![]() | N:vision 14-watt Ultra-mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (60-watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4-pack
N:vision with the EnergyStar Logo reduces by about 3/4 the amount of energy required to produce the same amount of luminosity. The daylight, and brightlight versions don't produce a good light, but soft white mimicks incandescent light the most. Make sure to replace 75 and 100 watt bulbs with their equivalent too (19w, and 24w respectively).
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![]() | Delta 1.6 GPM Water-Amplifying Showerhead, Chrome #75155
Buy new: $13.98 Reduce by 36% the amount of water used per unit time in the shower without even noticing! Over a month or even year this amounts to huge reductions in waste water. Also, warm water showers last longer, and there is no need to clean the spray jet. Easy to install.
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![]() | Bigelow Organic Green Tea, 40-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
The benefits of polyphenol antioxidants are being studied daily, most notably regarding the effects of egcg combined with the naturally occuring small amounts of caffeine in tea (about 30 mg per unit serving compared to 100-150 in a cup of coffee). Buy Locally Grown grocery with the 'USDA Organic' logo, to ensure sustainable local farming methods and the use of non-toxic pesticides!
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![]() | Kohler K-3496-HE-0 Cimarron Comfort Height elongated 1.28 gpf toilet with Class Five EcoSmart techno
Buy new: $230.39 This is a bit pricier but reduces the number of gallons per flush (gpf) to conserve water usage. Saves a min. 20% from standard 1.6 gpf toilets, and if you have an older one from about 1994-1992 or older, chances are it may be using up to 2.5 gallons per flush as this predates regulations.
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![]() | Seventh Generation Trash Bags, 30-Gallon, 20-Count Boxes (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $44.99 Purchasing your cleaning products from Seventh Generation based in Burlington, VT, ensures the non-toxic production of hypoallergenic paper, cleaning, and personal care products. This small business uses recycled and post-consumer materials in its packaging and biodegradable, phosphate-free ingredients in its products.Look for their paper towels, napkins, dishsoaps, and baby diapers as well!
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![]() | Hunter Fan Company 44360 7-Day Energy Star Programmable Thermostat
Buy new: $44.31 If just 1 in 10 used heating and cooling equipment that has earned the Energy Star qualification, it would keep 17 billion pounds of greenhouse gases out of the air. Make a habit to look for the Energy Star logo on every appliance you buy. The rigorous Wattage standards are always below even federal epa regulations, while not diminishing the productivity of the appliances, saving you money.
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![]() | Honeywell HFD-130 Germicidal Tower HEPA Air Purifier with Permanent IFD Filter
Buy new: $195.29 / Used from: $83.99 Anti-bacterial permanent filter eliminates need to send plastic filters to your local landfill, and replace them. 99% efficient, circulating air 4 times an hour. Timer and settings reduce energy usage even further. ENERGY STAR qualified purifiers are required to save an average of 215 kWh per year, preventing 370.9 pounds of CO2 emissions from being released.
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![]() | P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Buy new: $20.10 Finally, get a readout of the energy being consumed by all of your household products. Make a chart and see which appliances use a lot of power even when idle.
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