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Enter To Win One of 25 Green Home Makeovers

August 11, 2009 by Green Irene  
Filed under Toxic Free

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Meadow Springs’ all-natural septic tank maintenance system offers the perfect solution for homeowners seeking an alternative to conventional septic tank maintenance. This product can break down nearly 70% of solid waste with active yeast, natural enzymes and yeast nutrients, rather than the harsh chemicals found in the leading septic maintenance products. You’ll soon be able to buy a 6 month supply of Meadow Springs from your local eco-consultant.  And, Meadow Springs is also partnering with Green Irene to present the “Win A Green Home Makeover” Sweepstakes.

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 1 OF 25 GREEN HOME MAKEOVERS!

There is no purchase necessary to enter. On the contest entry form, please specify that you are visiting from greenirene.com. Check out Green Irene’s website to learn more about our $99 Green Home Makeover. Also have a look at our recent blog post featuring tips for septic tank maintenance.

All-Natural Septic Maintenance

August 11, 2009 by Green Irene  
Filed under Toxic Free

I’m a city girl, but I stayed at a B&B in Maine this summer and saw the septic field gurgling out back. Anything that breaks down more quickly, and doesnt release chemicals into the ground well is a good green choice. That’s why Green Irene is going to be offering an all-natural septic maintenance system from Meadow Springs. Talk to your eco-consultant about purchasing a six month supply of this effective, nontoxic product. Meadow Springs and Green Irene are also offering “Win A Green Home Makeover” Sweepstakes! Enter today for a chance to be one of the 25 lucky winners to receive a Green Home Makeover with your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant. 

Proper septic tank or field maintenance is crucial. If a septic system is not regularly maintained, it could back up and overflow. This leads to a costly, unpleasant clean-up process. Unfortunately, many conventional septic tank maintenance systems use harsh chemicals that can be harmful to you and the environment. These chemicals also destroy the beneficial, naturally-occurring bacteria that help to breakdown waste in your septic system. The natural solution offered by Green Irene uses yeast to promote good septic health. Just 10 oz dose every month is enough to maintain your system. 

Beyond using a natural septic tank product, there are other ways to make sure your septic system works properly.

  • Never flush coffee grounds or filters, paper towels, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, facial tissues, cat litter, or cigarette butts. These items can clog your septic tank in less time than you might imagine.
  • Use aerators on faucets and flow-reducer nozzles on showers to help minimize water consumption. Your local eco-consultant can show you a wide range of low flow shower heads and other ways to drastically reduce your water consumption. That means less waste in your in septic system.
  • A garbage disposal can double the amount of solids added to a septic tank. Choose a top-of-the-line disposal that grinds food into tiny particles that are easier for a septic system to digest.
  • Avoid root damage by keeping trees at least 100 feet from the septic system.

Rosamaria Caballero
The Original Green Irene Eco-Consultant
rosamaria.caballero@greenirene.com