Eco Products

Biofuels have been produced for many years now – and are becoming more widely used than ever before. With several options in hybrid cars that can run on biofuel becoming available, using clean, green, biofuel use is definitely on the rise. Though it may take a while for the masses to move from the new, expensive hybrids that are biofuel capable. Being... [Read more of this review]

My husband and I are looking to buy a home this spring. Part of the “plan” is to use some extra money to invest in a few needful things – and get rid of the old stuff I just don’t use anymore. One of those needful things will include some non-stick cookware and oven gloves of all things. My husband always manages to scorch the... [Read more of this review]

To avoid chemicals in the home, it is important to use cleaning solutions which contain little or no chemicals. Did you know that most of these cleaning solutions can be made using products that you have in your own home? From three products that are found in the majority of kitchens, cleaning products can be created that allow you to clean any room... [Read more of this review]

More and more people are doing away with aerosols and harsh chemicals and adopting more eco-friendly ways to clean and deodorize their homes. These natural scent solutions are not only good for the environment, but also for the budget. Costs can add up when you are adding plug-in air fresheners to every room, not to mention the toxic chemicals that... [Read more of this review]

Eco Tips

While landscaping can really make your house exteriors look great, it can make you water bills shoot up high. This can lead you to question whether you really need that much water. The truth is that you can save a lot of water by making a few simple modifications to your water usage. Here are a few tips to help you save water with landscaping. Inefficient... [Read more of this review]

If you’re interested in saving the earth, you should know about green cleaning products. These products help you keep your home clean and allow your stay eco-friendly at the same time. Although cleaning with no chemicals does take some getting used to, once you start you’ll find that green cleaning products are an effective and inexpensive alternative... [Read more of this review]

Moving is often a very stressful time for you and your family. Instead of paying big bucks to hire a moving company to do it for you – consider just hiring the truck and doing most of the manual labor yourself. Go a step further and use recycled eco moving boxes and packaging. The first step is to do some shopping around – call or inquire... [Read more of this review]

A lot of attention is paid to new eco-friendly building practices, but what can you do if you have an older home? While you can’t tear down your house and rebuild with sustainable materials, you can take steps to save energy. Natural Resources Canada will provide you with a free assessment to determine your energy usage. With this information, you... [Read more of this review]

Earth Day has come and gone, but Earth’s challenges remain. Climate change, energy conservation and deforestation are just a few that come to mind. These problems are so huge that we might be inclined to believe that one person cannot make a difference, but that is not true. Here are ten tips that can help you be more “earth friendly.” (1) Call... [Read more of this review]

Eco Tourism

I recently came across this incredible network of websites for WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Thousands of organic farms across the world have opened their homes to volunteers – stay with them on their oranic farm for free in exchange for a little bit of manual labor. When you volunteer on organic farms, you help the... [Read more of this review]

It’s getting harder to go on holiday these days without feeling a little bit guilty. This guilt is drummed into us when we read the news about how airlines are polluting the atmosphere, helping melt the ice caps. Many of us may feel obliged to go on a camping holiday in the UK as opposed to getting our few weeks away in the Mediterranean sun. But... [Read more of this review]