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Beach strewn with plastic bags. Photo from WorthingtonLibraries.org83

The Problem With Plastic Bags

If you are still taking home your new purchases in single-use polyethelene plastic bags, it's time to reconsider your habit - and build a new one. While the US Environmental Protection Agency argues that the...

30 comments    pollution reusable bags
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Spreading Awareness of E-Waste

Ever wonder what becomes of the millions of out-dated, broken, obsolete, or replaced electronic equipment that is, in today's world, such a part of our daily lives? Or, perhaps, you've wanted to toss an old...

4 comments    technology recycling recycle
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Best Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts for your Loved ones

Christmas the most awaited festival of the year has finally arrived and all of us are in search of special 'n' unique gifts for our loved ones!! So, let's be really different this time and turn eco-friendly....

0 comments    toys organic chocolate
BioPlastic Application Areas76

Bio Plastic -A Solution to Plastic Waste Disposal?

We cover our nose from the uncomfortable & toxic smelling smoke that arises from the plastic burning in the waste dump. ‘Oh…if this plastic never existed’ people who do not have such a thought will not...

2 comments    bioplastics recyclable materials
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Septic Tanks – A Guide to the Different Types

Septic tanks are an essential addition for premises isolated from the main sewage network, allowing the treatment and gradual removal of sewage waste. Unlike the alternative cesspit, septic tanks provide...

5 comments    biodegradable septic tank septic
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Biodegradable Pots and Planters

When not recycled or reused, plastics are a major contributor to landfills accounting for up to 25%. Conventional petro-based products use up precious resources, contaminate the environment and interrupt natural processes. In the past, this has posed an eco-dilemna for gardeners who rely on planters for starting plants and growing seedlings. Today, biodegradable pots offer earth friendly options.

4 comments    home pet garden
Kermit the Frog74

How to Live Green With Little or No Effort

If you are leaning towards believing that Green is good and the the Earth could a bit of TLC, there’s lots of stuff you can do that’s not time consuming or expensive; in fact, it’s practically painless. Sorry Kermit, it’s easy being green.

25 comments    green living eco-friendly
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The Biodiesel Debate

I'm sure there is some complicated, scientific explanation of what biodiesel is, but that might confuse you. Honestly, it would confuse me. So, let's try to keep this as simple as possible. Biodiesel is an...

1 comment    technology environment fuel
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The AeroGarden Garden Starter Tray Kit

Have you had mixed results from sprouting seeds indoors under lights? Do you accomplish this, only to find that your developed transplants do not thrive outdoors? What’s the secret to sprouting tomatoes...

0 comments    aerogarden aerogarden review
Image courtesy "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" -- Wikipedia71

Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a Bowl of Plastic Soup

Image courtesy "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" -- Wikipedia Picture this -- You get up in the morning, brush your teeth and get ready to go to work. Grabbing your travel mug you head out the door to the office....

7 comments    environment recycle ocean
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