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Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, the Continent of Garbage

There is a new continent in the Pacific Ocean. Actually it has been forming for years. It was documented in the 1950's. It is larger now, by some reports twice the size of Texas. And growing. The most...

24 comments    environment ecology plastic
A living machine in action at the Emmen Zoo, Holland. This one treats 260,000 gallons of wastewater a day. Photo by Jean-Luc Toilet.84

Living Machines

The bathroom of the future may resemble a greenhouse more than a lavatory. As cities around the world struggle with wastewater management problems, there is growing interest in a new-old form of wastewater...

5 comments    green living sustainability
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DIY - A Dressmaker's Best Friend

 Okay, we all know that "bespoke" or hand tailored clothes are tremendously expensive. Those of us who sew also know it's almost impossible to tailor clothing, especially the backs of clothing, on yourself....

0 comments    crafts green clothing
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Go Green In Death?

As the push continues toward a more eco-friendly society, more focus has been placed on possibilities for the end of one’s life. I am speaking of course of green burials. Since the practice started in the...

0 comments    green ecology
1888 -- Charles F. Brush's 60 ft, 80,000 lb turbine supplied 12kW power to 350 incandescent lights, 2 arc lights, and a number of motors at his home for 20 years.78

How to Find the Top 25 Green Collar Jobs

A "green-collar" job is one connected to eco-friendly products and services. Examples are recycling operations, alternate (renewable/sustainable) energy sources, clean technology, construction via green...

14 comments    business education careers
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GREEN DREAM HOME: Earthship

. One of the most interesting, artistic and special ideas for building the green, sustainable home is - EARTHSHIP. It is great solution for the enhusiasts to build such home (very cheap if there is group...

18 comments    design homes solar energy
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rare, wild and endangered: philippine flora and fauna that you might not know about

Alright. So this is not the usual stuff that I hub about. It's something else. It's something about my country, the Philippines. Okay, let's make that a little something. I spent the whole day yesterday...

95 comments    nature environment biology
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Facts about Homo Sapiens that You May Not Already Know

Perhaps you are considering adding another human being to your household. Or maybe you have no experience at all with human beings, and this will be the first one you encounter. This hub will give you some...

155 comments    population social skills
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Measures to control industrial pollution

Industrial pollution is an important issue of the day and it is getting more and more monstrous. To cope fully with the problem planners efforts are very much needed. There is also a need to raise general...

1 comment    climate change ecology pollution control
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Top ways to Immerse yourself In True Honduran Culture

Honduras is a country full of wonder, amazement and traditions. If you have been there or are planning to go to Honduras you want to get the most out of your visiting adventure. There are a number of ways...

0 comments    environment culture honduras
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