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Recycling – Healthy habit
We know that our earth's environment needs immediate attention, but only few are taking steps to save our planet. Our clean, colorful and bright cities also have ugly landfills and dump yards polluting our environment and living. Research shows that about...
Recycle your mobile phone for cash
We all are aware of how computers revolutionized the information and communication system. As well as computers, there is one more major player that revolutionized the information and communication system: the mobile phone.
Even though most of us use mo...
Are Modern Cloth Nappies More Eco Friendly?
Nowadays one of the hot topics under discussion, all around the world, is trying to find ways which can help us in preserving mother earth. Thanks to this growing awareness, more and more products are now available on the market, which are made of such ma...
Quick Tips on Living a Greener Lifestyle
In the last few years, we have heard much about "going green." Whether wanting to use fewer resources to save money, help the environment, or both, many people are trying to live a "greener" lifestyle. The following tips offer a few ideas on how to reduce...
The Margin Between The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Solar Power Is Narrowing Faster Then Ever
By far, the main disadvantages of solar energy is the initial cost. Solar energy technology is still a bit more expensive then readily available fossil fuel technologies, but that price gap is getting smaller every month. Now with price of materials to bu...
Permission To Go Green
When you hear the term "go green," thoughts of buying a hybrid, reducing your carbon footprint, or even separating your household garbage probably come to mind. Chances are the last thing that comes to mind is having a yard sale or visiting a Reuse M...
Purchasing 101: Recycled Bags & Cases
Buying products made from recycled materials is a key step in supporting recycling programs and resource conservation. Resources are saved only when recycled products are purchased. This is referred to as "closing the loop." Consumers close the loop when ...
Save the Planet: Laptop Bags and Smart Phone Cases Made from Recycled Tires
It is estimated that over 290 million tires from cars and trucks are thrown away by Americans every year. About 55 million of these tires are either taking up space in our landfills or are being thrown illegally on the side of the road or onto private pro...
E-waste Statistics Lead to More Avenues for Recycling
Cellular devices, ipods, and laptop computers are some of the most prolific material items in the world. The waste these devices create has become a sad reality of our current age, as it represents the largest solid waste stream in the world. Most of our ...
E-waste Statistics Lead to More Avenues for Recycling
Electronic waste has become a sad reality of this modern age. Computers, ipods, and cellular devices are some of the most prolific material items in the world, and the waste that results from these devices has become the largest solid waste stream in the ...
What’s Eco-Friendly Traveling?
Most travelers unknowingly add to the rising amount of junk in our landfills on our green Earth. Here are some simple, green tips that can help you travel without ruining the Earth. Here are some informative ones that can educate you on traveling in the m...