
HomeHome Green TipsKill germs with kindnessTo make your own disinfectant, mix a half cup of borax powder with a gallon of hot water. Add a few drops of fragrant essential oil, such as thyme, rosemary, or lavender. Store the mixture in a labeled spray bottle. 0 comments
Get your green building knowledge onSteven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC will be the featured speaker at the Northern New England Spring Home Show next weekend. Reddy will present an introductory seminar titled "Green Building: Energy Efficiency and Beyond," discussing the latest advances in building science as they relate to green building. The presentation includes information on the major green building certification programs including LEED for Homes, Energy Star, and Build Green NH. Check out a home energy detectorNext time you're in the local library, check out a "Cut the Carbon" kit - and do some homework. Make that metal shine!To polish brass, use Worcestershire sauce; or pour on ketchup, let sit, then wipe dry. Choose paints that DON'T give back.Painting is one of the best ways to refresh a room. Unfortunately, most paints aren’t good for us: They give off volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects Look for paints that say “low VOC” or “zero VOC,” as well as paint strippers that are nontoxic and biodegradeable. Have any of you tried the greener paints and/or strippers? What brands worked, and what didn't, and where did you find them? Tell us about your experience using them! Home Green CommunityRecycling Pickup ServiceBy iRecycle | March 05, 2010Do you want to recycle but live in a condo or own a business that doesn’t have recycling pickup? Contact us at iRecycle@hotmail.com and we will come pickup your recycling for you. We are currently servicing the Nashua area, with additional surrounding communities soon to come. Pickup will be on Saturday mornings. Weekly, semi-monthly or monthly programs are available. There is a $2 pickup fee + $1 for each container of recyclables. Trash bags or cardboard boxes are acceptable containers. Please have your containers available for pickup by 9 am on Saturday morning. These robots care about our planetBy editor | January 14, 2010Lakes Region students from middle school through college transformed their trash into works of art for the Lakes Region Community College’s first ever recycled art contest and environmental showcase in November – and Belmont sixth-graders won the entire middle school division. Special Event: MOVIE, FOOD and EXPERTS!By sierraclub | December 23, 2009See COAL COUNTRY at Red River Theatre in Concord on January 11, 2009 and support NH Sierra Club's work to reduce climate change pollution in New Hampshire. A special night with a reception, viewing and panel discussion is scheduled for Monday, January 11, 2010. Panelist include experts on local carbon reduction efforts and advocates for communities affected by mountain top removal mining and environmental protections. Take Charge of Alternative Energy Plans - Learn how at NHSEA Home Energy ConferenceBy Adros_Energy | November 18, 2009Before you invest more money and dependency in conventional energy sources, listen to Adros Energy certified industry expert Philip Morano speaking on Renewable Energy at the 3rd Annual NHSEA Home Energy Conference to be held at Plymouth State University on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Philip Morano kicks off the afternoon session of the “Renewable Energy” Track discussing Hybrid Power Solutions and Residential Wind Power. LaundryPure join the NH no suds revolutionBy Richard | May 06, 2009Hello, |