Category Archives: How to be Green
Carpet Cleaning without Deodorizers
Here at Greenway, we are famous (or so my customers tell me) for NOT using any artificial scents or perfumes in our cleaning systems. Many of our customers have extensive allergies to chemicals and perfumes. They have also said that … Continue reading
RV and Boat Sewage Holding Tanks… ewwww!
After spending two weeks on our boat this summer, Lori and I realized how important odour control was for our holding tank. Hopefully this info will help you out. We have tried the RV/boat ‘blue’ chemicals that are sold, however … Continue reading
Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
This may be a cliché, however, the best way to be Earth-friendly is to cut down on what you consume and recycle whenever you can. Every little bit helps; recycling just one glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a … Continue reading
In-Home Heating and Cooling – The Green Way
Almost half a home’s energy consumption is due to heating and cooling. – Turn down the thermostat in cold weather and keep it higher in warm weather. Each degree below 20°C (68°F) during colder weather saves 3%-5% more heating energy, … Continue reading
How You Can be Green in the Garden
There are a number of things you can do to become earth friendly in the garden: – First, use compost instead of synthetic fertilizers. Compost provides a full complement of soil organisms and the balance of nutrients needed to maintain … Continue reading
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Here at Greenway it is an ongoing challenge to be truly green. (It helps if your last name is Green – like mine!) However, you as consumers are bombarded with what are called greenwashing products that say they are natural. … Continue reading
