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How to Run an Eco-Friendly Business without Sacrificing Convenience

More businesses are taking an active role to protect the environment. Although this may seem like a daunting task requiring extensive amounts of time or money, it really is fairly easy to make your company eco-friendly. Here are some basic tips for going green at your business. Reduce Utility Usage Wasting electric, gas, and water not only runs up the monthly utility costs, but it can also strain and waste our natural resources. Switch off lights in areas that are not currently bei
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Green Junk Removal: How to Repurpose Old Belongings

If you have any interest at all in saving the environment or even in saving money, repurposing old or useless possessions should hold a certain interest for you. With a bit of creativity and a quick peek at the Internet, you can find hundreds of ideas on how you can put old possessions to new uses. Here are just a few tips to get you started. Consider a Fresh Design Getting tired of looking at old furniture is a common concern among many homeowners. After all, having something fres
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Turn off the Light! 4 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill and Help the Environment

If you want to do your part in helping the environment by conserving energy, there are some adjustments that you can make to your lifestyle. These changes will likely yield great results and will still allow you to enjoy the comforts of modern living without putting as much strain on the planet’s resources. Here are four great ways to save on your energy bill and help the environment. Unplug Electronic Devices You may be surprised to learn that many of your electronic devices and
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Ways to Stay Green on Your Family Road Trip

Taking a road trip with your family gives you the incredible opportunity to make unforgettable memories together, to see the sights and to relax. If you are planning a road trip, you may be thinking about the impact that your trip will have on the environment. Many trips generate a substantial amount of waste and pollution, and the guilt associated with this can detract from your enjoyment of your vacation. The good news is that you can apply these tips to your travel plans for a green road trip
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How Recycling Scrap Metal Can Help Reduce Pollution and Waste

Nearly everybody knows and practices good habits when it comes to household recycling, but scrap metal recycling is the exception. Unless it’s in the form of electronics and beverage cans, many people simply don’t have much waste metal to throw away.  Household Scrap Metal Sources  If you have a failed appliance or a junk car with no value, the energy you put into finding a recycling center for disposal will have an enormously positive effect on the earth. You may even earn enough cash to mak
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Shocking Electric Bill? 5 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

When heating or cooling a home, it can be easy to rack up a considerable electric bill without intending to, especially when excessively hot or cold months hit their peak. Fortunately, there are many ways to create a home environment that is comfortable to live in but doesn't break the bank each month. Here are just a few ways to ensure that your home won't create an intimidating electricity expense for your budget. Make Sure Windows and Doors are Sealed  In ensuring that a house is energy effi
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How All Americans Can Help Recycle and Beautify the Planet Daily

× Increasingly, we are hearing more complaints about how planet Earth is being destroyed by careless human behavior. Our air, water, and soil are being polluted to the point where future existence may be in danger. Before it is too late, we should all become responsible citizens to save our planet. There are many simple, low-cost or free ways to daily keep our natural surroundings clean and attractive. Don’t Litter Avoid the temptation to throw empty food or tobacco containers
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Reduce Your Ecological Footprint: Ways to Use Less Energy in Your Home

When you want to reduce your carbon footprint, the best place to start at home is with the HVAC equipment and your water heater. These two use the most energy in the typical home and with maintenance, can use measurably less. You can also make a lasting improvement by air sealing your home and increasing its insulation.  Maintain Your HVAC System  Chances are, your furnace and air conditioner are the most energy-hungry appliances in your home. You can easily reduce how much energy they use by
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How Can Big Business Recycle Packaging and Minimize Waste?

There are lots of ways that your business can help to reduce the amount of waste that it generates. Office recycling and becoming more electronically based are just a few of the steps that you can take to minimize waste. Here are some of the other steps that you can take to ensure that your packaging is recycled.  Encourage Customer Returns  Some states have deposits placed on certain items in order to encourage recycling. This includes things like soda containers and paint cans. The customer
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Inside the Workplace: How to Optimize Your Energy Efficiency

About 20 percent of all energy used in the world is consumed by commercial industry. If you own a commercial building, it is vital to think about how to save on energy in order to lower your bills and save the world’s energy supply. Focusing on these areas will have a large impact on the amount of energy that your commercial building uses.   Think about Lighting About 35 percent of all energy used in a commercial building is spent on lighting. Installing LED lighting can sa
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Community Cleanup: 4 Ways to Honor the Earth with a Collaborative Effort

All of us want to live in a clean, safe, and attractive community. However, we all need to do our part to provide a wholesome environment for work and play. If you are tired of seeing trash-strewn parks and littered playgrounds, here are a few tips that could help to form a collaborative approach to cleaning local public spaces. Do Your Part Be vigilant about throwing trash in public containers and not on the ground or out the car window. If you see trash in your path, put it in th
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Environmentally Sound: Making Waste Water Treatment More Ecological

Wastewater treatment is without a doubt a wonderful thing for the environment. If you’re keen to save the world, you should try it out. It doesn’t squander any waste, first of all. It safeguards humans from diseases. It even gives them access to fresh H20. If you’re looking for wastewater treatment solutions that are eco-friendly, these routes can help you greatly. Install a Wastewater System for Yourself Getting a wastewater treatment system for your residence can be great for you
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Protect Yourself from Bugs and Save the Earth at the Same Time

If you have bugs in your home, you can get rid of them without harming the environment. There are many green pest control methods that are both simple and effective. Here are a few great ways to protect yourself from bugs and save the earth at the same time. Make a Garlic and Mint Insect Spray If bugs are invading your garden, you can try making a garlic and mint spray to repel these pests. HuffPost suggests blending some mint leaves and garlic cloves in a food processor and then a
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How Energy Use Can Be Environmentally Responsible

Living a green existence can make you feel like you’re doing something positive for the planet. It can actually lead to positive outcomes, too. If you want your consumption of energy to be as kind to the environment as possible, you should adopt any or of all of these strategies at your place of work or in your household right away. Switch Your HVAC Filters out on a Frequent Basis Heating and cooling a home can eat up a considerable amount of energy. If you want to minimize your en
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How Switching to Renewable Energy Solutions Can Benefit Businesses

Renewable energy has many advantages. Getting your energy from the sun, wind or other renewable sources to power your business can be helpful for both your company and the planet. Here are some of the main benefits that you’re likely to see by switching to renewable energy solutions for your business. Lower Utility Costs Using a traditional energy source may not be financially sound for your business. Renewable energy is generally less expensive and more reliable. Oil, natural gas
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Green Electricity: How to Purchase Renewable Electrical Components

People are constantly searching for ways to be sustainable and eco-friendly in the modern world. Their reasons for that are completely understandable as well. If you want to invest in electricity that can benefit the environment, you should put your focus on components that are renewable. Buying them doesn’t have to be a hassle. Take Your Search to the Internet Many companies that sell renewable electrical parts have a presence on the Internet. That’s good news for people who are c
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Green Electricity: How Society Can Safely Recycle Electrical Components

Old electrical components fill up entire portion of landfills. Many of these parts could be used to make new electrical components. Here are some of the ways that society should focus its efforts on recycling over disposing of electrical waste. Create a Program A program needs to be implemented in cities so that you’re aware of how to go about recycling electrical components. Some cities have taken the initiative on this step and have implemented a recycling depot. These depots col
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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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4 Strategies to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Energy efficiency is one of the smartest contributions you can make to your household budget and to the future of our planet. If you adopt just one single eco-friendly strategy listed herein, Mother Nature and your wallet will certainly thank you. Some of the strategies may require you to make an initial investment that will eventually pay for itself in terms of savings. With this in mind, here are four strategies to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Switch to LED or CFL Light Bulbs
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H2O Health Hazards: 4 Ways Water Pollution Affects Us

Water pollution has many negative effects on the planet. This problem impacts us in more ways than you may have realized and has led to many devastating long-term consequences. Here are some of the main ways that water pollution affects us all. Soil Contamination Water that’s filled with pollutants can saturate soil and cause many problems. Grass, trees and crops are often not able to grow when the soil is heavily contaminated from water pollution. Contaminants from water may also
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4 Nifty Tricks to Help You Save Energy This Summer

A lot of the ways that you can save energy this summer can also help keep your home cooler. Keep an eye of the weather forecast so that you can plan ahead appropriately to save the most energy. Here are just a few tricks that you can use to save some energy this summer. Invest in Outdoor Cooking Options Running your oven causes heat to become trapped in your home. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have to live on raw or cold food all summer. Look into outdoor cooking options like a
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4 Ways You Might Be Contributing to the World’s Waste Without Realizing It

No one wants to consider themselves as wasteful. While you might know you’re not perfect, you try your best. At least, that’s what you think. It turns out being wasteful can be a cumulative action that adds up through much passivity. In order to be environmentally-conscious, you need to be conscious of your relationship with the environment. These are four ways you might be contributing to the world’s waste without realizing it. Plastic Bags You might have a whole houseful of plast
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4 Hacks to Help You Control How Much Energy You Use at Home

If your family is like many, there is a good chance that you waste a lot of electricity in your home. Luckily, there are several things that you can do to reduce your energy consumption. Follow these steps if you’re interested in doing so. Turn Your Home into a Smart Home First of all, if you haven’t yet implemented smart home automation in your home, then now is a good time to do so. Along with making your home more comfortable and intuitive for your family, this can help you cons
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4 Home Upgrades That Reduce Energy Usage & Lower Utility Bills

Minimizing your energy bills doesn’t need to be a time-consuming or expensive process. For many homeowners, a few simple upgrades and add-ons will make a huge difference. Here is a look at four easy projects that are going to reduce your carbon footprint and save you a little bit of money over the years. Insulate Your Pipes and Ducts                           Insulating your pipes and ducts is one of the easiest home improvement projects that you can carry out, and it might lower
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3 Ways to Make Summer Plans Easier on the Environment

You may have already taken numerous steps to improve how green your home and lifestyle are, but summer brings its own activities that could have an impact on the environment as well. For example, the summer months are a time when you may typically take a vacation with family or friends. It is also a time when many people will relocate to a new home and when yard chores are necessary. Each of these summer activities can have a negative impact on the environment, but there are a few steps that you
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