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- Something Interesting about Green Hotels - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Eco GreenGreen Hotels: The main aim towards the establishment of green hotel is to provide their guests a natural and pure environment to dwell and at the same time pacifying the ill-effects of pollution and harmful gases on earth. Green hotels address to all the needs of their guests and yet act as an ...
Views: 671 - My Path to Green: Step 3 - Green Alternatives to Toxic Cleaning Products - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello everyone, This week on My Path to Green, I made some non-toxic cleaning products from things I already had in my kitchen (well I had to get the lavender oil). My guide this week was Annie Bond and her "5 Simple Alternatives to Toxic Cleaning Products". At first I was not sure that these ...
Views: 744 - Live Off the Grid - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Brian JacksonHave you ever thought about setting up a renewable energy system and going your own way? Living off the grid is a great way to save money, and you can also help the planet. You have the power to harvest the energy of the sun and the wind and use it to run your entire house. If you live off ...
Views: 687 - How Does Solar Energy Really Work? - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Mark AndrewsIf you want to learn how solar energy works, then you'll certainly want to read this article. The current state of the world where oil and fuel prices are constantly increasing has increased the urgency to look for alternative sources of energy. If you are looking for a cheap, pollution free ...
Views: 747 - If You Drink Bottled Water, You're a Loser - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Salvator GiustraGot your attention, now? Very good, because the naked bottled water facts should make you feel a bit foolish if you frequently buy bottled water. I know I'm being a bit provocative but if you pick up bottled water and do a comparison of bottled water vs. tap water vs. filtered water you're ...
Views: 1552 - Are You Paying Twice for Bottled Tap Water? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the United States, we pay for our tap water (either through a direct bill or taxes), and then we pay again when we buy bottled water - forty percent of which comes from municipal sources, which means it's still essentially tap water. Why are we paying for it twice? We pay more for water than ...
Views: 842 - Episode 4 - DIY "Green" Beauty - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello again, This week I continue My Path to Green by "greening" my beauty regime. I checked out Angie Provost's blog "When It Comes to Beauty -- It Ain't Being Green" and the first thing she said is cut yourself some slack! Not everybody has the time or money to green their entire beauty ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - Detoxing Our Bodies and Homes with Supernatural Mom: Exclusive Podcast Interview - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeven years ago, author and Intent Voice Beth Greer was shocked to discover that she had a tumor the size of a tennis-ball in her chest when she went to the doctor to check up on a mysterious shoulder pain. Though the tumor was found to be benign, Beth decided to find a way to shrink her chest ...
Views: 914 - Your Cotton T-shirt May Be Poisoning You - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kathleen BarnesWe all love our cozy cotton T-shirts, shirts, pants, underwear, towels and sheets. They feel comfy and safe. The cotton industry fosters that illusion with its “fabric of our lives” campaign, pushing the notion that this “natural “ fiber is healthy and creates happiness. Nothing could be ...
Views: 3450 - Uncle Sam’s Bonus Program - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Laura GuthrieMany businesses offer financial incentives to their employees in order to reward hard work, promote quality craftsmanship, or compensate superb ideas; the government is no different when paying a contractor. It isn’t corrupt to give bonuses to businesses that deserve it. I’m not talking about ...
Views: 923 - Is There Cancer in Your Bathroom? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia Greaves13 Dangerous and Potentially Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Your Cosmetics and Personal Care Items I stopped using products with harmful chemicals many years ago and my skin and body thank me every day! People often tell me I look younger than my age and I have to attribute it in part to being ...
Views: 2697(1 vote) - May: Vinegar Month - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from FSB Authors"It is better to be preserved in vinegar than to rot in honey." --E. Cobham Brewer Although the fine folks in Roslyn, South Dakota hold an International Vinegar Festival in June, May is actually National Vinegar Month. However, if you do make it to Roslyn in time, you'll see a mighty fine ...
Views: 1140 - A Family Guide to Reframing Recession Fears to Conscious Consumerism - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from LaSara FirefoxEvery challenge is an opportunity. The recession is a perfect chance to create a shift in your family's values; a chance to move from want-based, status-based, and impulse spending, to sustainable consumer choices. Of course, the first step is to make that reframe in your own thought process. ...
Views: 1891 - Green Hotel Products - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Eco GreenThe green Hospitality has come a long way from the normal thatched-roof bungalows and on-staff naturalists. All the hotels new or old has started taking environmental measures in account. In accordance with it few hotels have decorated few rooms using environmentally safe paints and also have ...
Views: 855 - A Question and Answer Session with Mother Earth - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Robin HannonQuestion: Mother Earth, the entire planet's weather system is out of kilter. The scope of this is frightening and at times it feels as though you are angry with us, and lashing out at us. My Children: You have it all wrong. I am not lashing out at you in spite of all you have done to deface ...
Views: 2830 - Catastrophe Exaggerated - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVThere is no evidence whatsoever, anywhere, in any scientific study, that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to the globe, or to any living creature. During this summer, I have done a good deal of reading on the subject of “climate change” and “global warming.” Since these subjects are ...
Views: 850 - Happy Earth Day 2009 - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Robyn ChiavaroliForty years ago, Earth Day marked the start of the modern environmental movement, but back then it was really considered a kind of hippy event, sort of like a cousin to Woodstock only there was no music. Way back n 1972, only 36 percent of the nations streams were safe for uses such as fishing ...
Views: 639 - “Green” Organizing: An Earth-Friendly Combination - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhile “green” and organizing may sound unrelated, promoting green consciousness is a natural extension of the organizing process. Professional organizers enter homes and businesses on a regular basis, and armed with proper knowledge, a professional organizer can assist clients in becoming more ...
Views: 1415 - Keep Pesky Insects at Bay This Summer! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Susan StypeLike many of you heading outdoors for some much needed summer fun, we’re also busy preparing for the "mosquito" season. Whether you’re hiking in the woods, having an outdoor family bar-b-que or taking a siesta under that shady palm, don’t be on the menu this summer for mosquitoes, black flies, ...
Views: 1645 - Go Green by Recycling an Old Car - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen CampeseEarth Day is a good time to recycle an old car by donating it to charity. The donor gets a valuable tax deduction, the charity gets the scrap value of the car, and the environment benefits by getting a polluting vehicle off the road. Recycling an old car by donating it to charity has many ...
Views: 1812 - Time to Plant Trees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Mama Donna Henes,Lately I've seen several outrageous television commercials that blithely extol the benefits of throwaway dust rags and floor mops and disposable baby bibs, of all things. Apparently the landfills are not yet filled to over-flowing capacity with pampers as I had assumed. As it is, every American ...
Views: 1484 - Top Reasons To Own A Solar Power Generator - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from ray haiberIf you are like most homeowners I know, I’m sure you have pondered the scenario about what you would do if your home lost power during an emergency or blackout with no back up power source. Can you envision the nightmare of running your home for 8-12 hours or possibly days with no TV, computer, ...
Views: 912 - Right Time For Residential Solar Power - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from ray haiberWith the new economic stimulus package recently signed into law, developing and using renewable energy resources has become a very popular topic in the news today. Solar energy in particular is garnering a lot of attention lately because there are a number of factors that are converging that are ...
Views: 796 - Earth Day – What Are We Celebrating? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lya SoranoEarth is home to some 6.7 billion people today and is expected to have 9 billion by 2040. Some years ago, on a visit to the Mayan ruins of Copan, in Honduras, I heard a guide say that “nobody knows” why the population, after having flourished on the site an estimated 400 years, “suddenly ...
Views: 1108 - Green Your Office, Your Pocketbook, AND The Environment - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Amy TodiscoGrowing up in New York City and living in Boston for a while, I couldn't help but notice how many office buildings were lit up like Christmas trees all night long. Even as a kid, this seemed extremely wasteful. Who needed all of those lights at night after the cleaning staff was gone, the mice? ...
Views: 1739 - The Eco-Friendly Wedding - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWith the global warmth sky-rocketing, we need to be conscious on every aspect of life that may have an impact on our environment. There are various movements across the world which kicked off to campaign against the practices that have lead to the increased degradation of the green environment. ...
Views: 828 - An Almond Tree Or An Oil Well? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVIS A PARK BETTER THAN A COAL MINE? What’s a mountain got that a slag pile hasn’t? What would you rather have in your garden - an almond tree or an oil well? Those suitable-for-Earth Day 2009 (Wednesday, April 22) challenges were articulated by a character created by French diplomat and author ...
Views: 1025 - 13 Ways to Lower Utility Bills - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Cindy MorusQuestion: With summer coming up, I just dread my electric bills. Isn’t there any way to keep them low? ~ Thomas Reduce your Electric BillsAnswer: Thomas, what a hot topic! The key to achieving maximum energy savings in your home is to create a whole-house energy efficiency plan. View your home ...
Views: 1369 - Living Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Heather MullinHave you ever noticed how the natural world exists and grows without anxiety or worry? I began to notice this last summer, during a time of great anguish and anxiety, and it was a source of great comfort to me. Indeed, I recommend this as a practice if you are feeling anxious or worried about ...
Views: 1093 - Electro Magnetic Radiation Affects Us All - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenOver the last 20 years I have done a lot of research into geopathic stress and electro magnetic fields. What started out initially as solely geopathic stress research merged into research into electro magnetic radiation and the evidence of dangers to our physical and emotional health which I ...
Views: 1636 - It Ain’t Easy Being Green - Or is It? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Laura GuthrieNot too long ago, my first thought when I thought about the government “going green” was of Uncle Sam and the Jolly Green Giant making some clandestine agreement in a field. Aside from that comical picture, there wasn’t really much that I knew about how environmental friendly the US government ...
Views: 897 - Helping Kids Care for the Earth: Ideas for Earth Day and Beyond - by Earth Day is April 22, and while it's important to get involved on this day, there are things we can do as families that will make a huge impact throughout the year.
It starts with helping our kids to celebrate the world in which we live, and it continues with helping them to love it so much ...
Views: 1033 - De-clutter Your Air - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Amy GrayWe all spend time cleaning our houses. We wash, we dust, we vacuum - but what about the air we breathe? Unbeknowest to us, it can get pretty filthy as well. Indoor air is often cluttered with harmful airborne chemicals such as: • formaldehyde (often found in plywood and particle board), ...
Views: 1399 - *** Clean Up That Messy Yard with These Outdoor Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get OrganizedGetting the inside of your home organized is one thing, but making the great outdoors a tidy place is an entirely different situation. Yards get messy, and they can get that way fast. A storm can bring down branches, damage patio furniture and send garbage containers all over the place. ...
Views: 5621(1 vote) - Must Love Green: How to Have an Eco-friendly Wedding - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn eco-friendly life never goes out of fashion. But, the concept of a “green wedding” is becoming a more widely recognized wedding term. A green or an eco-friendly wedding is one that aims to help, not harm Mother Nature. There are many ways to green up the occasion; even if you don’t follow ...
Views: 791 - Green is the New Black - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Cary EllisGoing green all the way...every day... Green IS the new black. Go green. You can be cool in it, cute in it, hot and sexy in it, sleek and stylish in it, considered attractive in it, a wo/man about town in it, it goes with everything. Going green. Going eco. Going now. There's actually a book ...
Views: 1189 - Environmental Sustainability -- Still a Business Imperative - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWho cares about greening business when the economy is deteriorating? You do, if you are a corporate leader with your eye on the horizon. Yes, even though 2008 was a global economic reset, environmental sustainability remains a powerful strategy -- in operations, supply chain, human resources, ...
Views: 1198 - Why We Need an Environmental Advanced Healing Program - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Robert FritchieI am a retired Registered Professional Chemical Engineer and Business Manager with expertise in aerospace and instruments and controls technology. In 1979 I decided that I wanted to help people. As soon as I made that commitment, a world-class scientist from IBM entered my life - Dr. Marcel ...
Views: 1978 - Simple Ways to Stem Waste at its Source - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVWhile recycling programs for household wastes are all well and good, it is far better to avoid generating excess waste in the first place than to try to deal with it after it has been generated. Dealing with waste at its source is an important concept, and it is good for both your pocketbook ...
Views: 1354 - Go Green: Preserving Your Own Natural Resources - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Barbara J. Semple“Going Green” according to Wikipedia.com means an environmental social movement, and someone who “Goes Green” is defined as an environmentalist. An environmentalist is “a person who may advocate the sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the natural environment through changes in ...
Views: 2282 - Natural and Safe Cleaners You Can Make! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayNatural cleaners and green cleaners are perfect for you, your family, your pets, and your home. If the Bubonic Plague returns, then get out those chemicals, but in the meanwhile, you must give nature a chance. Natural cleaners have no carcinogenics, allergens or immune system suppressants. If ...
Views: 1645 - *** New Space of Love Magazine: Committed to Co-create a New Global Reality - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Yuri SmirnovWhile numerous traditional magazines are failing right along with an economy which was based on resource-depleting practices, increasing numbers of readers are looking for true solutions for a joyful, abundant and sustainable lifestyle. Peace and Harmony is not seen as a simple inner experience ...
Views: 2227(4 votes) - Food in its Natural State - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayRaw Food. Perhaps a better name would be natural food. You’ve probably heard about Raw Food, also known as Living Foods and Natural Hygiene. All words, that when first heard, may denote some negative images. Raw Food makes me think of raw meat, Living Foods causes me to think of actually ...
Views: 3314 - Take the sting out of bites naturally - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandNATURAL PEST REPELLENTS Having a wonderful garden helps to soothe your soul, but along with that comes responsibility for our environment. Whenever we can use a natural approach to maintaining our yard and garden, we all benefit. Some natural pest repellents to consider that are safer ...
Views: 1936 - It’s Easy To “Go Green” - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to help save our planet and “Go Green” then to start in your own backyard? Not only will you be helping Mother Nature by being environmentally friendly, but you can receive therapeutic benefits as well. Physical, emotional as well as spiritual well-being benefits can be ...
Views: 2231(2 votes) - Keep Mother Nature in mind when maintaining a garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGardens can be wonderful to soothe the soul and provide many therapeutic benefits. The physical benefits may be getting some fresh air and exercise. A garden brings together the wholeness of mind, body and spirit which is essential for well-being and healing. Along with having a wonderful ...
Views: 2148(2 votes) - How To Clean The Green Clean Way - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all want to do our part in keeping the Earth free of bacteria and still have it smell fresh, and there are ways we can do just that without the dangerous fumes! Just think of all of the unnatural odors that we already contend with on a daily basis; gas fumes, cigarette smoke, pet odors, ...
Views: 1650 - Beyond Environmentalism - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Josef GrafTaking nature to a new level It is the premise of Earth Vision that in order for humanity to cherish nature, humanity must first recognize nature for what it is: a reflection of the very soul of its own being. The world of nature, 2008. For the past year, Earth Vision has been active with its ...
Views: 1053 - Cleaning Projects That Take A Minute To Do - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerAre you strapped for time? You can get small things out of the way, but don't have time for those big projects until the weekend; so what can you do to fill in those spaces of time and help keep your home controlled of clutter? One minute or less projects to help keep your cleaning and ...
Views: 1321 - Environment Conservation Programmes in Danielson College, M.P., India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaEstablished in 1970, Danielson College has been involved in various Environmental Conservation activities for a long time back. Dr M K Rai was the first man who laid foundation to environmental activities in the college. He started a programme called Environment Conservation Programme (ECP). ...
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