For professional premises, such as at home, lighting is essential. It requires in-depth reflection to choose systems that meet your needs. It is particularly a question of economic, ecological, aesthetic performance and even comfort. In this sense, among the solutions available, LED strips tick many […]
Category: Save and lower your bills
Tips and tricks to save daily on your energy or water bills. How to do econology on a daily basis!
Compare energy suppliers to save money
With all the alternative suppliers that exist, it is not always easy for individuals to know which energy offer to choose. The use of online comparators of energy suppliers is therefore a quick and efficient solution. These tools make it possible to compare energy contracts as a whole to find the most advantageous […]
5 good reasons to install a heat pump in your home
Conventional heaters are highly polluting and uneconomical. These include those who use fuel oil. Thus, in this drive to fight against climate change that has been underway for a few years, it is recommended, even mandatory, to replace them. Moreover, most new houses no longer use them. To this end, […]
Growing a vegetable garden on a balcony, it is possible!
Spring finally arrived ! It's time to enjoy the first rays of sunshine and the blooming nature. For that, nothing better than to grow it yourself. No need to have a garden to have a corner of greenery, a balcony or a window sill will do the trick. Today, […]
Wolvendael Magazine: The Kitchen Garden Lazy, better than permaculture, Didier Helmstetter
The number 621 of Wolvendael Magazine of September 2016 devotes a 2-page article on the technique of the Potager du Laesseux. This article was written by Stève Polus (former editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Le Soir") and it is the very first written press article on the improved permaculture technique initiated and […]
Virtual video tour of the vegetable garden of the sluggard
Le Potager du Paresseux, virtual tour in video (s) by Didier Helmstetter (alias Did67) Caption of the introductory photo: “Didier, the lazy gardener, in the middle of… gardening! "The" Potager du Laesseux "is a way of producing vegetables" more than organic "(ie without any treatment or fertilizer, neither organic nor, of course, chemical) […]
Save heating, to save heating
How to save the energy of your heating (electric, gas, fuel oil, wood…) more or less easily by adopting some good habits or by making wise investments? List resulting from the developments of this subject of our forums: econological tips and tricks for everyday and for a healthier life How to easily save […]
Save electricity, save electricity
How to save electricity easily by adopting some good habits? List resulting from the developments of this subject of our forums: eco-friendly tips and tricks for every day and for a healthier life How to save electricity? for individuals, professionals and in the public domain! (read our other article to save money […]
Save water, save water
How to save water? List resulting from the developments of this subject of our forums: eco-friendly tips and tricks for every day and for a healthier life Water savings: - rainwater recovery (shower, toilet, machines, ...) - recover cold water from the start of hot water in a bucket and use it for the […]
HP 1215, standby consumption off
Power consumption measurements of an HP all in one printer in “OFF” mode (all LEDs off) and in “Stand by” (LEDs on) Results: in the video. Find out more: power consumption of a printer in standby HP 1215 printer in false standby by econology
Energy diagnosis and measuring devices
Energy self-diagnostic or measurement tools and devices We offer several energy measurement and diagnostic products on the eco-friendly store to help you optimize your home's energy consumption… Here is a small non-exhaustive selection. Click on a title or an image to find out more… A) A […] wattmeter
Learn to change your life
Learning (or relearning) to change our lifestyles Here is an interesting “copy / paste” of selected pieces from an “econological” chronicle that we found in a local free (Passe Partout in Belgium). Debate: change your life on forums (…) I have the impression that we will have to change […] in the next few days or months.
battery and versatile battery charger
A universal rechargeable battery charger Using rechargeable batteries is a simple and effective way to limit toxic waste. Some interesting products:
Small solar panels and photovoltaic products
Small devices and panels using photovoltaic solar energy Here is a small selection of small 12V photovoltaic solar panels for various applications (garden hut, LED spotlight, maintains a battery charge, camping, motorhome, caravanning ...) and photovoltaic solar apparatus. The most eco-friendly solar panels on the market! Examples of products Discover all our solar products
natural cosmetics and handmade soaps
Natural hygiene products and artisanal soaps Numerous studies regularly show that hygiene and cosmetic products contain products which are not harmless when applied regularly to your skin. A Greenpeace Cosmetox campaign clearly shows this. See the GreenPeace Cosmetox guide. In addition, ever more "advanced" marketing induces […]
Special CFLs
Energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs. It is no longer necessary to present the interest in terms of power consumption of compact fluorescent bulbs. A downside, however, with bulbs sold at "discount" prices (ikea, discount ...) which very often have reduced performance (light output) and a very limited lifespan. The overall econological impact of this kind of bulb […]
LED lighting and bulbs
Update on LED lighting and LED bulbs (end of 2014) Choose quality LED bulbs! LED bulbs are an interesting alternative to compact fluorescent bulbs, provided that the LED bulbs are quality bulbs. So be careful with "generic" LED bulbs (= without brand or white label from the importer) and multileds because […]
At school: a greener back to school and sustainable supplies
Greener supplies for your child (ren). Like every year, the “Back to School” is synonymous with major upheavals in the departments in all supermarkets. This upheaval has a very specific goal: to make you consume a maximum and if possible a maximum of things that are not fundamental. Here is a little […]
greener and ecological gardening Garden
Tips for gardening in a more natural way and reducing its impact on the environment Keywords: lawn, plants, vegetable patch, flowers, gardening, organic, natural fertilizers, tips and tricks ... Learn more and share your "green" tips: tips and eco-friendly tips for a greener garden Water your plants, flower beds and vegetable gardens, in the morning or […]
Econometrician energiemetre Electric Power Meter
How to measure your electricity consumption device by device? Keywords: electricity consumption, wattmeter, econometer, kilowatt-hour, kwh, how much, cost, measure. (You will find other models of electricity meters here) How much does your PC cost in electricity per year? How much does your electric kettle or microwave consume? How much does an ironing session cost you? And […]
Soap nuts: FAQ
Note: for reasons of price stability for suppliers, the eco-store no longer offers soap nuts. Thank you for your understanding. If you are an importer of Wash Nuts, you can contact us to make us an offer. Find out more: soap nuts on the forum The nuts of […]
Engaged and activist T-Shirts
Keywords: Tshirt, T-Shirt, Tshirts, committed, ecologists, ecological message, ecological, personalized, humor. Show your convictions by wearing our original Tshirts! We have chosen to offer T-Shirts on the Econologie.com store because it is an original way to send a message to as many people as possible! 1) The story of the “Fragile Handle With Care” T-Shirts. […]
Why the econological shop?
Why the eco-friendly boutique? Some questions you might ask yourself about the eco-friendly boutique created in 2006 Why a boutique? It is the observation that alternative products to the society of over-consumption remain too discreet that has given rise to the idea of offering certain “eco-friendly” products for sale. You will therefore find on […]
Reduce your waste volume
How to reduce the volume of your household waste? Other articles on waste: - What is packaging used for? - Recycling techniques Here are some ways to reduce the amount of your household waste: Avoid buying products that have unnecessary packaging. packaging is essentially conservation and hygiene […]
Reduce your energy bills
Good daily habits at home to easily lower your energy bills Share your tips for reducing your energy bills and visit the eco-friendly boutique Turn off lights and appliances as soon as you no longer need them You can easily leave a light on by telling ourselves that we will come back to it quickly. This […]