• Idling Computers
    Idling Computers

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    Here are two points of note in the context of Green Living and Computer Power:Why you should turn off your monitor when it’s not in use, and When and how to turn your computer off.
  • Hybrid Rentals
    Hybrid Rentals

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    The next time you’re thinking about renting a car for personal or business use, consider renting a hybrid vehicle. Discount Car and Truck Rentals now has the Toyota Prius in many of their fleets. However, they are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis so you might want to arrive earlier in the day to pick-up the vehicle. Other car rental companies such as EV Rental Cars are also offering hybrid vehicles.
  • Pesticide Free Lawn
    Pesticide Free Lawn

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    Here is an approach to achieve a pesticide free lawn.  Yes, this  is a 12 Step Program to Getting Your Lawn Off Drugs.
  • Offsetting Your Emissions
    Offsetting Your Emissions

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    There are many great reasons for purchasing greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets. You may be already taking actions to reduce your own GHG emissions but would like to do more to decrease global GHG levels. You may not be able to avoid certain tasks and activities that generate GHGs. Examples include air travel and electricity use. Purchasing credits would allow to you to offset your GHG emissions from these activities. How do you purchase offsets?
  • Water-Wise Gardening
    Water-Wise Gardening

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    With the weather becoming warmer, gardening will become a very common activity for the next months. Of course, efficient water use is essential to having a truly green garden. Below are some great simple water conservation tips obtained from Go for Green - The Active Living and Environment Program website. Making Each Drop Count **Plan and design your garden with water conservation in mind.
  • Reducing Detergent Use
    Reducing Detergent Use

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    Household cleaning products such as laundry and dishwasher detergents contain surfactants. These chemical compounds are handled differently by soft and hard water types. Cleaning products are normally formulated for use in medium and hard water. If your home has soft water, you need use only about half the amount of detergent that is recommended by manufacturers.