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Green Product Claims: What Does It Really Mean To Be “Eco-Friendly”?

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Furniture|Last Updated: October 14, 2019

Green Product Claims: What Does It Really Mean To Be “Eco-Friendly”?

Consumers are increasingly interested in taking steps toward a greener lifestyle, and going green includes buying products that are consistent with greener living. Businesses have responded to this demand from customers with claims of a wide range of environmental benefits. A Products now boast a wide range of sometimes mystifying claims about being eco-friendly, biodegradable, natural, or organic. But what do the words “environmentally-friendly” on a household cleaner really mean? The fact is that in many cases the meaning is unclear.

The Federal Trace Commissions (FTC) is taking steps to remedy this situation. No longer will companies be ale to make vague claims about far-reaching environmental benefits. These claims must be more specific and the words used must have meanings that are better defined.

For example, the FTC’s new proposal would clarify the meaning of the tern “Biodegradable.”A Under current law, biodegradable simply means that a product decomposes “within a …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Eco Friendly Clothing|Last Updated: September 25, 2019

If you’re in the market to purchase a new washing machine and you haven’t shopped for a washer recently, or perhaps ever before, you might be surprised by the sheer number of choices to choose from. These days there are more brands than ever before to choose from. On top of that, some brands offer 10 or more models to choose from. Also, gone are the days where washers came in only a bland white color, for a premium price, most brands offer premium colors, like red or blue. With all these choices, shopping for a washer can be a daunting task these days.

One bonus for consumers these days is the availability of online resources to aid in shopping. For example, say you’ve got a family that produces a lot of laundry and you’re thinking about getting amid sized front load washer, and you’ve gone to your local appliance …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Cleaning Products|Last Updated: September 5, 2019

Are you one of those people who grabs on to a certain manufacturer and never lets go? All over the country, you will find loyal Ford lovers, or those people who will buy nothing less than a Toyota, BMW, or Chevrolet. What makes them so loyal to a certain company or another? What makes them so emphatic on putting down all other manufacturers of vehicles? While we certainly cannot discover what deciding factor encourages each of these people to so firmly grasp their preferences, we can tell you some of the differences often found between foreign or domestic cars.

In the past, it was not uncommon to hear that cars made by foreign manufacturers tended to last longer. In fact, some cars of today have been known to have a lifespan of about 250,000 miles if they are treated well. That is an incredible number, especially when you think about …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Technology|Last Updated: August 19, 2019

Like a growing number of the world’s population I hold to the belief that protection of the environment is of the utmost importance; and that the new role for our political leaders is to work with each other to solve the pressing problems of climate change, impending food and water shortages, and the on-going pollution of the planet. It is becoming more and more obvious to more and more people that the ideological clash between left and right, conservative and liberal, radical and moderate is only of secondary importance to green issues.

Quite simply put, without a world there is no politics, injustice or capitalism. Think of that recent movie ‘The Road.’ Once eco-armageddon hits all of society and its mores collapse. Humans degenerate into cannibals.

I expect that I’m largely preaching to the converted but I needed to state my position so I can introduce my topic. I want …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Building|Last Updated: August 4, 2019

The number one way to save the environment and your bank account is to change the way you use energy. All it takes is to set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save money on the heating and cooling bill. By installing compact fluorescent light bulbs you can save energy. Also, try using a drying rack to save the energy that would otherwise be with a drying machine.

Believe it or not, saving water equals living green and it can lower the amount you spend monthly as well. Although it is hard to do early in the morning or on a cold winter day, try to take shorter showers to reduce water use. Installing a low-flow shower head can reduce your water and energy bill. Also, make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet as it …