conditioning units to keep rooms comfortable in warm weather.
my torch and calculator both work with rechargeable batteries.
started to recycle old newspapers,taking showers instead of baths,turning off appliances when not using them.
Going green is easy, there are so many great resources about the subject. My personal favorite is “The Green Book” which has parts of its book online as well at www.readthegreenbook.com.
As I have been striving to “Go Green” I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern conveniences. I’m doing many things I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only buying what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can’t eat now.
To me “going Green” is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the easy things first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to bad habits. I also believe there are good, better, best choices in most things. If you aren’t ready to start a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when available.
Many people think “going green” is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a short payoff time. Things like weatherstiping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to purchase reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back within a few months.
My top tips are make your home more energy efficient, that also means using natural light, cooling and heating.
Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it’s the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimiter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn’t just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plan on using.
Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to purchase a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled water, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.
Recycle, www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only purchase plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkings, toilet paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.
Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean almost anything, they can even losen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly.
Just start small and build from there, don’t get overwhelmed.
Eco friendly living doesnt stop during Holiday Season. There are many green Christmas ideas that will save you money and lessen the huge environmental impact of the Season. Green Christmas decorations come from Nature, such as pine cones, evergreens and other plant material that will cost you nothing. You can make wreath decorations out of these natural materials and compost them after the Season is over. Be creative with what Nature offers and items you already have at home to make the best Christmas decorations. Your choice for holiday greeting cards can save you money and be eco-friendly. A green greeting can be send with e-cards, used Holiday Season cards or by making your own cards with materials you already have at home, such as recycled paper.
Holiday season shopping can be done online. This will save you the hassle of driving to the mall, dealing with crowds and save you gas. The options for green Christmas gifts include reusable water bottles made from stainless steel or aluminium, soy-based candles, organic and fair trade coffees and teas, rechargeable batteries and a battery charger, bamboo cookware, hemp and organic cotton clothing, hemp toys for your companion animals, etc.
Green Christmas trees include organically grown cut trees, which you can recyle at the end of the Season at designated facilities to make compost and mulch. A potted tree which you can plant outdoors in the Spring, or decorating a live outdoor tree with natural items so they dont pose a threat to wildlife or critters. A green Xmas will save you money be healthier for you and the environment.
5 Ways To Green Your Christmas Tree – Earth911.com 1 Dec 2008 … Want to upgrade to a living Christmas tree? Donate your old artificial tree … Have a very green holiday season! | On the go with Vivian. posted on December 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am. [...] 5 tips to make your Xmas tree eco-friendly [...] … xmas tree cone shape and is very easy to care for in a pot. …
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Ring in the New Year with Organic Alcohol – eco-living – Naturally …
Eat, drink and be eco-friendly.Whether your tastes run to fine wine, refined spirits, … As you get together with friends and family over the holidays and to ring in the New Year, … Click Here to read our full article on Planet Green. … 5 Hot Fall Looks to Borrow From Your Boyfriend Cara Smusiak …
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5 Holiday Eco Decorating Tips – Gaiam Life
A guide to making any new additions to your holiday decor more eco-friendly. Five tips from an interior designer on how to choose more holiday decorations.
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Tips for green living | Greenpeace Canada
To receive green tips in your inbox each month, subscribe to Greenpeace … maximize energy in your kitchen and create an eco-friendly lawn. … The holidays are also the perfect time to order The Greenpeace Living … So here you go: stay away from these five things, and you’ll be a long way towards living green. …
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Green Holidays: TreeHugger
7 Easy Around-the-House Projects to do with Dad for Father’s Day … g=9.8: Eco-Lingerie for Valentine’s Day More from Planet Green … thanks to tree recycling services, potted living tree options and eco-friendly ornaments. … Here are some tips and recipes to round out your Thanksgiving dinner menu, …
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5 Easy Green Holiday Ideas
Your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant has lots of practical green gifts that … path to living a greener life. See 15 Reasons to Have a Green Home Makeover! …. You can find more information and tips about how to green your holidays …
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Coming this Fall…
Hippy Gourmet 2.0!
Weekends at 5:30PM
on YourTV20 (cable 13)
starting October 13th
It’s the Hippy Gourmet we all know and love, with a new season of shows sprouting directly from the organic gardens and kitchens from around the world.
Fun, flavor, culture and byte size segments on sustainable practices that ARE making a difference around the globe!
Don’t forget the Hippy Gourmet’s Quick and Simple Cookbook for Healthy Eating, available wherever books are sold!
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This book is very easy to read with wonderful and useful information. If you want to start thinking "green" then this book is a great start.
The book spans a wide range of topics - including beauty products, cleaning products, linens and mattresses, and home improvement. If you are going to make any large-scale eco-friendly investments (on-demand water heater, organic mattress, hybrid car, solar panels) youre going to need to do much more research than what is in this book. If youre just looking for a primer covering a lot of topics and dont mind it when it states the obvious (bring your own bags to the store, recycle your trash) or hawks products, then you might find this book useful.
Take a tour of the Eco Living Fair held annually in Calgary, Alberta.