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Product Review: Smart Strip |
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Written by green
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 04:49 |
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 When electronics are plugged in, they consume power. Even when a TV, monitor, cell phone charger, or toaster is turned off, it is still consuming electricity. You can take a few simple steps to save on your electric bill and avoid this phantom power usage. Plugging items into a power strip and then powering it down when your electronics and appliances are not in use will reduce the power drain. Often however, you will need some items on the strip, but not others, or you will want certain items to power up together. For example, consider a power strip that has a desktop computer, monitor, speakers, lamp, and wireless router plugged into it. You may want the router to stay powered up at all times so you can access the Internet through a laptop. You may also want the monitor, computer and speakers to power up together, but do not need the lamp. Now there is a solution - the Energy Saving Smart Strip With Autoswitching Technology will let you do just that. Users can set up groups of items to power up together, and can select items that will remain on, even when others are powered off.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 05:16 )
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3 Ways to Help Save Trees Today |
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Written by green
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 11:41 |
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 1. Try paperless billing - you can sign up for free online accounts to pay most of your bills. Many will even be able to schedule automatic online deductions. You will save paper, save time, and never be late for another bill. 2. Read your news online - nearly every city has an online edition of the local newspaper. For world news, try cnn.com, nytimes.com, msnbc.com, abcnews.com. foxnews.com, etc. or one of the news aggregation sites such as news.google.com. You will save time, save money on subscription fees, and have access to more information about news topics that interest you. 3. Look for ways in your daily routine that you use paper needlessly. Do you order lunch at a fast food restaurant? Ask that they skip bagging the food. Do you use paper cups at work? Think ahead and bring a washable cup from home.
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Are there Dangers in Dishwasher Fluids? |
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Written by green
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Monday, 30 June 2008 14:53 |
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 According to EPA data, there are harmful substances in many dish washing fluids, both for automatic dishwashers and for hand washing. While the chemical composition and concentrations vary between those for dishwashers and those for hand washing, neither have a history of being safe. Automatic dishwasher fluids can be harmful or poisonious if swallowed, and can cause skin irritation. Phosphates in automatic dishwasher fluids can compromise up to 1/3 of the fluid. Once these phosphates enter our water supply, they can pose other dangers as well. Phosphates in high concentrations can create a buildup of algae and kill fish. While hand fluids are milder in comparison, many still contain high levels of phosphates. Fortunately there are alternatives that are now available. Many are available at local grocers and department stores or can be ordered in bulk online:
Automatic Dishwasher Fluids/Powders/Tablets: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Powder, Free & Clear, 75-Ounces Boxes, Case Pack, (Pack of 8) Sun & Earth Dishwasher Detergent, 20-Count Pouches (Pack of 6) Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 45-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
Hand Dishwashing Liquids: Seventh Generation Liquid Dish Detergent, Natural Lavender Floral & Mint, 25-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12) Sun & Earth Ultra Dish Liquid, 25-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
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The Drive Smarter Challenge |
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Written by green
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 02:12 |
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 The Drive Smarter Challenge, sponsored by The Alliance to Save Energy offers a variety of tips to save gasoline. The tips, ranging from keeping your tires inflated properly to removing excess weight in your trunk are tied to dollar values. You can enter the make, model and year of your car to calculate exact savings. Take the challenge today and learn how to reduce emissions in our air, reduce energy consumption and save money at the pump.
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Are Shower Curtains the Only Toxic Home Items? |
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Written by green
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Friday, 27 June 2008 11:31 |
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 The news lately has been flooded with the discovery that the new shower curtain smell associated with PVC shower curtains can harm your health. This smell can emit VOC (volitile organic compounds) that affect ones health. VOCs are known to cause several health issues, acutely affect some individuals, and in some cases are carcinogens. We now know to choose some of the healthy alternatives (Croscill Fabric Shower Curtain Liner, Fabric Anti-Mildew Shower Curtain Liner )to PVC when we're shopping for shower curtains (or keep our old shower curtains - they are much lower in VOCs than new curtains. Are there other areas of the home that might be a concern?
The National Safety Council says yes. Several household items may emit VOCs, leading to what has been termed "Sick Building Syndrome." Indoor pollutants can cause a variety fo health issues for you, your family, your friends, and your pets. Items listed as being potential indoor pollutants by the NSC include "adhesives, upholstery, carpeting, copy machines, manufactured wood products, cleaning agents and pesticides." Check back soon for more information about each of these areas and how to avoid VOCs in your home.
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