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Green Irene Guide to

Sustainable Living

Advice and Products


From Your Local Eco-Consultant

Issue 2
Fall 2010/ Winter 2011 Catalog
Your Local Green Friend Local Green Expert,
National Resources
Green Irene gives our independent Eco-
We started Green Irene because saving energy, water Consultants the tools to be a force for positive
and money all make sense. Having a healthier home green change in their local communities.
There are so many ways to work with us. In
with fewer toxic chemicals and better indoor air quality this Guide, read about our flagship services for
is a no-brainer. Green Irene is on a mission to “Green homes and businesses that start at just $99.
Our World, One Home and Office at a Time.” Green Consider hosting a free Go Green Workshop at
your home for friends so they can be engaged
Irene trains and supports local Eco-Consultants to assist in topics such as Go Green, Save Green or
in implementing proven green home and business Raising Green Kids. Perhaps you are interested
solutions. Since 2007, Green Irene has grown into the in a speaker for a community event such as
a Homeowners Association meeting? How
largest green consulting firm in the United States with
about a Green Fundraiser for your non-profit
over 500 certified Eco-Consultants in 47 states. this year?

We are not preachy green people, and Green Irene considers the following criteria You can buy products in person from
we believe it is hypocritical to encourage in its product selection process: your local Eco-Consultant (who may have
people to make lifestyle changes we • What is the product made of and is there sample bulbs, cleaning products and other
wouldn't make ourselves. We feel full disclosure of ingredients?  items so you can see them up close). You
strongly that each of us can make a can also purchase items over the phone
• Is the manufacturer environmentally
difference with simple changes in lifestyle from your local Eco-Consultant or through
conscious in their methodologies and
and habits. When you start to see results, their website. In any case, you are always
ingredients?
like financial savings from lower utility assigned a local Eco-Consultant to provide
bills, it helps reinforce bigger and more • Where are the ingredients sourced? you local support.
permanent lifestyle changes. • Where is the product made?
Your local Green Irene is there to be that
• Is the product tested on animals? green friend you wish you had that stays
How We Select Products • Where is the manufacturer located? up-to-date on the latest research and
Green Irene only recommends and sells • Is the product reusable, recyclable, information, and who can give you the
what we consider to be the best product biodegradable, compostable or disposable? practical advice you need to move your
in each category. We only sell what we family toward a more healthy, green and
• Does the company use minimal
use in our own home or business and low-impact lifestyle.
packaging and is it reusable or
if we find a better solution, we make
recyclable? Sustainably yours,
a switch. We do not think we help our
clients by offering them a mind-numbing • Does the manufacturer conduct Rosamaria Caballero and PJ Stafford
assortment of 15 low-flow showerheads independent third-party testing of their Co-Founders
or 20 brands of energy-saving bulbs. We product?
pick the best so you don’t have to make a • What environmental verifications or
hobby out of going green. certifications does the manufacturer have?

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Energy Conservation

Host a Go Green Home Services 6


Workshop
Energy Conservation 8
Hosting a free Go Green Workshop As a thank you for hosting, you
is a perfect way for your local Green will receive a “Mini” Green Home
Irene Eco-Consultant to teach you Makeover, an Ask Green Irene Energy Efficient Lighting 11
and your friends how to jump-start membership, and a variety of
eco-friendly changes that will save Green Irene product gifts and
money and positively impact the
environment.
discounts.
Water Conservation 14
Go Green Presentations are also
All you do is provide the guest list, available for office lunch seminars,
open up your home to your friends,
and serve light refreshments. Your
homeowners’ association meetings
and organization gatherings. Your Water Purity 18
Eco-Consultant does the rest, sharing local Eco-Consultant can tailor a
tips in a 25-minute presentation presentation to fit your group’s
on how to save money, conserve
resources and create healthier homes.
interests. Indoor Air Quality 20

Go Green Workshop
Topics Can Include:
Toxic Free Living 24
• Raising Green Kids
• Go Green, Save Green
• Energy Conservation
Recycling & Waste Reduction 30
• Water Conservation/Purity
• Indoor Air Quality/Toxic Free
• Waste Reduction and Recycling 35
Kids
We can also arrange workshops
into seasons like Go Green
for Fall and cover topics most
Green Gift Bags & Ideas 38
cleaner cleaner
cleaner
relevant for that season. Contact
cleaner

your local Eco-Consultant if you


would like to host a workshop. Business Services & Products 42

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Home Green Home Makeover
Services
The amount of information available about A Green Home Makeover will lead
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you and your family along the path to a As you walk with your local Green
greener, healthier, and more sustainable Irene Eco-Consultant through your
home, they will point out immediate
lifestyle. Finally, the knowledgeable, local changes that can be made at no
cost, while customizing a set of
green friend you have been wishing for,
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Water Conservation
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Energy Conservation

Energy
NEW Cool-n-Save Interior Air Conditioner Cover
This quilted Interior Air
Conditioner Cover is

Conservation
designed to insulate and
stop cold winter drafts
from coming through
window-mounted air
conditioners. It’s a quilted
The typical U.S. family spends more than air conditioner cover that helps prevent brrr!
$1,600/yr on home energy bills and a Small, Medium, Large
large portion of that energy is wasted. 28750 $22.00
Pre-cool the air entering your central A/C
There are many small steps you can take, unit with a fine mist and save 30% on the
which collectively add up to make a large electricity to cool your home! Uses less than 6 Exterior Air Conditioner Cover
cents of water a day. Installs in 5 minutes with This durable, weather-
difference. Let Green Irene help you create no tools. tight, reusable Exterior
an energy efficient living space. Your 50940 $99.00
Air Conditioner Cover
protects your AC from the
financial savings will be significant, and you elements (rain, snow and
ice), and your home from
will reduce your family’s carbon footprint. heat loss during winter months. Designed to
fit units 5,000 to 10,000 BTU.
30880 $13.00
Kill A Watt EZ Deluxe Conserve Energy-Saving Power
Our Kill A Watt EZ Deluxe will Strip with Remote
track the power consumption of The conserve Blue Line Home Power
NEW Cost Monitor
any appliance by the Kilowatt- energy-saving
hour, same as your local utility. 8-outlet surge Our recommended home power cost monitor
Calculate your cumulative suppressor with enables you to track and control your electric
electrical expenses and forecast remote switch power consumption in real time, cutting 6-18%
by the day, week, month, even an entire year. makes it simple off your monthly electric bill by giving you
to eliminate immediate feedback on your hourly electricity
31180 $40.00 wasteful standby cost. It also allows you to determine which
power, helping appliances and lighting use the most power, and
you reduce energy you can adjust your consumption if you see an
Fridge/Freezer Thermometer increase in your projected bill. This is the only unit
consumption, save
How do you know if on energy bills, and on the market that does not need the services
your refrigerator is lower your overall of an electrician to install. A simple sensor unit
too cold or too warm? impact on the environment. Two outlets stay attaches around the glass on the outside of the
This thermometer on for a DVR and Internet modem. Perfect for electric meter, and sends data wirelessly to a
will take the guesswork out of setting your behind a desk or media cabinet. portable display unit that can be kept in the living
refrigerator’s temperature control, and will room, kitchen, or another convenient space. It is
most likely result in lower electric bills. 30790 $40.00 compatible with most electric meters.
30910 $8.00 49540 $110.00

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Energy Conservation

Energy Efficient
Water Heater PVC-Free Dryerballs
Insulation Jacket Our PVC-Free Dryerballs will
Proper water heater soften and scent your clothes
without any artificial chemicals.

Lighting
insulation can reduce
standby heat loss by These specially-designed spiked
balls fluff and soften fabric while
25–45%, saving you reducing drying time by up to
around 4–9% in water 25%, saving energy and money in
heating costs. This Water
Heater Insulation Jacket
the process! We carry shapes for almost every fixture in your
has white vinyl facing and 44740 $20.00 home, including dimmables, CFLs and LEDs. The
is made from appliance-
grade fiberglass Dryerball Fragrance Sticks incandescent bulb is 100-year-old technology that
insulation. Includes These all-natural fragrance wastes 90% of the energy used during its life of
specially formulated sticks add a subtle but lasting
adhesive tape and easy-to-follow instructions. scent to your laundry when 1,000 hours. Make the switch with Green Irene to
2” x 60” x 87” $29.00
used with our PVC-Free
Dryerballs. Composed entirely
CFLs and other new lighting technologies.
3” x 48” x 75” $24.00 of essential oils and soy wax.
31030 Citrus, Lavender, Linen Simply Fresh
44920 $11.00 Standard Spiral CFL Bulb Premium Mini Spiral CFL Bulb
Water Heater Our standard spiral CFLs are an Our premium mini spiral CFLs are
Pipe Insulation economical replacement for any designed to not only be physically
½-Inch Dia, Power Outlet basic incandescent bulb. Designed smaller than standard CFLs, but also
12-Foot Length Insulation Gasket to last up to 10,000 hours, one bulb contain 75% less mercury. Built to
will save between $80–$200 over its last up to 12,000 hours, one bulb
Pipe insulation will Power Outlet Insulation lifetime. All models are 2700k (soft white), E26 will save you $110–$230 over its
help reduce heat loss Gaskets eliminate drafts (standard) base, non-dimmable. lifetime. All models are 2700k (soft white), E26
through hot water pipes by up to 80%, and and increases energy (standard) base, non-dimmable. 23w model
will prevent sweating on cold water pipes. 9w (40w eq.) $3.00 also available in 4100k (cool white).
conservation when installed
Pipe insulation can also help reduce plumbing behind interior power outlets. 14w (60w eq.) $3.00
15w (60w eq.) $5.00
noise. It is pre-slit for easy installation (simply 19w (75w eq.) $3.50
31210 $0.10 20w (75w eq.) $5.00
snap onto the pipe), and can be trimmed with 23w (100w eq.) $4.00
a utility knife. One package includes four 36- 23w (100w eq.) 2700k $5.50
48040
inch long pieces. Light Switch 23w (100w eq.) 4100k $6.00
Insulation Gasket 48070
31240 $7.50 Dimmable Spiral CFL Bulb
Power Outlet Insulation Gaskets Our dimmable spiral CFLs are a great
eliminate drafts and increase replacement for any basic incandescent 3-Way Spiral CFL Bulb—
Self-Adhesive energy conservation when bulb controlled by a dimmer switch. 12w/22w/33w (50w/100w/150w eq.)
Invisible Door installed behind interior light Designed to last up to 8,000 hours, one Our 3-way spiral CFLs work in most
Sweep switch plates. bulb will save you between $70-$140 3-way lamps to provide several levels
over its lifetime. All models are 2700k (soft of light. Designed to last up to 10,000
This clear, self- hours, one bulb will save you up to
31420 $0.10 white), E26 (standard) base, dimmable.
adhesive door sweep $260 over its lifetime. Model is 2700k
will keep out drafts and help insulate any 15w (60w eq.) $10.50 (soft white), E26 (standard) base,
room, and it’s simple to install. 23w (100w eq.) $10.00 non-dimmable.
30820 $3.00 48160 29980 $14.50

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Energy Efficient Lighting Energy Efficient Lighting

Globe CFL Bulb—G25 9w Reflector CFL Bulb Torpedo CFL Bulb LED Swivel Nitelite
(40w eq.) Our Reflector CFL bulbs replace Our torpedo CFL bulbs are perfect Our LED swivel night light is a
Our globe CFL bulbs replace in- incandescent reflector/floodlights in for ceiling fans, chandeliers and wall simple solution to lighting dark
candescent G25 globes in decora- recessed can and track fixtures. De- sconces. Designed to last up to 8,000 rooms and hallways at night.
tive and vanity fixtures. Designed signed to last up to 8,000 hours, one hours, one bulb will save you up to $50. Costing only 12 cents a year to
to last up to 8,000 hours, one bulb bulb will save you between $70-$180 Models come in 2700k (soft white), operate, this light swivels 360
will save up to $70. Models come in 2700k over its lifetime. All models are 2700k (soft E26 (standard) or E12 (candelabra) base, degrees and has a built-in light sensor to
(soft white), E26 (standard) base, white cover, white), E26 (standard) base, non-dimmable. white cover, non-dimmable. automatically turn on and off.
non-dimmable.
R20 - 14w (50w eq.) $7.00 E12 - 9w (40w eq.) 30700 $5.50
30100 $5.50 E26 - 9w (40w eq.)
R30 - 16w (75w eq.) $10.00
R40 - 23w (120w eq.) $8.00 48130 $8.50 Yellow Buglight A-line CFL Bulb—
Dimmable Globe CFL Bulb 48100 14w (60w eq.)
—G25 5w (30w eq.) Our buglight CFL projects yellow
Dimmable Torpedo LED
Our dimmable globe CFL bulb Bulb—3w (15w eq.) light, repelling bugs and insects.
replaces incandescent G25 globes Dimmable Reflector CFL Bulb Perfect for outdoor porch and deck
in decorative and vanity fixtures Our 3-watt LED Torpedo bulb is fixtures. Designed to last up to 8,000
Our dimmable reflector CFL bulbs
controlled by a dimmer switch. perfect for chandeliers, wall sconces hours, one bulb will save up to $70
replace incandescent reflector/
Designed to last up to 25,000 hours, one bulb and ceiling fans! It not only uses 80% over its lifetime. Model is E26 (stan-
floodlights in recessed can and
will save up to $150. Model comes in 2700k less power than an incandescent, it dard) base, non-dimmable.
track fixtures controlled by a
(soft white), E26 (standard) base, white cover, lasts 25 times longer (25,000 hours),
dimmer switch. One bulb will save 30040 $10.50
dimmable. This model is a cold cathode bulb. reaches full brightness instantly and dims
$100–$150 over its lifetime. All
the full 0% to 100% range! Unlike CFLs, this
29890 $14.50 models are 2700k (soft white), E26
LED bulb contains no mercury. Models come
(standard) base, dimmable. The R20 model is a Socket Adapter— E12 to E26 Base
in 3500k (cool white), E12 (candelabra) base,
cold cathode bulb.
clear cover, dimmable. This socket adapter allows you to
InstaBright A-line CFL R20 - 5w (30w eq.) $15.50 use bulbs with E12/candelabra
Bulb—14w (60w eq.) 42640 $25.00 bases in fixtures that have E26/
R30 - 16w (60w eq.) $12.00
Our InstaBright A-line spiral CFL is a medium sockets.
seamless replacement for any regu- R40 - 19w (75w eq.) $16.00
lar 60w incandescent bulb. Not only 48190
Dimmable Flame Tip CFL Bulb 29950 $3.00
is it the same shape and size of a Our dimmable flame tip CFL bulbs are
regular bulb, but it will start brighter a tasteful replacement for incan-
and power to 100% faster than any other CFL PAR 38 Outdoor Floodlight CFL— descents in chandeliers and wall Lamp Harp
on the market! Available in 2700k (soft white), 23w (100w eq.) sconces controlled by a dimmer switch. Extenders (Pair)
E26 (standard) base, non-dimmable. Our PAR 38 floodlights are Designed to last up to 25,000 hours, These extenders provide
designed to replace the high- one bulb will save up to $130 over its additional width to your
47680 $10.00 lifetime. Models come in 2700k (soft lampshade’s harp if nec-
watt incandescent bulbs found
in outdoor and security fixtures. white), E26 (standard) or E12 (candelabra), essary to accommodate
Built to last up to 8,000 hours, white or clear cover, dimmable. These models a wide base CFL bulb,
Standard A-line CFL Bulb— are all cold cathode bulbs. such as the 3-way.
23w (100w eq.) one bulb will save you up to
$160 over its lifetime. Model is 2700k (soft E12 - Clear Cover - 5w (30w eq.) $13.00 30670 $2.00
Our standard A-lIne CFL replaces white), E26 (standard) base, non-dimmable.
any traditional incandescent bulb E12 - White Cover - 5w (30w eq.) $13.00
not only in regard to light, but also 30370 $14.00 E26 - Clear Cover - 5w (30w eq.) $14.00
shape—allowing traditional clip-on
lampshades to attach to it. Built to last up to E26 - White Cover - 5w (30w eq.) $14.00
8,000 hours, one bulb will save up to $140 48220
over its lifetime. All models are 2700k (soft
white), E26 (standard) base, non-dimmable.
30070 $11.00

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Water Conservation

Water
NEW Instant-Off Water Saver NEW Faucet Flow Control Valve
The Instant-Off Our Faucet Flow Control
Water Saver Valve limits the amount of

Conservation saves up to
10,000 gallons of
water per year by
eliminating the
water that reaches your
faucet to between 1.0 or
1.5 gallons per minute,
saving both water and
Green Irene is all about saving money while waste of unused
running water.
energy while allowing you
to use any style of faucet you wish!
going green. There are many small steps Easily installed in
1 GPM Pair,1.5 GPM Pair
place of your current faucet aerator, it allows
that can be taken around your house to you to turn on your faucet only when you 49180 $20.00
dramatically decrease water usage. Our two- intentionally move the rod.

bathroom Roadrunner Water Conservation Kit .75 GPM / Chrome / 2.25” Plastic Rod NEW Rain Pillow
$9.50 The Rain Pillow horizontal rainwater storage
costs $133, but saves up to $8,000 over 7 years. .75 GPM / Brushed Nickel / 2.25” Plastic system can hold 750, 1,000 or up to 40,000
Your lifestyle does not have to be dramatically Rod $9.50 gallons of water and can be stored discreetly
under a deck, porch or crawl space. It’s easy
impacted to make a substantial difference in .75 GPM / Chrome / 2.25” Stainless to install and provides water for outdoor
Steel Rod $12.00 non-potable use, saving you money on your
the amount of water your family uses. water bill.
1.25 GPM / Chrome / 5” Stainless
Steel Rod $14.00
48790
0.5 GPM Bathroom 1.5 GPM Kitchen
Faucet Aerator Faucet Aerator
Our 0.5 GPM aerator is This 1.5 kitchen aerator NEW
made of solid brass and will save you 30% more
celcon plastic and will save water and energy over Residential
you 75% more water and a conventional 2.2 GPM Waterbroom
energy. Dual-thread system aerator. Features include Green Irene’s
to accommodate both male and female a pause switch as well as spray or stream Residential
applications. settings. Waterbroom
31540 $2.25 31480 $10.00 cleans all the same 750 Gallons $2,250.00
surfaces as power washers or hoses, but the
1000 Gallons $2,500.00
Waterbroom uses 75% less water and uses
1.0 GPM Bathroom Toilet Tank much less effort as the air and water pressure 2000 Gallons $3,500.00
Faucet Aerator Conservation Bag do the work to move this along on small 3000 Gallons $4,200.00
Our 1.0 GPM aerator is made Save money with every wheels. 50370
of solid brass and celcon flush simply by placing this
plastic and will save you 55% 26” Path $180.00
easy-to-install bag in your
more water and energy. Dual- toilet tank. Saves up to 80 36” Path $210.00
thread system to accommodate both male and oz. per flush. 48910
female applications.
31990 $3.00
31510 $2.00

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Water Conservation Water Conservation

Roadrunner Full Bath Water • 1 Shower Coach 5 Minute Timer Toilet Fill Cycle Roadrunner 1.5 GPM
Conservation Kits • 1 1.5 GPM kitchen aerator Diverter Shower Head
These kits incorporate our 1-Bath Kit $67.45 The fill cycle diverter saves The Roadrunner 1.5 GPM
Roadrunner shower head, 75% of the water in your shower head lets the cold
along with our other top-selling 2-Bath Kit $122.90 toilet, translating to 1/2 a gallon per flush. water run out, then stops
water conservation products 3-Bath Kit $172.35 the flow and waits until you
for anywhere between 1 to 4 32020 $4.00
4-Bath Water Kit $221.80 are ready to get in. Your water is warm and
separate bathrooms. Each kit
includes the following PER bath: 48010 waiting, not wasted. Over 5 years this will
ShowerCoach 5-Minute save you at least 38,325 gallons of water and
• 1 Roadrunner 1.5 GPM Low Flow shower head Shower Timer $1,150 in energy costs.
• 2 0.5 GPM aerators (bathroom/faucet) Deluxe Garden Hose Our 5-minute shower timer
• 2 1.0 GPM aerators (bathroom/faucet)
Nozzle attaches to your shower wall 31840 $40.00
Deluxe Garden Hose Nozzle with with a suction cup and will
• 1 Toilet Tank Conservation Bag
6 water saving precision spray keep you aware of how much
(0.8 GPF savings)
patterns. time and water you are using.
5-Star Spa 2.0 GPM
• 1 Toilet Fill Cycle Diverter (0.5 GPF savings) Shower Head
31630 $11.00 31870 $3.00 The 5-Star Spa 2.0
• 1 Leak Detection Tablet Kit (2 tablets per kit)
• 1 Water Flow Meter bag GPM shower head is
Outdoor Hose and Green Irene Water Leak engineered with a unique
• 1 Shower Coach 5-Minute Timer
Sprinkler Timer Detection Tablet Kit self-pressurizing system,
• 1 1.5 GPM kitchen aerator delivering an invigorating shower while using
Conserve lawn and garden Our leak detection tablets
1-Bath Kit $72.50 water – this hose and are the easiest way to check just 2.0 gallons per minute at 60 psi.
2-Bath Kit $133.00 sprinkler timer remembers to for leaky toilets. By simply 31750 $35.00
turn off the water, so you don’t have to. dropping the tablets in your
3-Bath Kit $187.50
toilet, you’ll know you have a leaky toilet that
4-Bath Kit $242.00 31660 $15.00 needs to be fixed. Set of 4 included. 1/2-Bath Water
47980 41080 $2.00 Conservation Kit
Rain Gauge We think the water
5-Star Spa Full Bath Water Our Rain Gauge tells you how conservation kit is so
Conservation Kits much water your lawn has Faucet Drip Measurement great, that we made
received from rainfall, allowing you Gauge sure you were able
These kits incorporate our to adjust your watering as a result. Find out just how much money to even outfit your
5-Star Spa shower head, along your leaky faucet is costing you powder room with all
with our other top-selling 31810 $3.50 with this inexpensive but accurate the conservation tools that we recommend for
water conservation products measuring device.
for anywhere between 1 to your full baths. Includes:
4 separate bathrooms. Each kit includes the Soil Moisture Probe 31570 $2.00 • 1 0.5 GPM aerators (bathroom/faucet)
following PER bath: Our Soil Moisture Probe helps
save water by eliminating • 1 1.0 GPM aerators (bathroom/faucet)
• 1 5-Star Spa 2.0 GPM Low Flow shower head
improper watering, a major Water Flow Meter Bag • 1 Toilet Tank Conservation Bag (0.8 GPF
• 2 0.5 GPM Aerators (bathroom/faucet)
cause of water waste. It Our water meter bag is a savings)
• 2 1.0 GPM aerators (bathroom/faucet) accurately measures the convenient tool to measure • 1 Toilet Fill Cycle Diverter (0.5 GPF savings)
• 1 Toilet Tank Conservation Bag (0.8 GPF savings) moisture in the soil at the root the precise flow rate of a
level where it counts. faucet or shower. • 1 Leak Detection Tablet Kit (2 tablets per kit)
• 1 Toilet Fill Cycle Diverter (0.5 GPF savings)
• 1 Leak Detection Tablet Kit (2 tablets per kit) 31900 $5.00 31600 $2.00 32650 $13.25
• 1 Water Flow Meter bag

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Water Purity

Water Purity
Premium Shower Splish Splash
Filter Bathtub Filter
This filter easily attaches The Splish Splash
behind a showerhead Bathtub filter
and removes chlorine
We strongly recommend drinking and other chemicals.
removes chlorine
from your bath
The result is smoother
filtered tap water rather than bottled skin, healthier hair, longer lasting color (for
water. Protect
yourself and
dyed hair) and you won’t ingest chlorine.
water. The right water filter system 32740 $45.00
your family from
the harmful effects of chlorine and enjoy a
is important, however. You can filter healthier bath, with the added benefits of
softer skin and hair.
Premium Shower Filter
chemicals from your bath and shower Replacement Cartridge 32710 $49.00
Replacement Filter for our
water as well, though at some point you Shower Filter. Provides a year of
chlorine free shower water under
may want to consider a whole-house normal use

water filtering system, which your local 41170 $27.00

Eco-Consultant can explain.


eliminating the time required to fill pitchers.
In addition, filter cartridges only need to be
replaced every 12-18 months, making our
Premium 10-Stage Water Filter 10-Stage Filter not only the cleanest, but the
Our top quality filter that is long lasting most cost-effective filter on the market. For a
and effective. The 10-stage filtration system full cost-benefit comparison, check out
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lasts three times as long as the common
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Why do I need to filter my shower
32770 $125.00 water if I’m not drinking it?
Shower water contains chemicals used for
Premium 10-Stage Which water filter is right for me? treatment, like chlorine, that can still harm your
Water Filter body when you bathe. Some shower water
Replacement Cartridge Most of us are familiar with the portable
is always accidently ingested, but chlorine
Replacement Filter for our 10- pitchers and faucet extensions that contain
can also be inhaled in the steam, and it can
Stage Premium Water Filter. simple carbon filters, but these filters aren’t
damage your eyes, skin, and hair through direct
Lasts 1,500 gallons or 12–18 capable of removing the smallest toxins and
contact. In order to prevent this damage,
months. Recommended for microorganisms. Green Irene recommends
Green Irene recommends our Premium
most water conditions found in the Premium 10-Stage Water Filter—with
municipal water sources. Shower Filter, which removes chlorine and
ten different layers made for targeting
other chemicals. This is not only great for your
41230 $60.00 various types of impurities—to do just that.
sinuses and respiratory system, but also leads
It conveniently attaches to your faucet,
to healthier hair and smoother skin.

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Indoor Air Quality

Free shipping & tax on all Austin Purifiers!


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Since all the factories and smog-belching chemical fumes and odors in an area up to 1500 germs and allergens in
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and eliminate sources of indoor air pollution.
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32980 Full Size $519.00
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from dangerous levels of carbon you to quickly and accurately
monoxide in your home. If you have test for radon gas in your home
an old one, it might be time for a or workplace.
new one—they don’t last forever.
40180 $21.00
40150 $50.00

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Indoor Air Quality

Merv13 Multi-Pleat Green HVAC Permanent Flexible HVAC


Air Filter Air Filter
The MERV 13 efficiency
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This Flexible MERV
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Green Fundraiser
the Multi-Pleat GREEN is a permanent,
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excellent upgrade from to disposable HVAC
disposable filters and filters that need Green Irene offers cutting-edge, organization will then earn 20% of
ordinary pleated filters. constant replacement. The triple-stitched vinyl environmentally friendly fundraisers product sales.
fabric frame of this filter allows it to be bent that will not only raise money for
and twisted into place for those hard-to-reach Set up your Green Fundraiser today,
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HVAC units. All filters are custom-built in any
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favorite cause!
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members make a difference and save
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Permanent Rigid HVAC Air Filter next to cat litter, in a diaper pail, in a sports bag,
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This MERV 9
HVAC Air Filter 35470 $8.00
is a permanent,
washable What is a MERV rating?
alternative
to disposable Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) is
HVAC filters that a numerical value ranging from 1 (lowest
need constant replacement. All filters are efficiency) to 20 (highest efficiency) and in-
dicates how well
custom-built in any size, please provide exact
the filter cap-
measurements.
tures and holds
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flat or panel air filters, though inexpensive,
do a poor job of filtering smaller airborne
particles, and typically only have a MERV
rating between 1 and 4.

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Toxic-Free Living

Toxic-Free Living
Twist Dish Dumpling Twist Sponge Cloth
Scrubber (Single) 3-Pack
This scrubby little pad is What if a sponge and a
almost too cute to be so paper towel had a love
tough on grime. But it is. The affair? The result would be
Many of the products believed to improve Dish Dumpling is a chubby these biodegradable and
little nugget of sponge
the look, smell and cleanliness of our power, packed in an agave wrapper. It makes
compostable Sponge Cloths. They easily wipe
kitchen and bath surfaces like a paper towel
homes can actually harm our families. removing even baked-on food kind of fun.
Best of all, it’s dye-free and biodegradable.
and absorb like a sponge. Replaces 17 full rolls
of paper towels!
Since we choose to bring them in, we can 35920 $4.00 36010 $4.50
just as easily get rid of them. Purchase
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converts ordinary tap water into ionized
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Scouring Powder Twist Bamboo Polishing Truly, we’ve seen this work with our own
16 oz—Scented Cloth 3-Pack eyes and we have studied the independent
Our tough acting baking This biodegradable cloth is made test results. It’s such a cool-looking handheld
soda-based cleanser to entirely from bamboo and corn, appliance that the whole family will want to
clean the toughest mess. and its soft and fluffy surface is help with cleaning!
perfect for dusting and polishing. Here’s how it works: Water can take many
35830 $7.00
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it, and it becomes ice. Heat it, and it becomes
Bleach Alternative Twist Scrubber
steam. Now, the ionator HOM uses ingenious
Powder —32 oz Sponge 2-Pack technology to give water a tiny electrical
Our Bleach Alternative powder charge. The water then becomes ionized,
Scrub off dirt, grime which makes it a powerful cleaner and
formula is concentrated and the and grease with
natural minerals found here are sanitizer. The technology driving the ionator
these biodegradable
much kinder to the Earth and products has been used for decades in food
scrubber sponges
your family. - perfect for washing dishes or scrubbing hard- processing plants, four-star restaurants, and
to-clean areas in the house. large hotels.
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Since it’s just water, you can spray it where your
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kids and pets eat. Just like every home has a
vacuum, every home will have a ionator HOM.
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Toxic-Free Living

Green Irene
NEW
Green Irene Kitchen Cleaner
Cuts through grease and can be used all
Green Irene Stainless and
Glass Cleaner

Enzyme Cleaners
over the kitchen on stove tops, granite Most cleaners contain surfactants,
counters, refigerators, microwaves and which leave streaks. Our cleaner
garbage cans (remember enzymes help produces a streak-free clean because it
eliminate, not just mask, odors). doesn’t contain any surfactants! Perfect
We are proud to announce that we blends are hospital grade enzymes
for cleaning glass, mirrors, stainless steel
are launching our own line of Green purified of bacteria. They pinpoint their Green Irene Bathroom Cleaner appliances and windows.
Irene enzyme-based cleaners! After targets and go to work! No rinsing is Our bathroom cleaner works on all
evaluating many options, we decided required and yet they leave no film bathroom surfaces, including shower Green Irene Mildew
on a line of enzyme-based cleaning or residue behind. With just a hint of stalls, glass doors, tiles, tubs, fixtures, Stain Eraser
concentrates. Green Irene believes that essential oil fragrances, our cleaners sinks and counters. And even better, it Erase mildew stains without any harsh
plant-derived enzymes are a better way are non-toxic with no fumes, no leaves no film! odors. Cleans mildew stains from grout,
to clean, eliminate odors and maintain phosphates, no acids and no petroleum- tile, shower curtains, stone, concrete, fab-
a healthy home. Plus, our concentrates based ingredients. Green Irene Stain and Odor rics, drywall and wallpaper. Use outdoor
and packet refill system means that
They are hypoallergenic and safe for Eliminator too since it won’t damage vegetation.
there is much less packaging waste for
Dissolves stains on carpets, upholstery
the landfill and less water being shipped human, animal and plant life. Keep an
eye out for their arrival by August 2010.
and fabrics such as coffee & tea, rust, Green Irene Rinse-Free Floor
around the country. Our cleaning
solution is safe and sustainable for your They’re enzymatic!
spaghetti sauce and juice. Doesn’t just Cleaner Concentrate
mask odors, the enzymes break up Since the enzymes biodegrade organic
family and our planet. Detailed information including full odor-causing materials to eliminate materials into their natural elements like
ingredient list at GreenIreneCleans.com. nasty smells­ even works on stinky
What are enzymes and how do carbon and hydrogen, this floor cleaner
enzymes work? Never tested on animals. Made in USA. sneakers and boots. requires no rinsing. Use on hardwood,
Enzymes are large protein molecules ceramic tile, marble, stone, laminate,
found in all living things (remember 9th vinyl, and even bamboo and cork. Each
grade biology class). They are nature’s ounce of concentrate is mixed with a
workers, speeding chemical processes gallon of water.
or creating chemical reactions. Enzymes
work by rapidly biodegrading materials
Refill Packets
like grease, foods, oils and grime into
Each 1 oz packet
their basic elements like carbon, oxygen
makes a 16 fl oz bottle.
and hydrogen, so they are both effective
and safe.

Enzymes clean better than toxic


and non-toxic detergents, acids and
alkalines. Our task specific plant-based

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Toxic-Free Living

Waterless Car Wash 32 oz.


Our “Waterless” Car Wash cleans,
Meadow Springs All-
Natural Septic System
Treatment
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polishes & protects without using
water. Meadow Springs Septic
treatment uses all-natural yeast
41350 $15.00
and enzymes to “feed” the
bacteria that break down solid
Eco-Friendly Tire Shine 16 oz. waste in your septic system. The result is a
system that requires less pumping without On the path to a more sustainable
Our Eco-Friendly Tire Shine is a non-
petroleum-based tire cleaner that any supplementary bacteria like Rid-X or harsh business or lifestyle, you will
gives tires a glossy shine. chemical additives. Think of it as green fuel for inevitably have questions. The
an efficient septic system!
41380 $11.00 amount of green information
42670 $20.00 available is overwhelming and
Upholstery Carpet Spot often conflicting. You could spend
Cleaner 16 oz. 16 oz. Soy Jar Candle hours doing research, but that
This all-natural cleaner will remove Soy candles are 100% natu- could become an all-consuming
nearly any stain from fabric. ral, made from pure soybean
oil, which makes them com- hobby.
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• Answers may include
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Kit URL links
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Our Car Cleaning • You can rate how well the
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your paint, chrome and upholstery— without the nervous is a benefit you automatically popular answers, “related
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Recycling and Waste Reduction

Recycling and
Spinning Outdoor Composter Reusable Eco-Tote
Designed to simplify Our reusable eco-tote is a
the recycling of kitchen terrific green alternative to

Waste Reduction and garden scraps, the disposable plastic shopping


spinning composter bags! Composed entirely
is compact and user of durable and lightweight
friendly. It sits on a base ripstop nylon, this tote
equipped with rollers will carry up to 30 pounds
There are so many easy things you can do and spins in place with and hold the equivalent of three disposable
shopping bags.
to reduce the waste your family generates. a gentle push. A couple
spins a week and your Cerulean, Red, Purple, Lime, Olive,
For example, our $69 Rechargeable Hybrid compost will remain Gray, Black, Navy, Lime Bag w/ GI Logo,
well mixed and aerated. Even use in the winter! Navy Bag w/ GI Logo, Olive Bag w/
Battery Kit saves over $13,000 plus keeps It suits today’s urban lifestyle, and is perfect on GI Logo
27,000 toxic one-use batteries from your a balcony, in a garage or in the garden.
36340 $8.00
Green, Black
local landfill. Also, food waste is the #1
38380 $150.00 Reusable Eco-
least recycled material. We have indoor and Tote—Six Pack
outdoor composters that turn your scraps into Biodegradable Garbage and 36070 $40.00
rich organic fertilizer for your flowerbeds. Waste Bags
These bags are
perfect for a wide
range of organic
BIG Eco-Tote Bag
Automated Indoor Composter waste disposal and Pouch
Our favorite composter from NatureMill turns uses, from This is an extra-large
household food waste into rich, high-nitrogen kitchen waste to version of our popular
fertilizer without any of the hygiene or odor compost and pet super-strong, reusable
issues that can occur with indoor composting! waste. Derived eco-totes. Holds twice
This self-contained unit will automatically heat, entirely from cornstarch instead of petroleum, the volume.
mix and aerate your organic waste, then notify they are fully biodegradable and a great tool Lime, Olive
you when the compost is fully degraded and for home or municipal composting.
ready to use outdoors. 36100 $14.00
13 Gal Kitchen Garbage Bags—12 Bags
Our composter rapidly breaks down food $5.50
scraps and other organic household waste into Produce Bag— Large
compost, which can then be re-introduced into 3 Gal Compost Waste Bags—25 Bags
This reusable mesh bag can
the environment as a rich fertilizer. This waste $4.50
itself, simplifying the overall process. be used for fresh produce
would usually end up in a landfill, taking up Dog Waste Bags—40 Bags $5.00 at the grocery store or the
limited space and emitting methane, a potent Perfect for composting food scraps and other
49270 farmer’s market.
greenhouse gas. Unlike indoor compost bins, organic material. Place directly next to the
our model automatically heats and aerates kitchen garbage can for easy access and 36490 $7.00
the material, filters out any potential odor sorting of compostables.
and degrades the waste in much less time.
Black, Slate, Silver, Cobalt, Green
Indicator lights on the front panel alert the
user to the status of the unit and the compost 46690 $399.00

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Recycling and Waste Reduction Recycling and Waste Reduction

10 oz. Stainless Steel Water Bottle Sports Cap Lunch and Leftover Tote Waste-Free
Our 10 oz. stainless steel bottle Made from safe, non-leaching The lunch & leftover bag Lunch Kit
is the ideal replacement for your polypropylene, our sports cap is is the way to carry your Our waste-
kid’s disposable plastic water designed to fit the 10, 16 and 33 lunch in style! The bag free lunch kit
bottle or juice box! Not only will oz. stainless steel water bottles. will insulate your lunch replaces your
it help your child avoid harmful and drink for hours. You disposable food
Black, White, Blue
BPA and save you money, but can even use it with a wrappings and baggies with an eco-friendly set
with an e-z off cap, chip-resistant 42130 $2.00 cold pack and keep the of reusable, non-leaching containers and bags.
finish and built-in rubber coaster, contents cool all day. These products will save you money and teach
this bottle is designed to be much more your kids how to be green at the same time.
convenient than any of the alternatives. Corn Resin Bottle with Black, Red
Better Water Filter 38080 $20.00
Caterpillar, Butterfly
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Pink Butterflies this bottle fitted with its own filter
41650 $11.00 with tap water when you are heading Reusable
out the door and eliminate the need Sandwich Wrap/ SodaStream Penguin
to buy spring water in plastic bottles. Placemat Combo Soda Maker
16 oz. Stainless Steel Can be refilled up to 90 times. This reusable sandwich The Penguin easily
Water Bottle wrap is perfect for produces sparkling water
36610 $9.00
Our 16 oz. stainless steel bottle children’s lunches—it not and soda in seconds
is the perfect replacement for only replaces almost 15 eliminating the need to
your disposable plastic water 25 oz. Filtered Stainless rolls of plastic wrap, but the recyclable lining carry, store and dispose of
bottle! Not only will it help avoid Steel Bottle—Stainless used in its construction is safe, non-leaching bottles and cans. It uses
potentially harmful BPA and save Steel Swirl and BPA-free. a carbonator and glass
you money, but with an e-z off This revolutionary product carafe reducing electricity
Eco-Print, Green, Tan Draw-Your-Own
cap, chip-resistant finish and built-in rubber combines an eco-friendly stainless and waste. Makes sparkling
coaster, this bottle is designed to be much more steel water bottle with a very 42250 $6.00 water or soda. Very Easy!
convenient than any of the alternatives. effective built-in carbon filter
Available Soda Flavors
White Bottle w/ GI Logo, Stainless to improve taste and remove
impurities. It will save you almost
Reusable Snack Pouch Regular: Cola, Cranberry-Raspberry, Cream
Steel Swirl, Black, Purple, Metallic
$400 per filter cartridge over bottled water This reusable Soda, Fountain Mist (like Mountain Dew),
Blue, Exile, Metallic Red, Lime Green,
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leaching and BPA-Free. Stick it in a lunch bag Diet Pink Grapefruit (like Fresca), and Diet
Never buy another one or just in a pocket.
Metallic Red, Stainless Root Beer. Sweetened with Splenda.
use AA battery again!
Steel Swirl Orange, Blue, Green
Our rechargeable hybrid Penguin Soda Maker $200.00
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longer than traditional
disposable batteries, but they don’t lose their $240.00
charge when not in use. 38530
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Recycling and Waste Reduction

Kids
Energy
Biodegradable Sugarcane Biodegradable Corn Plastic Cups
Tableware Our corn plastic cups are
Green your a seamless way to green

Conservation
next party or your next get-together.
picnic with our These cups may look exactly
line of sturdy like their petroleum-based
sugarcane- counterparts, but they Toy Recycling Truck Eco-Friendly Children’s
based take only 90 days to biodegrade, and they
Your eco-conscious Soy Crayons
tableware! Not eliminate the risks associated with BPA that These natural soy
little one will learn
only are these can exist in other clear disposable cups. Your crayons are a smooth
recycling basics
plates, bowls guests will never know the difference! and creamy alternative
and cups fully while playing with
12 oz. - 25 Pack $5.00 this super cool to traditional crayons
biodegradable, their materials are thicker than made with paraffin wax.
traditional styrofoam or paper-based products 12 oz. - 50 Pack $9.00 recycling truck that
has a movable recycling bed and open/shut They spread, blend, and
and can be used for either hot or cold foods. 12 oz. - 100 Pack $17.00 layer with ease, allowing your kids to create
rear door. This safe, enjoyable toy recycling
10” Plate - 25 Pack $5.00 12 oz. - 1000 Pack $150.00 truck is also composed entirely of recycled colorful artwork while being kind to the Earth
16 oz. - 25 Pack $7.00 plastic bottles! at the same time!
10” Plate - 50 Pack $9.00
10” Plate - 100 Pack $17.00 16 oz. - 50 Pack $13.00 48640 $5.50
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10” Plate - 500 Pack $75.00 16 oz. - 100 Pack $25.00
7” Plate - 25 Pack $3.00 16 oz. - 1000 Pack $200.00
Eco-Friendly Children’s Eco-Friendly
7” Plate - 50 Pack $5.00 44440 Modeling Dough Children’s Markers
7” Plate - 100 Pack $9.00 Set of 4 vibrant and quick-
This soft, crumble-free,
drying markers colored with
7” Plate - 1000 Pack $80.00 dough is perfect for little
What is bagasse? Why is this a plant and mineral pigments.
13.5 oz. Bowl - 25 Pack $4.00 hands. The ingredients
Colors include pink, orange,
13.5 oz. Bowl - 50 Pack $7.00
better material than paper? in this dough are 100%
yellow, and purple.
Bagasse is the material remaining after natural, and it’s colored
13.5 oz. Bowl - 100 Pack $13.00 with turmeric, carmine, 49660 $5.50
sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract
13.5 oz. Bowl - 600 Pack $65.00 their juice. The crushed stalks, which and spinach.
12 oz. Cup - 25 Pack $5.00 are normally disposed of by burning, 48610 $9.00 Eco-Friendly Children’s Paint
12 oz. Cup - 50 Pack $9.00 are instead taken to a processing plant
A set of six,
where they are
12 oz. Cup - 100 Pack $17.00 luscious, creamy
converted into Eco-Friendly Children’s Glue
12 oz. Cup - 1000 Pack $150.00 tempera paints
paperboard in This natural glue is a sure to inspire any
43810 much the same clear-drying, strong, and budding artist.
way as wood washable art glue that Colored with
pulp is used works on wood, paper, Mayan mineral
for cardboard. Unlike paper, bagasse fabric, and many other earth pigments,
products are far more sturdy, and can surfaces. Once dry, it is these paints are free from chemical dyes and
be used as a reliable cutting surface for completely reversible with petrochemicals. Six 2 oz paints are long-lasting,
tough foods. The sugarcane stalk fibers water, and washes off any washable and completely natural. (In the event
used in production are also a more easily
surface with ease. that they inspire spontaneous finger painting!)
renewed resource than the wood used in
paper products. 48670 $5.50 49690 $12.00

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within 15 minutes, the color shows Magnetic vent covers effortlessly


up in the bowl, you have a leak, block heating or cooling from
and you might need to replace the entering unoccupied rooms. Both of
inexpensive flapper. these items are available for only a

Go Green,
shapes and sizes are emerging. This is
few dollars. Air also leaks through
great news if you like saving money, Finally, limit your showers to five
Practical advice power outlets and light switch plates.

Save Green! as these bulbs use 80% less energy


than comparable incandescent bulbs,
minutes each. If you take all of
these steps, the reduction in energy
For pennies you can install insulation
gaskets, which will help combat these
and last 25 times longer. used to heat water and lower
If your blood pressure climbs hidden drafts.
water consumption will impact the
whenever you face your utility bills, But let’s shed some light on the
average home-owner’s utility bill To boost efficiency, a programmable
here’s the simplest solution you’ll bigger picture. If you replace 44
to the tune of more than $1,000 in thermostat can set your HVAC
find: go green. When you’re using incandescent bulbs (the average
savings each year. system to deliver peak heating or
less water, electricity and fossil fuel, for a medium-sized home) with
cooling for the hours when your
you’re generating fewer greenhouse CFLs and LEDs, you can save $3,500 Heating and cooling account for up
home is occupied, cutting back when
gases, and you’re saving money over the life of the first set of bulbs to 50% of your home’s energy use. A
everybody is out or asleep. Costing
on your utility bills. Target simple, (based on a 15 cents per KWH). home can leak energy in many places.
from $30 to $100, programmable
affordable, effective eco-options that Consider installing a doorsweep to
There are several steps you can take thermostats can return your
fit your needs and budget. When prohibit air from entering or escaping
to keep your money from going investment by more than 100% in the
you start seeing your savings, you’ll under your front and back doors.
down the drain. Switch to a low-flow first year.
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