Save Money Now on Your Power Bills

Connecticut residents should look at JCR Power to start saving on their power bills. There is no reason to pay the high prices the power companies charge when you can choose JCR Power.

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Seventh Generation Products Lead Green Cleaning Industry

If you have ever used any Seventh Generation products then you already know just how great they are. If you have not used any of their projects it is time you start. They offer a wide variety of simple cleaning solutions that can help you around the house or office. They have everything from laundry car items to baby care products and their Free and Clear production line is completely non-toxic, bleach free and non petroleum based.

My Top Five Seventh Generation Products:

1. Free and Clear Natural Glass and Surface cleaner. This will replace your traditional harsh chemical glass cleaner. It leaves everything streak free like your old glass cleaner and it does not have all those toxic fumes.

2. Free and Clear Natural Dish liquid. Again this product is non-toxic and cleans through grease and grim just like your old soap. It is better for the environment because it cleans using pH neutral alternatives to clean rather than toxic petroleum based products.

3. Recycled Trash Bags. The bags are made from recycled plastics and they are a sustainable choice for your home or office.

4. 100% Recycled Toilet Paper. At first recycled toilet paper may sound like a bad idea but I can assure you it is a good one. The paper is made of 100% recycled paper. The paper is as soft as your old brand and it is whitened without bleach.

5. Dryer sheets. They are completely biodegradable and not made of harsh chemicals. They also smell good and leave your clothes soft.

Small tips that can make a big difference

You may think your business is too small for a green project to be worthwhile. The truth is that small changes around any office can make a big difference. Here some tips to help your small business save some green:

1.       Install motion sensors in bathrooms and offices. The lights get left on far too often in the bathroom and offices. Motion sensors properly installed will keep lighting usage efficient and it will make sure the office lights are off when everyone is out to lunch.

2.       Use green cleaning products to reduce the amount of exposure to toxic cleaning products. Many of these products are also cheaper saving you some money.

3.       Make use of day light and light dimming. When the bright sun is shining dim the lights in the office not only will this save energy it will also make the bulbs last longer.

4.       Make the switch where possible to LED lights. They use much less energy and last for up to five times longer.

5.       Recycle your mercury containing light bulbs. About 20% of all the mercury released yearly into the environment is from mercury containing light bulbs. This mercury gets into our food and water supply and can have serious health effects on children and pregnant women.

6.       Use LED task lights instead of halogen task lights. LED task lights use 80% less energy and can last for 50,000 hours!

7.       Use a water cooler filtration system rather than the classic bottle system. This reduces the amount of transportation used to get the water to your office. Tap water filtered properly tastes great and is just as clean as bottled water.

8.       USE LESS PAPER! You do not have to print every email you get. Just make notes in a word document about important things to remeber.

9.       Recycle in your lunch room.

10.    Try to walk to lunch. You will be healthier and you will also reduce your carbon footprint.

Once you have taken these 10 steps there are many more advanced steps you can take to further reduce your impact on the environment.  Every small change can help.

The Now Greener Grid

Plans for the new greener power grid were visualized on the NPR we page this week. The new systems calls for increased reliance on wind and solar power over the next 20 years. The map makes it easy to see where and how power in your state is generated and will be generated. The map is very interactive so check it out.

Welcome to NowGreener.com

This site is currently under development by ja inc. The site is set to launch over the summer of 2009. We will review green products and services. The Now Greener team will also feature companies that have taken steps to become more sustainable.  It is time for you and your company to Go Green.