Get You Some Green!
By Kylie Gad
Weather-Smart Irrigation: The ET Manager from Rain Bird monitors real-time local weather conditions hourly through a wireless connection. The unit then calculates the information to determine if the existing irrigation cycle is necessary and adjusts watering levels accordingly. rainbird.com
Indoor Air Quality: Freshaire Choice Paint, now on sale exclusively at Home Depot, is the first paint available that contains zero harmful VOCs, which are compounds the EPA says contribute to indoor air pollution. Even better, the paint has no odor, making for a more enjoyable and healthier home improvement project. homedepot.com
Earth-Conscious Art: Eco-friendly Prang Soybean Crayons are made with natural, renewable soy oil instead of petroleum-based paraffin wax. This makes them completely nontoxic for kids, all without tapping the oil supply. prangpower.com
A Green Best Friend: Replace your pet’s nylon leash with a natural canvas or hemp one. Greenhouse gases are emitted during the production of nylon, and reducing the use of nylon products in your home is a simple way to help prevent this. urbanleashandtreat.com
Energy-Reducing Entertainment: By switching to an Energy Star-certified DVD player, you can save up to 30 kilowatt-hours of energy per year in your home. And don’t think that you’ll have a limited selection to choose from; the EPA’s Energy Star Web site currently lists 715 certified models from brands like Sony and Panasonic. energystar.gov