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Nellie’s Laundry Nuggets: Product Review
July 24, 2008
Many people already know that Nellie's Dryerballs has a fan in The Budget Ecoist. So when we heard about Nellie's All-Natural Laundry Nuggets we thought we might as well give them a try. Here's the deal: These little pre-measured "nuggets" come wrapped in a dissolvable coating, allowing you to simply throw one in with each load. The nuggets are made of soda ash, sodium silicate, and coconut oil derived detergents. They are safe to be used...
Green Chic, Saving the Earth in Style: Eco Book Review
July 8, 2008
Christie Matheson’s book, Green Chic, Saving the Earth in Style, could be your new bedside read if you’re looking for an easy, fun summer read that gently brings you into the green lifestyle (or teaches you even more than you already know). Matheson has clearly done her homework. The book starts with a fun description of chic, evoking Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn, while instantly diving into the seriousness of why we all need to care about...
Nellie’s Dryerballs: Product Review
July 6, 2008
Let us just say off the bat that we've been looking for a way to rid our lives of dryer sheets. We actually like the method dryer sheets. They do a great job on static clean but at five dollars for thirty-two sheets, the cost is a bit much and we can't reuse the dryer sheets the way we would a non-wet version. And as for the regular dryer sheets -- your everyday big box of sheets for a good price -- we've never found one we're overjoyed by,...
Purex Natural Elements: Product Review
June 1, 2008
It's the weekend! And you know what that means...cleaning. You thought we were going to say something more exciting, perhaps? But no...it's all about the chores this weekend. But cleaning can be fun when you're trying to do it the eco way. (Remember our post on cleaning with lemons?) Eco is especially fun when you're on a budget because it forces you to be creative, as in, How many uses can I find for vinegar and baking soda???But when...
Green Works Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Product Review
May 10, 2008
The Test: Paige gets down and dirty with Green Works™ Natural Toilet Bowl CleanerThe Claim: Green Works™ is the Clorox Company's answer to a green product line. Clorox, of course, is synonymous with bleach in our minds, so we were intrigued by the claim that their "natural toilet bowl cleaner helps scrub away rust, mineral deposits and hard water. And since it's made with plant and mineral-based ingredients it's better for the environment...
