Naturally Green FAQ
What is the Precautionary Principle?
In the green world, we talk about the Precautionary Principle quite a bit, and though it sounds simple and logical, it is a complex issue for policy-makers. The Precautionary Principle is based on the premise that we just need to suspect something will cause harm; we don't ...
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How Can I Get Rid of a Wasp's Nest Naturally?
At Naturally Savvy we always love to hear from our readers who do things in a natural and organic way. Kim Hutchinson, a Savvy Reader, wanted to share how she got rid of two pesky wasp's nest, naturally. Kim had great results with food-grade diatomaceous earth. Kim went out...
Read more...Spray Bottle Size for 10 Drops of Essential Oil
Q: There is a disinfectant recipe by Melissa Maker. The recipe did not mention the size of the spray bottle for ten drops of essential oils. I am always looking for non toxic cleaning ideas. A: Typically 750 ml to 1 L is a good guide. Having said that, essential oils are not har...
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Green Glossary: Volatile Organic Compounds
If youre interested in a healthy, green living space, youve probably heard the term volatile organic compounds, or VOCs for short. Chances are you know its not good, but beyond that, many people are in the dark. So what exactly are these VOCs?VOCs are chemicals that are e...
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Cure Calcium Buildup in the Bathroom
Q: I have a calcium buildup in the bathtub under the overflow plate. I have used vinegar and baking soda, limeaway, softscrub the tough strength one. Nothing gets rid of it. What can I use? Help? - Kim ___________ Hi Kim, Thank you for your e-mail. According to Cara Smusi...
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How Can I Help Herbs Survive and Thrive?
Do you have any secrets that would help me to grow herbs? I love to cook with different herbs, but buying fresh herbs is getting expensive, so I have been trying to grow fresh herbs. But all I seem to be able to grow is dirt. I live in Florida so I should be able to grow thing...
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What is Climate Change?
You've probably heard the term "climate change" an awful lot in the last few years, but do you know what it really means? Do you wonder what all the fuss is about? And do you think that maybe it's all just a myth? If you're not really sure, you're ...
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What is Upcycling?
I know a lot of people who are interested in eco-living, and every time I mention upcycling they ask me: "What's upcycling?" My response: "It's taking something that you would otherwise throw out and finding a way to make it into something else." Bu...
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Are Vinyl Shower Curtains Toxic?
Is it true that vinyl shower curtains release toxic fumes? If so, how dangerous is it? Is there any way to prevent this, such as washing them in the washing machine? Is there a safe plastic curtain and where could I purchase one? —Bobbi Boyd When you buy a new shower curtain a...
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