OUTDOOR GARDEN FURNITURE SOLAR GARDEN PRODUCTS

We can only hope that the cost of environmentally friendly items will start to come down soon. After years of being on the market, more efficient light bulbs are finally affordable. As more efficient solar or off-grid items come on the market the prices will start to become more affordable. We can only hope - I have got my eye on solar panel system for generating electricity.



Today's articles courtesy of :
Green Consumer Guide


Outdoor Garden Furniture

When looking for environmentally sound garden furniture, be certain to check the wood type used. Woods such as mahogany are best avoided. This type of wood is not ecologically ideal for garden furniture, and is also very expensive.

In many cases the furniture is marketed on the basis that it is environmentally friendly, however beware of false claims. Labels claim that the timber is taken from sustainable managed resources or from plantation timber.

False statements include;
"For every fallen tree, a new one is planted so no tropical rain forest need to be destroyed"

The reality could not be further from the truth. If the furniture does not have false claims then it is likely to have no labelling at all. If there is no proof of the source of the furniture, for example from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) then it is advisable not to buy. We recommend that you only purchase from timber endorsed by the FSC or a similarly respectable certification organization.





Solar Garden Products - Garden Tools

‘Reel’ lawnmowers are the most ecologically sound way to cut your lawn, as they don’t use any power source. Reel mowers also do a better job, which is why they are used by golf course groundsmen. They are virtually silent and maintenance free. The next best thing to using a reel lawnmower, is using an electric mower. These are small, light and don’t pollute.

Either type of lawnmower is a sound environmentally friendly investment.

Solar Garden Products

Solar radiation is an unlimited source of energy, and is a viable alternative to fossil fuel produced electricity. One use of solar powered energy which is rapidly increasing in popularity is garden lighting.

Solar powered garden lighting can be manually operated, or can come on automatically, and intensity (brightness) is also optional. This form of energy is free, and causes no carbon dioxide emissions, making it 100% environmentally friendly.

Contrary to popular belief, solar energy does not only work on sunny days! The energy is actually derived from solar radiation, which is present every day, all year round. Solar light units charge during the day, and run for around 8 to 12 hours when the sun goes down, pleasantly illuminating your garden.





~Greenjeans
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