Simple Green: Give Up Dryer Sheets
If you haven't fully given up your clothes dryer yet in favor of a clothesline, there is one small (OK, really small) thing you can do to make your laundry routine a little less wasteful. Give up the ...
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The "No-'Poo" Movement
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As in sham-poo! While driving to work the other day and getting our daily dose of NPR, we heard an interesting segment on the history of shampoo and a number of people who are giving up the lather ...
10 Tips to Save Energy in the Kitchen
Ah, the kitchen. The heart of the home does a lot of work and expends a lot of energy. Reduce your use by implementing the following tips......
10 Things You Can Recycle You Didn't Know You Could
If you're like us you hate throwing anything in the regular garbage. It seems like such a, pardon the pun, waste. But there's some stuff you just don't know what to do with. Check out our list pl...
Roundup: Apartment Therapy's Tips on Getting Organized
What does being organized have to do with being green? As we can attest from personal experience...plenty. Getting organized can help you take steps towards a more sustainable life, and we've got ...
Hot Tip: Get the Most Product Out of a Container
Consumer Reports 09.2009
As frustrated as any consumer with making sure to get every last drop out of a product, Consumer Reports pumped, poured, squeezed, shook, and tapped as much as could out of a variety of bottles and th...
Dryer Balls Redux: Fluff Balls
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Our post on using tennis balls and dryer balls as a green alternative to fabric softener and dryer sheets got a pretty strong reaction. First of all, thanks to all the readers who commented and info...
How To: Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash
Even if you buy organic, it's a good idea to wash your produce before you consume it to rid it of germs or residue. While water works, a wash can help you use less water; they're also effective at ...
35 Tips To Green Your Home
Body+Soul Magazine
Improve your energy efficiency. Reduce your carbon footprint. Live a healthier life. According to a recent study, global CO2 emissions rose in 2008 by 1.94 percent year-on-year to 31.5 billion me...
10 Tips for a Closet Cleanse
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We tend to be a hoarder —particularly when it comes to our clothes— although it's something we've gotten much better at now that we've moved into a 350-square-foot apartment with our sig...
37 Reasons to Take Your Shoes Off
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We started practicing this years ago not so much as a green move, but because we lived in a ski town. We didn't want our boots to track dirt and mud inside, or get the carpet wet. Now that we live in ...
How To Get Mildew Stains Out Of Linen?
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Q: I'm using a linen shower curtain from Gaiam right now. It gets thoroughly wet, but doesn't leak and dries pretty quickly. Despite the "anti-mold" claims, mine did get mildew when I went too long (2...
Hot Tip: Eight (More) Ways to Clean With Salt
Remember when we suggested cleaning your cast iron pan with kosher salt? Turns out, salt has plenty more uses in the kitchen and around the house. It’s not quite as versatile as baking soda, but it ...
Wall Mount Folding Drying Rack
We must be going through a wall mount phase. Earlier this week our friends at AT:Boston blogged about wall mount cabinets from CB2. Now this: a wall mount drying rack that folds down when not in u...
Hot Tip: Soften Sheets with Baking Soda
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We just got a looooong email forward (you know the kind) about the dangers of fabric softener, which is said to include chemicals like "chloroform, benzyl acetate and pentane." While we can't verif...
Homemade Carpet Freshener
RecipeZaar
We have a cat, whose adorable gray fur comes off of her body with not-so-adorable dander and allergens on a very regular basis. We sweep and vacuum, which usually does the trick, but with lavender s...
How To: Stop Your Bedroom From Making You Sick
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We sleep, on average, about 7 hours a night, which means that we spend way more time in our bedroom than we do in any other room of the apartment. And, naturally, we spend more time in our bed than on...
Fresh Sheets: How Do You Make The Freshness Last?
Who doesn't love freshly laundered sheets. They might even help you sleep better. But with an Energy Star rated machine using 18-25 gallons of water per load (compared with 40 for standard machines)...
How To: Wash a Pillow
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It's a good idea to wash a pillow every year or so. Mom used to take them to the dry cleaner, where the stuffing would be taken out, bathed in chemicals, and then put in a fresh, new case. But we ...
Simple Green: More Natural Cleaners From the Pantry
It's no secret that we're fans of all-natural cleaners, especially ones that we already have in stock at home. But read on for a short list of surprising cleaners...ketchup included!...
Decoding Labels With a Chemist
Young House Love 6.29.09
We've already proved we're in love with The Youngsters' creative and beautiful remodeling; this time, we're turning to them for advice on chemicals in the house. They're at it again, bringing great in...
Good Question: Is Comet Eco-Friendly?
Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: green(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com) Dear Re-nest, I have been usin...
New from ABC Home: Eco-Intelligence
This past June NYC-based ABC Home launched a new line of eco-friendly home products, equipment and accessories called Eco-Intelligence. Each product explains its energy and cost saving potential and...
Simple Green: Wall-Mounted Drying Racks
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Wall-mounted drying racks are a classic small space solution, and air drying is regaining popularity thanks to the significant energy savings you gain from avoiding the electric dryer......
Hot Tip: Rinse Aid Alternative
While we've discussed what dishwashing detergent is best, what about their counterpart - rinse aides? Instead of buying a commercial rinse aid, there's something you probably already have in your cu...
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