Archive for October, 2007
Consumers- Discovering Alternative Fuels In The Midst of High Gasoline Prices
Oct 19th
In light of the much debated topic on rising gasoline & energy costs, some experts say new investment, in both alternative energy & conventional sources, will boost supply & could cut prices in half. If a global recession hits, the drop could be even more dramatic. Alternative fuels are designed to focus on energy conservation, More >
Remove Air Pollution in Our Homes & Live a Healthier Life
Oct 18th
One of the factors that is important for health is fresh, clean air. Our airways & lungs have a number of features that enable them to capture & eliminate many particles that enter the airways. There is more. The respiratory system produces mucus which traps foreign particles. There is more. The foreign matter is then More >
What Are Environmental Toxins?
Oct 18th
We are surrounded by environmental toxins. So… Substances that may cause distress or disease to our bodies can be easily found in everything that we eat, in everything that we drink & even in the air we breathe. And so… Some of these compounds are a by-product of an industrialized world. Heavy metals like lead More >
Keep Your Food Safe From Deadly Pesticides & Herbicides By Growing Hydroponic Vegetables At Home
Oct 17th
Hydroponics is a great, fun & clean way to grow plants indoors by supplying water, nutrients, & oxygen to their roots. Hydroponic growing is perfect for fruit bearing crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce & herbs. By synthetically controlling every aspect of the garden, almost any kind of plant imaginable can be grown using More >
Renewable Energy Options For The Home – Part 1 – Biomass-Wood Pellet – Hydropower- Wind Power
Oct 16th
The use of energy in our homes is inescapable, providing heating & electricity within the home. Traditionally, we have been reliant on fossil fuels such as coal, gas & oil to provide for our energy needs. Fossil fuels by nature are a finite resource & will eventually run-out. In addition to this, they’re damaging to More >
Seven Tips For an Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Oct 16th
People use?and waste?more water in the bathroom than in any other room in the house. Add all that water use with polluting soaps & shampoos, the energy used to heat the water, & more?and your bathroom could be doing damage to the environment. But it does not have to be that way. There’re many things More >
Global Warming- How are Animals Affected by Global Warming by Kelvin Ho
Oct 15th
It isn’t a secret that we humans have been destroying the environment for years. Clear? It’s now that some of us are trying to make all people aware of the affects that our lack of care has had on the environment & what will happen if we do not make changes now & attempt to More >
Green Building And Home Improvement
Oct 14th
When building a new home, adding on an extension or even just a simple remodel within your home, you should always consider your local environment to maximize the efficiency of every aspect of your project. There are four main areas that need to be focused on when planning your building project. They include: – Water More >
Soil Brick Making Machines Can Save The Forests
Oct 14th
In rural areas, usually of tropical developing countries, houses & shelters are mainly build of wood, bamboo & leaves & not very durable. And so… So far so good. When there is some money to spend, bricks are preferred as building material. Bricks are made in kilns, which requires wood for operation. Wood is becoming More >
Organic Gardening with Compost – Using Compost for a Naturally Healthy Lawn & Garden
Oct 14th
‘Mature’ organic compost is a natural & simple choice for solving those problems. An application of ‘mature’ compost, along with periodic applications of compost tea, will improve the overall health & vigor of your landscape. It will also lower your overall maintenance & water requirements for the summer & thereafter. Compost is simply good for More >