For many years I have been anti-plastic bag - not only do I carry my own trendy re-usable bags, but I also annoy shoppers by showing them off and suggesting they also become... 'Bag-ist'! Organizations like conservingnow.com are successfully and quite rightly making plastic bag users feel very naughty!
Clive Pearse, Host of HGTV hit shows Designed To Sell and HGTV Design Star
We have all heard about the devastating effects on our planet from plastic bag waste. Now there is help! ConservingNow.com has taken my passion for recycling and reusing into an incredible website. You can learn about green living, buy unique reminder products and find the tools to teach your friends and family to say good bye plastic bags and hello going green. If you look at one website today (besides mine!!) make it ConservingNow.com!
Lisa LaPorta, Designer
Studies show that the easier recycling is for you, the more likely you will do it. Our busy lives often prevent us from recycling to the fullest, but these tips can really help! Label recycling bins (glass, paper and plastic) and keep the bins in the areas of the house you are most likely to produce waste. At the end of the week, collect them all and combine them into your rec
Speaking of Fall - maybe you have recently brought out your leaf blower, or are at least thinking of it. This year, consider raking your leaves instead. Raking leaves can be a great family activity, and you will be saving the environment as well! - "In one year's time, that little leaf blower engine you hear buzzing up the street pumps out as much smog-forming pollution a
This is a great tip now that we are in the swing of things with the children back to school! Idling your car or school bus wastes energy! Remind your school system to turn off bus engines when buses are parked. Exhaust from idling school buses can pollute air in and around the bus, and can enter school buildings through air intakes, doors, and open windows.
Sure, you know that your washing machine uses a lot of energy. But did you know that 90% of its energy use is heating the water? By washing your clothes on cold every time - you will be saving the environment and lowering your monthly energy bill! Now that's savings we can all get behind! (And an extra tip - rub a small amount of eco-friendly detergent on harder to clean
As the weather begins to cool (ever so slightly in some areas!), here are some green tips for autumn:
1) Compost your leaves and other yard waste. If you don’t compost, then make sure you are using biodegradable garbage bags
