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Infographic: Anatomy of a Green Home

by nedrhodes1 Posted on July 29, 2019

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Have you ever found yourself spending way more on a product because it had an “eco-friendly” label? Greenwashing is a common marketing practice that allows businesses to charge a premium for their product, whether or not they’re actually good for the environment. As a result, there’s a widely held notion that living green is a privilege for the wealthy.

The idea that only the rich can afford to be sustainable couldn’t be further from the truth. Most of the time, what’s truly good for our planet is reducing consumption, which is naturally more economical. When it comes to changes you can make around the house, you’ll find that there are opportunities everywhere to save money and help reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. The average household spends $7,068 on utilities and other household expenses each year. With a few sustainable changes, you can save over $1,000 on your energy bills annually.

Whether you’re building or remodeling your home, or just looking to make some small changes in each room of your house, this animated infographic from Esurance offers 24 tips on how to start living your best green life.

One note: Although we think the running water animation in kitchen and bathroom sections below is really cool, please remember to shut off the tap to reduce water consumption!

Animated graphic courtesy of Esurance

Feature image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay

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5 Plant-Powered Cleaning Products Worth Adding to Your Shopping Cart

by karol.wasilewski52001 Posted on May 12, 2019

Green cleaning products get a bad wrap for being weaker or less potent than their traditional counterparts, but these eco-friendly cleaners actually pack quite?the punch. Not only are they free of toxic chemicals, these green cleaning products?are just as powerful as?everything already in your cleaning closet.?Plus, they smell so much better! (Maybe it’s just me, but I like to be able to breathe after I clean the kitchen counter.)

Next time the last drop of your?go-to disinfecting spray or glass cleaner is used up,?consider adding one of these green alternatives?to your shopping list. Replace them one by one and, before you know it, you’ll have an eco-friendly cleaning arsenal ready to go! I’m certain you’ll never go back.

1. Branch Basics?”The Concentrate“

If you’re looking to get more bang for your buck, this is the way to do it! Made from plant-derived ingredients like sugar, chamomile flower and baking soda, this concentrate can replace just about every cleaning product in your home. Use it?for everything from removing gunk from your stovetop to washing your dog!

2. ECOS Stain + Odor Remover

Perfect for everyday use, this plant-based stain and odor remover effectively eliminates stains and freshens even the most persistent?of odors. Who knew lemon peel oil was so effective! Use on upholstery, carpets and clothes – wherever those messes show up.

3. Method Daily Shower Spray

This toxin-free spray will have you singing in the shower. Just spray a fine mist on all wet surfaces and it will take care of the rest with its amazing plant power. And this spray isn’t just effective, it’s thoughtful too! Made by a certified B Corporation, this product is?biodegradable, BPA free, compostable and made in the USA. Awesome, right?

4. Bon Ami Powder Cleanser

Bon Ami Powder Cleanser is a wonderful example of non-toxic cleaning power. Made from naturally soft abrasives like limestone and felspar, Bon Ami can be confidently used on most hard surfaces in the kitchen and elsewhere in the house.?There’s a reason it’s been a household favorite since 1886.

5. Better Life Naturally Smudge-Smacking Glass Cleaner

It’s non-toxic. It’s 100% plant-derived. It’ll get the job done. Made from corn, coconut and palm kernel, this cruelty-free cleaner is full of just the good stuff. And it works fabulously – kicking fingerprints, greasy smudges, dirt and rain spots to the curb. And no streaks too!

When it comes to cleaning the house, chemicals aren’t the only way to get the job done. And with?so many excellent plant-based cleaning products on the market, there’s no reason not to jump on this train. Give it?a try!

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How Green Is the New Samsung Galaxy S9?

by MilesDiggles Posted on April 25, 2018

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Are you in the market for a new smartphone? The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ models have been available for just over a month. But before you commit to an upgrade, let’s walk through their eco-friendliness.

Design

The new Galaxy smartphones still have an aluminum shell, but use a stiffer aluminum alloy to make it more durable. Other smartphone manufacturers have switched to glass, which is more prone to scratches and cracks.

The S9 and S9+ are both registered with Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold status based on their use of recycled content and limited use of toxic metals like cadmium and mercury.

Samsung packages the new models in 90 percent recycled paper fiber (no expanded polystyrene) and uses recycled content for the plastic packaging. Both models come with a paper quick-start guide, but to reduce their use of paper, the full manual is available online only. It’s no surprise that Samsung has won awards for designing its products with recycling in mind.

Samsung Galaxy S9 in Lilac Purple. Photo: Samsung

Power Management

Samsung claims that the Galaxy S9 can last 12 hours using a wireless connection, and independent tests comparing the S9+ and the iPhone X demonstrate that the Galaxy will last longer. Longer battery life means less times charging your phone, and more time before the battery needs to be replaced. This is a significant factor since you can’t replace the battery yourself.

The charger uses a USB Type-C port, the same port technology used by more than 40 different smartphones. This means if you’re upgrading from an S8 or switching phone brands, it’s likely you can use your old charger or share chargers within your family.

Shelf Life

The average American upgrades phones every 18 months — but this upgrade rate isn’t based solely on the consumer’s desire for the latest features. After two years, the software provider typically stops providing updates, making the phone more susceptible to security breaches.

Samsung recently announced that it will guarantee three years of software updates for the S9 enterprise edition, which puts it on the same level as the Google Pixel 2. If you take care of the phone, it should last a long time.

End of Life

When you’re ready to upgrade to the S10 (or another phone), you can rest assured that your S9 has a huge recycling market. Samsung offers a mail-in recycling program for all its portable products, but you can also trade it in for credit toward the purchase of a new phone through your service provider.

In 2016, Samsung recalled and recycled 4 million of its Galaxy Note 7 tablets because of battery issues. Here’s hoping the S9 avoids any recalls and that Samsung continues moving in the right direction with its sustainability and recycling practices.

Feature images courtesy of Samsung

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How Eating at Home Reduces Food Waste

by cazare907t2 Posted on February 25, 2018

A new study out of Ohio State University found that people who?eat at home wasted about three percent of their food, while people eating?out waste a whopping 40 percent on average.

You know that cooking at home is better for your health, and now there’s another great reason to eat in: you waste far less food. The small study looked at the plate waste that 50 adults generated and found that they left far less food?behind at home than when eating out or during?two lab-simulated “dining out” meals.

There are a couple of things about this study that stand out: the reporting method and how much flexibility that method offered participants.

Instead of self-reporting, study participants used something called the?Remote Food Photography Method?. They took phone photos of their plates?before and after eating, and the researchers used?those images to estimate how much food?was going into the bin.

Most food waste studies tend to focus only on dine-out type meals, but the Remote Food Photography Method allowed researchers to follow?participants as they ate unrestricted meals at home and restaurants of their choice. Study author Brian Roe said in a press release that this study, “is the first of its kind to follow adult eaters through their normal day-to-day eating patterns.”

Roe thinks that the freedom to choose?exactly what they wanted to eat and how much is why participants wasted less food than in previous studies on food waste.

These results are yet another compelling reason to cook at home.?Not only does?home cooking give you more freedom of choice and portion control, but you can meal plan to reduce waste and save money. Roe also points out that?if you’re cooking at home, it’s easier to reuse leftovers.

How to Cook at Home More

If making your own meals isn’t part of your routine right now, it can feel a little bit daunting. Like any new skill, it just takes practice.

Start with simple meals, and branch out as you get more comfortable in the kitchen. One-pot meals are a good place to start, so you’re not left with a mountain of dishes after the cooking is done. If you’re trying to stick to a tight budget,?these easy vegan meals that cost less than five dollars for two servings are your new friends.

The study authors mentioned meal planning?as a great way to further reduce food waste,?which makes sense. If you are shopping with meals in mind, you’re less likely to buy items that you’ll never cook.?Try this vegan meal plan for busy people and check out these tips on how to plan your meals.

Of course,?consumer action is only a small piece of the food waste puzzle.?Some of the burden for reducing food waste needs to fall on food distributors and manufacturers.?We need to look at food waste at every step, from farm to store shelf to table.

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Silicon Valley Has a Cold-Pressed Juicing Scandal

by DonetteDaws Posted on April 19, 2017

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Behold the Juicero. It is sleek, internet-connected, built like a tank, uses custom bags of chopped produce, applies four tons of pressure, and makes the world’s trendiest cold-pressed juice:

But wait. Bloomberg reports that there’s a dark side to the Juicero. Well, another dark side, anyway:

After the product hit the market, some investors were surprised to discover a much cheaper alternative: You can squeeze the Juicero bags with your bare hands. Two backers said the final device was bulkier than what was originally pitched and that they were puzzled to find that customers could achieve similar results without it. Bloomberg performed its own press test, pitting a Juicero machine against a reporter’s grip….In Bloomberg’s squeeze tests, hands did the job quicker, but the device was slightly more thorough. Reporters were able to wring 7.5 ounces of juice in a minute and a half. The machine yielded 8 ounces in about two minutes.

Hmmm. Tell me more about these reporters. Men? Women? Weakling nerds? Folks who hit the gym a lot? How much juice could I get from a Juicero bag? In any case, investors are upset:

After the product’s introduction last year, at least two Juicero investors were taken aback after finding the packs could be squeezed by hand. They also said the machine was much bigger than what Evans had proposed. One of the investors said they were frustrated with how the company didn’t deliver on the original pitch and that their venture firm wouldn’t have met with Evans if he were hawking bags of juice that didn’t require high-priced hardware. Juicero didn’t broadly disclose to investors or employees that packs can be hand squeezed, said four people with knowledge of the matter.

Oh come on. Juicero was recently forced to cut the price of its press from $699 to $399, so it probably isn’t even much of a moneymaker. The bags, on the other hand, are highway robbery at $5-7 each. At a guess, the gross margin on the press is around 50 percent at best, but the gross margin on the juice bags is probably 90 percent or more. If Juicero can sell the bags without the juicer—and maybe tout hand squeezing as a good workout regimen while they’re at it—they probably clear a thousand dollars per year. Maybe more. The press doesn’t add much to that, even if it is 802.11b/g/n compatible and notifies you when your juice packs are about to expire.

The hardware is only necessary for two reasons. First, people are lazy and don’t want to squeeze their own bags. Second, it makes everything high tech and cool. Regardless, differential pricing is a proven moneymaker, and now Juicero can sell its bags to cheapskates. There’s always been more money in the blades than the shaver.

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Now Samsung Washing Machines Are Exploding Too

by RonaldCatchpole Posted on November 4, 2016

Mother Jones

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Holy cow. Now Samsung washing machines are exploding too:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the tops can detach during use. The company has received more than 700 reports of incidents and nine reports of injuries including a broken jaw, the agency said Friday….In August, three consumers filed suit against Samsung, alleging that their machines suddenly exploded while in use.

….In April 2013, Samsung initiated one of Australia’s largest consumer recalls—of about 150,000 washing machines that it had sold there since 2010— after rescue services reported a spate of house fires believed to be caused by Samsung washers.

Luckily this doesn’t affect me. I plan to buy an LG washing machine someday thanks to their clearly superior technology:

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Need Help Living Ethically? There’s an App for That!

by marinavhunt Posted on August 28, 2016

You want to make the right choices so your lifestyle matches your ethics. But how do you know what the right thing is all of the time? How can you make the bestpurchase when you shop, hire a company, buy clothes or even make more charitable donations and get them to the right groups?

Ethical mobile apps are coming to the rescue. For almost any issue you care about, you can probably find an app that will help inform you, guide you and make it easy for you to not just talk the ethical talk, but walk the ethical walk.

Here are 6 that work for Android or IOS devices, or both.

1) The Humane Eating Project

This is a “restaurant app for people who care about animals.” The freeapp helps consumers find 20,000 restaurants in threecategories: those serving food that’s humanely raised; those serving vegan, vegetarian or veg-friendly options; and those that have made the “watch list (avoid)” because they serve foods the Project considers to be offensive or illegal, like veal, foi gras and sharkfin. Diners can also search for a restaurant by name, cuisine, locationand price, plus get directions and reviews. Created by the non-profit America for Animals, the app is just one of several state-of-the-art web and mobile projects the organization has launched to promote animal compassion andstop abuse. Works on both Android and IOS devices.

2) PaperKarma

If you’re tired of junk mail but find that writing “cancel – return to sender” doesn’t work, this free app may be for you. Justtake a picture of the mail you don’t want, and tap “unsubscribe.” PaperKarma will instantly submit a request to the company on your behalf. PaperKarma can stop magazines, catalogs, coupon books, credit card offers and other mail. If the company that sent the mail isn’t in PaperKarma’s data base, they say they’ll track it down. Works on both Androidand IOS devices.

3) Buycott

Buycott is a bar code scanning app that helps shoppers in 192 countries boycott companies that are behaving unethically. Crowd-sourced campaigns raise awareness about the issues, then enable consumers to scan barcodes when they shop to learn more about a product’s history and decide whether or not to buy the product. You can also use the app to send the product manufacturer a message about your decision not to buy. Current campaigns support fair trade, encourage consumers to avoid palm oil products, advocate a boycott of chocolate produced by child slaves and are working to stop wildlife slaughter in Africa. Works on both Android and IOS devices.

4)True Food

Want to avoid GMOs but can’t do it on you’re own because they’re not labeled? The free True Food app can help. It provides information on common genetically modified ingredients and lets you know what brands to look out for wherever you shop. Browse the 16 categories in the shoppers guide, choosing what’s “green” and avoiding what’s “red.” You can even call or email companies in the “red” to tell them you won’t be buying they’re products until they switch to non GMO ingredients. IOS only.

5) Light Bulb Finder

This free app makes it easy to switch from conventional incandescent light bulbs to LEDs and CFLs.It will help you figure out the right bulb to meet your need, then take you to a shopping site where you can make the purchase. Light Bulb Finder also helps you find rebates or incentives in your state to help defray the cost of switching bulbs. Available for Androidand IOS.

6) Carpooling and Ridesharing

There are so many apps for sharing a ride and sharing your car that I’m linking to a good source on 15 of them. Uber and Lyft are on the list, of course. But so is Sidecar.com, whichconnects riders with everyday drivers in their personal vehicle, and Sidecar Deliveries, which delivers both people and packages going along the same route. There’s also Ridescout,whichgives someoneinformation about all available route options: bus, rail, bikeshare, car share, taxi, carpool, walking, biking, driving and parking.

What’s your favorite ethical app?

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Even With a Teleprompter, Donald Trump Is Full of Shit

by AbigailCalderone Posted on June 29, 2016

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Professor Trump delivered a lecture on the evils of international trade today. Here’s a snippet:

Massive trade deficits subtract directly from our Gross Domestic Product. From 1947 to 2001 — a span of over five decades — our inflation-adjusted gross domestic product grew at a rate of 3.5%. However, since 2002 — the year after we fully opened our markets to Chinese imports — that GDP growth rate has been cut almost in half.

What does this mean for Americans? For every one percent of GDP growth we fail to generate in any given year, we also fail to create over one million jobs. America’s “job creation deficit” due to slower growth since 2002 is well over 20 million jobs — and that’s just about the number of jobs our country needs right now to put America back to work at decent wages.

There are two interesting things about this. First, Trump was reading off a teleprompter, and you can tell. The real Donald Trump would have ranted about the real unemployment rate being 40 percent and 50 million people being out of work or something. Who knows? But the carefully handled Donald Trump produces a well-modulated stream of numbers that actually sounds plausible.

And yet—even with someone else carefully vetting the numbers, they still don’t come close to making sense. Consider: the U6 unemployment rate right now is 9.7 percent. This represents every single human being in the country who wants a job but can’t get one, or who wants a full-time job but can only get part-time work. Even if they’re discouraged and not currently looking for work, they’re counted.

The U6 series only goes back to 1994, but a good guess is that the lowest it’s been in all of postwar history is about 6.5 percent. We’d hit that mark if 5 million more people were working. If you do the calculation based on the current output gap instead of the U6 rate, you come up with roughly the same number.

In other words, 5 million is the absolute max, even in theory. If that many more people had jobs, the economy would be roaring along at a 1960s boom level. So where does 20 million come from? If it were just Trump blathering away, the question wouldn’t be worth asking. But this supposedly came from someone who actually thought about these numbers. And they’re still off by a factor of at least four. I sure hope Trump doesn’t run his business with financial estimates like this.

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5 Vegan Handbag Brands That Do More than Save Animals

by AmeliaParenteau Posted on June 16, 2016

Although adopting a vegan lifestyle is good for the environment, the alternatives for leather goods may combat some of the positive effects. For example, polyvinyl chloride, more commonly known as PVC, is a material often used to simulate leather. However, it is hotly contested whether or not PVC is safe for the environment. This makes searching for vegan accessories something of a nightmare, especially when other ethical standards such as labor practices and the longevity of the styleare taken into account.

The best thing for the environment is ultimately shopping secondhand, but sometimes it is difficult to find a particular or specific style or perhaps you are shopping for a gift for someone else. Fortunately, there are several brands on the market that do more than just produce goods without animal products. Here are five vegan handbag and accessory brands that tick off several ethical checkpoints, from labor laws to recycled materials.

Spuren Handbags

According to their website, “spuren” comes from the German word that means “leaving a track” because purchasing a Spuren bag leaves a “positive footprint” on the planet. Not only are all of Spuren’s products PETA-certified vegan, they also utilize textileshandmade by artisans as well as upcycled materialsto craft sturdy, long-lasting bags. They also have a no child labor policy and ask that all of their partners, suppliers and sub-contractors have the same. Their product line features goods for all genders and for all occasions. Prices range from 39 dollars for a small crossbody bag to 180 dollars for a large duffle bag.

Matt & Nat

The name of this company comes from two of their principles: materials and nature. This vegan accessory company also uses 100 percent recycled plastic to line their products. The company also vets each of their production facilities as well as making it an ongoing effort to source more sustainable materials as vegan leathers improve over time. The designs of the bags offer something for everyone, especially those looking for a professional looking tote or bag, while also being extraordinarily high quality. Although the designs tend to be a bit pricier, the increase is due to the undeniable quality of the materials and craftsmanship. Matt & Nat offers unisex styles.

Fashion Conscious

Although this online retailer has several different certifications for what consists of an “ethical” purchase, they have a large range of vegan handbags for sale. This is a great resource for finding purses of different styles and price points. Each product from Fashion Conscious has its own “My Ethics” tab that tells the customer a bit more about why the product is an ethical find. They do have their own in house line, FC Vegan Bags, as well as sourcing products from other brands. Their overall mission is to “onlystock designs which have an ethical and eco dimensionbe it recycled, organic cotton, non-toxic, fair trade, sustainable, vegan, hand-made, UK-made or non-exploitative.”

Gunas New York

Established in 2009, Gunas was the first American all vegan handbag brand, according to their website.These high fashion bags don’t use any animal products and also promise sweatshop free labor and recycled materials. Each bag boasts a very unique design, so these bags are perfect for those with a little bit of flair. One real standout is the Paris duffel, a vegan leather duffel bag that is as chic as it is functional.

Freedom of Animals

This is another brand that will make even the most diehard fashionistas question using leather. Found in 2013, Freedom of Animals uses the highest quality vegan materials to create fashion forward and minimal bags. Their seasonal lines range in materials from canvas to eco-friendly faux leather options. They are also made in the United States and follow EPA guidelines for all facets of production. It’s clear to see that “affordable luxury” is a part of their mission given how beautiful their handbags are. They also have a partnership with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and encourage customers to donate to the cause directly while also naming several of their bag styles after elephants at the trust.

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That cheap dress on Facebook is a scam for your wallet and the planet

by Marshal08J Posted on April 6, 2016

That cheap dress on Facebook is a scam for your wallet and the planet

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Cheap fashion has hit a new low.

We already know that getting that flimsy asymmetrical tunic to your closet comes at a heavier cost to water, CO2, and human rights than its price tag reflects. But now, when you order some cheap clothing online, you might be sent a different item than the one you thought you paid for.

A recent Buzzfeed exposé details the scam: Chinese-based retailers snatch images from the web and use them to market women’s clothing on Facebook, advertising dirt cheap prices. Then, after a poor, unwitting soul orders one of these items, the company ships them something that only vaguely resembles the product in the image:

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For obvious reasons, we’re guessing the person who ordered this chic gray frock was not pleased to be sent a mauve trash bag with sleeves instead.

Buzzfeed points out that this ruse — perpetrated by a host of clothing companies that go by names like Zaful, RoseGal, and DressLily — has churned up tens of thousands of complaints over the past year. According to Buzzfeed analysis, at least eight of these companies are affiliated with a single Chinese clothing company, ShenZhen Global Egrow E-Commerce Co., which made more than $200 million in sales in 2014 and is chaired by multi-millionaire Yang Jianxin.

As always, be careful on Facebook, folks. This scam is a cruel trick, but then again, the whole fast fashion industry is playing a cruel trick on us — and the planet. Watch us explain why:

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