http://biofriendly.com/blog A Blog for a Cleaner Planet Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:18:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://biofriendly.com/blog/recycle/deciding-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle/#comment-15848 Brian N Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:18:28 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=3833#comment-15848 My family and I reduce our plastic bottle usage by reusing the plastic bottles (refilling them with water when empty) and then recycling them after reusing them twice. This may not seem like much, but over time it does add up to helping the environment. Like many people say, "every little bit helps." My family and I reduce our plastic bottle usage by reusing the plastic bottles (refilling them with water when empty) and then recycling them after reusing them twice. This may not seem like much, but over time it does add up to helping the environment. Like many people say, “every little bit helps.”

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/eco-friendly/10-eco-friendly-spring-cleaning-tips/#comment-15814 Ray Croskrey Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:48:55 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=3080#comment-15814 Don't forget the windows. A great Eco-friendly window cleaning solution can be made with a simple mixture of Dawn dish washing soap. Just mix about 1/2 teaspoon of original Dawn dish washing soap per gallon of hot water. Then pick up some professional window cleaning tools such as a bucket, squeegee, strip washer, window scraper and a good window cleaning soap mixture. These are the tools that the professional window cleaners use to produce spotless and streak-free windows. With just a little practice you too can produce the same results. Don’t forget the windows. A great Eco-friendly window cleaning solution can be made with a simple mixture of Dawn dish washing soap. Just mix about 1/2 teaspoon of original Dawn dish washing soap per gallon of hot water. Then pick up some professional window cleaning tools such as a bucket, squeegee, strip washer, window scraper and a good window cleaning soap mixture. These are the tools that the professional window cleaners use to produce spotless and streak-free windows. With just a little practice you too can produce the same results.

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/gasoline/gas-prices-hit-5-a-gallon-tips-to-ease-the-pain/#comment-15779 CelloMom Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:05:06 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=4605#comment-15779 Great post! - Love #1 and #5! Under #7: if the initial price tag on EV or hybrid is too high, there ARE other ways to buy gas sippers that cost <i>less</i>, even without driving a tiny plastic box: If you can fight yourself free of the compulsion for the vroom-vroom (100HP is enough to drive the nation's Interstates), you can go with a smaller engine, which is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run. And, by the way, greener! Great post! – Love #1 and #5!
Under #7: if the initial price tag on EV or hybrid is too high, there ARE other ways to buy gas sippers that cost less, even without driving a tiny plastic box: If you can fight yourself free of the compulsion for the vroom-vroom (100HP is enough to drive the nation’s Interstates), you can go with a smaller engine, which is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run. And, by the way, greener!

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/green/7-ways-to-green-your-everyday-routine/#comment-15687 {tidbits of green} | Recycle Your Day Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:29:15 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=4468#comment-15687 [...] 7 Ways to Green Your Everyday Routine [...] [...] 7 Ways to Green Your Everyday Routine [...]

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/green/some-real-costs-of-going-green/#comment-15680 Peter Duquemin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:40:37 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=575#comment-15680 Do you know of any programs, incentives, grants for those running an enterprise that effectively continuously eliminates or captures residual toxicity? How about tax incentives for a program that can save a good percentage of water used for outdoor gardening through advanced techniques and organic materials? Do you know of any programs, incentives, grants for those running an enterprise that effectively continuously eliminates or captures residual toxicity? How about tax incentives for a program that can save a good percentage of water used for outdoor gardening through advanced techniques and organic materials?

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/gasoline/oddly-edible-gasoline-diesel-and-other-fuel-alternatives/#comment-15659 Laurel Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:30:35 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=3369#comment-15659 Although biodiesel is a better alternative for fuel, some are concerned about this type of products that are being produced for fuel instead of food and could affect food supplies worldwide. Experts say that products are not mostly diverted into fuel. The important thing to remember is that biodiesel can be a solution for problems such as declining oil supplies, pollution and global warming. Although biodiesel is a better alternative for fuel, some are concerned about this type of products that are being produced for fuel instead of food and could affect food supplies worldwide. Experts say that products are not mostly diverted into fuel. The important thing to remember is that biodiesel can be a solution for problems such as declining oil supplies, pollution and global warming.

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/green/green-holiday-shopping-and-gift-ideas/#comment-15283 David Leonhardt Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:45:32 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=4204#comment-15283 I would like to buy a pack of smiles and a couple for grins, please. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-D I would like to buy a pack of smiles and a couple for grins, please.

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/eco/20-eco-holiday-tips-and-suggestions/#comment-15255 Joan Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:44:59 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=3985#comment-15255 There's no time like holiday time to re-kindle friendships and send a holiday card. If you'll be sending or making cards this year be sure to use post-consumer recycled paper. Greenpapercompany's beautiful quality, premium recycled papers is sold in independent retail shops throughout the US and Canada. Shop local and shop green! There’s no time like holiday time to re-kindle friendships and send a holiday card. If you’ll be sending or making cards this year be sure to use post-consumer recycled paper. Greenpapercompany’s beautiful quality, premium recycled papers is sold in independent retail shops throughout the US and Canada. Shop local and shop green!

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/electric-vehicle/charging-stations-the-backbone-of-the-electric-vehicle/#comment-15223 Hector Black Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:47:02 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=1559#comment-15223 Hey there! I know this is kinda off topic but I'd figured I'd ask. Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest authoring a blog post or vice-versa? My blog addresses a lot of the same topics as yours and I think we could greatly benefit from each other. If you are interested feel free to shoot me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you! Terrific blog by the way! Hey there! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest authoring a blog post or vice-versa? My blog addresses a lot of the same topics as yours and I think we could greatly benefit from each other. If you are interested feel free to shoot me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you! Terrific blog by the way!

]]> http://biofriendly.com/blog/eco-friendly/4-eco-friendly-inventions/#comment-15158 Tom Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:47:51 +0000 http://biofriendly.com/blog/?p=2253#comment-15158 Wow, that's fantastic! I knew about the solar bottle bulb, having featured it previously, but had no idea about the others. That "smog-eating roofing tile" is incredible! Wow, that’s fantastic! I knew about the solar bottle bulb, having featured it previously, but had no idea about the others. That “smog-eating roofing tile” is incredible!

]]>