EcoMetro

I had to do a little field research on this one. After spending many cozy nights snuggled under the comforter, escaping the hectic bustle of the daily panic and seeking the restorative pastures of dreamland, I reaffirmed what has always been true for me. I love sleeping. The bedroom is a sacred retreat...

Review by ecometro blogger Hillary Ryan. Read her blog Baby Greens at Seattle ecometro.com. Eco-Me specialized in 100% do-it-yourself cleaning kits. They carry a line of cleaning kits to help people make their own natural, non-toxic, chemical-free products including: Eco-Me Home, Body, Baby, Dog and...

Review by ecometro blogger Hillary Ryan. Read her blog Baby Greens at Seattle ecometro.com. Eco-Me specialized in 100% do-it-yourself cleaning kits. They carry a line of cleaning kits to help people make their own natural, non-toxic, chemical-free products including: Eco-Me Home, Body, Baby, Dog and...

Our children are born seemingly perfect. It never fails to amaze me how much energy is condensed in eggs and seeds, those tiny expandable, sometimes microscopic, packages that form the next generation. We named our first child Atom in honor of the incredible amount of potential energy possessed by small...

Green building is the convergence of three goals: conserving natural resources, saving energy and improving indoor air quality. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling, there are myriad ways to go green, increase your comfort and lower your bills. For inspiration, learn the impact of your home...

What’s lurking in your closet, garage, basement? Take stock of both bulky items (mattresses, appliances) and hazardous materials (old paint, insecticides, batteries). List them on the recycling page of our book or on a piece of scrap paper, then go to StopWaste.org to find out how to dispose of both...

Looking for a hiatus from consumerism? Join others in the region through the Compact, a network of individual groups committed to not buying new products of any kind for a 12-month period. Sound impossible? Check out their blog at sfcompact.blogspot.com . Host a swap party with your friends or in your...

Make all your own cleaners — to get started buy spray bottles and salvage washable rags from old clothes instead of paper towels. The website eco-me.com sells a basic kit and provides recipes, or get a biodegradable cleaning kit from Pleasanton-based Shaklee Company . For countertops and floors combine...

The hazardous cleaning products that may be in your cabinets are also in the air— and they may release toxins long after you’ve finished scrubbing. Before your next cleaning spree look for natural cleaners and avoid products with “danger”, “warning”, or “caution” labels. Non-toxic brands Method and Seventh...

EWEB customers can partake in a free professional water survey and find rebates to prevent money and resources from going down the drain.