EcoSMART Organic Insecticide Should Be On Your Home Retrofit Checklist
June 21st, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News, Organic & Chemical PesticidesDo you bike to work, recycle every other Monday and dare I say B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bag) to the market?
Well, if you do, it’s probably because you’re committed to making this earth safer for our generation, and that of our children.
… So kudos to you, and all alike, but why stop now?
Read on to discover easy and cost efficient ways to retrofit your home and garden; they will be the perfect next steps in your “green” lifestyle.
Home Retrofit Checklist
Making your home eco-friendly can actually be easy, especially if you’re informed on what actions to take while exploring which products promote your lifestyle.
1. Let There Be “Green” Light
Replace those old incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
CFL’s last longer than regular bulbs, and can save your family money because they take less energy to work.
2. Program Your Thermostat
A programmable thermostat will automatically control the temperature based on the settings you arrange. Some can be preset to reduce output when nobody is home during the day or when everybody is sleeping at night.
In the summer:
- Keep the thermostat at 78° F
- Wear light clothing
- Turn on ceiling fans instead of the air conditioner
In the winter:
- Keep the thermostat below 68° F (Each degree below will save 3%-5% on your heating bill)
- Use thick blankets and clothing
- Make a fire in the fire place (the kids will love it)
3. Plug Air Leaks
Plugging air leaks around your home is an easy and inexpensive way to cut down on heating and air conditioning bills.
Inspect your windows, doors and other wall penetrations for small leaks. Use weather stripping and caulk to plug any leaks you find.
4. Save Water
Saving water is actually a really simple way to retrofit your home.
Whether you turn the water off when you brush your teeth, use a broom instead of a garden hose to clean the driveway or install a low-flow toilet, every action is worth the time.
5. Plant Trees For Shade
Did you know that you can save money on your heating and air conditioning bills by planting trees?
Trees around your home can provide shade, wind protection and a beautiful view.
6. Clean “Green”
Switch to cleaning products that don’t give off volatile organic compounds, or VOCs.
Low or no-VOC products:
- Greatly improve your indoor air quality
- Protect your health
- Are good for the environment
You could also make your own cleaning products with household materials like baking soda, vinegar and borax.
7. Eco-Friendly Pest Control
You don’t need to spray harsh synthetic chemicals in your home to control pests.
EcoSMART organic insecticide products are the first 100% safe pesticide products, made with all-natural plant oils.
Based on the natural defenses that plants and trees use for their self protection against insects and pathogens for millenia—essential oils—EcoSMART is as “green” as they come.
8. Keep Your Garden “Green”
Don’t settle to only retrofit the inside of your home, because your garden can be eco-friendly too.
Make your garden “green” by:
- Using organic compost to fertilize your plants
- Watering your plants deeply but less frequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance
- Switching to EcoSMART organic insecticides to control pests
EcoSMART pesticides can be used in the garden to target insect receptors with all-natural ingredients, like rosemary and cinnamon oils, that keep your family and pets safe.
And because EcoSMART’s ingredients are so safe, you can spray and harvest on the same day.
When you retrofit your home and garden, the earth and your children’s generation will thank you.
How do you do your part?
