Goal For The Green

I could have turned this post into a rant about all the things that need reforming in this country.  We all know what they are, and at the top of the list is “Health Care Reform…or is that “Insurance Reform” ?  Instead of ranting, I chose to look at the more positive side of the issue.  There are things you can do right now, that just involve common sense, not money or health care coverage.

Recently, Johnson Diversey, announced a global effort to help its customers combat the spread of Swine Flu (H1N1 virus).  Johnson Diversey, is a leading global provider of cleaning and sanitation products and systems (cleaning machines).  They are stepping up production of their proprietary disinfection products globally by 50%.  This includes  providing application and infection control training and expertise to their vast customer base, in more than 160 countries world wide.

The company’s most effective disinfection products includes a line of accelerated
hydrogen peroxide-based technologies, including a proprietary formula that kills
viruses in one minute.  Most other products, in the industry require a 10-minute
contact time for effective disinfection.

The short contact time enhances the likelihood that the virus will be killed, giving
Johnson Diversey’s customers greater confidence that they’re doing all they can
to stop the spread of this virus.  In addition, the products are registered with
regulatory bodies as effective biocides, and they also have a favorable human health
and environmental profile.

Johnson Diversey’s customer base includes public facilities, such as schools and
airports, health care facilities, food and beverage production plants, hotels and commercial properties, such as offices and shopping malls. The proper cleaning and disinfection in all these customer settings is critical to public health.  The nice thing is they are able to make cleaning and disinfection easier and and more effective, in a eco-friendly way, and with non-toxic products that leave less impact on the environment.

One year ago, the World Wildlife Fund, announced that Johnson Diversey had joined the Climate Savers Program.  The company was one of 18  companies chosen world wide, to be considered for the award.   The entire process involved meeting certain criteria and third party approval.

Most of us have Johnson Diversey products in our homes, just not the commercial or industrial strength products mentioned here.  However, most public health agencies are recommending to use frequent hand washing,  along with the use of hand sanitizers, as well as, using broad- spectrum disinfection on hard surfaces to ward off the H1N1 virus.  Optimally, if you are ill, or know someone who is, please  stay home and take care of yourself.  Avoid contact, or public places until you are well again.

In their continued effort to remain sustainable, in everything they do, the company is going “greener” with Google Apps.

Johnson Diversey is committed to a cleaner and healthier future, and working toward a better tomorrow!

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She’s concerned for and loves the planet!  Linda Rembowski, author of the popular blog Forced Green, is now offering the easiest and most economical,  eco-green solutions, that make it easy for you, to go green for good.  All of this is available, in her recently released E-book entitled, ” The Definitive Environmental Guide to Going Green For Good,” or DE4G.  It’s a great way to save, and keep money in your pocket, while we work together to save the planet.

If you are serious about living green, or wanting to “go green,” but you don’t know where or how to start, then you need DE4G.  I got my copy and couldn’t put it down.  It draws you in from beginning to end, with jaw dropping facts, tips, and and practical advice.

With her generous 60% affiliate program, there is not better way to make some money, go green, do good, and help people all at the same time.

Get Linda’s book, and make it your goal to “go green” for good. Just hop on the “green” train with us, and be part of working toward a better tomorrow!

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We all have to choose what to eat everyday.  Now, there is a new application to help you do just that.  It is like bringing the local farmer’s market right to your finger tips… REALLY!

Whether being at the supermarket or choosing a menu at a restaurant – we have to decide what to eat every single day. Seasons, an application made for the iPhone, makes it easier for customers across Northern America and Europe, to experience produce all at the very peak of freshness, just as nature intended.

Seasons, for the iPhone and iPod Touch, provides all the information you need to make the right decisions when choosing your food. The database of the application contains 170 entries of fruits, vegetables, lettuce, herbs, mushrooms and nuts.

The recent release, expands its support for seasonal data from Central Europe, United Kingdom, and Ireland to the United States and France. This includes information about local seasons as well as seasonal imports.

The nice user interface, gives a weekly overview of produce currently being in season.
It also allows you to browse the content by month, or category, as well as searching by name. In addition to a photo of every single entry, there is a detailed seasonal chart, as well as a brief description text to get some background information.

The application is listed under category Lifestyle at the iTunes App Store

Special thanks to the team of Christian Klotz and Saskia Schmidt, for creating this wonderful and very useful application.  Now, there are no more excuses for not making healthy choices.  We now know what is fresh and in season and at the best price, and best of all, it is right there at our fingertips!

Christian Klotz has been working in new media and interaction design for more than five years. He recently joined the London based production company, Pirata as their Creative Technologist. Since 2004,he has increasingly changed his focus to mobile application design. Since 2008 he is also working on iPhone applications.

Saskia Schmidt is working in animation, interactive media concepts and media production, as well as media education. During the last couple of years, she successfully put multiple concepts into practice which focus on working with children and youths.

Special and talented people such as this, help make wonderful advances in the world of technology. They help make our lives so much easier, and in this case healthier.  We really are working toward a better tomorrow!

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