Now that winter is here one of the things that you should look to replace is your air conditioner filters because of all the dirt and and allergens that have built up over the summer months. Since you are inside more and not opening the door as much having a clean air filter is essential in keeping your indoor clean and helping to prevent any air quality issues. Plus it could even help in your overall heating costs because your air is flowing better through the home and allowing your house to stay at a more constant temperature.
Archive for the ‘Environmental Health’ Category
Healthy shopping online
With all the emphasis on going green there was a recent green study that was done that by shopping online you can save up to 35% on carbon dioxide emissions. If you think about the all the driving that is done between stores as people shop for the best deal it can really add up. Just by simply doing your research online and then shopping with sites like buy.com that offer a wide selection of electronics, games, and apparel you will save time and money. You can save money on your purchases and help save the environment. Makes you feel warm and fuzzy!!

Plan for travel
It’s always a good idea to carry a first aid kit on any long trip you might be making. Be sure to include the headache, tummy ache and cold medicines in your first aid kit too. Keeping a cell phone on you at all times is a good idea and 911 will work any where in this country. If your trip is going to take you to an area for an extended amount of time, you will also want to know where the nearest hospital is, in case of an emergency. There is also motorhome towing assistance that you can call if you tasking the family via your motor home or fifth wheel. Taking the time to pack a few extra safety things and learning where the nearest hospital is located; is a way to insure that you and your family have a great and safe vacation. Be safe and always be sure to travel safe and plan ahead.
Bring on the heat
When I first saw an electric fireplace I was curious on how functional it actually was. Come to find out most of the units can be purchased with our without heating elements so if you are looking for ways to provide additional heat to a living space and love the look and feel of a fireplace then this may be what you are looking for. You can find a wide selection of electric fireplaces that are both functional and beautiful to complement almost any room. They use LED technology so there is no need to change any lights and it is very energy efficient. A very cool idea to consider for this upcoming holiday season.
Taking extra precautions this school year
This year will be a challenging one for schools in order to control the possible outbreak and spread of the H1N1 virus. Because of the close contact and proximity of students in all grades from Pre-K to High School the challenge to properly clean and sanitize rooms, books, and shared spaces will pose a challenge to schools and their staff. It will be especially harder to sanitize preschool furniture in the classroom since most younger kids are more likely to sneeze and cough on commonly shared items and not wash their hands as often. With a little extra caution this year hopefully we will not reading about any major outbreaks and the cold and flu season is mild at best.
Health of our environment
With all the companies and products stressing just how green they are with their new designs and manufacturing processes I was impressed to see that makers of the rubber stamp have joined in the fight. With some of the major vendors like Xstamper, Cosco, and Artline introducing new lines of eco friendly stamps it just goes to show how important the health of our environment truly is becoming. With simple everyday items that no one would pay attention too had their not been option now can difference.

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