Ditch the disposable razors. I used to use disposable women’s razors all the time. This was many, many years ago. Then, I discovered that the company I was using for my razors tested them out on rabbits. I found this out when I saw a very gruesome picture. From that ( more… )
Change the filter in your furnace. If you use a standard 1-2 inch filter in your furnace, you should be changing it every three months if not sooner. This will keep your furnace working at maximum efficiency. If you notice your house seems extra dusty, check your filter. If it ( more… )
Take off your shoes! Do you know how dirty the bottom of your shoes are? Think of all the places they have traveled throughout the day. Then, think of all the other humans and animals that have walked where you have walked. Chances are slim that the areas were washed ( more… )
Ditch the plastic wrap! Plastic wrap is a staple in many homes. I have some in my house as well. When this roll is used up, I will not longer buy it. Unfortunately, the roll I have is a commercial roll I got from an estate sale for a buck, ( more… )
Do Something Kind. This picture reminds me of all the animals that are being rescued right now from the bushfires in Australia. We may not be able to fly to Australia to help those in need right now, but I bet there is something you can do in your community ( more… )
Insulate doors and windows that are drafty. I live in a house that was built in 1977. It may not be 100 years old, but it is plenty drafty! We have chosen to do all sorts of renovations over the 13 years we have lived here, but still have things ( more… )
Switch to using bamboo paper products. As I mentioned in a previous post, bamboo is a great resource for replacing traditional tree-made products. There are more and more bamboo paper goods coming on the market. I have seen paper towels, napkins, tissues, and toilet paper online so far. I have ( more… )
Unplug rarely used devices. Have you ever looked around the house to see how many things are plugged in?Now look and think about how often you use each thing. I bet you will find many things that are plugged in that are rarely used. For example, I have a water ( more… )
Take showers instead of baths. You have probably already heard that showers use less water than baths. According to the EPA, 70 gallons can fill a bathtub, while a 5 minute shower uses 10-25 gallons. Even if you fill your tub only halfway, that is still using more water than ( more… )
Switch from body wash to bar soap. This is something I have swapped this year on my quest to become a plastic-free home in 2020. I love going into body care shops and smelling all the new scents. I used to ask for gift cards from all those places for ( more… )