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4 Ways To Have A More Energy-Efficient Home

It is impossible to live without heating and cooling your house throughout the year. However, energy costs are usually one of the biggest expenses in a home every year, but you can drastically reduce this expense by making your home more energy-efficient. If you take the time to make these four changes to your home, then you will have no problem cutting down on your energy bills in your newly efficient home.   Install New Windows If you have not replaced the windows in your
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What Are The Benefits of Creating An Energy-Efficient World?

Energy efficiency is probably the most important thing that can be done to improve life, now and in the future. Efficiently using energy not only saves money for each household, but improves the country, the world and the quality of life for everyone. There are many simple ways to conserve energy in homes and businesses with far-reaching benefits. Save Money in Homes and Businesses Saving money could be the most motivating reason to conserve energy. Homes and businesses alike benefit from si
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6 Reasons Why Water Consumption Matters

Why should we worry about water? It's everywhere, right? Well, as it turns out, there's quite a few good reasons we should be concerned. The Problem is Now If it wasn't already clear, it has become crystal clear during the water shortages of the past few years: we live on a planet with finite resources, and one of those resources is clean water. Recent droughts in arid parts of North America and the World have put our problems with water into sharp focus. It's time to wake up and smell the
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Recycling Decor: Six DIY Upcycling Ideas for New Chairs

It doesn't matter if you want modern, sleek decor or you'd much prefer the shabby-chic look; upcycling can result in treasured pieces you customize to fit your taste. The following is a list of ways to convert trash materials or worn-out chairs, into works of art. Decoupaging an Old Chair's Surface To update a chair that's nothing but an eyesore, gather up newspaper and magazine clippings, multicolored tissue paper, or scraps of fabric leftovers from a recent project. Apply them to the chair
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Striking Oil: Your Rights As Property Owner

In the U.S., mineral rights may be sold separately from property rights. This means that, as a property owner, you may not necessarily own the rights to extract or use any minerals discovered beneath your property. If oil, natural gas or other valuable minerals have been discovered in your area, it's important to understand your rights and what you can do. Understanding Mineral Rights Mineral rights refers to the rights to any mineral found below the surface, including oil, natural gas, gold, an
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What Can Be Done To Prevent Future Oil Spills?

Oil spills are major environmental disasters. They can endanger wildlife, destroy ecosystems and cause serious economic damage to communities affected by them. The future of plants, animals and human beings would certainly be better if all future oil spills could be prevented. End Humanity’s Dependence on Fossil Fuels Perhaps the simplest way to end oil spills is to gradually reduce the need for oil drilling. Some headway has been made in this direction—hybrid cars that are partially powered by
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Recycling Plant Success? Developing Countries with Sustainable Goals

The United States discards a huge amount of waste material every minute, and developing countries aren’t far behind. Some brilliant minds have been able to see piles of refuse as potential income and useful materials, from companies like Lakeshore Recycling to home decorators reusing old fabrics. People everywhere are willing to come up with ways to turn trash into treasure. Recycling is sustainable and profitable, benefiting entrepreneurs around the world and the planet. These developing worlds
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How Coal Production Processes Are Changing Today

Coal mining has changed in many areas since the early days of commercial mining and certainly from the old boom town days of the late 1800’s. New technology and new philosophies make underground mining faster and easier than ever before. But there is a limit to how much coal is available for people to use for energy. The modern market for coal reflects these facts, and the processes used today make coal accessible and appropriate for the needs of modern society.  Corrosion Resistant Metals Cor
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Recycle or Throw Out: What Goes in the Trash & What Does Not

As recycling technology has improved over the past decade, it has led to some confusion regarding what can and cannot be recycled. Can you throw plastic bags in the recycling bin? Do you have to wash out jars and bottles before recycling? What about Styrofoam and used paper towels? These tips can help you better understand what is recyclable and what should be tossed into the trash. Plastic Bags Although most recycling facilities have the ability to recycle plastic bags, most prefe
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How Eco-Tourism Will Change the Way We Travel

Eco-tourism is one of the fastest growing travel industry segments. Thirty years ago it was in its infancy, but now has blossomed into a dynamic way for people to connect with the nature, environment, and people around them. It’s already changing the way we travel by providing motivation to tread lightly, to respect other cultures, and to respect the diversity of our entire ecosystem. Eco-tourism will continue changing the way we travel in the future.   More Culturally Sustainable Trav
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5 Great Green Ways To Market Your Business

There has never been a better time to go green with marketing than right now. Long gone are the days of bulky newsletters and flyers. Once you choose the right online marketing platform, your presence will be instantly accessible to whoever owns a computer or a smartphone. Here are 5 of the most effective green marketing models that can help you reach all of your business goals.   Social Media Let’s start with the easiest and most common platform. Social media. Social media
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More than Just Vinegar: Top Spring Cleaning Tips for the Eco-Friendly Naturalist

Spring weather has a tendency to motivate us to straighten our yards or do a major cleaning in the house. Not only are cobwebs noticeable in the corners but every speck of dirt in your home is visible In fact, now is the time to open the doors and windows, let the house air out and do some major spring cleaning. If you are reluctant to bring out the harsh and toxic chemicals, there are more Eco friendly options. In addition, many of the green solutions actually do a great job disinfecting a
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How Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Can Go Green

Having clean water is something that many people in the US take for granted. Wastewater treatment plants make sure that the water that comes out of your tap is clean and safe for you to drink. Here are some of the ways that wastewater treatment plants can make their processes greener. Use Natural Slope Assistance The lay of the land should be taken into consideration when it comes to treating sewage. Many plants will pump the sewage up and into the treatment facility. This can use
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Electronics Recycling: How Going Green Blesses the Planet

Many people are going green. Going green can help you save a lot of money. It can also benefit the environment. There are several benefits that you can reap from going green. Save Energy One of the things that you can do to live a greener life is to use energy-star appliances. Energy-star appliances are designed to help you reduce the amount of electricity that you use. Not only will this help you save money on your energy bill, but it will also benefit the planet. Fossil fuels are
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7 Alternatives to Crude Oil On Their Way to the Main Stream Market

It seems that for the past decade or two, clean energy has been the most important sector for innovation on the earth. We’ve been relying on fossil fuels for centuries, but now the planet is striving to reverse our dependence on this resource. Some of the reasons for this movement include: The rapid depletion of crude oil in the world’s oil caches Environmental awareness and education becomes more and more accessible to students, or anyone who knows how to navigate a search engine well Accordi
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Home Improvement Choices that Will Positively Impact the Environment

1. Natural Cleaning Solutions Store-bought cleaning supplies such as furniture polish, air freshener, etc., are often very harmful. Many contain chemicals which pollute the environment and are bad for your health. Fortunately, everyday household products can be turned into effective, environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions. Instead of purchasing furniture polish try this: a cheaper, cleaner version can be made at home with just a few drops of lemon oil and 1/2 cup of warm water. A natural
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Everyday Products that Hurt Your Local Environment

While much of the decisions to decrease human toll on the environment lay in the hands of big corporations and government, there are still choices that the average person can make at home to make an impact. One big impact homes have on the environment is the chemicals that run into local water and soil. If you know which chemicals you are using commonly, you can take some of the load off of your local environment. Parabens These types of chemicals are common preservatives in the cosmetic i
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Careers for People Interested in Making a Difference for the Environment

The best careers are those that are packed with purpose and meaning. For those who have a vision of changing the way we treat our environment, there are a few careers that might just be a match for you. Green Energy The global demand for green energy is on the rise. That’s a trend that isn’t going to stop. Not only is this a popular technology field in the US, nations like China (who loses trillions each year to environmental issues) desperately need replacements for fossil fuels. The dema
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Common Water Inefficiencies Homeowners Should Avoid

in the home not only hurt the environment, they also hurt your pocketbook. After speaking with plumbers at A1 Sewer & Drain, I found that there are plenty of smart strategies to save water at home. Save on your monthly bill and help the environment by avoiding these water losses. 1. Watering the Lawn During the Day Watering the lawn during daylight hours means a significant loss to evaporation. Switch over to a night time watering schedule to save significant amounts of water. Getting
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A Glimpse at How Wind Turbines are Built

Wind power is an excellent alternative to fossil fuel or nuclear power. There are virtually no environmental side effects associated with wind turbines. As long as there is wind to turn the massive blades, electricity is being harvested. There are 4 distinct phases involved in the erection of a wind turbine. How Wind Turbines are Manufactured The construction of wind turbines seems like a huge hassle, but it is really not as bad as it looks. Even though it looks like one big piece of
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Nuclear Power: The Greenest Energy Alternative?

Now more than ever before, people are looking for sustainable and renewable sources of energy. Recent events on the world scene have made it very clear that Western reliance on fossil fuels puts many nations in a position where they can easily be manipulated by the oil-producing countries of the world. Any small political change or revolution in an oil-producing country is felt in the pocketbooks of average consumers around the world when they fill up their gas tanks. All of these facts have mad
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Lessening Your Home's Environmental Impact

Today’s media is filled with conversations about corporations and communities going green and reducing their carbon footprint. As well as trying to reduce our carbon footprint, another large reason for people jumping on the “going green” bandwagon is that our non-renewable resources are becoming too expensive. As a homeowner, here are five simple ways that you can help reduce your home’s environmental impact, all the while lowering your living costs. Unplug When Not in Use Believe it or not
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How Sustainable Business Practices Save Both Money and the Environment

Corporations that alter their business practices to be more environmentally friendly have a lot to gain. Besides the many benefits to the environment, going green can provide an excellent boost to a company’s public image and reduce its energy costs. Employee Shuttles/Car Pool Benefits By offering car pool benefits, a business can encourage their employees to reduce the company's carbon footprint. Some businesses offer as little as a prime parking space, while others pad employees’ checks wi
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Simple, But Significant Ways Homeowners Can Reduce Their Environmental Impact

Change Your Lights Try replacing five light fixtures that you use the most with fixtures that have the Energy Star label. Energy Star products help the environment by using less resources while significantly reducing energy costs. Although energy-efficient lighting fixtures use far less electricity than their less-efficient counterparts, they still provide the same bright light as traditional fixtures. Additionally, Energy Star products typically last 10 to 50 times longer than standard lightin
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Essential Tips for Wintertime Energy Conservation

If the utility bills for heating your home are becoming outrageous, then it is time to take action by making a few changes. Just a few simple adjustments in a home can make a huge financial difference for families. The great thing about making many of these changes to your home is that there are also energy savings in hot weather during the summer while using air-conditioning. Yearly Furnace Maintenance Homeowners must make sure that climate control devices are maintained properly to reduce
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