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Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, the Continent of Garbage

by Marye Audet

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... published 7 months ago

7 comments    environment ecology plastic

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How to live green, choices to help the environment

by Jennifer

What can you do to live green? What can you do to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint? There are so many choices and options available that the average person can do. These things don't have... published 6 months ago

5 comments    home environment recycling

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Ways to Stop Global Warming

by glassvisage

Global warming is the recent increase in the average air and ocean temperature of the Earth as well as its expected continuation. What is so controversial about it is the actual potential for danger and its causes. Even if the emission levels stabilize, temperatures may continue rising for another thousand years or more. Many countries have been working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent global warming; some have signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol for this purpose. However, others published 6 months ago

10 comments    environment energy earth

A homemade cloth diaper with a flannel exterior and fleece interior. This was used for several years and is still in good shape!89

How To Make Cloth Diapers

by Marye Audet

A homemade cloth diaper with a flannel exterior and fleece interior. This was used for several years and is still in good shape! Do cloth diapers save money? Certainly they do! Cloth diapers are good for the... published 9 months ago

16 comments    family baby environment

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Health and Safety Concerns About Plastic, Meaning of Recycling Codes

by Jeffrey Poehlmann

Ever since the word was given deeper cultural meaning in the film "The Graduate," our society has had a growing fascination with and reliance upon all things plastic. It is an unavoidable component of many... published 4 months ago

6 comments    health technology food

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power

by Z. Perry

Like every form of power generation, wind-generated electrical power offers several advantages, as well as some disadvantages and drawbacks. Read on to learn more about each of these aspects... ADVANTAGES 1.... published 3 months ago

7 comments    technology environment energy

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IceStone Countertops, A Green Alternative

by Marye Audet

IceStone is a relatively new alternative building material. It is 75% recycled glass, about 18% white portland cement and the rest is made up of proprietary ingredients. According to the company the... published 9 months ago

16 comments    home environment kitchen

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Biodiesel Kits: Make Your Own Fuel

by Marye Audet

If you are concerned with the high cost of fuel, the environmental aspects of it, and the dependance on foreign countries for our fuel supplies you might want to condsider making your own biodiesel from vegetable oil! published 5 months ago

22 comments    technology finance how to

Organic Whole wheat berries make the freshest, most nutritious flour but can be hard to find locally.86

Buy Organic Online: The Top Websites

by Marye Audet

Eating organic foods is admittedly the best way to go. The problem is that it can not only be expensive, but it can be hard to find the items that you want in an organic form, especially if you live in a... published 7 months ago

12 comments    shopping environment organics

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Solar Power - Return on Investment for Your Home

by naturebeds

How do you find out if solar power is a good investment? Here are some facts and figures to make that decision a bit easier... published 3 months ago

7 comments    technology environment

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