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Zem Joaquin Talks About the Benefits of Buying Used & Local

1:35 am in Green Products, Green Tips by Kristen Banker

We love Zem Joaquin , (owner of Ecofabulous) and jump at the chance to post any eco tips, or products Zem has to offer.  Recently, Zem spent time with a group of bloggers down at eBay’s San Jose campus. She shared her “ah-hah!” moment when she first started to actually rid her home of toxic [...]

How Window Treatments Affect Energy Efficiency

12:34 am in Eco Friendly by Kristen Banker

Whether it’s because they legitimately care about the environment or just want to reduce their energy bills and get tax credits, many people are trying to reduce their home’s carbon footprint. Window treatments are typically not the first thing that comes to mind when assessing the energy efficiency of their homes. [...]

A Greener Kitchen in Honor of St. Patty’s Day

3:15 am in Cooking, Flooring, Green Living, Kitchen, food, products by Katie Nielsen

It may be the day to wear green but your green efforts in the kitchen should span year-round. Considering the average family spends the bulk of their time in the kitchen (second only to sleeping in the bedroom), it is most certainly the heart of any home. Trying to be greener in your kitchen? Here’s [...]

West Elm Organic Towel Sale for Wee Wallet Wednesday

4:06 am in Organic, Wee Wallet Wednesday, West Elm by Kristen Banker

Does it really make a difference if you buy organic towels? If you were aware of the chemicals used to make your current bath towels, would you change them?  Almost every towel we buy contains fibers that were grown in pesticides and other harsh materials exposing ourselves to toxins on a daily basis. The World [...]