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Environmentally Friendly Pet Ownership and Ways To Keep Clean and Feed Your Pets Without Harming the Environment

House remodelling, renovations, lifestyle changes and efficient vehicles are all areas we can change to use less energy and make a positive contribution to the environment. Considering the environmental effect of our pets can also lead to green improvements with the added benefit of enhanced health

4 Aug 2009

Saving Money and Energy Around the Home Over Summer

Hot summer days mean increased electricity usage but, fortunately, there are dozens of ways to cool down and save on electricity bills

28 Jul 2009

Cool Tips For Making Your Refrigerator More Energy Efficient

A refrigerator can use about 19 percent of a household’s electricity. This article outlines solutions to help manage energy usage and keep energy bills lower

28 Jul 2009

Fossil Water, What Fossil Water Is and The Use of Fossil Water Around the World

The term fossil water, or paleowater, refers to underground water reservoirs that have been geologically sealed. The water contained in them cannot be replenished and may have been locked in for thousands of years. The age of the water is what gives it the name 'fossil water'

23 Jun 2009

From Small Backyard Pools to Olympic Size Swimming Pools, How To Make Swimming Pools More Environmentally Friendly

Looking to make waves this summer by transforming your pool into a lean, green, energy-saving machine? This article shows four ways to "green up" pool operations to help the environment and save significant money for pool owners - from consumers to commercial pool operators and municipalities

23 Jun 2009

Understanding Emissions Trading or Cap and Trade Systems For Emissions Reduction

Emissions trading schemes, or 'cap and trade' schemes, reward innovation, efficiency, and early action to reduce pollution. But what does this really mean, how do they work and what are the pros and cons of emissions trading schemes

26 May 2009

Ten Eco Driving Tips From Ford For Saving Money and the Environment

Regardless of the type of vehicle you drive, here are ten tips from Ford that can help drivers conserve fuel and save money at the pump, while at the same time helping the environment and improving traffic safety

25 May 2009

Chocolate Powered Racing Car Brings Sustainability to The Race Track

Financial and environmental costs mean the long term viability of motor racing is being critically questioned. A competitive racing car has been built using environmentally sustainable components and powered by chocolate derived biodiesel fuel

12 May 2009

Permaculture, The Ethics, Principles and Philosophy of Permaculture

Permaculture is word adapted from the phrase 'permanent agriculture' and encompasses a design philosophy for growing food, human settlements or housing through to a complete way of life. This article examines the history, principles and philosophy of permaculture

5 May 2009

Precycling, Tips For Precycling at Home, School, Work, Entertaining and Shopping

The top three main consideration to keep in mind when precycling are to, buy long lasting items, avoid excess packaging and reuse as much as you can. This article gives tips for precycling in the home, at work, when shopping and at school

7 Apr 2009