Most air filters only catch dust and pollen, but the furniture, paint, and carpet among other things in your home can emit organic compounds like formaldehyde and benzene in concentrations 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors.  Based on research NASA did in the 1980s, a French product designer, Mathieu LeHanneur, and a Harvard University biomedical engineer, David Edwards, have devised an ultra-efficient filtration system that eliminates toxins using plants. [Read more →]

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It is estimated that the world currently contains between 25 to 39 million tons of worn-out automobile tires, and the stockpile is growing at a yearly rate of 7 million tons. Tires must be stored and secured, as they are highly toxic when burned.  It takes a tire100 years to degrade naturally.  During that time the toxic chemicals seep into the earth’s increasingly fragile eco-system. [Read more →]

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The toilet is the biggest water-user in the average household. Water saving toilets can save thousands of gallons per year. Older toilets use about 3.5 gallons per flush while newer toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush. The difference can save around 12,000 gallons over the course of a year. Dual-flush toilets can save even more. [Read more →]

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