Articles tagged “Eco-Friendly Bathrooms”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Weirdest Eco-Friendly Products By Julia Austin IN Home & Garden Jun 16 2011 With every rising industry comes the underdog—those who are helping the cause in their unexpected, but just as crucial ways. The designers of these odd and innovative eco-friendly products are those underdogs: + READ MORE

Newest Toilets Use a Gallon (or Less) of Water Per Flush! By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 10 2010 Dual-flush toilets were a great option for a while, since they used half the water for liquid waste, but the newest high-efficiency toilets are using a gallon or less of water per flush. + READ MORE

15 Ways to Practice Water Conservation at Home By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 4 2010 Water is a precious commodity, and Americans and Canadians use more water per capita than people in any other part of the world. A lot of the water we use is wasted, but you can save a lot of water between simple adjustments and water-saving fixtures and appliances. + READ MORE

Make a Wine Cork Bath Mat a Treat For Your Feet By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2010 Just as wine should never go to waste, neither should the corks. Wine corks are fun to collect, and they make the perfect DIY material for repurposing because they are biodegradable, natural, and renewable. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Bathrooms By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Green bathrooms require more than just a coat of green paint! Find out how to set up an eco-friendly bathroom in How to Go Green: in the Bathroom. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Bathroom Renovation By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Let's face it: the North American bathroom isn't the most glamorous of rooms. If it's time to update your abode's commode, find out how to turn your bathroom from dank and rank to green and clean. + READ MORE

Beyond Earth Day: 3 Easy Fashion and Beauty Ideas for Maximum Impact After Earth Day By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 21 2010 This Earth Day there are a few musts when it comes to greening your Fashion and Beauty, but the great thing is that they are small changes that make a big difference. As they say, 1 drop in a bucket makes merely a ripple, but hundreds of drops makes a wave. + READ MORE

This, Not That, Skincare: Wrinkles and Bags By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 11 2010 "Eat This, not That." We know. But what about the stuff that you slather all over your face? When it comes to gravity and the indisputable fact that, yes, it's working against you, what can you do about those wrinkles and bags without stuffing your pores with chemicals that are both harmful to your body and the planet? That's where This, Not That: Skincare comes in. I know, we've all got our tried and true go-tos that we've been using for years, decades, many of us even taking it to the next level as we follow our mom's skincare footsteps. But technology and knowledge have come a very long way and there are lots of new solutions to our old age issues. Some of the best of them being Natural. + READ MORE

This, Not That, Skincare: Cleansers By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 10 2010 When it comes to skincare, natural or not, lots of women have their favorite products that they tend to stand by, finding it hard to switch to the more natural solutions. Why? Old habits often die hard, and, when it comes to the face (the most visible area of the body), many of us simply aren't willing to test out something new that, let's face it, might not work. And that's the problem. + READ MORE

This, Not That, Skincare: Dull, Dry, Irritated and Burned Skin By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 9 2010 We've all heard the "this, not that" concept when it comes to what and what not to eat. But what about what your skin eats? Yes, like a sponge, what you slather onto your skin is sucked up through your pores, entering your bloodstream and finding its way into your cells. So what exactly is your skin eating anyway? While we may scour the nutrition facts of every morsel of food that we put into our mouths, when it comes to our favorite old skincare standbys, if you take a second to check out the ingredients you will likely find that you can't pronounce the majority of them. Yup- they're made up of a menagerie of chemicals. And while old habits may die hard, you're smarter than to continue to feed your face stuff that you would never even think to spoon onto your tongue (but really, it's just a different delivery system). + READ MORE

This, Not That, Skincare: Pimples and Pores By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 8 2010 When it comes to skincare, natural or not, lots of women have their favorite products that they tend to stand by, finding it hard to switch to the more natural solutions. Why? Old habits often die hard, and, when it comes to the face (the most visible area of the body), many of us simply aren't willing to test out something new that, let's face it, might not work. And that's the problem. + READ MORE

5 Green Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Oct 28 2009 When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... + READ MORE

Peeing Green: Tips for Reducing Your Impact When You Go By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 3 2009 Peeing is a touchy subject. But as it's something we all do every day, and usually involves a colossal waste of water, it shouldn't be off limits. Here are some low- and no-tech tips for greening your pee. (With apologies for the squeamish.) + READ MORE

Are You a Green Cleaner? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Aug 28 2009 Just because you're a clean freak doesn't mean that you can't be an environmentalist as well. Green cleaning products are easier to find than ever and many green products can be made with items that you have laying around the house. Do you take the planet into account when cleaning? Find out in our quiz: Are You a Green Cleaner? + READ MORE

Early Potty Training: Going Part-Time Diaper Free? By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Aug 21 2009 Potty whispering can help folks aim for a diaper free baby. But it can also help if you want to go part-time diaper free. + READ MORE

A Green Bath Soothes Your Aching Bones and Saves Water Too By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jun 25 2009 We often write posts on Planet Green that may seem to denounce bath-taking. Showers use less water than baths and it's easy to recommend showers over baths. But what happens when you want to take a bath? Your bones probably get weary and your muscles most likely ache from time to time. It may be time to revamp your old bath-taking ways. + READ MORE

3 Miraculous Mold-Killing Recipes from Green Cleaning Guru, Annie Bond By Jessica Root IN Home & Garden Jun 22 2009 In the past we?ve blogged a lot about mold prevention but as my experience this weekend reminded me?when mold takes hold, you need a solution. Fast. Put to work the mold-eliminating wonders of tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract and vinegar. + READ MORE

Replace Toxic Caulking in Your Bathtub Now! (Or Learn to Hold Your Breath) By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Jun 19 2009 A clean serene bathroom can be a great refuge. But a dingy, mold laden bathroom does nothing to serve you. Moldy caulking around the tub is especially gross. I have to admit that my bathroom doesn't get the amount of attention that other parts of the house get. Especially that tub. No one sees it besides my husband and I and my puppies during their bi-monthly bath. I know that's no excuse, it's just that it is likely my least favorite household chore. + READ MORE

7 Green Methods to Unclog a Toilet...Plumber's Crack Optional By Eric Leech IN Home & Garden Jun 18 2009 Oh no, it's the dreaded clogged toilet. Whether you are at a party or in your own home, nobody ever wants to have to deal with a clogged toilet. But it's Planet Green to the rescue with a batch of 7 of the greenest ways to get the blockage cleared and you back on the track to smooth flushing. These methods avoid harsh chemicals and focus on low impact, easy and less messy options to begin, then follow up with a few last resort things to try before calling in the plumber. So get out your plumber cracks and let's go for a swim. + READ MORE

Just Use Less! A Bathroom Conservation Checklist By Josh Peterson IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 17 2009 You are probably familiar with the adage "less is more." but how well are you practicing these principles during your daily ablutions? Is there a product that you blaze through very quickly? Perhaps you feel like you need three pumps from your hair serum, when the desired effect could be achieved with only one. + READ MORE