Everyone has got to do some spring cleaning at least once a year. I am hoping to clear some clutter this summer (I live in the tropics), discard things and keep items that are still dear to me (useful or not). When I do spring cleaning, my choice of storage is and has always been a box. I do have some plastic boxes that hold important matters, but for most of my stuff, those good ol' boxes do.
For all the stuff that I need to dispose of, I plan to use eco-friendly moving boxes. They're made of recycled materials, so no guilt there. Into these boxes are clothes, tools, books, paper and other craft materials.
For whatever stuff that I plan to send to someplace else via courier, there are also earth-friendly shipping boxes that are low in cost but are durable just the same. I sure could appreciate low-priced boxes because shipping rates sometimes go through the roofs, especially if they're bound for North America or Europe.
I'm also looking into used boxes that can carry items off to the garbage bin. No paper or pulp wasted. Now I just need to set aside some time to start my yearly spring cleaning.
What about you? Have you done some spring cleaning yet?
3.14.2008
Dreaming of Chemical Free Pools
It's already summer on my side of the Earth, and quite unsurprisingly, it's hotter than the previous summer. How I wish I could hit the beach every time I want to! The best alternative for now is the nearby resort which has a swimming pool. Unfortunately for me though, I'm a bit allergic to chlorine -- a common chemical substance found in commercial pools. Apparently, our favorite salt water pools are not chemical free, but actually produce chlorine. Chlorine and salt have been known to cause asthma in kids, cancer, etc. This may be the reason why I often gasp while I'm near a chlorinated pool. Thus, I had to quit the required swimming class in college.
But we can always dwell on the possibilities, right?
Unknown to many, there's a chemical free pool that can save you and your family from hazardous chemicals. It uses a natural oxygen technology that can manage and remove minerals without the use of salt or brine discharge. It's energy efficient and costs less than $1 a month to operate. You save money, energy and chemical expenses. That's a triple whammy!
To keep your pool free from harmful substances, you can also clean it by using a pool ionizer. Copper ionization completely purifies water and is safe for humans. The pool ionizer can also eliminate strong chemical odors. You don't spend much with a pool ionizer. The electrodes generally last three to five years and relatively inexpensive to replace. Its electrical consumption is only a few dollars a year.
I've yet to see a chemical free pool here in the Philippines. If I ever find one, I'll dive right into it!
But we can always dwell on the possibilities, right?
Unknown to many, there's a chemical free pool that can save you and your family from hazardous chemicals. It uses a natural oxygen technology that can manage and remove minerals without the use of salt or brine discharge. It's energy efficient and costs less than $1 a month to operate. You save money, energy and chemical expenses. That's a triple whammy!
To keep your pool free from harmful substances, you can also clean it by using a pool ionizer. Copper ionization completely purifies water and is safe for humans. The pool ionizer can also eliminate strong chemical odors. You don't spend much with a pool ionizer. The electrodes generally last three to five years and relatively inexpensive to replace. Its electrical consumption is only a few dollars a year.
I've yet to see a chemical free pool here in the Philippines. If I ever find one, I'll dive right into it!
3.13.2008
Earth Hour: 8:00-9:00pm March 29, 2008
On 29 March 2008 the Philippines will join countries around the world as we literally "turn the lights out" for Earth Hour - an event that will fuel awareness on climate change and prove that when the people of the world work together, they can make a difference in the fight against global warming.
Earth Hour will take place throughout the Philippines from 8 to 9 in the evening on Saturday night, 29 March 2008. WWF invites you to participate by shutting off lights for 60 minutes, organizing your own "lights-out" event or by forwarding this mail to your friends, workmates and family.
Launched in Australia on the 31st of March 2007, Earth Hour moved 2.2 million people and 2100 businesses in Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour. This massive collective effort reduced the city's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour. With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour in 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.
Your participation will go a long way in spreading the message that we, as individual droplets working collectively – can create an impetus far more powerful than the mightiest of rivers. For more information, log on to the WWF Earth Hour page at: www.earthhour.org.
If you want to learn more about how else you can help make Earth Hour in the Philippines a success, reply to this email or drop us a line at (632) 920-7931, (632) 920-7923, or (632)920-7926
Earth Hour will take place throughout the Philippines from 8 to 9 in the evening on Saturday night, 29 March 2008. WWF invites you to participate by shutting off lights for 60 minutes, organizing your own "lights-out" event or by forwarding this mail to your friends, workmates and family.
Launched in Australia on the 31st of March 2007, Earth Hour moved 2.2 million people and 2100 businesses in Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour. This massive collective effort reduced the city's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour. With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour in 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.
Your participation will go a long way in spreading the message that we, as individual droplets working collectively – can create an impetus far more powerful than the mightiest of rivers. For more information, log on to the WWF Earth Hour page at: www.earthhour.org.
If you want to learn more about how else you can help make Earth Hour in the Philippines a success, reply to this email or drop us a line at (632) 920-7931, (632) 920-7923, or (632)920-7926
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