Search Blogs
Tag Search Results For 'greening life' (11)
Going dryer-free
eco-samurai | August 2nd 2008 by eco-samurai
One of the things I am hoping to advocate in my blog is stopping using clothes dryer. Dryer is the second largest energy consuming home appliances only to fridge.And we already have solution to get rid of it -- use drying racks.I've wrote some posts read more
Cutting meat from your dinner table just by 20%
eco-samurai | July 16th 2008 by eco-samurai
I recently found that IPCC Chair Dr. Pachuari is a strong advocate of eating less meat (or beef more specifically). According to his estimate, if the Americans reduce eating beef by 20%, it will have the same effect as replacing all SUVs in this coun read more
Stay cool! Sensu, Uchiwa and Higasa
eco-samurai | July 13th 2008 by eco-samurai
Sensu: Japanese old style fan.World of artisanship.Uchiwa is also a traditional Japanese fan but much more casual.Higasa ( parasol) has evolved a lot. Most of today's models cut UV rays.If you want to mimimize the use of air conditioner, ask people w read more
Right to say NO to overcooling?
eco-samurai | July 10th 2008 by eco-samurai
What is the most comfortable indoor temperature in summer?I often see 78F for air conditioner setting as energy saving threshold. And actually I found that my office is kept at 78F.Darn it, I feel cold.I don't use air conditioner when I leave home, s read more
Is dish-washer eco-friendly??
eco-samurai | May 10th 2008 by eco-samurai
I sometimes come across Japanese articles bragging "dish washer is eco-friendly."In the meantime, I bought "the complete idiot's guide to global warming" out of curiosity. It says that the dishwasher uses as much energy as cloth dryer or freezer. Tha read more
I won't compost biodegradable utensils
eco-samurai | April 29th 2008 by eco-samurai
Very interesting story from one of the major composting operators.He says he doesn't compost biodegradable plastics at the moment.Here are some reasons:1) Plastic utensils are contaminants that are needed to be removed from feedstock before compostin read more
Soothing children's coughs while sleeping
eco-samurai | April 16th 2008 by eco-samurai
My son coughs a lot. Probably his respiratory system is sensitive.When he starts to cough at night, it drags on an on and he has trouble keep sleeping.I came up with a simple solution.Wet a towel (but not too much), and place it on the bed head. Add read more
Calling all drying rack users
eco-samurai | April 13th 2008 by eco-samurai
I don't use dryer for my laundry primarily in order to reduce my carbon footprint. But I also do it to maintain my clothes in better condition. I think the dryer shrinks and damages the textile pretty bad.HOWEVER I have a problem in doing so....... F read more
What is macrobiotic diet?
eco-samurai | April 2nd 2008 by eco-samurai
Madonna practises macrobiotic diet. (is her body a product of macrobiotic and yoga? ) Larry King asks her what macrobiotic diet is.KING: Someone asked me to ask you are a -- do you eat a macrobiotic diet?MADONNA: Yes, I do.KING: Which of consists of read more
Charcoal as an alternative for detergent
eco-samurai | April 1st 2008 by eco-samurai
Charcoal + salt + vinegar can be used as detergent/softener. It completely eliminates the chemical input into laundry system.I have a friend of mine who uses them for washihg cloths, and she sees no disadvantages in using charcoal compared to using c read more
Tips for Nuno-zori #1
eco-samurai | March 28th 2008 by eco-samurai
One thing that disturbs me about knitting Nuno-zori.....it hurts my back!There are some alternatives to using your feet.Hangers.Or other types of hangers.Be creative and please let me know if you found better way to do it! read more
Subscribe To