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- Got Milk? Recyled Material Toys For Kids! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEver wonder what happens to all those plastic milk jugs you’re chucking in the recycling bin? Well, the luckiest among them are enjoying new life as totally cool, award-winning toys, thanks to Green Toys. The San Francisco-based company’s simple, imagination-friendly, beautifully designed toys ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Green and Not So Green Furniture Materials - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSolid Wood Solid wood is a good choice, unless it comes from an endangered species or has been harvested in an unsustainable manner. When purchasing wood furniture, check that the wood is certified as ecologically sound. The FSC certifies wood and wood products that are ecologically sound ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Green Building in the UK – OBC Building Bromley - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from OBC BromleyIt’s important for Building Companies to look at the building process as a whole when assessing the environmental impact of new builds in the UK. In recent years the focus in the building and construction industry have shifted to a more environmentally sensitive approach. Often the way in which ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Green Electric Mopeds Good for the Environment - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Alejandro ChaconElectric mopeds are not powered by a gas engine, but with a motor powered by electric batteries. And are powered by an electric motor and offer those who are environmentally conscience a good source of alternative transportation. Electric mopeds are great to have and many people love to use them ...
Views: 1524(3 votes) - Greener Choices for Your Home - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith few exceptions—one being particle-board furniture—if your existing eco-unfriendly floors, walls and furniture are in good condition, do not be concerned about replacing them; simply keep them clean. For example, if the paint on your walls contained VOC’s, any damage from outgassing would ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Guidelines for Eco-friendly and Healthful Purchasing Choices - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following are some basic guidelines to help you make green choices: Do: Replace products that are made from petrochemicals with products that are made with natural, non-hazardous and preferably renewable products. For example, use bamboo flooring that is finished with natural wax and ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Homemade Hair Dye - What are the Three Most Effective Natural Hair Colorings? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from M RochellCommercial coloring products can be harder on the hair than homemade hair dye. The chemicals in hair dye can cause allergic reactions or even hair dye allergies which for some people can even land them in the emergency room! So, for those of us who want to avoid these kinds of problems, ...
Views: 3613(2 votes) - How Marketing on the Internet Supports the Environment - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMarketing on the internet allows many people the opportunity to earn a significant income with minimal business costs. At second glance it seems that online marketers are also able to minimize environmental damage by using the internet as their business platform. In fact upon closer inspection ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxins – A Body Ecology “Go Green” Guide - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that there are over 150 toxic chemicals lurking in your home?[1] Each day, we are all exposed to toxic chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. You’d think our homes would be safe, but they’re not...unless you make different ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - How To Safely Transplant An Oak Tree? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Neelima ReddyTransplanting is often done by gardeners while gardening. But you often get the doubt whether old trees like oak trees can be transplanted or not. You must be aware that oaks have deep root systems and are referred as tap roots. Oak trees more than 60 years old cannot be transplanted ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Ideas on How to Install Natural Stone - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Peter SamsNatural stone is a beautiful housing material that has some amazing characteristics and unique properties that stands among other housing materials. Installing a natural stone into a new home whether its granite, limestone, or sandstone adds beauty and value to your home. However, maintaining ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - Improve the Quality of Your Water - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDrinking bottled water is a huge waste of finite resources, a source of pollution and a waste of money. Yet, millions of Americans continue to buy bottled water. If you are buying bottled water because you are afraid of the quality in your tap, read on. If you have a well, have your water ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Incorporate Your Property with Architectural Ironmongery - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Kenny SmithThe art of architectural ironmongery have been utilized hundreds of years ago up to this modern times. Mankind have been used simple kind of ironmongery such as hinges for centuries already which probably guarded some ancient holding pen and ended up guarding heavy doors of houses and offices ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Is Do It Yourself Solar Doable? Part 1: The Design Process - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kriss BergethonFor homeowners around the world, the idea of reducing their power bills and helping the planet is pretty enticing. The problem now as it always has been is money. Solar can be expensive, and even with government rebates the cost can scare some people away. If you are a do-it-yourselfer you've ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Lawns Versus Gardens In Beverly Hills - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have something in common with Michelle Obama, a brand new vegetable garden in my back yard. Mine was started by my 21 year old son, home from college where he is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Horticulture. For his Senior Thesis, he designed a sustainable vegetable garden in ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Look Into the (Energy Efficient) Light - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople give you this whole rap about how easy saving the planet is. Change a light bulb and save the world. Yes and no. How about we consider it a start rather than an end destination? Lighting accounts for about 20% of our electric bill. Traditional bulbs burn heat rather than light, so are ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - Moms: 3 Going Green Tips for Baby That Save You Money - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Lesley MattosOnce upon a time... not that very long ago, really, green was pretty much just a color - people just naturally paid more attention to money, not the environment, and "going green" meant changing you kitchen's color scheme. But no more: we're all trying to save money and be eco-friendly these ...
Views: 983(3 votes) - My Path to Green: Step 6 - Green Gift Giving - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHi again. I can't believe it is already Step 6 in My Path to Green. Though, I have definitely learned a tremendous amount and am maker greener choices each day no matter what it is. This is a busy time of the year for me -- practically everybody I know has a birthday/anniversary etc etc coming ...
Views: 642(2 votes) - Natural Energy - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Paul BuchananIt is so refreshing to know that the world is slowly waking up to being organic. Whole Food stores are the new grocery store destination and more and more things seem to be turning green. More people are choosing paper over plastic or are driving gas saving cars. Now people are even turning to ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Natural Stone - An Ideal Stone Material to Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Peter SamsBasically natural stone is an element which is composed of different mineral resources, a superior durable surface material and one of the most popular flooring materials way back hundreds of years ago up this days. Even with the construction of some historical landmarks such as the Giza ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Need of Rainwater harvesting in urban India - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Nikhil SWater is the most important resource for any life to exist. One issue that urban India has on its list is the water crisis. They get most of their water supply from rivers and lakes. As the local footprints dry out due to mismanagement and overuse, the search for another resource turns even more ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Realistic Optimism and the Future of Our Planet with Rex Weyler: An Exclusive Interview - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"War is one of the biggest ecological disasters on the planet," Intent Voice Rex Weyler tells me. In our conversation, he describes to me how before "ecology" and "environment" were household terms that ordinary people cared about, radioactive material was appearing in the bone marrow of ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Receiving the Greatest Offers on Japanese Used Cars - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevShopping for a vehicle is normally an important deal as one needs to be very careful to verify the presents which can be out there to get the best. There are very models of Japanese used cars the place one can pick the one they want without a problem. This normally relies on the wants of a ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Reject Disposable Cleaning Products and Save - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I walk down the cleaning isle of my supermarket, I'm overwhelmed by the domination of single-use, disposable products that have been created, presumably, to make our lives more convenient and sanitary. Disposable dusting, mopping and disinfecting sheets get premium placement on the cleanng ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Renewable Energy Sources For Dummies….Let Us Break It Down For You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIt seems like every time I turn on the news or open the morning paper there is something about ‘renewable energy sources’. I felt like I had been living under a rock because I wasn’t sure at all of what this was or how it would affect me. So, like many of you I decided to research ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Saving Money with Replacement Windows Impossible? Think Again - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Mike WrightWindows make one’s home complete. It brings in the light, the warmth as well as the feeling of being open into your very own home. And for those times you’d want peace and quiet, windows can serve as a refuge to blot out the noise from outside your home and give you the comfort you are looking ...
Views: 863(3 votes) - Solar Energy Home Can Save You A Lot Of Money - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Paul RodgersHow would you like to UNPLUG your house from your electrical company, knowing that you are "100% powered by nature with renewable energy ? A Solar Energy Home can save you a lot of money, in addition Solar Energy operates quietly at home unseen and is pollution free. It has been said time ...
Views: 810(2 votes) - Solar Panels - How Much Energy Will My Home Need? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Paul FletcherIf you are thinking about installing a residential solar energy system in your home, you will need to know how much energy you are currently using. Usually, you can obtain this information from the local power company. By using this information as a baseline, you can design your solar energy ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - SPACE CLEARING - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairSpace Clearing Space Clearing / House & Land Ceremonies? Most clearings and ceremonies can be done in 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the house or business. If your home or business is more than 3000 square feet, it is a good idea for us to talk about what specific problems and ...
Views: 1960(2 votes) - Straightforward Pointers To Live The Green Way - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Rashad KrejcikYou don't have to try anything extreme to go green. Neither are your required to install a solar cell to make your home more eco friendly. Instead, all that you need to do for organic living is to follow the simple tips below for an environmentally-friendly existence. Minimalist is the right ...
Views: 623(1 vote) - Sun-Damaged Windows? Might Be Time For Replacement - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Denver ColoradoColorado’s harsh UV sun rays can wreak havoc, over time, on your home’s or business’s windows. The window frames – and, sometimes, the panes themselves – can become yellowed or otherwise discolored after years of exposure to the harsh Colorado sun. After all, that sun is a mile or more ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - The Importance of Home Inspection in Maintaining the Value of your Home - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Black MoldA home inspection is a visual assessment or appraisal of the structural components of the house. Home inspection takes a vital role in the selling or maintenance of your home. It includes the checking of the air vents, basement, roof, heater, air conditioning systems, boiler room, water pipes, ...
Views: 782(2 votes) - The Mother of All Inventions: LED Retrofit Technology - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaAccording to a recent market research, the sale of traditional light bulbs in several European countries had dropped by 35 percent in the first quarter of 2009, with LEDs accounting for 65 percent of sales. Quite naturally, it did not take long for the infamous incandescent lamp to be replaced ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - The Results of World Warming - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from KC JacksonWorld warming Global warming is basically the increase in the temperatures of the Earth's atmospheric state, land masses and oceans. About 40 percent of the emissions of carbon dioxide, which contribute to greenhouse gases and global warming, come from coal burning. Though due to the ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - Top Green Beauty Favorites This Season for Face, Body, Home - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGreen beauty guru and celebrity makeup artist Renata Helfman (pictured above) has been eschewing chemicals in her home and personal care products for years. It was only when she realized the world lacked a one-stop-shop for these eco essentials that she started Vert Los Angeles, calling it an ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Using Aromatherapy & Essential Oils in the Laundry - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Marge ClarkNatural cleaning has become the latest craze with each corporation trying to outdo the other by offering so-called natural products for cleaning the house or for use in the laundry. But how can you know you are actually using an “all natural,” product? One of the safest ways is to purchase ...
Views: 16646(2 votes) - What is Feng Shui / Can it help? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairWhat is Feng Shui? Where Intention Goes - Energy Flows Feng Shui is a spiritual practice which helps us look at our environment and see more clearing where we need work internally. In my practice of Feng Shui I use these principles to help you clear the obstructions and obsticles ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - What is Homemade Solar Energy? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from yoni levySolar Energy What is Homemade Solar Energy? Every day, the sun radiates (sends out) an enormous amount of energy—called solar energy. It radiates more energy in one second than the world has used since time began. This energy comes from within the sun itself. Like most stars, the sun is ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - What’s Big and Green and Airs Over and Over? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever tried tearing your son’s attention away when he’s deep into Diego? Ever attempted to converse with your daughter when she’s transfixed by Tinker Bell? Nickelodeon and Disney know they’ve got a captive audience in today’s tots and tweens. And while we might wish our wee ones spent a ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Why Choose High Pressure Laminates? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Century PlyHPLs or the High Pressure Laminates are highly recommended as well as used by interior designers and architects all over the globe. HPL is a successor of plastic laminates and is one of the most durable surface decorative materials available. It is also available with chemical resistance and ...
Views: 324(1 vote) - Why Replace Fossil Fuels With Solar Energy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2019 from Perfect Home DefenseSolar energy is a great solution, but how can we compare it to the conventional fossil fuels, let’s find out to understand the differences better between solar energy and fossil fuels. Solar Energy is an affordable and a viable energy solution but many just don’t realize it yet. Solar energy ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Windmill Turbines - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Neville PetterssonWindmills for energy are generally very reasonably priced if you build them yourself. The entire process isn't as tricky as you might suspect and with a large amount of the electric components semi - built nowadays, a lot of the technical aspects are also faster and easier. Windmills for ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - You Are What You Eat: Food Inc. Brings Food to the Forefront - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe film Food Inc premieres on June 12th in LA, SF and NYC and brings dinner and the food industry to the center stage of a serious debate that is happening across the country. The adage "you are what you eat" has been around for a very long time. However, it seems that during the last 50 ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - “Enviro-Friendly” Dry Cleaning isn’t So Friendly After All - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese days, “eco” dry cleaners seem to be popping up all over the place. Ever wonder how green their clean really is? Not terribly, it turns out. Regular dry cleaning is notoriously harmful to the environment, but even dry cleaners that market themselves as “eco-friendly” are most likely using a ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Sleep Right or Die Early - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Jim BlondinPillows: Killing us softly. This is not just a catchy title but a fact. You can not live well unless you sleep well! “We die without sleep”! Our organs shut down without sleep! Proven by a researcher who kept animals awake from 6 months to 30 months and stated “they did not die from not ...
Views: 1704(5 votes) - A Talk with the Earth Guardians - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dawn BrunkeOne day, while talking with a variety of animals to learn more about the subject of shapeshifting, I was pleasantly surprised to meet a group of beings who began to talk with me about the earth and the way all life undergoes a "shape shifting" of both physical form and consciousness. These ...
Views: 1719(3 votes) - My Ways of Stress Control! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Niki CleggI need to say straight off the bat stress is a killer and I don't intend to be a victim anytime soon! I am a sixty years old, hard working single mum of five adult children, eight grandchildren plus a great granddaughter. I still have two sons at home all of which means I do know and understand ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - Reduce Electric Usage - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSwitch to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). While the upfront cost is greater for a CFL than an incandescent bulb, a CFL lasts approximately ten times longer, burns cooler and utilizes seventy-five percent less energy—so you save money and resources. The coloring cast by a CFL is the cool side of ...
Views: 793(3 votes) - Saving Energy, Money and the Planet at the Same Time - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday, I want to teach you to get started with green energy by suggesting a couple methods you can use to lower your energy bills without making any investments in technology. Just by becoming more aware of your energy usage you can lower you energy expenses and keep more money in your pocket ...
Views: 683(3 votes) - A “Green” Collection Is Good. But Then What? These Big-Brand Fashion Retailers Are Making Sustainability A Way of Life. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s one thing for a big clothing retailer to launch an eco-friendly capsule collection (as Target did in April with the 100%-organic-cotton Loomstate for Target by CFDA-award-winning designer Rogan Gregory and partner Scott Mackinlay Hahn). It’s quite another to make going green an ongoing ...
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