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How to Make your Own Compost

Monday, February 27th, 2012
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Composting is something my hubby and I do and love.  Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. If this same waste goes into landfill, ...

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Green Mortgages Can Save You Cash

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

What is a Green Mortgage? If you’re in the market for a home, or if you own a home, you should check into the new green mortgages being offered by mortgage companies. Green mortgages are the latest way to make your home more energy efficient without digging into your savings account or charging up your credit ...

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Sunday, February 5th, 2012
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If we don't treat our environment with respect and attention, life on earth will suffer (both humans and the animal kingdom), simple as that. Luckily, there are so many easy things you can do to make your lifestyle greener without spending anything at all. In fact a lot of the things you can do to ...

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iStock 000013652292XSmall 150x150 How to Keep Your House Clean Without Spending a Lot of Green

Buying cleaning supplies for your house can be expensive, and you have to buy different products to clean different things. So, even if one cleaning product isn’t very expensive, having to buy a dozen of them can be. In addition to cost, many people are concerned about the chemicals in cleaning products, and whether they ...

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Learning How to Eat Sustainably

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
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One of the easiest ways we have found to live more sustainably is to reduce our carbon footprint. Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Here are some things we have learned that you too can ...

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iStock 000018853296XSmall 150x150 How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials

Many people overlook the importance of feeding birds in winter. Winter can prove to be harsh for birds which increases their vulnerability and reduces their survival. Sufficient food is vital for them to make it to the next spring, literally.There are many ways to attract wild birds to your yard so that you can ensure they ...

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iStock 000017471509XSmall 150x150 Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

 What is Biomass? Biomass is the term given to the process of producing fuel by burning biological matter. Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. This makes biomass power an environmentally-friendly, green ...

How Your House or Business Can Invest in a Greener Planet

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
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With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy, you also help yourself.Fossil fuels continue to ruin our environment, ...

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Is Filling the Tank Emptying your Wallet?

Monday, January 2nd, 2012
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While gas is not currently at an all time high, it is still expensive. Even someone who does not drive very much is looking at $50 a month or more. Someone who has a medium to a long commute will probably pay several hundred dollars a month. These numbers will vary wildly depending on the ...

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How to Throw a Green Party

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
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Entertaining doesn’t have to be damaging to the environment, nor do you have to limit the fun to throw a green party. Being aware and choosing to make better environmental choices are good ways to start turning things around for our planet. So check out these great tips on how to throw a green party ...

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