Archive for September, 2009
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Depending on how we are buried when we die, our bodies are eventually recycled back into the Earth. There is a sense of comfort knowing that there is potential for us to, in some form or another, be a part of the world again after we die. Allowing our bodies ...
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Raising a baby is a wasteful process. It’s amazing how many diapers one baby can go through in just one day. But giving your baby everything it needs doesn’t mean that you can’t do it in an eco-friendly way. Babies may have high demands, but you have to remember that ...
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Just because winter will be here soon, it doesn’t mean that you have to give up cooking with the herbs that you love. Even in the cold season, some herbs can flourish inside as long as they have enough sunlight and water. Keep these five herbs growing indoors during the ...
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Sinus infections and allergies are common ailments during the summer time when pollen is at its highest. While antibiotics and decongestants might be convenient, they are slowly making a presence in America’s drinking water.
According to CNN, prescription drugs are found in the drinking water of 41 million Americans. Although the ...
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
The salted streets and sidewalks can be toxic to your children and pets. However, there are alternatives to the traditional rock salt that are eco-friendly and more effective. When you go in and out of the house, it’s important to wipe your feet off thoroughly and clean any residual salt ...
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
When you delve into the world of recycling and understanding the history behind it, you can gain a completely different perspective on landfills. Just like anything in life, there is always a positive and negative side, and landfilling is an interesting process.
Modern landfills are significantly different from the landfills in ...
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
You might look down on the idea of showing every other day, but it’s actually beneficial for your hair and skin. When you cleanse your skin that often it can become dry easily, because you’re washing away the natural oils that moisturize you. Also, if you have city water that ...
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
How can you make desserts and snacks delectably sweet without sugar? Believe it or not, it’s actually possible. Not only does sugar have calories, nonorganic sugar most likely contains pesticides, because farmers have to protect the sugar cane from insects and red rot disease. If you prefer pesticide free sweeteners, ...
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
When you have a wildlife garden, there are some tasks you should complete during the month of September. For instance, you need to mow the meadow/wildflower lawn, harvest any remaining fruit, plant evergreens, clear annual flower beds and collect seeds. Taking the time out to complete these tasks is beneficial ...
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
An indoor garden can be more than just for decoration. You can also add some edible crops, which can save you some money during the fall and winter. The basics of an indoor garden include foliage plants, vines and climbers, large and tall plants, flowering plants, succulents and cactus and ...
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