Author: The GU team

I’ve been wanting to replace our old Olympus digital camera (circa 2003). Finally, we found the cameras we like. So what happened to the old one? Thankfully, Olympus has a “Trade In, Trade Up” program. I used the online estimator to find out how the old camera is valued. Once I completed the form, they…

Instead of buying a new Halloween costume every year that you only wear once, how about renting one or going to vintage clothing stores? Do-it-yourselfers can also make their own costumes from things they already have around the house. You save moolah and probably win points for creativity and originality. With Yelp, you can also…

I love fall…the leaves turn, days grow longer, temperatures dip. Unfortunately, heating bills also rise. Ideal bite says that with the right insulation, the average home can save $245 annually. Heating systems emit 1 billion tons of CO2 per year in America; proper insulation will lower these emissions. Other benefits? The Appraisal Institute said that…

As seen on “The Ellen Degeneres Show“: The search for the greenest gradeschool in America is on! Here‘s a response from Treehugger.

The Panasonic World Solar Car Challenge is currently taking place in Australia, and the Philippine team is still in the running! Team Sinag is composed of 15 students from the De La Salle University. This would be the first time that the Philippines will join the World Solar Challenge. It joined under the Challenge category….

This site can give you some pretty neat ideas if you’ve got quite a lot of junk lying around your house. Recycling at its best! Thanks to TJ for the link.

Are you crafty/creative? A do-it-yourself-er ? A tinkerer who likes to make all sorts of neat stuff? Readymade has ideas for reusing and recycling products.

According to this Time Magazine article, certain air fresheners contain phthalates, chemicals that can cause cancer, fertility problems, and in babies, sex hormone and developmental abnormalities. Since 2004,the European Union has banned two types of phthalates in cosmetics and in children’s toys. The US FDA does not consider the amounts that Americans are exposed to…

I glanced at the container of disinfectant wipes at work today. I usually use it to clean my workspace – keyboard, mouse, phone, desktop – you know how it is. It’s only today that I noticed: 1. ‘Not for cleaning or sanitizing skin.’2. ‘Precautionary statements: Hazards to humans and domestic animals.’3. ‘Offer empty container for…

From About.com: Traditional professional carpet cleaning products contain perchloroethylene and naphthalene, chemicals that may cause neurological, kidney and liver damage. They can also pollute groundwater if not disposed of properly. Eco-friendly alternatives include making your own solution of equal parts white vinegar and water, AFM SafeChoice,Seventh Generation’s Natural Citrus Carpet Cleaner,Bi-O-Kleen, Capture, Simple Green, NatureClean….