Archive for April, 2010
Friday, April 30th, 2010
There are many areas of cities that have overgrown brush. When this happens, the city has to pay workers to clean it up. Sometimes pesticides are used to prevent the brush from growing, while other times a tractor or weed wackers are used to cut it down when it gets ...
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Summertime is the prime season for fresh cold lemonade stands and garage sales. There are so many treasures to scout out, and garage sale hopping forces you to use your creativity and ingenuity to reuse pieces. In order to green your home this season and make it run more efficiently, ...
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
Maintaining a backyard beehive can be a sustainable move for your family. Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar and other sweeteners, and it also compliments many meals, snacks and desserts. If you’re going to take on the challenges of beekeeping, it’s important to educate yourself on how ...
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Buying the green versions of products can be an excellent way to pinch pennies. However, sometimes going green can be initially costly, so for some households it’s only within the budget to purchase some eco-friendly items on a regular basis. If you’re going to change your shopping habits, it’s wise ...
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Starting a vegetable garden is a cost effective way to provide fresh produce for your family. However, do you know which gardening method you’re going to be using? Although conventional farming is still being practiced, organic farming is less harmful on the environment and your well-being. Read more to find ...
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
Powering your home appliances with wind energy is a step toward running your house off of the urban grid. There are several different wind energy generators available that can help you achieve this goal, and many of them are at a reasonable price.
So what should you look for in a ...
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
April 22 is the 40th annual Earth Day. Since the 70s when Earth Day began, environmental legislation and protection on the government level has significantly changed for the better. Fortunately, efforts to continue preservation and conservation are continuing. So how are you going to celebrate this special day?
We should honor ...
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Small songbird populations are decreasing in the U.K., according to the Big Garden Birdwatch poll that took place among residents in January 2010. It appears as though the smaller birds are unable to survive the harsher winters, so the larger species of songbirds are now being spotted more often.
Because food ...
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
There are so many eco-friendly options available now, so it’s easier than ever to update your home and make it more efficient. Not only does going green help the planet, but it also enables you to save money for important life events and goals. So how can you start saving ...
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
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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