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Saving the Cost of Products in Recycling

What is mill scale? It is found on all hot-rolled steel products. A particularly thin outer film of hematite, Fe2O3, is found on the surface of steel. The inside part of the magnetite contains very fine metal grains as well as residual black FeO that contributes to the coarseness of descaled metal. Found on all hot-rolled steel products this waste product is not able to be used unless handled in a protecting air or descaled. What is mill scale? The oxidized, hardened, surface that adva
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Sound Body Life

Adverse Effects of Shampoo

Almost everyone in our modern world is using shampoo almost once every day. It has become one of the things that we have accepted as a necessity without even questioning if we really need it or not. Not using it would make one seem like an outcast, not to mention that they would feel deeply self-conscious about themselves because they would then begin to imagine things that other people might have already been saying about them pertaining their hair. The truth is that people are usually better o
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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Home Energy Efficiency: Why you Should Consider Solar Energy

There are very few things in life that we can be 100 percent sure of. One of these things is the fact that the sun will rise every single day. Because of this and as a result of increasing energy prices, more people are opting to rely partially or solely on solar energy. The following are a few reasons why. The Sun Will Come out Tomorrow The honest truth is that if the sun does not come out tomorrow, the world will have a lot bigger problems to face than finding inexpensive environmentally f
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HannahWhittenly's Blog

How to Make your Shipping Processes a Little More Earth-Friendly

It seems inevitable that pollution and temperature levels around the world will increase with growing populations, mass consumption, and related industrial processes. The environmental toll will do more than impact wildlife though. Humans can expect more diseases, food and water shortages, and conflict over habitable land.  Business owners have the means to lessen the negative impact that their companies have on the environment. Utilize the following earth-friendly shipping processes to help s
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Green Living Blog

Household Solutions That Keep Both Your Budget and Mother Earth Happy

With so many cars, machines, and chemicals involved in our everyday lives it's no wonder that the earth is starting to show signs of distress. And not only is Earth sending up red flags, but our wallets are weeping in despair because our mechanized, chemical rich lifestyles are expensive. But what can be done about it? Here are some great tips to keep both your budget, and Mother Earth happy. Tip #1: Distilled Vinegar Common household cleaners are expensive and chocked full of harsh ch
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Green Energy

Most Innovative and Beautiful Garden Trends of 2016

The natural beauty cannot be replaced by artificial things. The positive externality that you feel when moving in a peaceful green area cannot be achieved when travelling in a metropolitan city full of sky scrapers. The size of the homes have unfortunately shrank in the past few decades. Large homes are not affordable and flats are becoming more common. This has also resulted in evolution for gardens and they are being adjusted according to the size of flats and small homes. Therefore, whatever
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Green Energy

Optimum Care for High Voltage Electric Equipment

The electrical energy owing to the high voltage nature has to be carefully managed and channelized. The dangerous property of carrying the huge amount of electrical charge can trigger catastrophe if goes out of control. The power stations and the sub-stations have the involvement of heavy electrical machinery and gears. The maintenance of this equipment is necessary both for the effective functioning of the station as well as the safety of the workers who work there. The substation service
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HannahWhittenly's Blog

At-Home Recycling Tricks All Parents Should Teach Their Kids

Nowhere is the phrase, "start them young and early", more appropriately applied than when referring to teaching kids about recycling, sustainability, and being good stewards of this planet. Hopefully they'll be learning about it at school, but the burden falls on parents to assume most of their responsibility and teach youngsters how to keep their environment green. Early Childhood Training Beginning as early as three years old, let kids see you set the example first. In other words, verbaliz
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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

5 Reasons Why we Need More Energy Efficient Cars

The federal government is putting a lot of pressure on today’s automakers to produce fuel-saving vehicles. Modern innovations such as cylinder deactivation technology are now being used on a regular basis. Here are five reasons why we need more energy efficient vehicles. Reduce Pollution Environmental pollution is the top reason why fuel use needs to be minimized. Research shows that automobiles can certainly taint the air. In heavily populated metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and New Y
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Green Living Blog

4 Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Between global warming, pollution, and many other issues, our planet is in a state of crisis. Like most people, you're probably wondering what you can do to help. Not everyone can afford to purchase a hybrid vehicle or solar panels, but there are still inexpensive and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint. 1. Buy Organic and Local Foods In America, the average meal travels nearly 1,500 from its source to your plate. Carbon footprint-wise, that's the equivalent of traveling 4,
Meghan Belnap

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Apple Cider Vinegar can make your hair healthy

Apple Cider Vinegar can make your hair healthy

Hair health is of utmost importance; not only for women but men too. So, if you are looking for ways in which you can make your hair healthy, here is an option that should help you. Apple cider vinegar is a remedy traditionally used in keeping one’s scalp and hair healthy. It is a proven method, and you can expect it to be a cost-effective method to have healthy hair. One can easily prevent dry scalp, dandruff and itching with the help of apple cider vinegar. Opting for organic apple cid
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The Green Machine Blog

3 Modern Green Innovations for Your Home

Do you want your home to be environmentally-friendly? Not only is that better for the environment, but it can also save you a lot of money in terms of utilities. It may even improve your home values if you ever decide to sell or take out an equity line of credit—home buyers today are increasingly interested in green renovations. Here are a few of the best modern green renovations for homeowners. 1. Smart Energy Use New smart energy systems can monitor the amount of electricity you use
Dixie Somers

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Eat Your Carrots

Eat Your Carrots - 8 Amazing Benefits of This Powerfood

Carrots are one of the most enjoyed and widely used root crops all around the world. Maybe this is so because the veggie grows easily and you can use it in many ways in your dishes. They are one of the most important cooking ingredient in some cultural cuisines and are the second most popular vegetable after the potato. The colour we usually connect carrots with is the orange, but there are more - red purple, white and blue. Its way has started from Persia and has conquered the whole world. Toda
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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

4 Ways to Conserve Water in your Home this Summer

On average, American families use about 320 gallons of water daily; moreover, about 30 percent of that amount goes to outdoor purposes during summer months such as filling swimming pools or wading pools, watering the yard, washing the car and taking more showers. As the southwest and other regions approach another year of drought or near drought conditions, it falls on Las Vegas homeowners and business owners to think of ways to conserve water. Water is not an unlimited resource on planet
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Solar Energy

Is It Possible To Go Solar In Your Apartment

Homeowners in the Sun Belt cities are blessed with abundant sunshine. But, does that mean that they are the only ones who can make the most of the solar solutions offered in Tampa and other sun-kissed areas? Can’t apartment dwellers take advantage as well? Well, sure they can. Although most apartments don’t offer the scope for installing the traditional panels, portable innovations are already in the market to help the apartment dwellers go green without wasting a fortune. Let us explore how to
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Green Energy

How Has the Forest Stewardship Council Given the World Green Furniture?

More and more the people of the world are becoming aware of our cultural and societal effects on the environment. There are now several initiatives in many countries that are focused on setting and enforcing standards. With the help of the federal government they help ensure that our reliance on energy and resources have as little to no effect on the environment as possible. While we’re not quite there yet, these entities have made significant strides in many aspects of our lives while helping t
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Green Energy

Should I use Natural Gas to Heat my Home, or Should I use a Heat Pump?

Like pretty much any question posed to the Internet, trying to determine which product is superior can be a monumental, if not impossible task. Frustratingly, if you research long enough, you will find ample reason as to why product A is better than product B and a number of equally compelling reasons that claim product B is better than product A – ultimately leaving you with just as many questions as when you began your search. If you’re mulling over several different furnace replacement a
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HannahWhittenly's Blog

Best Green Initiatives Taken by Farmers in the Last Decade

The key to living healthy starts with farming green. Organic farming is the most recent trend that has now become a billion-dollar industry. Millions of farmers are participating in new techniques that reduce the reliance on heavy machinery and toxic pesticides. If you are interested in green farming, know that this industry is new and growing fast. Learn about a few initiatives that have grown in this past decade.  Organic Farming Organic farming is the boldest and most environmentally safe
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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

How to Help your Community Become More Energy Efficient

A more energy-efficient community is a goal that is reachable nearly anywhere. There are a number of different ways that a community can become more energy-efficient. The key is to find those areas of the community that use the most energy and then work to lower that use. It is also helpful to work to increase to the overall green nature of the community at the same time. Cutting Energy Use and Lower Costs The first step in creating a more energy-efficient community is to cut energy costs by
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Anita Ginsburg's Blog

Tips For Using More Environmentally-Friendly Products In Your home

You don’t have to sacrifice convenience or live off the grid to help the environment. Just by switching to environmentally-friendly products, you can make a significant difference. Here are tips to help you make the transition. Cleaning the Green Way Many cleaning products contain harsh chemicals. The good news is that it is easier than you think to avoid these. A paste of water and baking soda, for example, can be used when you need a slightly abrasive cleaner to clean countertops o
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Shades of an Apple Green Home

How Chemical Manufacturing Can Be Made Safer and More Earth-Friendly

Unfortunately, one of the largest sources of pollution in industry is chemical manufacturing. The byproducts of chemical manufacturing processes are often very harmful to humans, plants and animals. Once released, this pollution can keep affecting the environment for many decades into the future. However, if a strong effort is made to lower the risks of chemical manufacturing for both living things and the environment at large, this problem can be solved. Below are a few ways how. Move Towa
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Green Energy

The Ways And Means from Paying Off That Extra Electric Bill

The power consumption on a global scale is escalating at a faster rate than can be arranged and provided for. The find for an alternate source of energy is always being contemplated along with the absolute need to minimise the excess waste of energy and money. The effect of global warming and greenhouse gases is a concern in terms of the environment, but effective means to minimise this excess of carbon footprints can be developed and implemented from a very nominal stage. The energy that i
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Green Energy

Poorest and Driest Push for Change at COP21 in Paris

The climate is changing, and everyone but the most delusional and those with a particular political agenda accepts this as a fact. A warming planet will give rise not only to generally increased temperatures and higher sea levels, but a greater variation in local temperatures and more extreme weather. The race is on to limit warming to a manageable amount so that humanity does not face a catastrophic future, and the recent COP21 climate change conference in Paris has come away with an historic a
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