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Going Green Does Not Mean Going Without Luxury

Going green in your home does not mean you have to sacrifice luxury. There are plenty of green home products on the market that provide the same extravagance as their less green relatives. In the bathroom: There are hundreds of different kinds of environmental friendly bathroom products on the market, include a wide variety of candles. Some of them are made of beeswax or soy, and some are made of odd materials like vegetable wax. A lot of these candles provide relaxation and stress relief th
mileswiseman

mileswiseman

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The Ecologist Square

New Technologies: Wireless Power

New technologies are changing global energy system and there will be a time where physical energy infrastructures won't exist anymore because of wireless power, which is the transmission of electrical energy from a power source to an electrical load without man-made conductors. Can we really send Watts of energy as we send an email? Apparently yes and the advantages are endless. Think about the amount of money spent in energy infrastructures (pipelines, electricity cables...) and think how much
Mark Piazzalunga

Mark Piazzalunga

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ryanwilliams' Blog

The Largest Landfills in the World

In a nutshell, a landfill or a dump is the most common method used for waste disposal. In this article, a group of junk removal specialists from Melbourne has decided to put a list of the top 5 largest landfills in the world. You might find number 1 quite surprising... 5. Olusosun Landfill, Lagos, Nigeria - This is the largest dump in Africa and among the largest in the world. The 100-acre landfill receives more than 10 000 tons of waste daily and a significant amount of e-waste dumped in ove
ryanwilliams

ryanwilliams

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EllaZ Green Tips Blog

Green up Your Office - Gadgets, Furniture and Eco-friendliness

The trend of going green does not only has to apply only to recycling, cars and lifestyle, you can now redecorate your own office to become more efficient and more eco-friendly. Replacing small gadgets and items in your office is the first step towards a more ergonomic future. Reusable coffee cups Eco cups are the perfect replacement for annoying paper cup coffee morning. No more accidentally spilling your coffee or worrying that it will be too hot to carry. You can also personalize them and b
ellaz

ellaz

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WipeAway

The Evolution Of Business: Go Green And Grow Faster

In the last couple of years, Australia has passed through a great transformation expanding its business industry with more than 4 percent. The great prosperity Australian business owners have leads to the development of more and more companies each year. Along with the tremendous increase of the number of local business offices comes the need of using the services local commercial cleaners offer in many of the big cities such as Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and more. Being on top of the wave of th
joanna1st

joanna1st

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EllaZ Green Tips Blog

Do your Spring Cleaning the Green Way

Spring cleaning is one of the most liberating and refreshing traditions in the civilized world. Even if you are someone who is really meticulous about their home and about keeping things clean, a big, thorough and overwhelming spring cleaning is more than welcome. It is both a way to send off the winter and also to make the house lighter, fresher and, of course, cleaner. One thing that you may not have thought about is how green your spring cleaning has been. Well, we would like to share a fe
ellaz

ellaz

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Ryan's Green Diary

A Few Ways to Practice Eco Conscious Pest Control

When dealing with pests such as mice, rats or insects, a homeowner will experience frustration and usually do anything to rid his or her house of the problem. While true, plenty of people don’t want to use toxic methods to kill pests as they want to protect their family and the environment. Luckily, there are a few ways to get rid of the pests without damaging the planet. Here are four ways a commercial pest control company can help you in an environmentally friendly way. No-kill traps: When
Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward

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Go Green with Sally

Eco-friendly Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding is always a challenge. Planning a wedding that includes everything you desire and is respectful to the environment is even more of a challenge. You really can have the eco-friendly wedding of your dreams and you can do it without adding extra stress to your current planning. Jewelry A wedding band is a visual symbol of your devotion to each other. Most couples go with gold and diamonds but there are other options available. Vintage jewelry is always special and you can b
Sally Smith

Sally Smith

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Thinkin' Green

Get Involved: Helping the Environment by Recycling

We can all make a difference in the quality of life today and for those generations as yet to come. If you're looking for a way to make a positive impact on the earth, it's a good idea to start out by taking steps to help the environment by recycling. When it comes to the health of the planet, as with the health of our children, it all starts at home. A Healthy Planet Starts at Home The side-effects of climate change, from monster storms (e.g., Super Storm Sandy, to the Fukushima tsunami)
Ethan Malone

Ethan Malone

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Live Greener Today

The Art of Green Landscaping

Landscaping brings to mind pictures of broad fields of grass at country clubs, or intricate raised bed flower gardens over manicured lawns. This type of groundskeeping, while making the environment green, can be anything but green in actual practice - it runs the risk of introducing invasive species, requiring extensive irrigation, or fertilizer run-off, and may be intensely power consumptive in the process. Making a garden or yard that works with nature is called "green landscaping" and it r
Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

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Health & Fitness Info

The Facts about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Inhalation of carbon monoxide can make you sick and even kill you. It is a fate that bells thousands of people every year as they cross paths with this colorless, odorless, tasteless and poisonous gas. Its reputation is chillingly conveyed in its reputation as the silent killer. Approximately 500 people die every year in the US and thousands more undergo medical treatment from exposure carbon monoxide especially in the home. The symptoms that arise from exposure to carbon monoxide depend on t
ethan

ethan

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Go Green with Sally

How to Choose a Building Company for an Eco-Friendly Home

Homeowners today are choosing eco-friendly houses in increasingly large numbers. These homes conserve energy and other resources like water. They improve air quality and create very little waste. Not all builders can design and construct these types of homes. There are several things to look for when choosing a builder for an eco-friendly home project. A Portfolio of Other Successful Eco-Friendly Projects The first thing to look for is a portfolio of previous successful eco-friendly projec
Sally Smith

Sally Smith

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Ryan's Green Diary

Fuel-Efficient Diesel Water Pumps

While we can all hope that fossil fuels will no longer be need in the future for engines, today they are an essential part of everyday life. Until alternative energy prices come down to the point where they are more cost-effective, the majority of businesses will continue to use engines powered by fossil fuels. For pump applications, diesel fuel is still widely preferred over clean energy. While this is somewhat disappointing, the good news is that many fuel-efficient diesel pumps exist in the m
Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward

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Live Greener Today

How Eco Limousine Are Becoming More Popular

People do not always think of the eco-friendly when it comes to gigantic limousines used by CEOs of large companies or celebrities. The world is becoming increasingly concernend about the environment and what would be left for future generations to come. Whenever people decide to get a limousine hire, they want a limo hire service that is friendly to the environment. Limo hire services have numerous limousines that are eco-friendly. Eco-friendly limousine hire services are becoming more common.
Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

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Go Green with Sally

Solar and Aircon for The Home - Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly

Eco-Friendly Homes - Today's Popular Focus There's a good reason home buyers and homeowners focus heavily on eco-friendly homes. Solar energy is today's cleanest, most convenient way to cost-effective home ownership. The beauty of solar energy is how it has improved in the past decade. Today, solar panels are diverse and are barely perceptible installed on roof tops and siding. One important factor is the progress in hi-tech solar energy production. For homeowners, heating and cooling their hom
Sally Smith

Sally Smith

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AstralianGreenHome Blog

Buying Green Home in Australia

The current environmental pollution is a growing disaster all over the world. Green homes are a perfect choice to curb the pollution of our surroundings. Green certified homes have the ability to remodel energy assessment, improve home energy performance and upgrades, water and resource conservation as well as improving indoor air quality. Buying a green home in Australia will highly improve your environment as a country and the whole world at large. This greatly helps home owners in waste manag
mileswiseman

mileswiseman

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The Ecologist Square

No KXL; a Non-Environmental Point of View

All over the world people are protesting against what I call the stupidest project of the moment: Keystone XL. We shouldn’t use oil so why should people just accept the damages this pipeline will bring? “The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere averaged more than 400 parts per million throughout April, the first time the planet’s monthly average has surpassed that threshold.” When I read this on Bloomberg I immediately thought to oil and then Keystone. It’s unbelievable the disrespect of s
Mark Piazzalunga

Mark Piazzalunga

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Live Greener Today

Green Water?

Water is often taken for granted in a home, but it takes a lot of energy to get water from the source to your kitchen, bathroom, garden and laundry room. Eco-friendly plumbing practices can greatly reduce the cost of getting a good water supply as well as help save water resources. Most of the antiquated and inefficient plumbing fixtures use a lot of water. A plumber can install energy efficient water heaters, shower heads and toilets, but there are a lot more ways to reduce water consumption wi
Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

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MaxSchau's Blog

The Electrical Car - Is That The Car Of the Future or Do We Still Have to Improve?

As we people constantly try to find new eco-friendly alternatives to protect the planet, we changed many parts of our daily lives to do so. The electricity and industry branches of the world economies strive to reduce the effect known as global warming. With many new technologies introduced the percentage of bad emissions produced is less than five years ago. However, there are many things left to be considered. One of them is the transportation sector. It produces around a third of the CO2 e
MaxSchau

MaxSchau

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Jim's Blog

12 Things to Know about Organic Foods

Organic foods are quickly becoming one of the most popular choices for persons who want to eat healthier while being environmentally responsible. However, many persons do not know about organic foods, and there are twelve things in particular that you should know about them. 1.) What is in organic foods? Organic foods are grown without the use of fertilizers and pesticides. This means that there is less of a chance of your body being harmed by the toxins found in them. 2.) What makes orga
jimstaylor

jimstaylor

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truelife Blog

Geothermal Direct Heating in My Home

My family and I recently moved from Darwin to Caulfield, a Melbourne suburb in Victoria. I wanted to be close to my job, I work as an acupuncturist in one Melbourne clinic; and my wife and I were beginning a new phase of our lives with the birth of our third child. Of course the question of what to use for energy source came up during the planning stages. We wanted to minimise the cost of heating for our home. With energy rates going up, standard baseboard heating for the cold and wet winters
truelife

truelife

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Greenie

Innovative Green Solutions for Apartment Building Renovation

Growing concerns for the environment has caused many to seek out green solutions, but some of the approaches to being more eco-friendly, such as urinals that pipe pee into the garden for use as fertilizer, simply aren’t all that appealing. What’s really needed is innovative ideas that meet or exceed LEED standards while creating a beautiful 'wow’ factor. For those working on an apartment building renovation project, the benefits of truly innovative green design include lower project costs, an
maya

maya

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Greenie

Sustainable Style in Your Home: How to be More Eco-Friendly

In order to be eco-friendly in your home, there might be a lot of things you do, like using filtered water instead of water bottles and recycling everything that you can. While those things are great, are you being eco-friendly when it comes to your decor and style? A lot of people don't think about their footprint on the earth when they are buying furniture and decor, but it is something that can be done in a sustainable way. So, if you want to find some sustainable styles that you can be proud
maya

maya

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