Should Compost Bins Be Open To The Air Or Closed To Seal In Heat?  4.00 out of 5  Loading ...
Some people say it must occur so that the air gets into the compost and others say that you have to close it for the accumulation of heat, which accelerates the decomposition. Who is right? I’m also looking for ideas to build a compost house . The steps in creating a good compost to go and how can I mix compost with chopped branches so the soil will compost for faster decomposition? Read More → How To Make Solar Panels 5.00 out of 5 Loading ...
A short video on how to make solar panels, Enjoy! Read More → Life Without Plastic 4.00 out of 5 Loading ...
Recently there are been a recall on plastic bottles. Plastic needs to be used wisely and with caution, and should only be used when you are unable to use anything else. Environmentally plastic is becoming a very hazardous thing. Plastics are made from petroleum, and a non-renewable resource extracted and processed using energy-intensive techniques that destroy fragile ecosystems. Plastic bags are filling... 50 Simple Tips From A Year Of Living The Green Life (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Its time to focus on lifestyle changes, some adjustments in our daily activities in life. These small changes can make a huge impact in Global Warming. There are many ways of reducing household waste. Less toxic household cleaners, green gardening techniques and pet products. There are tips from engineers, chemists, environmentalists, recycling experts, government agencies, medical professionals,... Clean Your Carpet Without Chemicals 4.00 out of 5 Loading ...
I have a zoo living in my house. From dogs, to cats, to birds, to guinea pigs, and children. Our carpets hold a lot of dirt that we cannot even see. I guess that is another reason why so many people have allergies. It is so important the air in our homes are clean, as well as our carpets. We must keep in mind though, when we clean our carpets, the type of cleaner we use. There is no need to spend our... Fitter You, Planet Via Earth Control (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It’s that time of year again, when we try to get our head wrapped around the changes in our life that need to be made. But we do not just need to think about the changes that we need to make for ourselves, but the changes we need to make and take to help our environment. How about reducing waist while taking a little bit off of our waist line? Imagine, riding your bike to work, or on the weekends... Cutting down on Christmas waste (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Christmas! A time of goodwill and celebration, often accompanied by seasonal increases in eating, drinking and spending. If all goes well this combination should result in a lot of fun, but unfortunately it will also result in an estimated 3 million tonnes of waste. But you can have the best of both worlds. With a bit of thought you can limit the impact you have on the environment this Christmas and... A Cheaper, Greener, more Eco Friendly Christmas and New Year. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Rather than buying a real tree thats been cut down, transported and then thrown away, purchase a large potted plant or small tree that can be used each year as your evergreen Christmas tree. Read More → Beauty Without Cruelty (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
If you are one of those people who are concerned about what you are putting on your face, your lips, your hands and your body then you might want to read this. It can be very hard to tell whether or not these products have been tested on animals or not. In some cases, it does say right on the package but sometimes it does not. Some companies do not test their products on animals but they use raw... Yoga Room Decorating And Design Ideas (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
A room in which a person can practice a yoga routine must be one of comfort. In order to truly reap the benefits of yoga, a person must be able to move around freely and in perfect comfort. When considering your yoga room decorating and design you must be sure to add things that will free you mentally while in the yoga practice so that its benefits will be felt to their fullest. Read More → Clean, Green and Earth Friendly (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Every time I go to the grocery store, and I walk down the isle, there are so many cleaners, with so many different kinds of smells, and exciting looking bottles. Most of us buy these products. They work, and they work well. So we keep purchasing them, because our mothers did, and our friends use them too. The problem with these products though, is they are toxic, corrosive, and poisonous. They are... Easy Ways to Go Green (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
With so many ideas out there on how to make our planet happy :-) I thought I would look into it a little more and find out some more things that maybe some of us might now know about. A good place to start is the bathroom. Our shower’s and even our toilet’s use so much water up. It may cost you to buy a new shower head and a new water saver toilet, but in the end, you will be saving money,... Live Earth (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
What a great thing to do. All of these bands come together to support our planet. I believe the fight for our earth has finally started. Everything takes time, and we are running out of that. With all of the big names that played on Live Earth day, I believe many more people are even now more aware of what is happening then before. I thought it was fantastic the commercials they had during the break... Get Healthy – Plant a Family Garden (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
There are many of us that grew up with our own gardens, that we helped weed with our parents or grandparents. It is rare now a days for someone to have a garden. Backyards have become so much smaller. Life in the city makes it very hard to grow one. For some of us though, there really is no excuse, except time I guess. We all know how much healthier it would be to eat vegetables from out or our own... Keep Toothbrushes Out Of Our Landfills. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
We are all told to replace our toothbrushes every three months, or earlier. Ok, that make sense, but has anyone really thought about the waste and addition it has added to our landfills. It may seem like a small thing, but if you sit back and think about how many people there are in this world and how many toothbrushes get thrown away, it doesn’t seem like such a small deal anymore. There are... |
