turned off and on for a few minutes at a time, stick with standard bulbs. This protects your investment in CLFs, which can deteriorate faster if subjected to
HomeDepot.com lists eco-options.
Light emitting diodes are fast becom- ing the new light source for ultra- Bulbs designed for home applications typically house a cluster of several small LED bulbs under a diffuser lens with an Edison base. Although more expensive than a comparable incan- descent bulb, an LED bulb can last up to 50 times longer and use 85 percent less energy, so the cost is recouped over time.
Helpful sources include Polar-Ray.com and LEDBulb.com.
We want to turn lights off to save energy, but no one likes fumbling in the dark for a light switch. Occupancy sensors enable lights to turn on auto- matically when a room is entered and shut off once exited. No more forgetting to turn out the light. Look for sensors using passive infrared technology that detect the heat energy from our bodies.
Find some options at Leviton.com.
With a growing number of green prod- ucts and materials to choose from, it’s becoming easier to remodel responsi- bly, safely and elegantly. Lerner con- cludes that “This empowers us to make healthy choices and create the life we want to lead.”
Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy
Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-
Friendly Living, is a freelance writer and green lifestyle consultant based in Washington state. She can be reached at
CT@GreenMatters.com.
Phone 760-230-4571 Caroline Andrews
Independent Distributor mymonavie.com/carolineandrews
natural awakenings
April 2010
27
&
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47