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DIY Dryer Sheets For Your Home

February 18, 2013 8:36 AM0 comments
Photo by Colin

Making your own dryer sheets might seem like an impossible feat. It also might seem a little weird if this is your first DIY cleaning product project. You might even think it will take too long to do. But fear not! They’re easy to make and you probably already have [...]

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Green Credentials: Companies Who Changed Their Image To Become Eco-Friendly

February 15, 2013 7:21 AM5 comments
Green Credentials: Companies Who Changed Their Image To Become Eco-Friendly

‘Going green’ is the hot statement on everyone’s lips at the moment. The world are starting to see the damage we are causing as a global society; making an effort to make a difference before it is too late. However, who are the people invoking this change? Politicians, worried citizens [...]

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Best Trucks, SUVs, And Vans In Class – The Green Class, That Is

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Best Trucks, SUVs, And Vans In Class – The Green Class, That Is

True, we may be concerned about environmental responsibility, and in choosing a vehicle, you might start by checking out the Environmental Protection Agency’s [EPA] Fuel Economy Guide, but fuel efficiency is only part of the story. True, you might want to get a fuel-conscious vehicle, and some compacts range up [...]

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Hunter Or Hunted? The Fate Of The Great White Shark

February 14, 2013 7:05 AM1 comment
Photo by Mike Davison

The great white shark is fabled as a remorseless killer to the extent that it is almost the stuff of legends. The reputation of the species was not greatly enhanced by the “Jaws” series of films which portrayed several man-hating giant fish which actively searched for human prey and even [...]

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Opinion: Wind Farms – Still Not In Your Back Yard?

February 13, 2013 4:45 AM1 comment
Photo by Mark A Coleman

A recent survey conducted by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has revealed that almost 4 out of 5 people support the use of renewable sources in the UK for energy creation. The survey which is published today shows that solar energy has the highest level of support [...]

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Is Shale Gas Really The Next Big Thing?

4:40 AM1 comment
Photo by Nicholas A. Tonelli

The on-going debate surrounding use of renewable energy in the UK moves on pace in light of recent media coverage of the government’s Green Deal scheme, the frequent arguments over wind farms and more recently, the development of shale gas production in the UK. Shale gas is causing the biggest [...]

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Best Cars In Class – The Green Class, That Is

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Best Cars In Class – The Green Class, That Is

Thanks to some, I’m sure, backbreaking research done by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy [ACEEE], we can get a better idea if the vehicle we’re looking to buy is truly environmentally responsible. True, we could follow the guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency’s [EPA] Fuel Economy Guide, [...]

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Organic vs. Regular – The Skin Care Difference

February 12, 2013 6:14 AM1 comment
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Is using all natural products on your skin always better for you? Or is that an out-dated notion that ignores scientific fact and advancements? If you use a lot of skin care products this is an important question to consider   No hidden nasties One of the biggest advantages of [...]

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China set to light the way for solar future

February 11, 2013 8:07 PM0 comments
China set to light the way for solar future

While everyone else is busy promoting LED-based lighting, China focused on renewable energy by pouring in funding for its debt-ridden solar companies. As the world’s biggest coal consumer, China has been beset with calls from various sectors to reform its energy consumption policies. Over the years, the clamour has become [...]

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Where Does Your Trash Go After The Garbageman Stops By?

7:59 PM3 comments
Photo by Leah Jones

For most of us, trash is something we throw into a bin, never to be seen again. We never stop to think twice about what happens to that empty candy wrapper, that dirty paper towel, that empty jar – and why would we? Trash is trash for a reason – [...]

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