Articles by: Barbara Holbrook

Is Your Garden Smart? Conserve Water with a Drip Irrigation System

In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without compromising their environmental ideals. Gardens not only provide a break from the pressures everyday stress, but they can also be a great way to save money by growing one’s own food or growing flowers for a fresh selection of gifts all year long. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. Low water gardening is one way to make sure that your garden stays... 

Green Dry Cleaners: 3 Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaning Alternatives

Dry-clean-only clothes are often a necessity for those who work in professional environments. Unfortunately, dry cleaning clothes has all sorts of nasty side effects. The whole system uses toxic chemicals that can wreak havoc on the environment and aren’t too healthy for you either. So, what’s the alternative cleaning method? Perhaps, you’ve noticed signs for green dry cleaners popping up around your town. What is green dry cleaning? And, how do you know if the process is really... 

Simple Lighting Switches for Electricity Savings

As the seasons change again, do you find yourself eying rising utility costs and wondering how to save money on electricity. Saving electricity doesn’t just make good environmental sense, it’s also good for your bank account. Even small changes in the way you use energy can help you save on electricity bills. Try these easy ideas to light your home get ready to save money on electricity:  Read More →

Cooking Green: 15 Eco Tips for the Kitchen

Cooking green isn’t about recreating Dr. Suess’ famous eggs. Being a green cook means making earth-friendly choices in how we prepare our food. Luckily, it’s a recipe that we can follow for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As eco-minded consumers, it’s easy to focus on the big money items — buying green appliances or building a green kitchen. But it’s the little things we do every day — like eating – that have the most impact on the environment. That’s why cooking... 

The Green House: a new building revolution

We only have one world to live in. Everywhere we go, people are more aware of their carbon footprint, choosing not to deplete natural resources without a thought about how they will be replenished. This awareness is leading to lifestyle changes that can be described as a new era in building the American dream. The era of the Green House. But what makes a house green?  Read More →

8 Tips to Make Your Historical Restoration Project Green

Restoring a historical home is a labor of love. But just because you’re taking your home back in time, doesn’t mean you can’t use some modern know-how. In fact, sustainable restoration can actually honor the intent of the original builders. Here are 8 tips for going green when restoring a historic home. 1. Whether your question is how to keep your house warm in the winter or how to keep your home cool in the summer, green insulation is the answer. There are many choices for green... 

Eco-Friendly Markers Turn Your Whiteboard Green

Do you love the smell of markers in the morning? Not anymore. There’s a reusable marker on the market that’s removing the toxic smell of traditional whiteboard markers and doing a whole lot more for the environment, too. Auspen reusable whiteboard markers are non-toxic, recyclable and — if you use whiteboard markers regularly — cheaper over the long haul. While offices and schools will be attracted to the money savings of reusable whiteboard markers, here at GreenWorld365 we appreciate... 

Turn off, Unplug and Go Green

The world is about to get a little bit darker. And that’s a good thing. Now, in it’s third year — and growing globally — Earth Hour encourages millions of people regardless of country or culture to turn off their lights (and other electrical devices) to collectively reduce carbon emissions. Earth Hour takes place tonight, March 28 at 8:30 pm local time — ie: 8:30 pm whereever you happen to be. According the official Earth Hour website folks in more than 1,400 cities and 80 countries... 

Save More, Spend Less with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, if every American home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb, we would prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars. Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, aren’t just better for the environment, they can save you a lot of money on your electric bills. While they may cost a little more initially, a single CFL lasts 8-15 times longer than any incandescent bulb,... 

Dot Com, Dot Net, Dot Eco?

Right now .eco is just a vision. True, it’s a hope that’s backed up by hardwork and big names. But it’s not a certainty yet. The belief of Dot Eco LLC, the folks behind the .eco top level domain, is that the environmental movement deserves a top level domain, similar to .com or .net, that can be a source of status for eco-minded companies and a source of funding for eco-conscious non-profits.  Read More →

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