Category Archives for "Green Home"
October 15, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
The Benefits of Composting Toilet Systems
Toilets are a huge contributor to the millions of gallons of water we use every day. In fact, many older model toilets flush more than five gallons of water per flush and newer models flush between one and two gallons of water. When you think about how many times you and your family flush each […]
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October 14, 2009
- in Gardening by Alexis Rodrigo
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Turn Toxic Soil into Safe Soil
Growing vegetables in your own garden is a great way to save money and eat more healthily. However, many of us grow our own veggies so that we will have less chemicals, only to find our soil is already polluted. Here are 10 quick ways to help make your soil safe for your family: 1. […]
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October 10, 2009
- in Gardening , Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Vermiculture
Have you ever heard of vermiculture? It is quite simply, composting with worms. Composting is the practice of breaking down organic matter to create natural fertilizer. It’s great for gardening and a very sustainable practice. Vermiculture facilitates the composting using the natural decomposition characteristics of worms. It uses a worm’s natural abilities to make great […]
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October 9, 2009
- in Health & Beauty , Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
The industrialization of food has meant the addition of preservatives and pesticides, both of which can be harmful to our health and to the environment. Additionally, it means that there are generally only a handful of large farms growing the majority of any particular crop throughout the country. That means distribution is costly both in […]
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October 8, 2009
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
Solar Box Cooker 101
Solar box cookers are the be-all and end-all when it comes to harnessing the sun to cook food. They run solely on the sun’s rays which makes them the ideal cooking solution for many areas where electricity and fuel aren’t options. They’re also wonderful for outdoor cooking because they pose little risk of forest fire […]
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