Everyone wants to look good and feel good about their body! Did you know that many cosmetics that women use on a daily basis may contain toxic ingredients? Most cosmetics don’t even have an ingredients list on them! It’s time people know what they are putting on their body. Eco-friendly or Green Cosmetics are starting […] This post originally from Eco-friendly, Safe, or Green Cosmetics, Natural Make Up, Soap, and Skin Care ..read more

Buy Safe cookware! We are concerned about chemicals in our food, but another source of toxins is from the cookware that we use in our kitchens. It is important that we understand the different types of cookware and possible dangers. There has been significant media coverage on problems with different non-stick coatings off gassing, especially […] This post originally from Green Pans and Green Pan Cookware for the Eco Friendly Kitchen ..read more

Solar Panels do not need much maintenance and are pretty reliable. As with anything exposed to the elements, they do eventually breakdown. We will detail our experience with long term solar panel ownership. Typical Solar Panel Warranty A reputable solar panel’s performance warranty will typically guarantee 90% power production at 10 years and 80% at […] This post originally from How Long do Solar Panels Last? – Repair Solar Panels System ..read more

Introduction Anyone interested in taking the plunge with an electric car or Plug-in Electric Vehicles (EV’s) needs to investigate their charging options. Adding a charger to your garage can become a several hundred dollar project or several thousand dollar home improvement project. Each vehicle needs a different type of charger system and each house has […] This post originally from Installing Your First Home Electric Car Charger ..read more

Are high gas prices getting to you? Do something about it! It costs a lot to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. A recent study released in  2012 showed that the average household in San Francisco spends 39.5% of their income on housing and transportation. Those that lived in the suburbs spent even more, […] This post originally from Green Driving Techniques to Save Gas, Increase Mileage – Green Oil and Lube ..read more

The holidays are here!  The media has reported that the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ouch. Big dinners, more alcohol, more snacks, more finger foods, tempting desserts, and appetizers. How can we work to combat those pounds? Small Packages of Food Food manufacturers understand that smaller portions of food […] This post originally from Losing Weight During the Holidays, Diet vs Exercise and Walkstation – Multitask – Fight Obesity, Exercise while Working ..read more

Seaspiracy In 2021 a documentary called Seaspiracy hit Netflix. It definitely presents all the problems with the commercialized fishing industry. Trawling nets destroying kelp and coral, over fishing, chemical dye and more. The problem is, it’s only solution was to STOP EATING FISH. With many folks having to fish and eat for their livelihood, the […] This post originally from Seafood Mercury levels and Sustainable Seafood Guide ..read more

Last Update: 8/28/2018 Tesla Factory We recently purchased a Tesla Model S. Much has been written about this excellent electric car—instead of providing a more technical review, we will provide insight gleaned from day to day use of this car in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our original goal with this purchase was to become […] This post originally from Why an EV? Living with an Electric Car ..read more

With the Pandemic, it because clear that food scarcity was a major problem.  People lost their jobs and just needed food to eat.  Food banks were pushed to their limits, seniors had meals delivered. What eco friendly elements can help reduce food waste and decrease food scarcity. Food Waste American waste as much as 40% […] This post originally from Reduce Refrigerator Energy Use and Food Waste and increase Food safety ..read more

The New Year brings forth resolutions to get rid of all the stuff we have accumulated all year long. You probably added to your pile of items during the holidays, so it is time to get rid of the old and de-clutter. Because we are green, eco-oriented, we need to do this the right way. […] This post originally from Top 10 Ways to Donate Unwanted Items ..read more