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- Eco-friendly Home Design - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Ivan DimitrijevicOur civilization has been advancing at a great pace these last one hundred, one hundred and fifty years, and we have achieved so much in terms of technological advancements in all fields. We have been doing this with little or no regard to our natural environment and the consequences of this ...
Views: 1423 - Call It Energy Wastage not Energy Efficiency – Step 1 in Energy Management - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Syed Kamran AliHave you ever witnessed, measured or read about any quantitative values of energy being wasted around you, in your country or in the world??? Definitely not. We get all sorts of figures regarding efficiency, but none regarding energy wasted. The reason lies in the bad image created by “using ...
Views: 1422 - Ceramic Kitchen Tile Countertop - Safeguarding it From Mildew Build Up - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Justin DavisWho wouldnt love a glossy and glittering ceramic kitchen tile countertop? We all wanted clean, tidy and well-arrange kitchen particularly a glistening kitchen tile countertops and backsplashes. But through the years with the non-stop usage of our kitchen and its countertops, the tiles would ...
Views: 1421 - Green Hotels: Conserving Energy, Managing Waste and Recreating Guests - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Eco GreenIn this age of super technology wherein the pollution threat is increasing with the scientific development everyday; establishment of Eco-green hotels plays a wonderful role in pacifying its adverse effect on the environment. It recreates and entertains the needs and desire of the guest and at ...
Views: 1421 - When Is Spray Foam Is Better than Traditional Insulation? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Mark MunnsWhen you’re planning to complete any home remodeling or building project, you’ll need to understand the insulation needs for your particular venture. While traditional insulation certainly has its place in modern construction, it is often not the best choice. Spray foam is actually a better ...
Views: 1421 - Wind Energy – Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Nelson IngrumWind energy pros and cons will outline the top characteristics of wind energy plus the problems of this technology and despite its worldwide use, its pros and cons do exist. It's extremely important to type through wind energy pros and cons so you are able to come up that has a strategy for its ...
Views: 1420 - Cleaning Up the Clutter - Invite and New Fresh Energy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiIn today’s world, we are drowning in material, informational, and emotional clutter, which gets in the way of our health and sanity. When we focus too much on those things, we lose focus on ourselves and our personal well-being. We can’t reach our full potential when living in a negative ...
Views: 1419 - Are Woodburning Stoves a Greener Method to Heat your home? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Plumb WorldAre Woodburning Stoves the Eco-friendly Way to Heat up your home? Eco-friendly energy is really a phrase that people have often heard bandied about these days and as great citizens the majority of us want to enhance our carbon footprint aren’t we? One of the most apparent places to begin the ...
Views: 1418 - Mediterranean House Plans - Tips For Your Home Makeover - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Moti WynerAre you looking to add some spice and warmth to your home? Read this article to discover easy ways to create a Mediterranean feel inside and outside your home. * Landscaping tips Mediterranean house plans should go together with a good layout for your garden. Firstly, make sure to add lush ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - “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 - Breathing Clean by Getting Green - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Adam KutnerAre you not feeling as vibrant as you could? As the snow melts and flowers bloom, allergens could be putting your health at risk, but did you know to suspect the air inside your home as well? The Environmental Protection Agency sites indoor pollutants as being three to five times higher than ...
Views: 1414 - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - The Miracle Spa Ingredient - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jon CanasGreat food is not necessarily found in expensively appointed restaurants. The most beautiful spa décor, exquisite menu and genteel service are no warranty of receiving a deeply effective and satisfying treatment. Once the door of the treatment room is closed, the moment of truth has arrived. All ...
Views: 1413 - Unique Bedroom Design Ideas for Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from jennifer anistonWhen it comes to bedroom design for teens then it is the teens that are best placed to answer about their preferred design of bedrooms. If you ask an adult person about the choice of the teens then they might not be able to tell the correct bedroom design that is apt for the teenagers. This ...
Views: 1413 - Coping With Stains On A Daily Basis - My Little Secret! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joanna JohnsonAs a passionate cooker, dedicated to constantly develop my skills in the kitchen, I can't help but struggle with stains on a daily basis. I maneuver between boiling sauces, sprinkling hot grease on my freshly-washed apron, and steaming pans which soak my clothes and my otherwise perfectly pulled ...
Views: 1408 - Dirty Martini, Carbon-Clean Alcohol: Eco-friendly Booze and Summer’s Best Cocktail Recipe - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEven if you like your martinis dirty, you still want your alcohol clean. But it’s hard enough to pick a specialty cocktail at happy hour, let alone figure out which spirit is the most eco-friendly. A good rule of thumb is to look for the USDA Certified Organic label. If you’re drinking C.O. ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - LED lighting systems Go Green - Save Green - Live Green - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaConserving the natural resources around us has become very important as it can help us protect our environment. This is why people are now becoming more conscious and are switching to eco-friendly products at their homes. The home owners now prefer to opt for LED lighting systems that are ...
Views: 1408 - Common Misconceptions About Solar Panels - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Martin BreemanIt makes sense to consider all your options when thinking about solar panels, and there is much information freely available to ensure you’re fully informed of the pros and cons. However, there are also many misconceptions out there, so it’s very easy to get confused about this type of ‘green’ ...
Views: 1405 - Happy and healthy with houseplants - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from simon stirlingBy Austin Clark Indoor plants brighten up homes and workplaces by bringing colour, shape and sometimes even fragrance to a living space. While those mood lifters are all very tangible, did you know that plants can also brighten your day by making you feel better? Over the years, plenty of ...
Views: 1405 - Tribe of Awakening Sovereignty Introduction - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Dakota KaiserThe Tribe of Awakening Sovereignty is a Global Collective of Communities, Cooperative Businesses, Nonprofit Organizations, Sovereign Beings and Micro Nations choosing to embody Unconditional Love. Our mission is to awaken the Sovereignty within the human race by providing housing, education, ...
Views: 1405 - Solar Roof Shingles Combine the Benefits of Durable Roofing and Reduce 60% Energy Costs. - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Praveen benSolar roof shingles combine roofing and electricity generation: Solar roof shingles are photovoltaic cells, captivating sunlight and translating it into energy. Most solar shingles are 12 inches wide by 86 inches long and can be fastened straightaway to the roofing cloth. They look much better ...
Views: 1402 - Earth 4 Energy Scam: This Is Not It! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Tony SchwartzDoes the Earth4Energy book do what it says? Does the Earth4Energy rip-off websites inform it like it is? Does the power to construct a solar power system in your shop or garage show up as a scam on your radar display? What's the fundamental motive why folks think that it is a Earth four Power ...
Views: 1401 - 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 - 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) - Greensizing for Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Laura StackWe all want to do our part to help the environment. But if you can give the Earth a break and increase your productivity at the same time, that’s a real no-brainer! Luckily, a lot of the things you can do to help sustain the planet can help sustain your productivity as well. Read on for tips on ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - For the Love of our children - A book dedicated to helping parents with children with special needs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartDear friends -someone needs YOU ! We want to tell you about a beautiful,inspirational, needle-moving thing that happened on July 7th and it took place in just 10 hours! An internet businessman, whose four-year son was diagnosed with a very serious illness, was so grateful for the help a ...
Views: 1392(7 votes) - Why Should We Take Respinsibility For The State of The Planet? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe live on a planet that provides us with food and shelter. It is beautiful and varied, and both amazing and magnificent. The problem is that I do not think that we are aware of that, and we damage it in so many ways, and yet do very little to help it, because we collectively leave that up to ...
Views: 1392 - "Can Our Light be Totally Eclipsed?" - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellA few weeks ago, Joyce and I got to experience the total eclipse high in the mountains of Idaho, in the exact center of the “zone of totality.” It was, for us, the experience of a lifetime. In our seventy-one years of living, there have been other major eclipses, but we have never been in their ...
Views: 1390 - Skylights Installation - A Great Step towards Energy Saving - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Ron SpencerOver the years, the people have been trying all the possible means to save energy. Be it a residential sector or commercial places, the need for the energy saving methods have widely been in practice. The commercial and the residential areas are hiring the energy saving benchmark consultants to ...
Views: 1390 - Here's a 'TRASHY' Subject - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Timothy SmithTrash. We’ve all seen it. Most of us have walked around it, next to it and over it. We pretend it’s not there! Perhaps we’ve become oblivious to it, or we just don't care? This past weekend, our local Camillus, NY Chamber of Commerce organized a small clean up on one main street, in a ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - You Are Where You Live - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Albert GaroliThe word “entourage” comes from the French word “entourer”, referring to the verb “to surround”, or “entour”, meaning “the surrounding”. In the English language, entourage is defined in two ways. The most common use of the term is the social group, friends, peers or associates with whom you ...
Views: 1389(9 votes) - How is Sun Strength Manufactured? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Gaynell HelfertyWhile using favorable climatic problems it enjoys it truly is surprising to find out that Australia is lagging behind within the world race for photo voltaic vitality capacity. As of September final year the vast region had a overall of only 300 MW of strength technology by way of sun PV ...
Views: 1388 - Top 4 Types of Lawns That Are a Favourite among Aussies - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Ron SpencerHaving a lawn is about having natural beauty as your homely companion. Lawns are actually great! They promise a vibrant richness in colour and offer a particularly comfortable environment whenever you look out or spend some time there. We Aussies prefer lawns as an essential part of the ...
Views: 1384 - Planning "Green" Holiday Meals - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Veronica SmithThe holiday season is a time when family and friends come together, often around the table of a deliciously prepared meal. When cooking your holiday meals and treats this season, why not try focusing on foods that were grown in an environmental responsible fashion? Foods that were grown ...
Views: 1382 - We Are All Connected - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We are all connected. Everything we do and everything we see and everything we feel connects us to all living things. What draws us together are our emotions and experiences. Our common bonds are the things that we seek out and manifest in our daily lives. What happens to one has an ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Can a New Novel Save the Whales Against Navys Sonar Testing - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Sandy ScherschligtSonar Testing and Harm to Whales and Dolphins There's an old adage that the environment is never saved it's just continually being saved. And the U.S. Navy's testing and training with high-intensity active sonar is a perfect example. When it comes to the next five years of training and ...
Views: 1381 - What can you do with Agriculture Degree? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Dil RajWhen it comes to practical degrees, there are a plethora of options available, but agriculture degree might not be the first to appear in your mind. It's fine also; because students are not well aware of the prospects and aspects of the degree and above that are not sure in which direction this ...
Views: 1380 - How Do Air Filters Trap Pollutants? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesExcessive air pollutants in the home or workplace can create a hazardous environment and harm the health of everyone exposed to the pollutants. A high quality air filter is the best weapon against air pollutants as it traps the offending particles deep within the filter, removing them from the ...
Views: 1378 - Install Surveillance System And Protect Your Home And Family - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Micko StojanovicYour residence is your beloved nest and you definitely want to be on its safeguard. However there are uncountable dangers for your most treasured nest from intruders as well as environmental elements. As for house-breakers there are lots of alarming appliances you can bring into use, atmospheric ...
Views: 1378 - Do The Right Thing: Get It In Writing - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Eric EcklIn March, the federal district court in Statesboro, Georgia handed down a ruling that sent ripples through the forestry community. The court found that a timber company had built a road through a wetland in violation of federal clean water laws. The consequences for the company were severe, the ...
Views: 1377(6 votes) - When Natural Living and Modern Life Collide - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestThe question of 'How do I lead a natural life, constantly surrounded by toxins?' is one that I wrestle with on a daily basis. When people talk about why the world is in the poor state it's in, I tell them 'We live in a world where there is poison food, poison water, poison air and poisoned ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Can Hypnosis Really Stop Me Smoking For Life? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Andrea Smith SmithYou may have been smoking for years but hypnosis really can stop you smoking for life. Many people who have unsuccessfully tried other methods of giving up smoking are naturally sceptical about the effectiveness of hypnosis to stop smoking. I don’t blame you. If you’ve tried other smoking ...
Views: 1374 - The Role of Evolution WITHIN Our Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Barry LipscombDeepak Chopra explains the nature of consciousness as a movie reel where there are multiple frames with a space between each … much like computer binary code … a series of “on” and “off” switches. I find this description quite inspiring and helpful in advancing the possibility for spontaneous ...
Views: 1374(4 votes) - Saving Electricity - Effective Tips - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Justin DavisAlong with the high tech explosion this modern era is an explosion of expenses. People just get hooked up with credit cards and lending money from banks or investors because of the fact that there isn't enough money to provide everything for you and your family. To alleviate the burden of ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Help Protect the Environment by Using Fewer Batteries - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Veronica SmithAlthough almost every household has a myriad of gadgets which require batteries, it's a known fact that they are an environmental hazard. Many communities even forbid them to be disposed of along with the rest of the household trash. The end result is often a drawer full of dead batteries, ...
Views: 1371 - 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 - Saving Money by Recycling at the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cristian StanWith the world in its current economic crisis there are plenty of people that are looking to save money by recycling. This draws the attention to stores like grocery stores; they want to get new customers while keeping the ones they already have. The outrageous costs of fuel have been in the ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Build Your Own Homemade Energy Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Paul RodgersSlash your electricity bill by 80% or even eliminate it completely! Homemade energy help you to spend less money on electrical bills, so that you can use the extra cash to do something you like. Electric bills and fuel bills are rising steadily—but the cost of wind turbine energy is zero, ...
Views: 1367 - 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) - Is Going Organic Really Worth It? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a personal trainer and nutritional expert, personally I would say that going organic is definitely worth it. Yes, it does cost quite a bit more but you are making an investment in the future. What do I mean? Well by buying organic food you are getting more benefits that a nicer tasting ...
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