Originally shared by Graham Gambier
Sustainable DIY Laundry Solutions: The Secrets Detergent Companies Don’t Want You To Know – Organic Lifestyle Magazine
Unbeknownst to most people, skin is your body’s biggest organ. This stretchy layer of cells actually operates as a semi-permeable barrier that lets plenty of microscopic substances shift in and out. This is great news for aromatherapy adherents and smokers relying on nicotine patches, but not so good if you look too closely at your detergent label. Each of these chemicals, 4-dioxane, benzoxazolyl, polyalkylene quaternium-15:, can be found in most detergents. They are a big cause for concern if you care about your reproductive health, staving off allergic reactions, and staying cancer free.
Worst of all, these chemicals aren’t something you are exposed to only on laundry day. Instead, they come with you wherever your clothes go. Traces of these chemicals create fumes you constantly breathe in, and even tiny amounts can agitate your breathing and cause headaches, neurological problems, and allergy flare-ups.
If that’s not enough to scare you off, keep in mind that the long-term effects of these combinations of chemicals are almost completely unknown.
#Health #HealthyEating #Nutrition #Diet #Food #NaturalRemedies #HealthRisk #LaundryDetergent #VolatileOrganicCompounds #4Dioxane #Benzoxazolyl #Polyalkylene #Quaternium15 #HomemadeDetergents #SoapNuts #gg_health
http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/sustainable-diy-laundry-solutions-the-secrets-detergent-companies-dont-want-you-to-know?utm_source=OLM+Newsletter+Subscribers&utm_campaign=192cca9ce5-First_OLM_Newsletter2_15_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d9d4bace60-192cca9ce5-30945909
http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/sustainable-diy-laundry-solutions-the-secrets-detergent-companies-dont-want-you-to-know
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Solar-Powered Pod That Allows You to Live Anywhere Is Now for Sale (Video) http://rgn.bz/ZzGN
Originally shared by Before It's News
Solar-Powered Pod That Allows You to Live Anywhere Is Now for Sale (Video) http://rgn.bz/ZzGN
This past spring, we introduced the Ecocapsule, a mobile micro dwelling that allows you to live off-the-grid, anywhere in the world. Developed by Nice Architects, this solar-powered shelter concept has recently come to fruition and hit the market–it’s currently available for pre-order as part of a limited-edition run of 50 pods.
The Ecocapsule comes clad in an insulated fiberglass, rooftop solar panels, and an aluminum shell with four wheels for easy transport. In addition, it has two hooks on the roof to allow for other transportation options: the pod can be moved or dropped in place via a crane or helicopter.
Although the Ecocapsule has a compact 27-square-foot interior, it feels surprisingly spacious once you’re inside. It houses up to two people and includes the necessities: a bathroom with a shower and composting, waterless toilet; a small kitchen area with a sink and two-burner stove; a convertible sofa that folds out to a double bed; desk space; and electric hookups. To power the pod, a fully charged 10kWh battery will last for at least four days with a 2.2 kW per day usage. Best of all, everything is controlled via a smartphone app.
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Okay, so you’ve built your dream garden in your backyard.
Originally shared by The Plaid Zebra
Okay, so you’ve built your dream garden in your backyard. It’s flourishing, it’s beautiful and it’s environmentally-friendly. But, is it? Just like with everything in life, it could probably be better. That’s where eco-gardening comes in.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/eco-garden-how-to-garden-organic/
Okay, so you’ve built your dream garden in your backyard. It’s flourishing, it’s beautiful and it’s environmentally-friendly. But, is it? Just like with everything in life, it could probably be better. That’s where eco-gardening comes in.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/eco-garden-how-to-garden-organic/
In these uncertain times of erratic weather and changing climate patterns, net-zero energy (or NZE) is quickly...
Originally shared by Greg Batmarx
In these uncertain times of erratic weather and changing climate patterns, net-zero energy (or NZE) is quickly becoming the gold standard in green building.
If you can generate all of your own energy on site, you never need to rely on the grid or worry about energy bills.
The North Carolina prefab builders at Deltec launched a line of affordable net-zero energy homes last year to great fanfare from off-grid buffs around the U.S.
Now we’re thrilled to see them introduce a brand new design to this collection; a charming, classically-styled Solar Farmhouse with all of the old-fashioned curb appeal, plus the futuristic technology that makes this home achieve net-zero energy.
We’ve been following Deltec as they’ve gained fame for their net-zero prefabricated homes and smartly structured hurricane-resistant round homes. The North Carolina-based company has just added a brand new model to their Renew Collection that turns a time-honored American design into a net-zero build.
The Solar Farmhouse contains everything that the classic vernacular farmhouse possesses, a pitched roof, quaint front porch, white wood siding and simple lines, updated with a slew of energy-efficient features, including a passive solar design with a photovoltaic roof and an air-tight building envelope that Deltec says simply “can’t be duplicated in the field.”
The two-story Solar Farmhouse encapsulates the “American Dream”, spanning 2029 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a darling 128-square-foot covered front porch. Although it looks just like a traditional farmhouse, this updated design is packed with modern functionality. It boasts spacious rooms, 10-foot-high ceilings, plenty of storage, and its open plan allows the home to circulate air more efficiently.
Built with traditional passive design concepts, every model in Deltec’s Renew Collection is dedicated to achieving net-zero energy independence.
Each home is fitted with an air-tight building envelope, and by adding high-performance insulation, natural air ventilation and solar shading, each structure will stay naturally cool in summer and achieve the maximum insulation and solar heat gain possible in winter.
Without requiring much energy to cool and heat these homes, they can be powered by a photovoltaic solar array alone, without relying on the grid, successfully achieving net-zero energy.
The open layout of the Solar Farmhouse puts the kitchen, dining and living room all in one sprawling space. Deltec supplies the shell of the home, with the option of several amenities that can be added to the homeowner’s liking.
These amenities include a 240-square-foot covered back porch, metal roof, fresh air ventilation, passive solar awnings, and a detached carport or garage. Buyers can also choose from pre-installed window packages and pre-stained siding packages. Deltec also provides energy modeling to help homeowners select the best energy-efficient features for their home’s specific climate.
The bare bones shell of the Solar Farmhouse starts at around $62,000, while a finished home will likely range between $350k-400k.
http://inhabitat.com/new-net-zero-solar-farmhouse-from-deltec-generates-all-its-own-energy/
In these uncertain times of erratic weather and changing climate patterns, net-zero energy (or NZE) is quickly becoming the gold standard in green building.
If you can generate all of your own energy on site, you never need to rely on the grid or worry about energy bills.
The North Carolina prefab builders at Deltec launched a line of affordable net-zero energy homes last year to great fanfare from off-grid buffs around the U.S.
Now we’re thrilled to see them introduce a brand new design to this collection; a charming, classically-styled Solar Farmhouse with all of the old-fashioned curb appeal, plus the futuristic technology that makes this home achieve net-zero energy.
We’ve been following Deltec as they’ve gained fame for their net-zero prefabricated homes and smartly structured hurricane-resistant round homes. The North Carolina-based company has just added a brand new model to their Renew Collection that turns a time-honored American design into a net-zero build.
The Solar Farmhouse contains everything that the classic vernacular farmhouse possesses, a pitched roof, quaint front porch, white wood siding and simple lines, updated with a slew of energy-efficient features, including a passive solar design with a photovoltaic roof and an air-tight building envelope that Deltec says simply “can’t be duplicated in the field.”
The two-story Solar Farmhouse encapsulates the “American Dream”, spanning 2029 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a darling 128-square-foot covered front porch. Although it looks just like a traditional farmhouse, this updated design is packed with modern functionality. It boasts spacious rooms, 10-foot-high ceilings, plenty of storage, and its open plan allows the home to circulate air more efficiently.
Built with traditional passive design concepts, every model in Deltec’s Renew Collection is dedicated to achieving net-zero energy independence.
Each home is fitted with an air-tight building envelope, and by adding high-performance insulation, natural air ventilation and solar shading, each structure will stay naturally cool in summer and achieve the maximum insulation and solar heat gain possible in winter.
Without requiring much energy to cool and heat these homes, they can be powered by a photovoltaic solar array alone, without relying on the grid, successfully achieving net-zero energy.
The open layout of the Solar Farmhouse puts the kitchen, dining and living room all in one sprawling space. Deltec supplies the shell of the home, with the option of several amenities that can be added to the homeowner’s liking.
These amenities include a 240-square-foot covered back porch, metal roof, fresh air ventilation, passive solar awnings, and a detached carport or garage. Buyers can also choose from pre-installed window packages and pre-stained siding packages. Deltec also provides energy modeling to help homeowners select the best energy-efficient features for their home’s specific climate.
The bare bones shell of the Solar Farmhouse starts at around $62,000, while a finished home will likely range between $350k-400k.
http://inhabitat.com/new-net-zero-solar-farmhouse-from-deltec-generates-all-its-own-energy/
EXERCISE CAUTION BECAUSE NASA WAS REFERENCED AS A CREDIBLE SOURCE...LOL.
EXERCISE CAUTION BECAUSE NASA WAS REFERENCED AS A CREDIBLE SOURCE...LOL... VISIT MY COLLECTION "FLAT EARTH THEORIES" AND YOU WILL SEE WHY I AM SAYING THIS...LOL.. NONETHELESS TRY IT OUT
Originally shared by Knowledge of Today
Breathe deep.
http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2015/10/top-18-houseplants-for-purifying-the-air-you-breathe-according-to-nasa.html#sthash.MvVZGnHy.dpuf
Originally shared by Knowledge of Today
Breathe deep.
http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2015/10/top-18-houseplants-for-purifying-the-air-you-breathe-according-to-nasa.html#sthash.MvVZGnHy.dpuf
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Creating a broccoli for all seasons to hedge against climate change
Originally shared by Brian Gauspohl
Creating a broccoli for all seasons to hedge against climate change
http://newatlas.com/new-broccoli-line-john-innes/48040/
Creating a broccoli for all seasons to hedge against climate change
http://newatlas.com/new-broccoli-line-john-innes/48040/
Monday, February 20, 2017
How to grow garlic from a single clove:
How to grow garlic from a single clove:
http://bit.ly/2kEKn47
http://bit.ly/2kEKn47
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