All Entries in the "In The Home" Category
Lotus Leaf Demonstrates Business Case for Bio-Inspired Products
Self-cleaning paint inspired by the Lotus Effect is one of the standout stories of bio-inspired design. Read on for a look at how it came to be, and what it takes for a product inspired by nature to be successful.
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SunChips Stacks First Compostable Bags on Canadian Shelves
For the launch of its fully-compostable snack bag, Frito Lay Canada is working with local composting programs to ensure that new SunChips bags are handled properly when disposed.
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RTI International”s new nanofiber light bulbs are 5X more efficient
Eco Factor: Energy-efficient light bulbs put out 55 lumens per watt. Incandescent bulbs waste a major amount of the energy they consume as heat, CFLs save on energy but they pack hazardous chemicals that deplete the environment. RTI International.
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Go green – Greenwash Laundry Ball
When we visit a departmental store to buy the monthly household requirements, after buying the usual groceries and other toiletries, we head straight to that section which stocks various cleaning products ranging from detergents, dish cleaners, floor cleaners, room sprayers, floor cleaners to mosquito repellants. We may have bought them on a regular basis and continue to buy them month after month thinking that we are very responsible parents and are ensuring that our children live in absolutely hygienic conditions.
Are You Sleeping Green?
In these recessionary times, getting a good night’s sleep should be on everyone’s agenda. Now with new advances, the common mattress is being transformed to “going green” with the use of sustainable eco-friendly materials. When shopping for a new mattress consider the green eco-friendly mattress as a replacement.
When Going Green, Every Little Bit Helps
Society as a whole is becoming more aware of the various ways to being more eco-friendly, and we are all trying to learn how to live a greener lifestyle. But, going green doesn’t have to be complicated. Many of the very things we already do can be taken one or two steps further, by simply being aware of what we purchase, what we use and how much waste we create.
Eco-Friendly CD Sleeves Are Here
Environmentally-conscious consumers now have the option of purchasing eco-friendly sleeves for their favorite compact discs thanks to Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. The company has recently focused on a new line of environmentally-safe media packaging. The new design, called the CS220, is made of durable card-stock unlike traditional compact disc packaging which is made of plastic.
Sustainable Roof Tops: Green, Solar or White?
Sustainable urban environments, green buildings, and roofs are the trend for universities, hospitals, and businesses. Availability of new tax incentives and green stimulus funding jump start and provide a positive impact on the community in which they operate.
Conserve Water and Money by Making A Rain Barrel
Building a rain barrel is a way you can conserve water and save money. It is estimated that over the summer months homeowners use about 40% of their water for landscaping and plants.
You’ll save money on your water bill and see the difference in your plants almost immediately. Building a rain barrel catches water runoff from your roof that would normally flow to the ground, it also helps the environment by reducing runoff waste water.
