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Almost Half of the World’s Food is Thrown Away

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Alongside news that 2012 was officially the warmest year in U.S. history, new figures released by the UK’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers show that as much as 2 billion tonnes of food is wasted every single year around the world. To put the weight into perspective, this means that almost half of the food produced [...]

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Electric Cars: The Future of Automobile Transportation

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The electric car is growing in popularity every day. Many people already understand the benefits of owning such a vehicle. One thing is certain – electric cars are the product of the future and the manufacture volumes are to increase rather soon. A number of important benefits determine the attractiveness and the popularity of such [...]

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Hard Water in the UK

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In the UK the domestic water supply must meet strict quality regulations to ensure it is safe for human consumption, mainly to protect us against water borne diseases and illnesses. Water quality does however vary depending on the region, with approximately 60% of the UK being affected by hard water. The most affected areas are [...]

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Green Fertilizer Options for a Healthier Garden

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To maintain a lawn and garden that is lush and green you need to feed and care for it well. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend money on chemical fertilizers that can be hazardous to the health of your family and pets. Green fertilizers are a natural option that provide your lawn with the nutrients [...]

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Know Your Water: Different Kinds for Different Times

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From the healing spas and hot springs of Edipsos, Greece, to sacred water temples in Sardinia, Italy, to the mystical waters of India’s Ganges River, we as earthlings have curated a long-standing love affair with water and it’s beneficial properties. Yes, all water is inherently good for you but not all water affects you equally. You’ve [...]

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Asbestos: A Mineral Still Used Despite the Hazards

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Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence that proves the carcinogenic and toxic properties of asbestos, it is still widely used and produced in many places around the world. In the United States, only a handful of its uses are banned. If a product contains 1 percent asbestos its use is still allowed and the product [...]

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Solar Energy Information for Consumers

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Energy efficiency is important to many individuals for financial and environmental reasons. As new energy technologies such as wind and solar-related devices are developed, more consumers look for ways to adapt such systems to their homes. Principal Solar, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Ken Allen said the world is beginning an energy transition away from environmentally [...]

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What is the Real Future of Renewable Energy?

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With the popularity of solar power steadily increasing throughout the world, there really has never been a better time to consider installing solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on your business or home. Here are some of the benefits of PV panels and some of the debunked myths that tend to circulate around the water cooler. The [...]

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Asbestos Exposure: Causes Mesothelioma

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Spending time in nature – especially relaxing in the gorgeous, scenic mountains – is usually a peaceful, restorative activity. With some many stunning state parks to explore in the Appalachians, Rocky Mountains and Cumberland Mountains (to name a few), most visitors spend their time hiking, swimming, exploring and enjoying their time in the outdoors – [...]

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A Double Win With The Environment!

If I told you that you could improve your health and help protect the environment would you do it? I’d surely hope so and with that said here are a few simple eco friendly suggestions that will leave you mind and body smiling and our world just a little bit greener!   * You’ve Got [...]

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Environmental Issues Know No Boundaries

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Our society is divided on numerous different levels, segregated and put into order, we know where something stops and starts and this is often how we define ourselves. The primary kids stay on the green climbers and the intermediates the purple, one cab company has to stay within the city limits and another outside. When [...]

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Bottled Water – The Silent Environmental Killer

Time and time again corporations fool all of us, admit it…you’ve been fooled into buying something at one point or another! Do you think bottled water tastes better? Don’t be fooled! Bottled water kills the environment! People need to be aware that bottled water dries up natural water supplies known as aquifers. Mother Earth is [...]

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Environmental Concerns That Never Seem To Steal The Show

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It’s interesting how some environmental concerns of the world always seem to be center stage and others never even get an honorable mention unless a point is made to feature them. Topics such as climate change, global warming, greenhouse gases and fossil fuels seem to be a few of the first things that come to [...]

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A Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Life (Part 2)

Why Should You Green Your Home? Why exactly should you have an eco-friendly home?  What can we possibly stand to gain by creating an eco-friendly environment?  Well for starters, it will ensure that both you and your family are safe and out of the way of the threat of environmental toxins, which more times than [...]

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A Double Win With The Environment!

If I told you that you could improve your health and help protect the environment would you do it? I’d [...]

A Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Life (Part 2)

Why Should You Green Your Home? Why exactly should you have an eco-friendly home?  What can we possibly stand to [...]

A Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Life (Part 1)

There is no doubt that going green and adapting to a new way of eco-friendly living is taking the world [...]

Take Simple Steps Toward a Tree-Free Household

Many people recycle paper products and call it a day. But the truth is that it would be far more [...]

Composting Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds

Composting definitely gets a gold star with regards to the environment. That said, it can be a little tricky and [...]

Are You Teaching Your Kids To Care About Their Environment?

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This is a serious question that I think you need to stop and ask yourself. If you have children, are [...]