Low Cost Solar Panels : Now They Are Affordable

Now you can really save with sustainable energy

I actually remember when solar panels first came out.  As with anything brand new,  you had to spend so much up front money, and wonder if they worked. I remember only the rich and famous could afford them.  As with any new technology, they have been perfected over time, been made thinner, lighter, more efficient and made to last.

Many don't realize this, but it's simply amazing that they have declined in price so much to make it affordable for the homeowner! Did you know, according to this Sustainable Energy Article on low cost solar panels  that they have declined in cost almost 70% in the past two years alone, and making them 80% less costly than four years ago? Over time, they have been created to be more effective, more durable and more affordable and more in demand.

As with anything we've seen (from computers to recycled paper) more demand and more production is lower and more affordable costs. So imagine being able to invest small in solar panels and reduce your utility bills--obtaining that investment back quick and having it pay off.

Government Tax Credits & Energy Rebates

Did you know there are federal tax credits and utility rebates?  Read this article on low cost solar panels which tells you to know . Not only will you be saving on your energy bill but you will be saving by going "greener" and using  Sustainable Energy .

Bamboo Toilet Tissue! 100% Tree Free!

Copper Bamboo "C" Toilet Roll Holder by Etsy Shop: CopperBamboo

My husband Joe works at a natural health foods store, Akin's Natural Foods Market, and last night he purchased our very first package of bamboo toilet tissue! I couldn't be more thrilled! It is made out of 100% bamboo and thus is 100% TREE FREE! The company that makes this particular bamboo toilet paper is Ultra Green, and I am inspired by the details about the product listed on their packaging:

Beyond Recycled Paper: Before recycled paper became "recycle paper", it originally came from trees. Today, most manufacturers use either a blend of recycled paper with tree pulp or 100% tree pulp to make bath tissue. That's no way to save trees. Ultra Green uses 100% bamboo, a fast growing natural resource. If everyone used this product, we would save millions upon millions of trees.

Bamboo Forest Original Painting by Etsy Shop: Seafoam Gallery

 This blog article was contributed by the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Captain Jessica of Eco-Friendly Freckles

Organic Deodorant, Balms, Vegan, Soaps, Moustache Wax Galore and More

$6 buys you organic deodorant

Organic deodorant made with live enzymes. Mustache wax made with real natural oils and ingredients and not petroleum. Lip balm made with chai and soothing ingredients.

Does this sound fab? We thought so, since we discovered Petal Pusher Fancies on Etsy.  Prices are low in comparison to shopping online for organic and all natural products.  Items are craftily packaged in retro style housing.  The owner is living green, and spreading love to all with her organic and healthier beauty alternatives.

Some of our favorites are here:

$9 for this nice size bottle of natural Sandalwood Body Lotion here in the lotion section.

$6.25 buys you something vegan and soy free HERE, in a lovely package great for gift giving.

She has soaps , lips balms and more. Do you know this shop owner also has her own "APP" ? For real! Check it out here: http://appcat.com/petalpusher


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Fiat 500 : Eco Friendly Car

Courtesy of MotorVillage

If you are shopping for a car, the  Fiat 500 is an environmentally friendly car with low CO2 emissions. Great fuel economy makes this car super green.

Recent reports indicate the Fiat 500 gets 40MPG. That in itself is amazing. Surely driving around in this makes being green super cool.  It's a fun, quirky looking car that's available in loads of colur combinations.

Gucci Fiat 500 Fashionista Meets Green Chic Courtesy of MotorVillage

There are four Fiat 500 series style cars available. I learned about them doing more research on them after seeing the fashion ad for the Fiat 500 Gucci . If you ask me, the best part is you don't have to spend a fortune to be more environmentally responsible.  It offers great value for money and you can feel good about spending less on gas.

Organic Bed Bug Killer

Pestek: Their organic products are proven effective treatment of pests. 

Finally a solution that's organic.

This organic bed bug killer is made from natural occurring diatoms.

This organic bed bug killer  is made of "DIATOMACEOUS EARTH" also known as silicon dioxide. It's a naturally occurring soft and crumbly sedimentary rock which is named as such since it contains fossil remains of diatoms.   

Wow! Old algae kills bugs?

This is a type of algae made of silica or silicon dioxide. This proves as great treatment against the bugs! Ironically, since it's all natural,  the insects can't form a resistance to it like they can with other harsh chemicals.   Imagine, killing bugs with fossilized remains or algae from millions of years ago.   Organic insect killer never sounded better! 

Organic bed bug killer.

Pretty cool huh? Now you can zap those little buggers with a go-green feeling. Pestek sells a full line of do it yourself pest control kits, and even gives you great tips on getting rid of bed bugs and other pests on their faq page.