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Archive for the ‘Home Products’ Category

February 21st, 2008

Permanent Coffee Filters: What besides mesh and plastic?

Earlier, we discussed permanent coffee filters and their advantages. I told you about the one I use, made of mesh and plastic.
But, there are greener options. I didn’t really know about hemp filters when I bought my permanent coffee filter.
Available at several places online, including Hemp Sisters or amazon, hemp coffee filters are natural and […]

By Peggy -- 9 comments

February 20th, 2008

Permanent Coffee Filters: No more soggy paper

When I mentioned in my page Tree Hugging Family Co-blogger Peggy that I stopped using paper coffee filters, one reader asked me what I use instead.
I chose a Mr. Coffee permanent filter last year and have never used paper coffee filters again.
What are the advantages?
•No paper filter waste.
•Saves resources since you reuse the same […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

February 18th, 2008

Free Yourself: Get Rid of Disposable Bathroom Cups

If you want to get rid of a disposable item that may be lurking in your house and on your shopping list, consider banning the disposable bathroom cup.
Whether they are made of paper or plastic, disposable bathroom cups create an abundant amount of waste. Even if you recycle them, you are still using energy.
What are […]

By Peggy -- 3 comments

February 12th, 2008

Greener Gadgets Winners

The grand prize winner of Core77’s Greener Gadgets Competition for 2008 is the EnerJar, an easy-to-build* power meter that accurately reports the power draw of electrical appliances.
Designers Matt Meshulam and Zach Dwiel hope the device will help users gain a better understanding of the amount of power appliances use, even in standby.
The device will not […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

February 11th, 2008

A Stawberry Colander: Recycline’s new Preserve for the Kitchen by Evo

I don’t remember the last time I got excited about a colander, but this thing is just sexy. And it’s not just sexy because it is made of recycled plastic. Oh, no. It was designed by Evo to look like a strawberry.

Also notable is the super-curvy food-storage container that was inspired by a Granny Smith […]

By Peggy -- 6 comments

February 4th, 2008

Rubberwood: Does it Bounce?

No, but rubber trees produce a latex sap, the primary source for natural rubber. While rubberwood doesn’t bounce, it can be a good green choice for furniture.
I had not heard of rubberwood until Michael and I were shopping for a wedding anniversary present. I found rubberwood furniture at several stores, such as World Market and […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments