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- Sustainability Part III: A New World Order - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Barry LipscombThere are really just a few things we could do in order to begin living sustainably, but they require the huge first step of honoring our place in the world and finding harmony with our environment – a significant and profound shift in how we live. It’s more than a green movement of conserving ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Granite Countertops- Essential Pointers To Keep In Mind - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from janick jenishWould you like to give your house a new look? Are you looking for something that will give only the best? Well, you don’t have to strive hard for it. This is for the reason that there are lots of ways on how you could help yourself out. One of the things that you can consider with this ...
Views: 468 - Granite Countertops- Giving the Best For Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from janick jenishKitchen is one of the important parts of a house. It is something that people need when it comes to cooking, preparing for food and even with cleaning. However, if you are one of those people who mostly spend time in the kitchen, you might be thinking about an upgrade. If this is what you are up ...
Views: 477 - Home Solar Panels- The Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from janick jenishThese days, lots of people are turning their way on using solar panels. It is truly gaining more and more popularity due to its durability, efficiency, and friendliness for the environment. On the other hand, right before you use home solar panels, it would be a good idea for you to consider its ...
Views: 578 - Home Solar Panels- The Importance - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from janick jenishWould you like to reduce your expenses at home, particularly electric bills? Well, it would be a nice idea for you to invest in home solar panels. Decades ago, this has been introduced, but only few took their way into it. Not until economic crisis, people already deemed that home solar panels ...
Views: 428 - How do Solar Lights Capture Energy? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Rayna MarieThe energy from the sun is clean, abundant and free. The sun emits enough energy to power the whole world. Light emissions from the sun create heat and, when captured by solar paneling, is converted into an electrical current. This electrical current can be captured and used as a power source. ...
Views: 632 - Is Passive Solar or Active Solar better for your home? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf you are considering making the switch to solar power as a way of reducing energy costs, you may wonder whether passive solar or active solar systems will meet your needs best. Without understanding more about each of these systems and their applications it can be difficult to make that ...
Views: 622 - 3 Steps toward "Going Green" - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Roberta MittmanEverywhere you look these days, "green" is catching on! And no wonder. Green principles in action mean more conscientious, responsible, and healthful living. What does it mean to "go green"? The goal of "going green" is to minimize harm to the Earth by maintaining its natural ecological ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Alfresco Dining Keeps Outdoor Entertaining Fresh - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedarstore gazebocreationsFor many families, it takes the warm defrost of spring to finally recover from holiday entertaining. Though the lights and candles have long been put away, the rest of winter rarely inspires a lot of party-hosting. But, the longer days and warmer afternoons of the spring season will always ...
Views: 958 - Recycle Mobile Phone The Green Way - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Mike KeownWhen you replace your mobile phone, do not just toss the old one in the cabinet or give it to your kids to play with. You can recycle mobile phone through new companies just being introduced that pay you money to take that old phone off your hands. Your mobile phone can even be broken, and many ...
Views: 479 - Sustainability: Finally, A Trend That’s Good For The Planet. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rubi WiswallYou’ve heard the buzz words: Green, eco-friendly, sustainable, organic. They’ve infiltrated our TV commercials, they are plastered on products from cleaning supplies to light bulbs to food, and they are popping up in the headlines. Companies everywhere are making the choice to “go green,” and ...
Views: 843 - Everything you Need to Know About Choosing Energy Efficient Windows - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Emma WhitneyIf you are thinking of buying new windows for your home, you may think that the only real difference between all those available is the price. A window is just a window, isn’t it? There is actually a lot more to the modern window than meets the eye. Some of the latest windows are making use ...
Views: 650 - Top 10 Tips to Save Energy in your Home - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Emma WhitneyWhether you are feeling concerned about global warming, and want to do your bit to help, or just want to save some money on your fuel bills – our energy saving tips should provide some valuable ideas. Ranging from the easy to achieve through to the slightly more ambitious, our top tips are here ...
Views: 835 - How can Packaging be Recycled? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Andrew MarshallThe waste caused by packaging is sometimes lamented, but the materials of most packaging can be recycled and reused, either for packaging once again or other purposes. There are three materials that are used for packaging more than any others; plastic, paper and cardboard. Plastic The ...
Views: 610 - Triclosan: A Hidden Danger In Almost Every Home - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Dawn ZigZag Montefusco What is Triclosan? It is primary active ingredient in many antibacterial and antifungal products we all use on a regular basis. It is also a hidden chemical in almost every household. It causes a weakening of the immune system, allergies, asthma, and eczema. It’s ...
Views: 762 - (VIDEO) 7 Fun Green Projects for Kids - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Lauren Brombert You may know a lot about the simple things you can do every day to protect the environment. But do your kids? Here are links to some fun, instructional videos that will help younger—and older—children learn how to “go green.” 1. The ...
Views: 733 - HOW DIRTY ARE YOUR CLEANSERS? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Lauren Brombert From detergent to bleach, glass cleaner to furniture polish, and disinfectants to stain removers, the majority of commercial cleaning products contain ingredients that are hazardous to your family’s health and to the environment. Want to protect your family and your pets ...
Views: 670 - Guide to a Green Nursery - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Danielle Downs When it comes to your infant, greener is safer. With so many chemicals in baby products, the best defense is a good offense. That means buying the right green choices from the start. To reduce exposure to potential toxins, remember that your baby is exposed to two ...
Views: 706 - Green Your Pet Care: What to do about waste? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Linda Tellar For those who are working toward *getting green*, solutions often boil down to "moderation". One pet per person in your household is ideal. That way the person doesn't become overwhelmed by having to care for too many animals, and the pet is living in a healthier, more ...
Views: 706 - Don’t Let An Organic Eggs Fool You - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Laetitia Mailhes We all know about the egg industry’s appalling record in terms of environmental and animal welfare management. Now, let’s not kid ourselves: overcooking eggs does not address the risk of salmonella infections. Neither does buying “organic” eggs. Salmonella is but the tip ...
Views: 614 - Investigating the Benefits of Organic Milk - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenySuperfood or poison? Raw or pasteurized? Organic or conventional? Indulge or ration? A glass of milk brings more controversy, questions and confusion nowadays than it does nutrients. Here is a map of the complex field of conflicting theories that abound out there. The trail leads to a foregone ...
Views: 645 - Understanding Wood Pellet Systems and Carbon Neutrality - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Sam BraidleyOne of the major selling points to wood pellet systems is their carbon neutral label. Because these systems are considered to be carbon neutral, they are eligible for many different energy grants and rebates. But what is a wood pellet system, and how can any system that burns fuel be considered ...
Views: 724 - Doesn't it Make Sense? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryI don’t believe in Common Sense any more. By definition, Common Sense is the sense that the majority of people use, the sense that is common among people. When I look around and see the “sense” everyone is applying, I want none of it. It doesn’t make sense to live on a diet of high sugar ...
Views: 1352 - Rio Ferdinand’s Green Dream Home. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from fiona daviesFootballer Rio Ferdinand is building a green home with the smallest carbon footprint possible. He has purchased a two acre plot on the border of Kent and southeast London, just a few miles from the London estate where he spent his childhood. The house will be around 12,000 sq ft in size and ...
Views: 5119 - Article Five: Your Quantum Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Thomas Leigh“There is very little doubt that our universe is embedded in a vastly bigger megaverse.” Leonard Susskind It is slowly becoming reality for many of us that the reality of Einstein’s space-time is one of consciousness, quantum minds and souls. The realisation is also emerging that it ...
Views: 1858(3 votes) - Benefits of a Geothermal Heat Pump system - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from yoni levyBenefits of a Geothermal Heat Pump system Free or Reduced-Cost Hot Water Unlike any other heating and cooling system, a geothermal heat pump can provide free hot water. A device called a “desuperheater” transfers excess heat from the heat pump’s compressor to the hot water tank. In the ...
Views: 556 - Sustainability Part II: The Spiritual Solution - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Barry LipscombOur sustained existence calls for being in right relationship with the world, respecting our home in this planet while cohabitating with all aspects of life and nature – in harmony, not domination. It’s living from the inside out, with great concern for the future and those who will inhabit ...
Views: 1089 - 10 Ways to Change Front Door Impressions - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jakob BarryFront doors are first impressions. Like initial meetings that show people to be spotless, boring, or a complete wreck, a home’s entrance can say a lot about what may be lurking inside. Yes, everyone can have their own interpretation of “clean” but there is a line to be drawn. So take note ...
Views: 1868(7 votes) - Illuminating the Future of Kitchen Lighting: Energy Efficiency by Capitol Lighting - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Eric LebersfeldIt doesn't matter if you live in a home with a modern kitchen that has all the fancy upgrades, or one that just has a single overhead light in the center of the room. If you're not using the latest generation of energy-efficient bulbs, it's time for a lighting upgrade. "Kitchen lighting has ...
Views: 638 - Hippie Dresses: A Method To Stand Out - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jacob SimonThe 1960s gave us haute hippie dresses also as many other additions to our current fashion. You can’t generally go down to your local hippie dresses boutique to buy your bohemian items, but you could buy your cool hippie clothes online from locations like Ebay and Amazon. Numerous on the web ...
Views: 739 - Why Organic Living Is Better For You And For Mother Nature! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Mona Kristin Jensen"Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find". ~Quoted in Time Why go green? Why organic? Going green is the only right thing to do. Future generations and Mother Nature will thank you. It's common sense—what's good for the land is good for your health. That's organically farming – it ...
Views: 1196 - Hippie Dresses: A Method To Stand Out - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jacob SimonThe 1960s gave us haute hippie dresses too as quite a few other additions to our existing fashion. You can’t normally go down to your local hippie dresses boutique to purchase your bohemian items, but you may purchase your cool hippie clothes on line from locations like Ebay and Amazon. Many ...
Views: 583 - Innovative shop flooring ideas - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from CCIL FlooringWhen it comes to innovative shop flooring ideas, you can get as creative as you want. After all it is your property and you have all the right to decorate it the way you want to. There are several India Flooring companies who will provide you numerous options to choose from. But, as it is a shop ...
Views: 680 - Bootle’s First Eco-Homes Revealed. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAt the former Ministry of Defence site in Wellbank in Bootle, plans are underway for a hotel, leisure facility, eco-homes and an anaerobic digester. An anaerobic digester would be in place to allow the community to generate energy. It would do this by gathering energy released when local ...
Views: 851 - 8 Steps To Make Your Home Eco-Friendly. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesMaking your home more eco-friendly is easier than you might think, follow some easy steps and you can seriously reduce your carbon footprint, save money and reduce waste. Below are some easy steps to follow to having a greener home. 1. Draw up a programme: Think of all the things ...
Views: 841 - Asian Art – A Nice Gift - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Aps SantosIf you are thinking of some nice and not-too common gift to friends or loved ones, why not try Asian Art. The good thing about these items is that they can be a gift for all seasons whether it is Valentine’s Day or any other occasion. There is quite a selection when it comes to Asian art. Why ...
Views: 930 - Solar Electric Roofing Systems - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Neville PetterssonSolar Powered roofing systems will definitely set you back a fortune if you decide to purchase and install them by way of a solar electric enterprise or solar electric franchise. To make a satisfactory amount of electrical energy for you to power a smallish unit, around 1 kilowatt, will ...
Views: 1213 - Solar Panels For Your Household - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Neville PetterssonSolar power panels for your residential home is at this moment one of the fastest expanding markets across the globe. From 2004 the solar energy market place has doubled in size every year continuously, and the global recession has only fuelled this super development industry even more. ...
Views: 1114 - A Simple Plan To Half Your Power Bill - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dingane .We are all feeling the pinch of the economy and finding clever ways to save is really important. In any household there are items in your monthly budget that you simply cannot exclude. These essentials are fixed and is not a luxury in any way. We can all cut on luxuries but we cannot cut on ...
Views: 856 - Air-O-Swiss U650 Home Humidifier Review - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Steven ChangSubstitution belonging to the season sometimes makes people uncomfortable. Just as while in the winter, people feel cool and dry so they need something that provide moisture and warmth. Vice versa, once the summer comes, people will feel PNAS along with the skin feels dry. In cases like this, ...
Views: 1294 - Numerous business opportunities created through renewable energy investments - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrews BoazThe recently held, World Future Energy Summit 2011 Business Forum, many business behemoths of the leading renewable energy company participated and discussed the development of the renewable energy sector. In the earlier sessions, they discussed on the allocation of renewable energy investments ...
Views: 492 - Diversifying energy conservation programs - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrews BoazIn this fast moving technological world, the energy-conservation programs, energy-conservation news are the most frequently heard ones. This is due to huge demand for energy and shortfall in the production of energy. The huge gap between the demand and production can be fulfilled only by the ...
Views: 509 - Countless benefits from the investments in energy sector - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrews BoazThe energy industry is expanding across the world day by day and it has emerged as the largest global industry. Current day investors are making smart decisions and producing investments in energy sector by estimating the past performance. The investors by producing renewable energy investments ...
Views: 534 - Profits from Leasing of Natural gas fields - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrews BoazThe world is dancing to the tunes of the fossil fuels and its worldwide production. Fossil fuel is being very well regarded as the key force, which drives any nation’s economy since it provides and also satisfies the energy requirements of mankind. Natural gas has become a star because of its ...
Views: 475 - Overcoming Problems during Oil and Gas Mining Operations - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrews BoazIt is now an established fact that the world cannot go forward, without the oil and natural gas that has become a key factor in the development of mankind. Indeed there are thousands of companies, who are totally engaged in conducting oil and gas drills, across the length and breadth of most of ...
Views: 479 - LPG a better Automobile Fuel - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrews BoazThe world today has become very dynamic in its outlook and when compared to the past economies of the world, this is considered to be a highly robust economy, which is bubbling with life and energy. When it comes to the question of the real secret behind this transformation, it can very well be ...
Views: 524 - Home Energy Saving Tips Everyone Should Know - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Will YapToday it is important as ever to find ways to save money. One way to do so is by reducing your electric consumption at home. While this may seem like a hard task, there are a number of things that you can do which will dramatically reduce your rate of electricity consumption. Not only will ...
Views: 894 - Would you Prefer a Deer Antler Chandelier or a Moose Antler Chandelier? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from David CastilloFor decades, antler chandeliers and antler lamps have always been the premier décor choice in log cabins, log homes, ski lodges and rustic décor. Lately, though, antler lighting is brilliantly at ease in urban environments such as lofts, penthouse high-rises and upscale dining ...
Views: 1105 - S.O.D. OFF! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Floral and HardyS.O.D, or Sudden Oak Death, caused by the fungus Phytophthora, filled some headlines recently due to the mass de-forestation it has triggered. In an effort to contain the disease that afflicts the common Oak with bleeding cankers and destroys the trunk foundation of Magnolia and Rhododendron ...
Views: 707 - What is a Combi Boiler? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sam BraidleyCombi or combination boilers are compact devices for your domestic hot water (DHW) system and the home heating system. Both these systems are catered by the single boiler and hence the term “combi”. Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers ...
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