Category: Green news

If you live in a major city and a)do not have a car or b)don’t use your car everyday or c)just need a car every so often, then Carsharing is for you. With carsharing, people drive less. They found that people start exhibiting eco-friendly behaviors such as using mass transit and decreased car ownership. Less…

I got my credit card bill from Banco de Oro today, and after cringing at my expenses, I then cringed at all the things they stuff in the envelope. Three of the smaller items are actually booklets outlining more of their offerings. The bigger pieces are the statements themselves. I don’t understand why there has…

We bought new thermal curtain panels from Target (two panels at $20 each). They’re supposed to keep the room warm so you save on your heating bills. So far, it’s doing a good job keeping our room dark, but warm? Yet to be seen or felt. It’s machine washable too.

If you’re like me, you probably have an ever-growing collection of CDs, DVDs and books. CDs and DVD cases are made from hard to recycle PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Most books are made from non-recycled paper and petroleum-based inks. Watch movies and television shows for free by borrowing from the library instead of purchasing them. You…

My sisters and I all caught a bug during our vacation. I’m loads better now; seems like I only got sick in sympathy with them! As tribute to our illness, I found this neat tip to help ease the sniffles, care of Care2. Air fresheners and disinfectants are no-no’s for good quality indoor air (see…

I’ve never been to a supermarket that lets its customers pay for the plastic bags. Imagine my surprise when we went to Billa. Of course, we paid for only one bag. It taught us to limit our purchases, otherwise, we’d lug our purchases in our arms. I read somewhere that they charge you again if…

We stayed at the Hotel Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague. As part of an air/hotel package, we had no clue that Ibis Hotels were environmentally-friendly. We discovered it on our own. The rooms were small, but adequate. It showcased an efficient use of space, coupled with minimalist design and layout. Very Ikea. What they…

Green Unlimited goes to Prague. We’ll be back next week!

Picture it: sitting by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and a book as snow falls outside. Cozy isn’t it? It would even be better if you have an eco-fireplace or use logs that are made from sustainable materials. The eco-friendly options burn longer and do not contain petroleum byproducts. Ideal bite says…

Apparently not all plastic is bad. Plastic as in credit cards, that is. There are credit cards like the World Wildlife Fund Visa, MasterCard Earth Rewards and Working Assets Visa that will donate to charities or carbon offsetters with every purchase. Check with your credit card company to see if you can earn rewards for…