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Does your cleaning service in NYC help you to become green?

Marzena Ziembicka — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:23:02 +0000

Do you often think about taking care of the environment, about being green and how you can reduce your fingerprints?
You often think about it but you are very busy with your work and kids and every day chores. You just do not have time to do research to find out the easiest way to be green.

There are a few simple tips for how you can improve your life and change from toxic to green.
First of all ask your cleaning service to switch the cleaning products. There are many companies making green cleaning products, like Seventh Generation which is my favorite.

This simple switch will help you to improve the quality of the air in your house and the green products are much better for the environment.

The studies show that children’s bodies contain many pesticides and compounds. By asking your cleaning service in NYC to use green cleaning products you are preventing your child from being exposed to toxic chemicals.

If your cleaning service will not agree to change the products to green ones you can simply change your cleaning service to one which offers organic products.
There are a few cleaning services in NYC which are green because they realize how harmful the regular products might be.

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Repaint And Go ‘Green’

Marzena Ziembicka — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:10:44 +0000

Increasing consumer demand has meant that the paint companies have had to develop paints that are ‘green friendly’. As consumers look more and more towards living in a sustainable environment, paint manufactures and governments are being forced to make radical changes.

Consumers can now buy paints that emit little or no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) which are carcinogenic carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily and contribute to indoor air pollution. These paints are more expensive than the traditional paints that have been used in the past, but the cost is not deterring many who want to go ‘green’. After all once painted, it does not have to be done again for quite a number of years.

The newer Eco-paints are more durable, washable and not only that it is found that they are lasting longer than the older products. The lime washes have proven to be very popular and have excellent properties. These paints are water based as opposed to the previous petroleum-based oil solvents.

Here are some links for finding out about low-VOC products and stockists:

• eartheasy
• Greenopia
• Benjamin Moore Paints

Eco paints are labeled so look for them that have little or no formaldehyde, ammonia or acetone as these non-petroleum compounds do adversely affect indoor air quality.

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Green Cleaning Recipes for Your Home

Eat Locally

Marzena Ziembicka — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:47:42 +0000

Did you ever wonder how much effort is needed to produce and transport food from a farm to your local chain market? Most of us don’t think about such factors when we are choosing our food from markets shelves. What we care most is the price and expiration date on the products. However transportation of food and other merchandise in general have substantial footprint on Earth’s environment which most people are not fully aware.

Did you know that roughly 25% of all American petroleum is consumed by transportation and production means. The very industrialized farming methods are far more different from methods used 50 years ago. Today most of the work is done by machines in order to cut the expenses involved in hiring people. However, machines are not “fueled” by food and water as people are but by petrol which produces pollution to the air. Not to mention marketing and transportation of food which directly or indirectly consumes tons of petrol.

When we are buying food in our local shops we have to be very responsible for our decisions. We can all decrease our footprints on environment by choosing the right products. In this particular case we should be eating local food which has many benefits not only for ourselves but also on our local community in which we live. To eat locally means simply to support local farmers by buying their products on special markets places. You are certain that the food is fresh and right from the farm because it doesn’t travel thousand of miles from some remote parts of the country. Moreover, farmers don’t waste their effort to packing and preservation of their food.

Eating locally doesn’t always means buying your food from local farmer’s communities. You can always produce your own food at the back of your house. Actually this is the best and safest solution for you because you have complete control what you have eaten even if only part of your food comes from your own resources. However, a little percent of people is able to grown their own food. The reason is simple lack of time, place or strength is enough to prevent majority of us from growing our own vegetables and fruits.

To sum up, eating locally is not some fanatic movement of green peace advocates. It is a movement of reason and logic. By simple listing all advantages and disadvantages of local food you will instantly recognize what is good for you. But as always it needs a little bit time and effort. Being aware of what you put on your plate, you will not only help the environment but also you will be certain that the food you consume serves you well.

I would love to hear your feedback about today’s post. So TalkBack to me… I’m listening!

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How to be green on a budget?

Marzena Ziembicka — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:21:08 +0000

Many of us think that going green is always connected with spending more on ecological products. We often say that only wealthy people can afford expensive products that are harmless for the environment whereas normal people are forced to buy regular products which in many ways are dangerous for their health. It’s not surprise thought, if we compare prices of the organic food to regular ones very often the difference is enormous. Fortunately, being green is not about buying things, it’s about wasting less.

The whole idea of Green movement is about living in harmony with the nature and ourselves. So instead of buying unnecessary products maybe it is better to reduce our expenses or find substitutes which are safer for the environment and our wallets. The key is to find solutions which could reduce the impact we leave on nature.

There are plenty of ways to do it. On the internet you can find enough web sites which offer hints how to go green with a limited budged. What strikes us most is that very often going green is more affordable than we think. By following simple steps and being consistent in what we do, we can save a bundle. And as you know, money doesn’t grow on trees.

Maybe you have some interesting ideas about saving your money and helping the planet?

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How recycling can be friendly for the environment?

Marzena Ziembicka — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:57:51 +0000

The garbage disposal is definitely a serious problem, especially in New York City. Every year we produce more and more garbage which is very hard to decompose. The utilization is becoming more expensive compare to the past. The garbage we produce is far from natural one. In addition, transportation requires trucks which not always are friendly to the environment. Because of that, we should more seriously approach towards garbage disposal and be aware what we put into the bin.

Garbage doesn’t disappear so easily, it needs time. Therefore, in order to make things easy we should recycle our garbage. In many cities recycling became an obligatory duty and New York is not an exception. The main reason for recycling is to reuse materials instead of using new ones. Recently, recycling became a serious issue for many cities. Moreover, private companies also try to be more ecological by using second-hand materials in their products.

By sorting our garbage, we can drastically help to decrease the amount of garbage disposed on landfills. Everything starts in our houses. By correctly sorting materials like glass, paper and plastic we can really make a difference. All these materials could be used again without harming the environment.
Nowadays, recycling became one of the methods used to protect natural resources. Even though, not all materials could be recycled still recycling plays an important role in saving our planet. If you are not sure how to separate materials which could be recycled from materials which are not recyclable here you can find help.

Do you have an extra trash container for recycling?

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Green Cleaning Recipes for Your Home

Marzena Ziembicka — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:34:24 +0000

Green cleaning has become more popular over the years because people are more aware of the hazards of cleaning products to people, pets and the environment. Once you have decided to throw out your old cleaners, you will have to find new and more natural cleaners. There are companies out there that specifically manufacture natural cleaners. However, you could make your own cleaners that are just as effective.

Green cleaning recipes for natural cleaners for your whole house:

Window and mirror cleaner:

Ingredients: white vinegar and water (indoors)/castile soap and water (outdoors)

For indoor mirrors or windows, mix ¼ cup of white vinegar and water (fill up a spray bottle). For outdoor windows, put a few drops of castile soap with warm water and rinse well. Dry your windows with a squeegee.

Tub and sink cleaner:

Ingredients: baking soda and liquid soap

Sprinkle baking soda on the fixtures and rub with a wet rag. Put a few drops of liquid Murphy’s soap or an equivalent cleaner and rinse well.

Linoleum floor cleaner

Ingredients: white vinegar and water

Mix 1/2 cup vinegar in a bucket of warm water and mop. The odor from the vinegar will disappear after it dries.

Toilet bowl cleaner

Ingredients: baking soda and liquid soap

Sprinkle the baking soda inside the toilet bowl. Add just a couple of drops of liquid soap and scrub. To clean the outside surfaces, sprinkle baking soda and wipe with a rag.

There are many more recipes you can find on the Internet. The idea is to get those harsh chemicals out of your house and bring in the “green”!

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