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Get a clean, green shave
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by admin.
We all know to turn off the faucet while brushing our teeth, but the other morning ritual — shaving –doesn’t get as much eco-attention. Still, there are ways to help the environment while getting a close shave, says beauty expert Lina Hanson, author of “Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness.”
Go electric. About 2 billion disposable razors end up in landfills per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. An electric razor can be reused and won’t waste water.
As always, recycle. If you must have the close shave of disposable razors, use ones made of recycled plastic. They work just as well as normal razors at a comparable price, Hanson says. The Preserve Triple Razor from Recycline (recycline.com, $7.49) is made partly from recycled yogurt cups.
Dip, don’t drip. Instead of leaving the water running so you can rinse off your razor, put a bowl full of water on the counter. Then, dip your razor in the bowl between strokes to save water.
Avoid aerosols. Propellants in today’s aerosol shaving cream cans could harm the environment as well as your skin. Switch to an all-natural cream packaged in a pump bottle, such as Kiss My Face Fragrance-Free Moisture Shave.
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Happy Halloween!
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by admin.
We would like to wish you a safe and spooky Halloween. As always thank you for your business!
Jack-o-lantern, Jack-o-lantern,
you are such a funny sight
As you sit there by the window,
looking out at the night
You were once a sturdy pumpkin
growing on a vine
Now you are a Jack-o-lantern,
see the light shine
Don’t Forget to Recycle your Pumpkins
#1 Use it for food. Clean and roast the seeds for a healthy, yummy snack. Clean the pumpkin as well, roast it and then scoop out the flesh. Mash it down with a large fork, and mix with melted butter and brown sugar to make a sweet and good for you baby food. Adults might like it too!
#2 Use it for compost. If your pumpkin is rotting, break it up and add it to your compost pile or bury it around your rose bushes. It will decompose and add valuable nutrients to the soil.
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iGo Green Power Tower
Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Looking for a reliable surge protector that automatically cuts power when devices are in standby, check out the iGo Green Power Tower. It’s sleek, energy-saving power management system with integrated iGo Green™ Technology automatically reduces wasted standby power. Plug in your computer and other devices to save power without the hassle of unplugging your devices.
iGo Green Technology automatically powers down outlets when not in use and powers back up again when devices need power – reducing standby power by up to 85%. Features 4 fixed and 4 rotating outlets to accommodate all sizes and shapes of wall plugs.
