A little more or less 90% of our time we spend at home. And though it is not yet generally known, carpets can make an indoor environment less safe. Thus, it is important that carpets are regularly cleaned.

What makes carpets a threat to health is basically the things that are embedded in it. Dust, dirt, hair and many allergens can accumulate into carpeting. If not cleaned, those can be inhaled and can cause several respiratory problems. However, most carpet cleaning products are made of chemical ingredients. And with them, anybody is in greater danger of developing breathing problems.

To solve the problem, it is recommended that carpets are green cleaned. But how do you get that done? Well, you have two options. Either you get the carpet cleaning done by professionals who use green solutions or you get it done yourself with an organic-based carpet cleaner.

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Carpet is the biggest contributor in your home to poor indoor air quality. Leaving shoes at the door helps, as does a HEPA filter vacuum used more than once a week, but carpet is notorious for collecting detritus. Add offgassing adhesive and non-natural fibers, and you’ve got yourself a nice little noxious chamber of particles that can’t be good for your lungs on a regular basis. (The EPA estimates that we spend 90 percent of our time indoors.)

Kids in particular are vulnerable to increased incidence of respiratory illness in carpeted homes. Not only are they breathing closer to the ground (or even licking it, as my two-year-old is prone to do), they’re simply inhaling more allergens and potential toxins pound per pound compared to adults.

Clearly, I’m keen to get rid of the stuff. But until I get that book advance of my dreams (editors, are you listening?) or at least plan a bit more for the expense, the cost to rip up all that of carpet and lay down new flooring is prohibitive in the short-term.

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Carpets can negatively affect an indoor environment. If not cleaned, it can bring you and your family respiratory problems. To avoid any possible breathing problem it can bring, regular green carpet cleaning must be observed.

You can hire professionals to do it. However, if you think you can do the tasks yourself, there are green carpet cleaning products that you can purchase. With them, you can make carpet cleaning effective as well as safe.

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When you say fashion, the first thing that comes to mind is glamour. Last Friday though, fashion took a course that’s more for the benefit for the environment than anything else. That’s basically because the Swim Week that was held in South Beach, Miami last week unveiled “sustainable” swimwear.

The said eco-friendly bikinis were made from wood pulp, hemp and bamboo. Others were said to have been made from recycled plastic bottles. On the said show, the first fully compostable bathing suit also made its debut.

Designer Linda Loudermilk said the bathing suit was made from plant starch that was turned into a fabric. Don’t think it will dissolve in your body when wearing it though. The designer said it will break down only when buried for about 180 days.

A solar-powered bikini was also set to make an appearance on the show. Unfortunately, a travel issue hindered it from its debut. It was said that with its photo-voltaic strips, it’s capable of recharging small devices. But of course, it is also submersible.

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Swim Week on South Beach in Miami is mostly about glitz, glamour and impossibly leggy models traipsing about celebrity-lined runways.

But at one Friday night show at The Setai, it also was about trying to save the planet – one itty-bitty bikini at a time.

A group of “eco-couture” designers unveiled lines that eschew synthetic textiles like polyester. Instead, they’re crafting “sustainable” swimwear out of fabrics made from wood pulp, hemp and bamboo or from recycled plastic bottles, “upcycled” factory scraps of cotton and nylon and “repurposed” material like military parachutes.

Designer Linda Loudermilk said Thursday that she would debut what she billed as the world’s first fully compostable bathing suit.

It’s fashioned from a plant starch, she said, that has been turned into a fabric so new she just got her hands on it four days earlier. She said the suit won’t dissolve on a woman’s body, but bury it under dirt, like in a landfill, and it would break down within 180 days – leaving not a single spandex strap, blot of chemical dye or foam bra cup insert behind.

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The introduction of sustainable bikinis shows that in almost everything there is an opportunity to go green. If you are not into fashion, you can help the environment in many other ways.

One, in particular, is in your cleaning. Instead of using chemical-based cleaners, you can go for green cleaning products. Aside from posing no threats to the environment, they are also protective of health as they contain no toxins. They are also not that expensive so why not switch to using them?

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It’s not everyday that a full assembly will agree on a submitted bill. However, that happened to one bill passed by the Delaware Legislature. Its purpose is to limit children’s exposure to harmful chemical ingredients used on baby bottles and other children items.

Apart from that, 38 Delaware Legislature members also sent a letter to the Senate requesting support to update the Toxic Substance Control Act. The move taken was aimed to protect all American families from harmful substances that most consumers don’t know are used to produce everyday items.

Given that toxic ingredients can cause many illnesses, the Delaware Legislature’s move is a big help to all Delaware communities. And that is a step that every American state should also take.

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Protecting the health of our families is a priority we can all agree on. We do the best we can: buy the healthiest food, baby-proof the house when we have a baby, and find the safest car seats. The Delaware Legislature has been reflecting those values and has taken several steps to protect our families from toxic chemicals this session. A bill that unanimously passed the Senate and House last month will help limit children’s exposure to the toxic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) from baby bottles, sippy cups and other children’s cups.

It’s not every day that the Delaware General Assembly can find full bipartisan agreements, but there was a welcome relief with this vote. Another step to protect our families came when 38 members of the Delaware Legislature signed a letter in support of protecting American families from toxic chemicals.

The letter was sent to Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney, urging them to support reform of an out-of-date law, the Toxic Substances Control Act. This law has done little to protect our health from toxic chemicals and is in dire need of reform.

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Whether it is dictated by law or not, toxic-free living must be implemented. And for product manufacturers, it should be a call of conscience not to use chemical ingredients that can harm the consumers. And that must be seriously taken not just in Delaware but in the rest of the US states and even the world.

However, the effort to create a healthier environment must not be taken just by the government and the product manufacturers. Everybody should take action to achieve it. And you can help can surely help by going for green cleaning products instead of chemical-based cleaners.

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Household cleaning is a woman’s job. But, it’s not anymore said one survey. According to a report by Mintel, more men now pick up brooms and mops and do the home cleaning tasks. And based on their findings, the number of male cleaning is actually increasing.

But regardless of gender, home cleaning has to be effective. And to help both men and women execute an effective and safe cleaning process, MyCleaningProducts launched its line of Green Bean cleaners.

The Green Bean line of cleaners is made of biodegradable ingredients. All the green cleaning products included are made of organic components found in the remote areas of the world. They had been studied and confirmed to promote not just cleanliness but also wellness. And because they contain no harmful chemical ingredients, each cleaner also promotes a safe indoor environment as said by one of the products’ creators.

Included on MyCleaningProducts’ line of cleaners are mold removal products, rust removers, bed bug killers, pet stains and odor kits and marble and granite care products. Additionally, the line also has car and boat care products.

All of the mentioned home cleaners are available on MyCleaningProducts.com, the official website of the green company. And as all of the green cleaning products can be purchased in one site, users can save time finding effective cleaners.

“We provide home cleaners that don’t just clean. We provide home cleaning products that clean and protect. We clean because we want our family to be protected from bacteria. However, an effective cleaner is not enough for us. We need a product that can keep us from harmful chemicals as well. And that same type of effective and safe cleaning products are what we want to provide for our customers.” says Markus Skupeika, CEO of MyCleaningProducts.

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Cleaning is a woman’s work. But we are now at twenty first century, and it seems that’s not the case anymore. Though many may not believe it but more men are now actually cleaning than it used to be says a Mintel survey.

According to the research, more and more men now assume the cleaning role in the household. The number of them who now pick up the mop or broom or do the laundry has specifically increased from 17 percent in 2006 to 31 percent this year.

The increase is said to be the result of less rigidly defined gender roles in today’s society. Of those males who clean, 55 percent said that cleaning gives them a sense of accomplishment. And with the research’s general findings, it seems that there’s no gender discrimination in today’s cleaning.

So for all the men who love to clean, come out and ready your gear. It’s a productive household work so proud of it!

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While many television commercials for household cleaning products would have you believe that women are the only ones who pick up a mop or a broom in the household, new research from Mintel highlights that this is simply not the case—in fact, the amount of men cleaning is on the rise. The percentage of men who say they do most of the household cleaning has risen from 17% in 2006 to 31% in 2011.

This increase is in line with Mintel Inspire’s Men Shopping Badly trend. “The next generation of men are coming of age in an era when gender roles are less rigidly defined and men are set to become only more domestic,” notes Alexandra Smith, managing editor, Mintel Inspire. “The assumption of men relying upon partners to shop—or even having partners in the first place—is in need of revision. Brands that have long assumed their target audience to be women may need to take a second look at who’s pushing the grocery cart.”

Additionally, 55% of men who do household cleaning say cleaning the house give them a sense of accomplishment (compared to 62% of women) and 26% describe it as a thankless chore. Regardless of sex, most household cleaners would be interested in speeding up the process, as almost half (42%) would be willing to pay extra for any product that makes cleaning faster.

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Cleaning is now not just a woman’s work but of man as well. And regardless of gender, it has to be an effective and safe process.

For a cleaning that is truly clean and free of harmful ingredients, you will need green cleaning products. With them, you can create an indoor environment that is fresh, comfortable and safe.

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Another Hollywood star has been added to the list of green celebrities. Ryan Reynolds just recently teamed-up with Nissan to promote electric cars and health lifestyle. The actor will be involved in the digital, print and video marketing campaign and healthy living program of the motor company.

While celebrities as Reynolds can easily switch to the use of electric cars to go green, MyCleaningProducts understands that others can’t just directly jump to it because of financial difficulties. To assist them to go green without the additional monetary burden, http://www.MyCleaningProducts.com made available to the public its Green Bean line of cleaners.

The cleaners are basically 100% organic. They are made from natural plants found in remote areas in the world to promote cleanliness and even wellness. And as they are all-natural, they are free of toxic making them safe for human health and the environment.

According to one of the creators of the Green Bean line of green cleaners, “With our products, consumers can clean without the guilt of negatively affecting the environment. Apart from that, with our cleaners, they can make sure that everyone of their family members is kept away from harmful chemical exposure. That includes even their pets.”

MyCleaningProducts offers different types of cleaners. It has mold remediation and rust removal products, bed bug killers, marble and granite care products, pet and pet stains removal kits and other home care cleaners. All of which are available in http://www.MyCleaningProducts.com so consumers need not go to many other shopping sites to purchase various home cleaners.

With its Green Bean Line of cleaners, MyCleaningProducts hopes to aid average individuals to be of help to the environment as well. And that’s without giving them any additional financial burden.

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Ryan Reynolds is going green. And I mean not just in the movie screen but also in real life. The “Green Lantern” star just recently partnered with Nissan to promote electric cars and healthy lifestyle.

The actor who just got separated from her wife for two years, Scarlett Johansson, will soon be seen in the car company’s digital, print and video marketing campaign. Ryan Hall, Tara Stiles, Levi Leipheimer and Cris Carmichael will be joining him on the said campaign.

A Leaf owner himself, Ryan seems to really believe that electric cars are a big help to the environment. And because the campaign is a healthy lifestyle program, fitness enthusiasts can expect more green and healthy tips and updates from it.

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Green Lantern star (and stone cold fox) Ryan Reynolds has teamed up with Nissan North America to promote the Nissan Leaf — a 100% electric car– and to help launch their “Innovation for Endurance” campaign.

The campaign is an integrated healthy lifestyle program that showcases that latest in running, cycling, strength training, yoga, and general fitness.

Reynolds, a Leaf owner, stated, “I believe it’s possible to take great leaps forward without sacrificing a way of life. For me electric vehicles, like the Nissan Leaf, are not only representative of taking back the power, but also a significant statement about conscious ways of living.”

The 34-year-old actor will be involved with digital, print, and video marketing for the campaign, and he’ll be joined by program innovators Ryan Hall, an Olympian, Tara Stiles, author of Slim Calm Sexy, Levi Leipheimer, elite cyclist and three-time Tour of California champion, and Chris Carmichael, coach to Lance Armstrong.

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Going green is not a single step. It is a lifestyle change that has to be implemented every day. And to get started, green materials, equipments and tools have to be used to daily activities from cleaning to driving.

With electric cars and green cleaning products, going green can be practiced daily. And that means that with them, you can help the environment every single day. Just imagine how big of a help that is to the planet.

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It is always good to hear about stars backing-up eco-friendly events and going green themselves. And just recently, Jon Bon Jovi has been added to the list of those green celebrities as he gets behind an affordable and green housing facility.

A few days ago, the rock star, together with Cardinal Justin Rigali, Brian Hudson and Mayor Michael A. Nutter, announced the opening of the Conelly House. Basically, it is the first LEED-certified housing facility in the center of Philadelphia.

The facility, named after the founder of the Conelly Foundation, John F. and Josephine C. Conelly, is an eight-story building. It is with 79 single units, a laundry room, an exercise room, a number of kitchens, storage, lobby and even a multi-purpose room.

The affordable housing is deemed green primarily because of its environment-friendly components. It has a green roof, insulated walls, a rainwater collection system and high-efficiency mechanical and lighting systems.

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Portland, Oregon, isn’t the only city that’s pursuing green affordable housing for those currently without a place to live, as Project H.O.M.E. and Bethesda Project have announced–along with Mayor Michael A. Nutter, rock star celebrity Jon Bon Jovi, Cardinal Justin Rigali and Brian Hudson from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency–that Conelly House, the first LEED- certified, affordable housing facility in the city center of Philadelphia, is now complete.

Named after John F. and Josephine C. Connelly, founders of the Connelly Foundation, this eight-story, 63,620 square-foot facility is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s business district at 13th and Market Streets. It encompasses 79 single resident units as well as a multi-purpose room, a laundry room, an exercise room, multiple kitchens, offices, storage and a lobby/reception area.

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To get an affordable house is a good thing. However, to get an affordable and green house is better. And that is basically what Connelly House is offering – low-cost yet environment-friendly place to live in.

Nonetheless, going green should not start or end with buying an eco-friendly house. You should follow it up with the use of home green cleaning products.

With the use of eco-friendly cleaners, you can make an already green place a bigger help to the planet. Apart from that, you can get health and financial benefits from them as well.

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A little more than a year left and countries will again compete for the Olympic gold medals. This time though, things will get green as it has never been before. But athletes, you don’t have to worry about anything. It will be “green” as in eco-friendly and not as envy.

Adidas, the official sponsor of 2012 Olympic participants is planning to make the event as environment-friendly as possible. The giant sports gear company is designing and producing clothing for the staff, volunteers and torchbearers made of recycled materials.

Plans for 100% recycled shoes and water bottles for the participants were also made.

Is 2012 Olympic Games going to be that green? Well, there’s exactly 421 days left to know if it will. However, just hearing about the “green” plans is already a good thing. It shows that more and more are now becoming aware of the help our planet needs.

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When it comes to the threads worn by staff, volunteers and torchbearers during the 2012 Olympics, Adidas is intent on making them as green as possible.

The sports giant and Olympics sponsor announced earlier this week that the 70,000 participants will all wear clothing (Buttons, polyester and cotton) made from recycled materials. There are also plans for special “recycled” shoes and the world’s first 100% recycled water bottle. (Why do I find this hard to believe that one doesn’t already exist? Really?)

In terms of the athletes, Stella McCartney is leading that charge and reportedly producing some spectacular stuff. “I have seen the prototypes already and I think what she is designing is truly phenomenal,” said Adidas Chief Executive Herbert Hainer. No word yet on just how green the athlete uniforms will be, but if the volunteer threads are any indication, you can expect recycled materials are at the very least part of the plan.

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It is good to know that giant companies are joining the cause to help the earth. However, they can’t do all the work. Everybody needs to assist to build a more sustainable planet.

You can help even with just simple steps. Ditching chemical-based cleaners and switching to green cleaning products is one of the green moves you can make. Simple as it is, it can make a big difference.

Apart from assisting you in effectively fulfilling your daily cleaning duty, eco-friendly cleaners can also make your home environment safe. The absence of harmful chemicals in their list of ingredients steers you away from possible toxin-related allergies and other diseases.

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Mike Tyson has been known for his boxing prowess. Apart from that though, he has also been known for some other not-so-good things. However, today, he’s turning his life around. He is now promoting animal rights and even living in a green and healthy lifestyle.

The retired boxing champion is basically now a vegan. That is, he is now skipping animal products in his meals. And he is promoting the practice to others along with his other newly-found cause, loving the pigeons.

Tyson’s choice to be a vegan is actually because of his family’s obesity problem. As he said, his whole family is obese and veganism is his way of breaking out of the overweight circle. Additionally, he aims to control his kid’s weight. Living healthier and making himself a role model to his children could just save them from obesity as well.

Mike Tyson’s jump-in to the green bandwagon is an eco-friendly statement for all. If the guy can help the environment, surely, you can as well.

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Sure, Mike Tyson has a bit of a checkered past (to say the least), but you have to give a guy credit for trying to turn his life around.

Tyson is becoming an Ecorazzi regular of late, having previously promoted his newly-found vegan lifestyle on a billboard in Hollywood and gotten his own show about his love of pigeons (although PETA isn’t too thrilled about it).

In an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote the release of “The Hangover: Part II,” Tyson discussed his veganism and went into the reasons behind it. As it turns out, it’s not all about the pigeons.

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Read more of Mike Tyson’s Move to Veganism at: Ecorazzi.com

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Veganism is just one way to be of help to the planet. If you think it isn’t just the method for you, there are many other strategies that you can implement. One of those is getting your cleaning done with eco-friendly cleaners.

Unlike the chemical-based cleaners, green cleaning products are safer. It is because they leave no toxic residues when used. Those residues can harm the health of whosoever exposed to them thus their absence is a big relief.

When purchasing your home cleaners, it is therefore, important that you prefer organic cleaning products. They make cleaning safe apart from effective, so they are surely worth every penny you will spend.

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