Eco Reminders; Wall Stickers with a Poetic Message Help You Get Rid of Bad Habits

Here's in interesting eco article:

Stickers can be fun, but how eco-friendly is this new craze for decorating walls? We have found two brands that claim their vinyls to be eco-chic, and some even come with decorative eco-reminders; very clever! Hu2 in the UK has just launched the first Flat Sharing Rules wall stickers that don't just help keeping everybody sane, but also saving energy and water.

A shower sand timer let's everybody in a flatshare know the appropriate time to shower (4 min), in order not to block the bathroom for too long, and, to save water and hence reduce the bill. All of Hu2's stickers are made from a PVC-Free self-adhesive which is a bio material, completely free of chlorine and plasticizers. The British company started off on Brick Lane in London, but has since expanded to Soho in New York. All their story-telling wall stickers are however still made in the UK.

 

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Go Green! 50 Actions You Can Take Today

Here's a good article on how to be green.

 

What can you and your family do to be kind to the environment TODAY? Here are 50 simple, earth-friendly actions.

 

1. Buy eco! Super cool and environmentally friendly shoes, purses, skateboard earrings, platters, picture frames, batteries, cars, and more are readily available these days
2. Recycle electronics, including computers, printers, cd players, and toys
3. Build a garden using native plants
4. Incorporate Integrated Pest Management practices into your garden
5. Buy groceries in bulk
6. Take a reusable bag to the grocery store
7. Ride a bicycle to work or to take care of errands around town
8. Watch environmentally themed movies such as Sacred Planet
9. Carry a reusable mug, everywhere
10. Use recycled-content copy paper
11. Purchase remanufactured toner cartridges
12. Research ways you can help the environment
13. Practice Environmentality with your family
14. Buy recycled office products
15. Unplug electronics when they are not in use

 

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