Category Archives for "Green Home"
July 8, 2010
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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The Benefits of Recycling Plastic Bottles
Recycling in general is not a bad idea, but plastic bottles are of particular concern. They are everywhere, holding water and soft drinks and everything in between. Recycling them is beneficial because manufacturing them is potentially harmful. Making the Bottle Plastic bottles are made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). To make this plastic, manufacturers use petroleum […]
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July 7, 2010
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Reduce CO2 Emission While Driving
If you are concerned about CO2 emissions from your vehicle, there are some ways your can reduce your emissions without giving up driving. Here are some ideas. 1. Carpool Consolidating passengers reduces the number of trips everyone makes. Carpooling goes beyond your work commute – consider carpooling to the grocery store and other errands. 2. […]
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July 2, 2010
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
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The Carbon Free Home: 36 Remodelling Projects to Help Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit
Where to buy: www.amazon.com Some of the questions people ask when trying to reduce their energy consumption in their home is:? Where do you start?? or ?Wouldn?t it be nice to start from scratch?, i.e. build your own eco-home, off the grid, with solar panels and compost toilets etc? For most people, though, it will […]
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June 18, 2010
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11 Ways to to Raise Awareness of Recycling in your Community
Recycling is something you can do as an individual, but the more people you get on board the more effective your recycling efforts will be. Here are some tips and ideas for raising recycling awareness in your community:
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June 13, 2010
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Keeping Your Swimming Pool Clean Without Using Toxic Chemicals
A swimming pool full of crystal-clear, cool water is so inviting on a hot summer day. But if you’ve ever had a pool, you know that keeping the water clean is no small task. And it usually involves the use of “pool chemicals” such as chlorine. There are some non-toxic options out there today, however. […]
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