Transitioning to an eco-friendly lifestyle requires water conservation, proper hazardous waste disposal, and implementing carbon footprint reduction strategies.
As any parent can tell you, a child's fingerprints seem to spread to every surface in a household, no matter how diligent the parent is about cleaning. Unfortunately, these surfaces can include expensive ones like an LCD screen on a TV or computer.
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Biodegradable products or materials are naturally broken down by biological agents, such as bacteria and fungi, into raw materials. The goal of supplementing biodegradable products in your everyday life is to recycle our natural resources and keep the Earth clean and free of growing landfills.
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According to Worldwatch Institute, users discard cell phones after an average of just 18 months in the United States.
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Parents give cell phones to their kids to keep track of them or for them to use in emergencies. According to a 2006 report issued by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 74 percent of all cell phone owners had used their phones during an emergency.
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Plastic bags used to be thought of as free, painless, no-brainer solutions to carry your groceries, and they even could be recycled as doggie-doo bags or bathroom trashcan liners.
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According to the Government of Australia’s Office of Energy, portable electric heaters can use from 1 to 2 kilowatts, depending on the heater setting, while gas heaters can use the equivalent of over 6 kilowatts.
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Home heating systems like furnaces or boilers keep your family warm and comfortable during the cold winter months. Unfortunately, not all homeowners recognize the impact that choice of heating fuel can have on both their wallet and the environment.
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According to a study by the Mayo Clinic in 1999, nearly all chronic sinus infections are the result of mold. Mold is a tenacious substance that takes root in the presence of moisture. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "There is always a little mold everywhere -- in the air and on many surfaces."
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Black mold, or Stachybotrys atra, should be treated the same as all other molds with regard to health risks and removal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All molds may pose risks for people with allergies and allergy-induced asthma.
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Cookware, furniture and other products made from aluminum require special care to maintain their shine and remove rust and tarnish. Traditional cleaning products, while effective at cleaning aluminum, often contain chemicals that pose a danger to the environment and your family's health.
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Detox diet programs are becoming increasingly popular as people try to gain some control over an increasingly toxic world. While many experts, such as those at Mayoclinic.com, state that the human body is perfectly capable of detoxing itself, there is no harm in occasionally cleansing your system.
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Black mold is a serious problem in many homes. It can cover walls and ceilings exposed to too much moisture. According to the University of Minnesota, infants are especially susceptible to the effects of black mold and can develop more severe symptoms. Mold is a toxin and can be a serious threat to an infant’s system.
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Using organic materials for gardening or yard care is appealing to many home owners or gardeners because they are generally considered safe to use. This isn't always the case. Some organic pesticides can harm both your body and the environment if not used properly. The U.S.
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A form of natural recycling, vermicomposting involves using earthworms to decompose organic waste. Vermicomposting offers numerous benefits to gardeners, including increased microbial activity in the soil, improved water retention in the soil, increased humus levels and less soil compaction for enhanced aeration.
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There are reasons for both using nonrenewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, and for making a timely change in energy infrastructure to phase out their use.
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Black mold is a toxic fungus that grows in buildings and homes that have water problems, such as damage from flooding or an unknown leak. Black mold produces spores to reproduce, and these spores can cause health problems in people ranging from hay fever-like respiratory problems to skin rashes.
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As of 2010, fossil fuels supplied 85 percent of the energy needs of the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, (DOE). Fossil fuels come from deposits of dead plants and animals beneath the surface of the earth.
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A quick Internet search brings up numerous sites and articles about recycling the tabs on aluminum cans. Depending on what you read or who you believe, the tabs are more beneficial to recycle than the can. In a nutshell, they’re exactly the same when it comes to recycling. Both are equally valuable.
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Chlorine is the most common water treatment to kill bacteria living within it. Chlorine is added not only to swimming pools, but also is often found in tap water. According to Free Drinking Water.com, most cities within the U.S.
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All around the world, people are becoming more environmentally conscious. On our quest to become a greener planet, we have been conserving and recycling non-renewable resources such as coal and oil by using energy efficient appliances and changing some wasteful habits.
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