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Eco-Friendly Holiday The focus on saving sustainable resources continues to grow, and more people are working to find different ways of becoming more efficient in their day-to-day lives. As we venture into the fall, it’s time to think about how we can apply our “green” techniques to the holiday season. According to the Environmental Protection...
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Compost heaps The best way to get started Composting is not only good for your garden, it also takes a small burden off the environment. With compost you turn waste into rich nutrients and return them to the earth and your plants, relieving your local landfill. It’s also a more fun, interactive approach to the life cycle of trash. Here’s a guide to...
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Sometimes the grass really is greener… …depending on the amount of water, mulch, pesticides, fertilizers, time and money used on the project. But if you are looking for a fun, ecologically friendly way to free yourself from the tyranny of your lawn, consider finding a plant and revitalization project in your area. Local plants, having adapted to...
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Less gas more, emissions? With warmer days fast approaching, have the open roads begun to beckon? Looking at the high cost of gas and insurance, it would only be natural to wonder if a scooter might be a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to enjoy the summer months than an automobile. If the thought has crossed your mind, you aren’t alone...
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Origin of Earth Day Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 by millions of people and national governments in approximately 175 countries. Rather than limiting the event to one day, most cities spend the entire week of April 22 celebrating Earth Day. There are actually two different observances for Earth Day. Both are held annually, one in the spring in...
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Green Footprint A common buzzword in green speak is ecological footprint. This term defines the fact that the earth can only repair or replace a finite amount of raw resources and environmental damage every year. This total is called biocapacity, and when it is exceeded, the extra demand is called overshoot. The unit of measurement associated with the ecological...
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How to build a compost pile It’s spring and your gardens are calling for a little rejuvenation. Why not consider starting a compost pile this season? Composting is not only good for your garden, it also takes a small burden off the environment. With compost you turn waste into rich nutrients and return them to the earth and your plants, relieving your local...
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Put Your Shredded Paper to Use You've shredded bank statements, credit card applications and junk mail. Now you have a shredder basket filled with little pieces of useless paper right? Nope! Instead you have a nearly unlimited supply of something very useful. Recycle it Don’t just throw away shredded paper, recycle it! Some curbside recycling programs...
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Save energy at work We can do our part to save energy, even in the office. No, the financial benefits don’t necessarily affect us individually, but the energy reduction on our environment and strain on natural resources should be beneficial in itself, not to mention the cost savings on corporate accounts which possibly could trickle down to employees. Here...
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Safe recycling If you've ever thrown away batteries, kept old paint cans in your garage or kicked that old computer to the curb this is news you can really use. All these things and more are recyclable if disposed of properly. Paint There is hardly a home in America that doesn't have a can of paint or two stored away in its garage, attic or basement covered...
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Recycle your old electronics It seems like today’s electronics are constantly updated and consumers jump at the first opportunity to upgrade their gadgets. Newer, faster, smaller and cheaper products hit the market every day. Other than donating to schools or charity, what to do with your old computers, notebooks, televisions and printers, working or not...
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Go green – start recycling at home and in the office! You know recycling is the right thing to do...so do it now! Here are just a few tips to help you get started: · Decide what you’d like to recycle. Aluminum? Glass? Paper? Plastic? Make sure you have the room to store and sort the “recyclables” you choose, and put them somewhere...
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Go green! Celebrate World Environment Day 2007 It’s not one of our better-known “days”. Certainly not as big as Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year’s Day and other favorite American days. You don’t (alas) get the day off from work, your town probably won’t be holding a concert, parade or fireworks celebration, and we’re...
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What Does it Mean to Go Organic? With a phenomenal 20% annual growth rate, organic food is the fastest-growing U.S. food segment. This is partly because organic food just tastes better. Organic, farm-fresh brown eggs, for example, make fluffier and better-tasting omelets and frittatas than ordinary eggs. Inexpensive organic mini carrots make salads and side dishes...
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Natural Alternative Fuels A simple definition of alternative fuel is the choice of any fuel other than the traditional selections, gasoline and diesel. With the instability of gasoline prices and political uncertainties of the Middle East, the U.S. government and corporate America are now considering the benefits of alternative-fuel vehicles. In the U.S. Energy...
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