Green goods, tips, news, and more

Month: July 2009

  • High Line=Green Line

    An abandoned elevated freight railroad in downtown New York City’s west side has been converted into a beautiful public park. The High Line opened last month in the meatpacking district. Their website states that: “The Ipe wood used on the High Line’s benches and decking was chosen for its longevity and durability, and taken from…

  • Review: Planet Automatic Dishwashing Detergent

    Planet Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, Powdered, Case Pack, 8 – 75 Ounce Boxes Case Pack, 8 75-Ounce Boxes from Amazon.com = $46.28 Before my husband and I even tried Planet Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, we were forewarned that some locations with hard water conditions might experience difficulty with Planet. Plus the fact that I also read some…

  • The Natural Dentist

    One of the things that I’ve been trying out lately are different fluoride-free toothpaste and mouth rinse. I am pleased to report that my husband and I finally found one that we ended up liking. We like it enough that we bought them again after finishing them. Now that’s saying something because we tried some…

  • Updates on dishwashing liquid hunt

    Back in January 2009, I blogged about my search of a green automatic dish washing liquid here. Of the eight products I listed there, I’ve tested and re-tested three: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 45-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6) Pack of 6 from Amazon.com = $24.42 Bi-O-Kleen Automatic Dish Gel, 64-Ounce (Pack of…