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Easy Ways to reduce your carbon footprint

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Even though global warming is a global problem, each one of us can help by making minor adjustments to our daily lifestyle.

1.Convert incandescent bulbs to more energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. The Department of Energy estimates converting [...]  Read More

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Solar Energy holds the Key

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Mankind currently only harvests a tiny fraction of the estimated 12.2 billion kilowatt-hours of solar energy that hits the Earth every day.

It would seem a great folly not to pursue methods to try to harness this power affordably. But current [...]  Read More

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Each One of Us Can Make A Difference – Here is How

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Somehow, we tend to believe that global warming is a global problem and that our individual actions cannot make a difference.

Guess what, that is so untrue. Our individual actions combined together can help solve the problems associated with climate [...]  Read More

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Bamboo as a Fabric

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Bamboo clothing is an excellent fabric choice and it has many benefits and advantages over traditional cotton. Bamboo fabric is softer than cotton with a texture similar to silk. It is also quick to absorb moisture, therefore keeping you dry and odor [...]  Read More

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Earth Hour – Each one of us can make a difference

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Earth Hour is a fabulous opportunity for you and your family to do something about climate change. On one night, in one hour, more will be done, more will be demonstrated, and more will be learned than any other ‘Green’ initiative.

Participate in [...]  Read More

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The Anatomy of a Tsunami

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Tsunami (soo-NAH-mee) is a Japanese word meaning harbor wave.

A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, usually in an ocean. Tsunamis are a frequent occurrence in Japan; approximately [...]  Read More

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Zero Waste

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Zero waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. Any trash sent to landfills is minimal. The process recommended is one similar to the way that resources are reused in nature.

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The Case for Plantable Paper

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People love giving and receiving recycled, easy on the earth products, and even more so when it can be used to grow flowers.

Most of us are aware of global warming, and the effects our waste is having on our world. By using natural, recycled fibers [...]  Read More

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The demand for sustainable paper products

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Did you know that for every ton of paper recycled:

– 17 trees are not cut down
– 7,000 gallons of water are not used
– 380 gallons of oil will not be used
– 3 cubic yards of landfill space will not be filled
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NIMBY – Not In My Backyard

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NIMBY (or the derivative Nimbyism) is used pejoratively to describe opposition by residents to a proposal for a new development close to them. Opposing residents themselves are sometimes called Nimbies. The term was coined in 1980 by Emilie Travel [...]  Read More

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