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Environmentally Friendly Products
Environmentally friendly products and processes can be categorized in different ways. There are detergents and sprays that are considered environmentally friendly because they do not release harsh chemicals into the environment. There are environmentally products that are made from recycled materials and help reduce the amount of natural resources used to produce these items. You can even dispose of your computer components and used batteries in a more environmentally friendly way. Knowing what kinds of products to buy and how to dispose of your items properly can help you be a better friend to the environment on a daily basis.
Substitute Environmentally Friendly Detergents for Harsh Chemical Detergents
Your clothing detergent may do a great job cleaning your clothes, but it can also contain some harsh chemicals that are damaging to the environment. If you are making an effort to be more aware of how you affect the environment with the products you use, you can substitute a more environmentally friendly detergent for the one you’re currently using. These detergents are just as effective as their harsher counterparts but don’t include the chemicals that most detergents have. An added bonus is that you may find that red, itchy skin goes away once you eliminate these harsh chemical detergents from your life.
Substitute Environmentally Friendly Cleaners for Harsh Chemical Cleaners
The cleaners you use may be effective at cutting grease and grime, but they can also be releasing harmful chemicals into the air. In addition to being harmful to the environment, these chemicals are not good for your health. Many environmentally friendly substitutes are now on the market. These alternatives are often made with plant products and other natural materials so that they have the same cleaning power as harsher cleaners without the nasty chemicals. These cleaning products may even give off a fresher scent and help you control your allergies because of the reduced level of chemicals being used in your home.
Dispose of Batteries in an Environmentally Friendly Way
Used batteries still have acid in them even when they are no longer working. This acid can leak into the ground and harm the environment. You can help protect the environment by taking your batteries to a return center so they can be properly disposed of by professionals.
Dispose of Used Electronics in an Environmentally Friendly Way
Used electronics such as computers and cell phones can also leak harmful chemicals into the earth, harming the surrounding environment. You can help to minimize these effects by disposing of your used electronics safely. There are some drop-off locations for used electronics and there are also organizations that will collect them and dispose of them safely. If they are still in working order, you can even donate them to a nonprofit organization so that someone else can use them.
Making the choice to use safer products and dispose of your used items in safer ways can help you protect the environment around you so it is a safer place for your family and loved ones to live.
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First Alert WA100-3 Water Alarm, 3-Pack $32.52 This 3 Pack First Alert Water Alarm Protects homes from water damage due to leaks, floods and seepage. Ideal uses: basements, garages, laundry rooms, bathrooms, hot tubs. Place near sump pump, washing machine, water heater, sinks, toilets. Water sensor attaches to bottom of unit or can extend 6 feet to remote location. Loud 85dB alarm sounds when unit senses water (lasts up to 72 hrs). Splash and … |
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GSI Super-Quality Waterproof Long-Life Rechargeable Camping Lamp/Lantern – 17 Bright LED Bulbs – Built In Solar Panels – Includes Compass, Home and Car Charger – For Camping, Hiking, Emergencies and All Outdoor Activities $28.77 Light Up the dark Night with This new Flashlight From GSI. Super Brightness, Sleek Design and Durable waterproof material – all combine to make this your new Rechargeable flashlight of choice. Easy, User Friendly and Affordable, it is a great alternative to other pricier Models out there!… |
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LiftMaster 8550 Garage Door Opener Elite Series DC Battery Backup W/O Rail Assembly $239.95 Standard Features: Ultra-quiet DC motor belt drive system is durable and maintenance-free Energy-efficient operation consumes up to 75% less power in standby mode Equipped with MyQTM technology that lets you monitor and control your garage door and house lights remotely by using a computer or smartphone Enclosed gear case provides continuous lubrication for longer life and smoo… |
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Logitech Squeezebox Radio Rechargeable Battery Pack and Remote $49.25 * Actual battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Compatibility Compare Which Squeezebox Wi-Fi Music Player Is Right For You?Product FeaturesRechargeable battery pack: Move your Squeezebox Radio around the house without interrupting the musicHours of unplugged power: Play up to six hours* of music on a si… |
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Sanyo Eneloop Eneloop Power Pack Kit includes Compact Charger, 4 eneloop AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries,2 eneloop AAA,2C Spacers,2D Spacers and case-Charger is Worldwide Voltage -charges 2 AA in 4 Hours 2 AAA in 2 Hours…. |
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Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound $109.99 This headset delivers a fast wireless connection so you can level up without being tied down. Add 7.1 surround sound, three programmable G-keys and a comfortable, adjustable fit and you’ve got everything you need to win…. |
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Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 with Keyboard and Mouse (920-002950) $23.45 Eight hot keys give you one-touch access to the Inter e-mail music volume and more2.4GHz wireless connection with a single USB receiver for the keyboard and mouse24 months of keyboard power and 5 months of mouse power without changing batteriesWorks with Windows-based PCsWireless range may vary due to environmental and puting conditions20.6 W x 6.2″ H x 1.9″ D… |
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Logitech Mini Boombox for Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops – Black (984-000204) $75.00 You can also listen for up to 10 hours straight on the rechargeable, internal battery. The Logitech 984-000204 Mini Boombox also provides backlit, touch panel controls, handy speakerphone, and is perfect for travel…. |
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Dlx Sing Along CD Player $48.45 This Sing-A-Long CD Player is simple enough to be operated by your three year old, but versatile enough to be utilized by children of all ages. Have fun playing pop star, rock singer or just making music with this device that’s a CD player and karaoke machine all in one. Even sing duets with two sing-along microphones. Sing-A-Long CD Player features an LED display of track number, forward and back… |
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Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Stirling Engine $34.00 Discover the Stirling engine, a simple, clean and efficient energy technology that is quickly becoming a viable source of electricity as the availability of fossil fuels declines. The Stirling engine in this kit uses renewable energy from the sun to drive a generator, which charges a rechargeable battery to power an electric car. Named after its inventor, Robert Stirling, the original Stirling eng… |
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Green Science Enviro Battery $8.50 Mr. Potato Head can’t do this! It takes a real potato (or a lemon, or an apple…), some mud and salt, and viola! You can create electricity with 4M’s Enviro Battery Kit. Power a light bulb or a watch and play with your food at the same time.Nature and science come to life with 4M Green Science kits for kids-ignite their minds and they’ll approach your next hiking and camping trip with a new sense… |
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Tire Minder 6 Tire Wireless Monitoring System with Booster $339.98 It is easy to use and install. Has the potential to monitor up to 22 tires simultaneously on your motorhome and towed vehicle, or your truck and trailer. When an abnormality in tire pressure occurs, the TireMinder® TPMS monitor will display and identify the exact tire pressure from 0 to 145 PSI on the easy-to-read digital display (accuracy is within 2.7%). Blow-out alarm gives audible and visual … |
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Bose Aviation Headset X (Portable with Straight Cable) $995.00 Preferred by pilots, year after year Bose pioneered active noise reducing headsets nearly 20 years ago, and pilots continue to prefer the Bose Aviation Headset X today. For nine years in a row, it’s been rated #1 in Professional Pilot’s annual survey, claiming 2009′s top honors for comfort, clarity and technical advancement. Packed with headset innovations A rare combination of benefits helps dist… |
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Deka Big Crank Power Sports ETX16L AGM Battery $79.95 Premium quality absorbed glass mat technology (AGM) is ideal for ATVs, motorcycles, personal watercraft & snowmobiles. The Big Crank Power Sports AGM Battery was designed for more than performance; it was designed for the enthusiast. Completely spillproof and leakproof; frequent replacement and high maintenance are over! The AGM technology increases power while improving rider and environmental sa… |
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Logitech Wireless Headset F540 with Stereo Game Audio $109.52 Logitech’s Wireless Headset F540 includes a wireless base station with three analog inputs – making it easy to connect up to 3 audio devices, including your game console, TV, DVD player, Logitech Squeezebox, MP3 player or other sources. All the controls you need are right on the headset, including independent voice and game volume levels, microphone mute, and an input selector that lets you switc… |
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SupFire J1 Glare flashlight Quality goods LED flashlight Glare Charge Mini Long-range CREE Q5 SupFire strong light flashlight, are using the United States CREE company high power LED. It has high brightness, save electricity, energy saving, environmental protection, and other functions. The flashlight itself high strength aviation aluminum alloy. After special oxidation process manufacturing and into. It beautiful wear-resisting, easy to carry, have fight broke, wear-resisting, waterproof … |
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Shadowbane: The Rise of Chaos Expansion Pack $1.00 For Windows 98… |
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Casio Men’s PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch $260.00 Perfect for rugged adventurers and weekend warriors, the solar-powered Casio Pathfinder men’s sport watch is loaded with a digital compass and altimeter/barometer/thermometer–perfect for both mountain trekking and cave spelunking. It also includes tide and moon graphs and moon age data, and is very precise thanks to its atomic timekeeping features. The durable round watch case (measuring 50.5mm/1… |
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Casio Men’s AQF100W-7BV Forester Sports Thermometer Watch $31.54 Powerfully styled and packed full of robust timekeeping and environmental features, the Casio Forester analog-digital stainless steel men’s watch offers a stylish black sports resin band that will stay comfortable during your most active sport outings. The large round stainless steel watch case measures 42mm (1.65 inches) wide, and it features an Arabic numeral and small minute index readout aroun… |
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Uniden GMR1838-2CK 2-Way 18 Mile 2 Pack GMRS/FRS Radios with Dual Charger Included $29.99 - Uniden rechargeable two-way radio 2 pack- Up to 18 milerange (range varies with terrain)- 22 Channels(15 GMRS/7 FRS)- 99 CTCSS/DSC privacy codes- Backlit LCD display- Battery strength meter- Hands-free operation (vox) (optional headsets hs910, hs915, or za133)- Keypad lock- Recharge capable- Channel scan- Channel monitor-5 Call tones- Roger beep- Belt clip included- Dual charger- Charging cradle… |
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Logitech Wireless Boombox for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch $116.99 Expect a wide range of sounds delivered by the Logitech 984-000181 Wireless Boombox as it is designed with two 3-inch Laser-tuned neodymium drivers, two ½-inch neodymium tweeters, and four 2-inch passive radiators. This wireless boom box can receive audio signals from any devices within 33-feet range through the A2DP Bluetooth® wireless audio profile. You can also use the wireless boomb… |
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First Alert WA100-3 Water Alarm, 3-Pack $32.52 This 3 Pack First Alert Water Alarm Protects homes from water damage due to leaks, floods and seepage. Ideal uses: basements, garages, laundry rooms, bathrooms, hot tubs. Place near sump pump, washing machine, water heater, sinks, toilets. Water sensor attaches to bottom of unit or can extend 6 feet to remote location. Loud 85dB alarm sounds when unit senses water (lasts up to 72 hrs). Splash and … |
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GSI Super-Quality Waterproof Long-Life Rechargeable Camping Lamp/Lantern – 17 Bright LED Bulbs – Built In Solar Panels – Includes Compass, Home and Car Charger – For Camping, Hiking, Emergencies and All Outdoor Activities $28.77 Light Up the dark Night with This new Flashlight From GSI. Super Brightness, Sleek Design and Durable waterproof material – all combine to make this your new Rechargeable flashlight of choice. Easy, User Friendly and Affordable, it is a great alternative to other pricier Models out there!… |
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LiftMaster 8550 Garage Door Opener Elite Series DC Battery Backup W/O Rail Assembly $239.95 Standard Features: Ultra-quiet DC motor belt drive system is durable and maintenance-free Energy-efficient operation consumes up to 75% less power in standby mode Equipped with MyQTM technology that lets you monitor and control your garage door and house lights remotely by using a computer or smartphone Enclosed gear case provides continuous lubrication for longer life and smoo… |
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Logitech Squeezebox Radio Rechargeable Battery Pack and Remote $49.25 * Actual battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Compatibility Compare Which Squeezebox Wi-Fi Music Player Is Right For You?Product FeaturesRechargeable battery pack: Move your Squeezebox Radio around the house without interrupting the musicHours of unplugged power: Play up to six hours* of music on a si… |
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Prince Lionheart Warmies Wipes Warmer $20.00 … |
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Sanyo Eneloop Eneloop Power Pack Kit includes Compact Charger, 4 eneloop AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries,2 eneloop AAA,2C Spacers,2D Spacers and case-Charger is Worldwide Voltage -charges 2 AA in 4 Hours 2 AAA in 2 Hours…. |
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PROTECT COMPUTER PRODUCTS Dell Latitude D610 Laptop Cover Polyurethane $23.29 The DL940-87 Notebook Cover from Protect Computer Products protects the keyboard of your notebook from dust, dirt, spills, chemicals and other keyboard grime. It remains securely in place during use, providing 24/7 protection from environmental hazards without slowing typing speed. The cover is easily cleaned with common house hold cleaners or germicidal wipes. It is made from UV resistant polyure… |
