Green products you shouldn’t waste your money buying

Here at Green Daily we spend a lot of day telling you about all the options for new green products. Things you can buy or check out to reduce your carbon footprint, create less trash and more. But what about green products that just aren’t worth the cost?

Smart Money came up with a list of what to avoid. on to get the info.

OLED televisions (organic light emitting diode) have super thin screens and and use 40% less energy than LCD televisions. The problem? OLEDs are so new they cost a…

New Wal-Mart stores in Canada cut energy use by 30%

Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction, and the unimaginable actually comes to pass right before your eyes. What minor miracle am I referring to? That’s right, I’m talking about the fact that Wal-Mart might soon be the greenest store on your block — especially whether your block happens to be in the Canadian province of Ontario. All new Wal-Mart stores built in the province will showcase smart energy features that reduce energy consumption by 30%.

Big wigs are calling the new stor…

Water bottles: Switching to steel

I finally made the switch to steel water bottles for my family. Two big ones - Klean Kanteens - for my husband and I, and a little Sigg decorated with colorful cars for our daughter. I bought them at L.L. Bean considering I’m lucky abundant to live a half-hour from a brick-and-mortar store where I do other shopping anyway. Both work just fine and save us from using countless plastic bottles during various outings, but there are differences.
In general, using steel water bottles works for my…

Pet fur removal the environmentally friendly way

Summer is my favorite season, not just for the warm weather in the cold Upper Midwest but additionally for the abundance of white, cotton clothing. You see, I have two white cats who shed no matter the amount of brushing I do. In winter white furs stick out of my brown and green and black wool sweaters constantly. I have come to terms with my vaguely furry appearance. Were I a more fastidious person that regular appearance of cat fur might push me by the edge of sanity. Nonetheless, I do aim…

Campus school supplies: Pens and pencils

Being in school can be wasteful when you consider all of the paper, pens, pencils and highlighters that get used and abused. For students seeking a way out of that trend, we’ve compiled a list of eco-friendly writing options that won’t break the bank.

Pens

Woody Pens are crafted from sustained yield scrap wood and are refillable with Woody make non-toxic ink refills made from a minimum of 30% post-consumer brass. There are no animal bi-products, and no plastic is used. Supposedly, bra…

Green reasons to buy new appliances

whether you’ve been wavering on whether or not to manufacture room in your budget for a new appliance like a refrigerator or washing machine, next the results of a recent study conducted by the organization of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) might be of interest to you.

The study looks at the period from 2000 to 2007, as washing machines, refrigerators and dishwashers have had programs implemented during that duration frame to improve energy and water efficiency.

Taken together…

eBay Green: Sexy soy pouch

Have you been looking for the perfect midsummer gift for your man? 2(x)ist undies might be just the ticket! These briefs made from soy are designed to be comfortable and to accentuate one’s assets.

While we’ve reported on these beauties before, while browsing eBay that weekend I couldn’t help but notice some new details when I landed upon an auction for a pair.

For starters, whether you’ve been worried about bacterial infections, thereupon that natural soy bean fiber blend is your best…

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