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These four cool features can be found in modern house plans.
I. In today's world of increasing violence and danger, many modern house plans include sophisticated security and surveillance systems. Some recent innovations in this field enable video monitoring software to detect unusual ... Views:2232
Are you looking to add some spice and warmth to your home? Read this article to discover easy ways to create a Mediterranean feel inside and outside your home.
* Landscaping tips
Mediterranean house plans should go together with a good layout for your garden. Firstly, make sure to add lush ... Views:1325
It should come as no surprise when a Monsanto product poisons the earth and our food. Our planet has never recovered from the forty-year Monsanto-led PCB contamination that was banned in the U.S. in 1977. To this day environmental PCBs continue to degrade into highly toxic furans and dioxins, ... Views:1865
Solar electricity was once the pipe dream of a bunch of fringe engineers pursuing the notion that there must be a way to avoid conforming to society’s use of electricity from the main grid. Thank goodness the solar energy enthusiasts persisted. We now have a huge number of options for the ... Views:576
With the world in its current economic crisis there are plenty of people that are looking to save money by recycling. This draws the attention to stores like grocery stores; they want to get new customers while keeping the ones they already have.
The outrageous costs of fuel have been in the ... Views:1281
Pillows: Killing us softly.
This is not just a catchy title but a fact. You can not live well unless you sleep well!
“We die without sleep”! Our organs shut down without sleep!
Proven by a researcher who kept animals awake from 6 months to 30 months and stated “they did not die from not ... Views:1576
Today it seems like everyone is looking for the weight loss secret, the so-called silver bullet, the one diet, pill or exercise that will help them drop lots of weight with very little effort. Whether it's the water diet or the latest exercise craze, people just want to lose weight quickly. ... Views:1917
Three decades after the passage of the Clean Water Act, new chemicals continue to pollute our water. And now hormone disrupting chemicals are feminizing male fish and frogs, causing them to produce eggs in their testes. Sounds a bit like a sci-fi story, huh? Unfortunately, this is ... Views:2483
Two thoughts – two hearts, joined aspiration,
Unite for beautiful creation,
For God’s and our joyful contemplation!
To a future world, to a world-with-God,
We take a step – right here, not beyond
May all our planet and our world
On every single plane of Being
Begin to shine with Dreams of ... Views:1772
Using these simple tips, you can create a fabulous party for your children’s Halloween party that is fun, unique, and environmentally friendly.
• Serve food, drinks, and treats that are organic and/or locally made. Homemade cookies and cupcakes are a great alternative to mass-produced ... Views:1007
From conservatories to orangeries, garden rooms to contemporary glass spaces there has never been more choice when it comes to choosing the correct installation for your property. However, it pays to do some research and choose a company that offers not only design and installation capabilities ... Views:2048
Organic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ... Views:1345
It is so refreshing to know that the world is slowly waking up to being organic. Whole Food stores are the new grocery store destination and more and more things seem to be turning green. More people are choosing paper over plastic or are driving gas saving cars. Now people are even turning to ... Views:902
I live in Los Angeles, California. If you know anything about my city you know how gross it is. If you look at it from above you can actually see the layer of smog lingering above. It is absolutely disturbing to think about. There are homeless people on every corner in the city and you can ... Views:741
I am a mother of five and have chosen to home school my children. That means all day everyday I am the one responsible for molding them into intellectuals. It’s either harder or easier than you think. If you’ve been there, you know just what I mean.
A task that I find myself personal ... Views:679
I am completely handicapped when it comes to do it yourself projects. I can bake a cake and baby-sit five kids, but when it comes to projects? I am lost. I once bought a desk from Ikea that wasn’t preassembled, and I had to call a neighbor over just to finish it. Had he not come over to help me ... Views:815
I have always had an interest in solar energy. I recycle and drive a smart car. Why not have a smart house? The biggest obstacle I had to overcome really was realizing I can do it myself. That is right ladies, we can do it ourselves. I have always been overwhelmed by the quoted costs I was given ... Views:708
Some solar kits can be really tricky to make and aren’t even as efficient as others. That is why it is always important to do your research. It’s interesting to compare the different ways you can turn to solar energy. I found that the easiest way to learn about solar energy is by watching ... Views:718
People have heard that organic food is better for them because it contains more vitamins and minerals and fewer chemicals than traditional food; however, when people buy organic they don't think about the side benefits of their purchase such as their positive effect on the environment. ... Views:1155
Do you remember growing up and being yelled at for leaving the lights on? Do you STILL get yelled at for leaving the lights on? I know my mother used to say it costs a dime every time you flick the switch. Now I don’t know if that is true, but now that I am on my own I can see where her stingy ... Views:719
Electric bills are going up and the money you are making is going down because you have a lot more money to pay out when you get your check and there are no signs of things changing in today’s economy.
There are other ways you can cut the power bill for your house so you have extra money to ... Views:994
There are many ways to make your own power to lower your electric bill but when it comes to which way works the best, you need to decide that for yourself.
Solar panels to collect the suns rays or using windmills to produce power for your home, there is no wrong answer it is just up to you ... Views:990
If you are starting a fundraiser for your local school, church or youth activity center, you should know that, by going green, you can make a lot of money.
Why continue to sell the same old disposable and ecologically dangerous items that schools have been selling for years?
People are ... Views:1051
The organic food craze has gotten a solid footing and has spread across the world like an errant wildfire. While more people are switching to healthier, organic versions of their favorite fruits, vegetables, meats and other products, does this mean that traditional food and farming will become a ... Views:1566
"In the nation's pursuit of energy affordability, climate change mitigation, and energy security, energy efficiency stands out as perhaps the single most promising resource." -- Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy, McKinsey and Company, September, 2009.
We couldn't have said it ... Views:1247
I spent last week with my family in New Orleans where people still feel the wake of Hurricane Katrina. That was five years ago but there are areas where the city looks like some kind of Potter-esque villain pointed a wand and waved a swath of nothingness across a neighborhood. No cars. No trees. ... Views:1449
Because so much time is spent in bed, special consideration should be given to this piece of furniture and this is the place to splurge on the best quality, organic products that you can afford.
· Choose a good solid wood or bamboo frame that has been assembled with non-toxic glue and ... Views:1199
Pellet stoves are sophisticated combustion appliances used for home heating. Unlike wood stoves and fireplaces, pellet stoves burn small, dried, compressed pellets made from biomass products, such as sawdust, wood shavings, corn, and cherry pits. These fuels produce less ash than traditional ... Views:1111
"No bees, no blueberries." It's just that simple, says Ed Flanagan, president of Wyman's of Maine.
He ought to know. As one of the biggest wild blueberry producers in the world, Wyman's depends on bees to pollinate its massive crop. However, a mysterious phenomenon called Colony Collapse ... Views:852
How many "yellow page" phone books did you receive last year? If you live in a medium to large city, I'm betting it was at least two and maybe three. The printing and distribution of multiple, nearly identical annual directories for the same city-- plus smaller versions--is a needless waste of ... Views:685
When it comes to sustainability, consumers give top priority to the food and beverage industry. By choosing locally grown organic produce, they try to make a positive impact on the community. People have become conscious about what is being served to them. They are making efforts to modify their ... Views:672
Condensing boilers produce up to 30% less Carbon Dioxide compared to your usual conventional boilers, and are more efficient in cutting your heating bills by up to 40%. This is why as of April 2005, all new and replacement gas fired boilers were required to be the new energy efficient condensing ... Views:1107
With a record rise in sales bucking the trends of the economic downturn and new markets opening up in developed Asia, South Africa and Mexico, Fairtrade looks set to take centre stage on supermarket shelves the world over.
Despite the global financial crisis, Fairtrade Labeling Organizations ... Views:636
New figures issued by the FLO (Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International) show that global sales of Fairtrade products have risen by a massive 22% during this last economically- turbulent year. Consumers spent an estimated €2.9bn (or $4bn USD) on goods carrying the Fairtrade mark between ... Views:574
"Electricity Prices Plummet," The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2009
Hey, is there a recession going on? This timely article details how slack demand for electricity in 2009 may lead to the first consecutive year decline in electricity use in the U.S. since 1950. Such news may tempt some ... Views:1564
We all want to do our part to help the environment. But if you can give the Earth a break and increase your productivity at the same time, that’s a real no-brainer! Luckily, a lot of the things you can do to help sustain the planet can help sustain your productivity as well. Read on for tips on ... Views:1253
Did you know that there are over 150 toxic chemicals lurking in your home?[1]
Each day, we are all exposed to toxic chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. You’d think our homes would be safe, but they’re not...unless you make different ... Views:1442
The Art of The Elegant, Green Thank You Note
By Merryl Brown
Merryl Brown Events, LLC
According to Emily Post, hand written thank you notes for wedding gifts are a social must. There is no way to avoid this task, no matter how much you hate the thought of it. It is recommended that you ... Views:1493
Green Wedding Tips
By Merryl Brown
Merryl Brown Events, LLC
Here are tips for couples to consider who want to create a more sustainable wedding day:
• Have a daytime wedding and have at least part of it outdoors in the sunshine or early evening using natural light. When it gets darker, ... Views:1110
As we all make our individual efforts to be more “green” it is right to mention that factory farming of animals causes the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet. It also contributes to land degradation, water degradation, pollution, and soul degradation.
How is it any ... Views:1092
By James Boyce, Common Sense NMS
I am a realist and and optimist, which in 2009 America, often conflicts in somewhat bizarre ways. Last week, I took my kids to see Transformers II - I made the mistake of thinking that I could actually show up 15 minutes before the movie started, it was on ... Views:726
I have something in common with Michelle Obama, a brand new vegetable garden in my back yard. Mine was started by my 21 year old son, home from college where he is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Horticulture. For his Senior Thesis, he designed a sustainable vegetable garden in ... Views:733
World warming
Global warming is basically the increase in the temperatures of the Earth's atmospheric state, land masses and oceans. About 40 percent of the emissions of carbon dioxide, which contribute to greenhouse gases and global warming, come from coal burning.
Though due to the ... Views:530
Even if you like your martinis dirty, you still want your alcohol clean. But it’s hard enough to pick a specialty cocktail at happy hour, let alone figure out which spirit is the most eco-friendly.
A good rule of thumb is to look for the USDA Certified Organic label. If you’re drinking C.O. ... Views:1366
March 29th 2009, North West of Mato Grosso State (Brasil)..Enawene Nawe village.
Are you an eco-traveler mesmerized by the lush, green rainforests of the Amazon and beyond?
Like many eco-travelers, you may be captivated by just-released Amazon rainforest images taken by photographer Daniel ... Views:883
It’s one thing for a big clothing retailer to launch an eco-friendly capsule collection (as Target did in April with the 100%-organic-cotton Loomstate for Target by CFDA-award-winning designer Rogan Gregory and partner Scott Mackinlay Hahn). It’s quite another to make going green an ongoing ... Views:1436
It's wedding season, and earth-loving brides are thinking about how to make their big day less wasteful and more green. One decision that green brides wrestle with is wedding favors. Eliminating them is the greenest choice, but a small take-away gift is a tradition some won't part with.
There ... Views:888
Just what is ecotourism? According to Martha Honey, co-founder of the Center for Responsible Travel, “Ecotourism is travel to fragile, pristine and usually protected areas that strives to be low impact and (often) small scale. It helps educate the traveler, provides funds for conservation, ... Views:1117
Scan the beauty department of your favorite department store or go-to beauty boutique. Chances are, more than half of labels on the shelves read “natural,” “pure” and even “organic.” But because the personal care industry is completely unregulated, unless the label reads “certified organic” (a ... Views:2068
Wooden Toys are perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. They are designed to be a safe way to encourage motor skills, hand-eye coordination and imagination through play. When finished with non-toxic paint and varnishes, they become beautifully bright, and are perfectly safe for even the ... Views:1120