Archive for June, 2010
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The summertime can be a drain on your finances in more ways than one. Not only are there more opportunities to go on fabulous trips or have blow out parties at your pad, but there is also more of a need for certain appliances or luxuries such as the air ...
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Beekeeping is definitely not for the faint at heart. It’s a risky job, because the bees can sting you or they can create chaos in your backyard if they become more aggressive and build a new nest where you don’t necessarily want them. On the other hand, honeybees can sustain ...
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
The Great Lakes has had a terrible time with invasive species, especially Lake Erie. Over the years, there have been many different invasive species that have caused issues for Lake Erie, including zebra muscles. When these non-native species start growing or reproducing in an area where they’re not normally found, ...
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Want to update your home without spending all of your extra money that you happen to have at the end of the month? Well, an efficient and eco-friendly way to improve the appearance of your home is to shop at consignment stores. Not only are there great finds at these ...
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
You probably consider your pet the cutest dog or cat in the world, but its waste can be toxic to the environment. In addition to potentially leaching into your vegetable garden, your pet’s waste also carries salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Instead of letting it fester in your yard, give ...
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
The news boards have been buzzing over British Petroleum’s (BP) oil spill, which occurred about two months ago in the Gulf Coast. While it’s uncertain how this mess will be remediated and how long we will see the consequences from it, it’s important that consumers begin to do their part ...
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
It’s easy to get carried away with birthdays. Of course, you want the person to feel special, loved and spoiled, but not drawing a line in the sand at some point can get you into trouble. Fortunately, there are sustainable birthday solutions that can ensure those “oohs, ahhs, and wows” ...
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
In order to have an organic no-dig garden, it’s important that you create a self-sufficient vegetable garden. Although there are many variations on how to accomplish this, there are some things that you should include in your closed loop garden.
A closed loop garden is one that maintains a balance. For ...
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Technology evolves so quickly, but using water as a source of energy has been a part of our history for quite some time. Records date water wheels back 2,000 years ago when Greeks used them to make flour from wheat. So how did hydropower evolve and will it have a ...
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Scheduling your next vacation so that it reflects your eco-friendly values can be overwhelming. First, you have to call various hotels and search their sites to see how green they really are. Oh, and don’t forget about renting an efficient vehicle to get you around town. By the time you’re ...
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