01st December 2009
If you're in the process of renovating your home, you might want to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls. There are hundreds of paint choices but if you are considering repainting your home why not go with an environmentally friendly paint. Those who ch...
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01st December 2009
Did you know that there are many simple things you can do to save our environment? By changing some of our everyday actions, we can all help save the planet! Here are some examples of green tips that can make the world cleaner and healthier for everyone....
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01st December 2009
Bamboo flooring is becoming extremely popular because it is an eco-friendly alternative to hardwood flooring. It gives you the natural beauty of hardwood floors without having you feel that your choice in flooring is having a detrimental effect on the env...
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01st December 2009
Global warming is defined as an increase in the Earth's temperature and is caused by a rise in greenhouse gas emissions. There is no doubt that global warming is affecting the planet and forcing every living creature to adapt to a changing climate. As the...
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01st December 2009
Every household in the United States uses approximately 400 gallons of water a day. We use water for various indoor and outdoor applications. Water is one of our most important natural resources and is essential to our everyday lives. However, to get wate...
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01st December 2009
By now, I think we all realize that the burning of fossil fuels has increased our greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Greenhouse gas emissions have led to global warming which threatens our planet. Greenhouse gases have caused the Earth's temperature ...
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01st December 2009
Solar water heaters are a cost effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can cut your water heating bills in half and significantly reduce your carbon footprint. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they useā"sunshineā"is free. Th...
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03rd August 2009
If you are familiar with gardening you know that pests can destroy a season's worth of work if left unchecked. Maintaining a healthy garden without using chemical products is easy if you do a little bit of research. Check out a few of the great ways to p...
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03rd August 2009
Organic gardening is a great way to grow healthy and nutritious food for your family. Organic gardening allows you to grow food that is free of chemicals and additives. Organic gardeners don't use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on their plants which ...
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03rd August 2009
Four to five trillion plastic bags are manufactured every year. Plastic bags are very popular with both retailers as well as consumers because they are cheap, strong, lightweight, functional, as well as a hygienic means of carrying food as well as other g...
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03rd August 2009
Paper recycling is the process of recovering waste paper and making it into new paper products. Recycled paper can be made into paper towels, notebook paper, computer paper, copy paper, envelopes, boxes, and even cat litter. The United States uses 85.5 mi...
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01st August 2009
Eco-friendly simply means that the product is made in a way that is friendly
to the environment. It could mean that the product is made of sustainable
materials such as bamboo flooring or that it is made from recycled material
such as plastic ...
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01st August 2009
Everyone wants a clean and fresh smelling home, but if you've been using commercial cleaners and air fresheners, you might have a home full of toxins! In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that the level of pollutants in your home can b...
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01st August 2009
At least 36 states are expected to face water shortages within the next five years, due to drought, rising demand and rising temperatures. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans use an average of 100 gallons of water each day. B...
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01st August 2009
Going green in the kitchen encompasses everything from what you eat to how you cook it. There's a ton of things you can do in your kitchen that will help lessen your impact on the environment. From using a water saving faucet, to energy efficient applia...
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