Different models of washing machines can vary greatly in energy use, water use and operating costs. When buying a new washing machine: Buy a front loader if you can. Front loaders are usually more water efficient and energy efficient than top loaders and use less detergent. Choose a size that matches your needs. You might […]
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Spray Bottle Turns Tap Water into 99.9% Effective Disinfectant
The Activeion Ionator is a high-tech spray bottle that uses a proprietary technology to transform tap water into a cleaning disinfectant capable of killing 99.9% of the bacteria in your home. The device is endorsed by science guy Bill Nye and super-green actress Laura Dern, who both lend their faces to the product website and […]
Video: Eco-friendly Cleaning Products
Read labels on cleaning products- look out for harmful ingredients and key watchwords as explained in the video below. Good, simple advice. Some commercial eco-friendly cleaning products are cheaper than their conventional, potentially harmful counterparts. An earlier post looked at the harmful substances that common household detergents from in waste water. If grey water recycling […]

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