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According to some sources, green is (or means):

The color of nature, a healing color.
Youthful; not yet ripe.
A term that means “go,” as in “All systems are green.”
A symbol of victory, (at least it was in ancient Greece).
The national color of Ireland, and all things related to St. Patrick’s Day.
And today it also means acting [...]

Here’s an ever-so-practical way of saying ‘moths be gone’ from closet shelves and clothes and linen drawers: a cedar tree sachet. And, it’s very easy to make.
Project Materials:
Green gingham fabric or thin muslin
Thread, needle, scissors, sewing machine
Rickrack or grosgrain ribbon, optional
Cedar shavings (Buy in quantity inexpensively in the pets supply dept.)
Dark [...]

Greening your lifestyle can be costly, especially if you don’t know where to shop or what to buy. But there are really great green deals out there. Some green products are cheaper in the long run while some are cheaper up front.
Top 5 Green Savings Tips
Buying wholesale.
Finding green products whole sale is now easier than [...]

Everyone at one time or another will encounter mold. With the flood situations of late, mold is a serious threat to homes and health. It grows in our homes, our lawns, our offices, and it’s even in some of the foods we eat. If it is in your home, you’ve got a problem. Evaluating your [...]

Studies show human breast milk is contaminated with more than 100 industrial chemicals. These chemicals come from household products like flame-retardant upholstery, dry cleaned clothing, and even common cleaning agents.
Chlorine, ammonia, and petroleum based cleaning products leave fumes and residues in the home that are absorbed by our bodies. These chemicals leave residues and fumes [...]

The increase in asthma cases illustrates the relationship between the sensitivity of small children and the increased use of petrochemical and other toxic household products. Asthma is an all too common problem in children. EPA reports that since 1980, the biggest growth in asthma cases has been in children under [...]

Deciphering Labels and Going Green to Protect Your Health and Environment

When you clean your oven, toilet, bath tile, kitchen floor, or windows, you can smell the toxins. The label even warns you to wear gloves, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and please do not breath the fumes. If it’s too [...]