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Black Friday Promotes Over-Consumption and Waste

Black Friday Promotes Over-Consumption and Waste               Every year Thanksgiving weekend is overshadowed by Black Friday and in recent years Cyber Monday as well. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time when families can get together, even if it’s just for a day or dinner, to talk and reconnect. However every year more American’s are focused on shopping. Stores are now open by 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day resulting in people sitting at the dinner table with their families while browsing
Joseph Ramondeli

Joseph Ramondeli

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Tips for buying an ecofriendly roof

Should you get solar roofing?

Solar panels seem like they are the new thing. Everyone is getting them and claiming they save so much money, but are they really worth it? There are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not to get solar roofing, but Google is testing an online tool that will help you decide. Google’s new tool ­ Project Sunroof The cost of putting solar roofing on your home can be quite expensive. Most people believe that the costs outweigh the benefits, but Google wants to show you that i
sherlyatkins

sherlyatkins

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Eco-Friendly&Frugal

How Being Green Can Save You Money

Today more and more people are bothered about our planet. They begin new lifestyle that is called eco-friendly, as they want to save and improve the existing state of ecology. Also, such green lifestyle is beneficial for your finance. You can easily start with energy saving tips! But there are also a lot of the other possibilities going green. Now you can learn them and use in your everyday life. Smart Car Use If you simply use your car for getting to and from work, you are spending
Diana Sparks

Diana Sparks

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Tips for buying an ecofriendly roof

Tips for buying an ecofriendly roof

Green living is the new craze. As people learn more about the ways humans have a detrimental effect on the environment, more and more people are looking to minimize their carbon footprint. From energy­efficient appliances to water­saving dishwashers to roofing solar panels, homeowners are finding all sorts of ways to be more environmentally conscious. When it comes to roofing, though,installing solar panels or growing a green roof aren’t always practical options, especially in cooler climates th
sherlyatkins

sherlyatkins

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BritishEssayWriter

Easy Tips for Greener Student Life

Today you understand the importance of leading green lifestyle. Students always discuss it during their classes and even write coursework. But to be honest, it not difficult to create a great paper about preserving nature, moreover  learners often just apply to coursework writing service UK and forget about this assignment. Though, green lifestyle demands some attempts and you really need to change some habits and attitude. There are some little tips you can use in your everyday life to make you
Cindy Mayer

Cindy Mayer

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HannahWhittenly's Blog

Tips to Get More Winter Energy Savings at Home

All families should be interested in saving on their energy costs, but it can be difficult for some to achieve these savings during the winter. Energy costs are going to naturally go up as the temperatures cool down, but there are still several ways you can save some money. If you follow these four tips, then you should be able to live comfortably in your home, while still saving a few dollars each month this winter.  Lower Water Heater Temperature Most people have their water heater temperatur
HannahWhittenly

HannahWhittenly

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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Recycling 101: Why we do it and how it Benefits our Environment

If you are one of those folks shying away from jumping on board the recycling train, this is for you. It's a fact - not everyone wants to recycle. Not everyone wants to wash dirty plastic cups or break down stiff cardboard boxes, either. How about you? Do you think recycling is a waste of time and effort? Did you know that recycling can help us all actually breathe easier? Think of ten of your friends and two of them have allergies due to air pollution. By using recycled glass items where manuf
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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Make use of the natural renewable energy for your household

Make use of the natural renewable energy for your household

Solar energy is the most important renewable energy that can be used for our electronic products in our homes. There are lots of benefits in the technology that uses solar energy to work. Let us focus on the various aspects of solar energy and solar technology in this article. This will help you to make a change in your mind about the view of solar energy and you will tend to decide to install solar panel in your home which is very essential to store the energy that is released from the sunlight
Harri

Harri

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Solar Energy

The Biggest Environmental Issues our World is Facing Today

In the 21st century, the environment is more of a concern than ever before. For the first time in human history, we’re starting to pay attention to the affect that mankind is having on the environment. That being said, there’s still a long way to go when it comes to fixing the biggest environmental issues that are facing our world today. In this article, we’ll take a closer a look at some of the most prominent of those environmental issues and how they affect the present and future of our plane
olivia

olivia

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Solar Energy

Tampa’s Journey Toward A Greener Future With Innovative Biofuel Technologies

With more than 130,000 workers currently employed in its renewable energy sector, Florida is currently undergoing a green-tech boom. While a number of cities are making their presence felt in the field of alternative energy, Tampa is leading the pack with the city currently boasting almost 9 Megawatts of customer-owned PVs. According to industry watchers, biofuel is the next big thing which is going to happen to the city’s green energy sector. Tampa Is Turning Its Trash into Cash Biomass is al
olivia

olivia

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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Baby it's Cold Outside: How to Keep your Home Warm and Energy Efficient

When the weather cools down, the inside of homes starts heating up. At least, that's how it's supposed to be. If the only thing that seems to be getting hotter in your home is your heating bill, it might be time to take a look around and see where you can make room for more energy efficient heating. Is Your Home Letting Heat Escape? No matter how powerful your heating system is, your home is still cold if all that heat keeps escaping. Odds are good your home isn't as heat-efficient as you think
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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Shades of an Apple Green Home

5 Modern and Energy-Efficient Furnishing Ideas for Your Home

In the 21st century modern furnishings has several important characteristics. They include functionality, simplicity, and are aesthetically pleasing. Go further by adding these with Eco-friendliness for an evolutionary component. Here are some ideas for blending these attributes together while decorating a home. Lighting This idea continues to make energy-efficient lists due to the variety of innovative options. For example, pendant lights in diverse shapes of environmentally-friendly bulbs ar
RachelleW

RachelleW

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Megan Bonetti's Blog

Conferencing Climate Change: Teamwork or Tug-of-war?

India. Culture, cows and rubbish. As an Aussie living for a short time in India it is such an intriguing country. Indians love their diverse nation yet they use the streets like rubbish dumps. Even my friends here tell me it’s ok to throw my paddle-pop wrapper out the car window. I can’t… so I just hold it tight and wait till I get home. Growing up in Australia, those ‘emu hunts’ in primary school have willed my littering days away. Yet I suspect that even my household trash bin will just be dum
Megan Bonetti

Megan Bonetti

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Andrew Newitt's Blog

Eco luxury - green home improvement tweaks

Greening up your home so that you can live in a more eco-friendly environment can be perfect not only so that you can protect Mother Nature, but because you can also save up money in the long run. Remember that a lot of green solutions will require work from your part, but, it will be worth it, as it will usually repay itself over time. Insulate your home to lessen heat loss   Many homes have creaks and holes which we are not even aware of, and they can be what is letting heat out during colder
Andrew Newitt

Andrew Newitt

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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Being and Living Green: How Everyone can Help our Environment Become Squeaky Clean

Air pollution in many cities is caused by emissions that are produced from automobiles. Other issues pollute the environment too, such as household waste. However, if you make a few small changes, your contributions will benefit everyone in your community.   Save Energy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that homeowners can lower carbon emissions by using less energy throughout the day. When families leave their lights on, various energy sources are used at power plants, which
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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Angie's Enviro-Friendly Blog

Professionals with Higher than Average Risk for Exposure to Asbestos

The risk of being exposed to asbestos isn’t just real for those whose jobs focus on asbestos abatement, it’s also real for a number of other professions. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety has reported that over the past century, workers from more than 75 different trades have been actively exposed to unsafe levels of asbestos. Though the use of this dangerous substance has been considerably limited (even banned) since 1990, there are still those today whose sympt
Angie Cole

Angie Cole

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Shades of an Apple Green Home

5 Ideas You Should Incorporate into your Organic Diet Plan

When it comes to buying organic foods, there is a lot of controversy about whether or not it is a worthy consideration. Organic food is produced without the use of synthetic additives to include antibiotics, growth hormones, pesticide or fertilizers or any other artificial means. Organic farmers utilize environmentally conservative practices in regard to soil, water and overall food production procedures. For a product to be labeled ‘USDA Organic’, it must undergo a stringent certification proce
RachelleW

RachelleW

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HannahWhittenly's Blog

Tales from the Drain: Is Your Tap Water Really Safe to Drink?

You hear about stories of people who become sick after drinking from the tap in their house, and there are always warnings about the pollutants, bacteria, minerals, and other substances in your water. So how do you know if you water is ok to drink? It's not as hard as you think.   Get a Report Checking in with your water company for a consumer confidence report is the first step to knowing if your water is safe. Your water company is required by law to provide you with this report. This report w
HannahWhittenly

HannahWhittenly

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The Greener Blog

Engineered Water Is Used Progressively by the Green Cleaning Industry

Engineered or activated water is increasingly taking place in the cleaning industry. It has three major types, which are used for cleaning -- ozone, hypochlorous acid and water electrolysis. Despite the fact that none of these have been recognized as a disinfectant, they are good sanitizers, perfect for cleaning glass and other surfaces. The main thing here is that these activated water solutions help minimize the use of harmful chemicals, thus protecting yours and your children’s health. Many c
niag319

niag319

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HannahWhittenly's Blog

Water Wars: How Groundwater Scarcity Is Affecting You

Most of us never think about where our water comes from and often take for granted that when we turn on a faucet, water comes out. We take a showers and never think about how much water we use. Watering plants and lawns on a summer day is typical of many suburban homeowners. How quickly are we using up our water supply? Read on and you might be surprised at what you learn. Our Major Supply Typically, our supply for water comes from rivers, lakes, and streams. Over time, however, that water supp
HannahWhittenly

HannahWhittenly

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Fingertips

Airless Tires: Sustainable Innovations in the Auto-World

The concept of airless tires has been around for ages, in fact, Michelin has been developing this concept since 2005. It is only just recently that airless tires have become a readily available to the average consumer. Hankook recently announced that their airless tires should “hit the market very, very soon.” So, what exactly is an airless tire? Also known as non-pneumatic tires, airless tires are those not supported by air pressure. While they are usually used in certain lawnmowers and golf ca
Ash

Ash

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Green Computing

Green Computing for Businesses: Because It’s Not Just About Money

Green Computing- A Necessity Uncurbed maneuvering with the natural resources in the recent century has brought us to a point where we must walk safe or we will perish. Environmental degradation has reached almost the unbearable level in many ways which is why the only sustainable way forward is adopting ‘eco-friendly’ techniques. Green Computing is a step to safeguard against the degrading environmental conditions on the planet. From manufacturing to usage to disposal, computers have a consid
RenukaRana

RenukaRana

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Let's Go Green!

8 Ways To Go Green At Home

As everyone is talking about the climate changes, global warming and sustainability, it seems like all “passionate” supporters of the green idea are just talking, but they lack action. But I’m happy that you want to take action and change things for good. If you want to live in a greener, cleaner planet, remember that any change begins within ourselves.   Limit your environmental impact, live a healthier life and save money by following these simple steps.   1. Forget about bottled water. Instea
Samantha Marlyn

Samantha Marlyn

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