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Home Projects that make your Life Greener

September 12October 12Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged air-dry, appliances, composting, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, go green, green living, green solutions, greenery, rainwater, recycle, tips1 Comment

When summer rolls around each year, it’s easy to get caught up in the desire to clean, fix, and replace things around your home. After all, you’ve spent the long, cold winter months cooped up inside, noticing everything that needs work. Now that the warm weather is here, it’s only natural to want to address some of those glaring issues you’ve been staring down for ages.

However, before you dive in, it’s worth taking the time to consider which home projects are going to benefit both yourself as well as the environment we all share. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions for summer home projects that will be good for both you and the planet.

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Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Homeowner [Infographic]

November 15November 22Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged appliances, ecofriendly, ecology, furniture, green home, green living, green solutions, heating, home insulation, home lighting tips, homeowner, how to reduce carbon footprint at home, infographic, water efficient4 Comments

If you think that implementing eco-friendly measures in your home is more expensive than it’s worth, it’s worth considering that most of these measures involve short-term spending for long-term saving. Ultimately, the costs of installing new features will end up being recouped in the long run. Also, homeowners who make their homes more environmentally friendly often feel satisfaction that they are doing their bit for the good of Mother Nature.

If you would like to improve the eco-friendliness of your home, there are some very simple and inexpensive measures you can take as a very good starting point. For instance, opt for energy-saving light bulbs with low wattage that will last you for much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Also, get into the habit of using washing machines and dishwashers only when they are full, as using these appliances with half-loads or less is a highly inefficient practice that will serve only to plump your utility bills.

If you are very serious about living in an eco-friendly home, projects such as installing solar panels on your roof and adding insulation to walls will drastically reduce your carbon footprint and greatly boost your home’s value if you decide to sell it further down the line. These are prime examples of how a relatively minor investment now could reap substantial savings in the longer-term.

This infographic from EZ Living Interiors explores a few more ways in which you can transform your home into an impressively eco-friendly residence.

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How to get rid of almost Anything [Infographic]

October 31November 6Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged appliances, automotive chemicals, construction debris, electronic waste, household waste, how to dispose, infographic, junk removal, Recycling, tires, waste disposal, waste facility, Waste management, where to dispose2 Comments

How to get rid of almost Everything [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Whether it’s a mattress, an old appliance or construction debris, when you’ve got something you need to trash, it’s not always as easy as throwing it in the weekly pickup. Large items need special care in order to be taken away — and, more than that, they need intentionality in their disposal if you want to minimise their resulting impact on the environment. That means, when you want to dispose of something but don’t know how to do it, you need a basic understanding of where and how to get rid of goods.

Is it possible to dispose of goods without contributing to the 220 annual tons of waste generated in the United States? What do you do with items that won’t fit into regular trash pickup? The answer to these questions lies within the field of waste management.

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Make Your Home More Energy Efficient [Infographic]

November 8November 16Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged appliances, eco, energy, energy conservation, energy efficient, energy rating, energy savings, energy star, green, Home, infographic, room by room, tipsLeave a comment

Here is an infographic that provides simple tips for energy conservation at home, room by room. Pay attention to the appliances and the energy star! 🙂

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How to Properly Dispose of Anything [Infographic]

August 3August 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged appliances, batteries, cellphones, computers, cooking oil, cosmetics, dispose, household, how to, infographic, lightbulbs, medications, paint, properly, recycleLeave a comment

by Fix.com

To recycle or not to recycle: that is the question.

We all need to play a part in protecting the environment for ourselves and for future generations. Whether you’re biking to work or lugging plastic containers to the supermarket recycling bin, every little bit helps.

However, when it comes to recycling the items we use on a daily basis – from AA batteries to large appliances – how can we make sure we’re doing everything possible to protect the environment? We’re here to guide you through the recycling tide, product by product.