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Eco-ways put to good Use
02/22/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Several times here on Natural and Sustainable I talk about how important it is to use earth-friendly and eco building materials when you go to remodel or even change a room around in your home or office. There are many things that can add to the...
Save even more at the Pump with these Cars
02/22/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
It seemed there for awhile that the gas prices would never come down and more and more people were depending on public transportation and car pooling to get to where they were headed. Even with the high gas prices it was a nice change to see more...
Top 10 plants for better air quality in your home
02/19/2009 by Stacy Sheets @ globallygreenliving.com
So I knew that having a plant in your house is a good idea.. but I didn't realize it was a GREAT idea.. An article by Nicholas Harter entitled Use Plants to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality discusses a NASA study and the top 10 plants and what each...
Natural Vs. Organic, which is best?
02/19/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
When it comes to earth-friendly options there are a lot out there to choose from. Names like pesticide-free, cage-free, natural, organic, earth-friendly, eco-friendly, etc. But when it comes to natural and organic a lot of people don't know which...
Stay on the Eco-Path with these Tips
02/19/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
It may seem like an endless path to keep on when trying to choose the right products to keep on the eco-path. But, with a bit of knowledge about the best products that offer eco-good ways of living you can keep on that path and not stray off. The...
Frozen Versus Canned: How to Eat Your Veggies in the Winter
02/17/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
Americans don't seem all that keen on their fruits and veggies, or at least not as keen as they should be, unless we are talking potatoes. And especially when they eat out, Americans are more concerned about proteins and starches, relegating the...
Need a Natural Cure? Get it with Honey
02/17/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Honey is one of naturals great natural remedies. It can help you get a boost of energy; make your cough subside as just give you that special sugary treat when you need it. But, did you know that honey can also help with burns and even sinuses?...
How Green are Dishwashers Really?
02/17/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
The best way to clean a sink of dishes is the ole' standby of a two bucket system. Fill up a bucket on one side of the sink with warm water and fill a bucket up on the other side of the sink with hot water and soap and wash the dishes that way....
Natural and Sustainable Eco-Cleaning Tips
02/17/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
We have all been there, running around the house to quickly clean our house on the weekend or on the weekday or even when someone is coming over. I have always said it seems no one ever comes to visit when the house is clean top to bottom; they...
Practice Better Building Habits
02/13/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
When it comes to building just about anything from a house to a small pump house, building practices are only good when they don't hurt the surrounding area or the earth as well. Here are a few better building practices to get into the habit of...
Avoid these Toxins to keep your Home Safe
02/12/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
If you have always used Comet to clean your toilet or Chlorine bleach to clean that shower, have you ever had breathing problems while using them? Vinegar maybe the best way to go when it comes to cleaning but you should never mix bleach with...
What's good for your Home is also good for the Earth
02/12/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
There are many things to consider when you go to place in eco-friendly options in your home. There are also other ways that can actually save you money as well. Here are some options to consider.1. With Appliances: When you got to choose a...
A Super Funny Blog From The Clean Coal People
02/10/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
I have spent some time in the past on the issue of clean coal, both on this site and on Urban Ecoist's sistah-site, Daily Science Dose, here and here. So it won't come as any secret to anyone that I am skeptical of the fossil fuel industry and I...
Planning Your Urban Garden: Pollution-Tolerant Perennials
02/09/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
Ask any gardener and they will tell you that perennials make your life a lot easier when it comes to garden chores and plantings. In such, that perennials grow for many years, unlike those prima donna annuals that need to be added every year. If...
Save Money and Energy the Easy way
02/05/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
You have either read it here, in books or heard it on the news lately, saving energy is at an all time high and everyone should save no matter what the situation, but where to start? The best way to start is to change your energy drainers with more...
Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
02/05/2009 by Stacy Sheets @ globallygreenliving.com
I'm not a big news watcher - it usually just brings me down. However, there are sometimes when news is pretty imperitive to your life such as say a peanut butter salmonella outbreak.I heard on the radio that there have been 8 reported deaths, over...
Planning Your Urban Garden: More Pollution-Tolerant Shrubs
01/31/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
Ah, winter. Snow, ice, nothing green growing in most parts of the US. Winter may mean that we are not actively out working in our gardens, but it doesn't mean that we cannot plan our gardens. Take advantage of being housebound to daydream about...
Become an Eco-Friendly, Light Traveler
01/31/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
With the air lines feeling the crunch of the recession they are forced to cut back just as we are during these hard times. The gas prices coming down has helped a lot of air line companies, but passengers are still feeling the hardships upon us all...
The Earth is getting Hotter every Year
01/31/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Global Climate Change is going to bring about more hot days, a rise in the smog and also bring about a lot more insects and ticks throughout the globe. There are those that do not think that Climate Change is a factor into the last recorded days of...
Will the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Close Off Arctic Waters?
01/30/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
For the time being, let's hope so. [caption id="attachment_521" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sea Ice Minimum in September 2007"][/caption]First, a little backstory...The Arctic is melting. Whether you want to blame man for that or not,...
Planning Your Urban Garden: Now Add Pollution-Tolerant Shrubs
01/29/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
So, we have been discussing planning and creating a roadside garden for your city space. These gardens can be either between your lawn and the street or between a sidewalk and the street, depending on what level of urban dwelling you call you own....
Where does Clorox Stand?
01/29/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Just because it's convenient doesn't mean it is safe or better for the environment. Take this commercial below.So what Clorox is saying, every time you clean your toilet you have waste from the scrub pad? How is that eco-friendly? And not to...
Go Eco-Friendly with your Valentine's Day Gift Wrap this Year
01/28/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
This Valentine's Day when you go to buy your sweetie that special gift that expresses the love you have for them, think of how you are going to wrap it up and go eco-friendly. Not sure where to start, well here are some ideas.• Old Maps: Old...
Planning Your Urban Garden: More Trees for The Roadside
01/28/2009 by rachael neile-mcgrew @ urbanecoist.com
Yesterday, I began to list trees that would be a nice addition to an urban garden, especially a garden that is situated alongside the road. Cars generate a lot of air pollution, and some plants and trees can withstand higher and more concentrated...
Is Concrete Eco-Friendly?
01/28/2009 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Concrete in itself is pretty natural, but there are some aspects of concrete that make it not so good for the environment. Concrete is a natural substance made up mostly of sand, Portland cement, stone and a bit of water. Over all it seems natural...