December 2009 Archives

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Christmas Tree Recycling

I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! If a Christmas tree was a part of your celebration tradition, please take a moment to find a way to have it recycled into something useful (like mulch). Earth 911 has taken the time to compile information in over 40 states on easy ways you can have your tree recycled. Check out this link.
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Green Gadgets

Science is about advancement and innovation. Its about finding solutions and creating improvements. Living an eco-friendly lifestyle actually fuels a demand for intelligent, cutting edge products that sustain our planet. Going green with your electronics is a combination of innovative product and smart consumerism.
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Buy Green Toys

Since Christmas is not the season for giving asthma inducing paints and jewelry, parents must determine what threatening chemicals are lurking within seemingly harmless toys. What was once considered new, innovative and harmless, is now being linked to a variety of health problems. Consequentially, more precautions must be taken before any toy is gift wrapped and presented to a child
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An Intro to Feng Shui

According to Nancilee Wydra, there are very simple steps we can take to liven up a dark or dreary living situation to curb anxiety and depression. Just follow these simple tips...
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Nancilee Wydra, Feng Shui Expert

Nancilee founded the Pyramid School of Feng Shui, which is more than just a school, it is a philosophy, or a school of thought upon which many Feng Shui schools base their curriculum, and upon which many modern Feng Shui professionals, consultants, and students from all over the world encompass and promulgate.
Cookware is almost an afterthought in the grand scheme of improving our home environment. Still, as food preparation plays such an instrumental part in our daily lives, examining the possible health and environmental impact of our cookware is equally necessary for an eco-friendly kitchen.
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Decorating Tips

It's that time of year again! Consumerism and holiday cheer are at the height of prevalance, and people around the globe are flocking to spruce up their surroundings for one of the year's biggest interior-decorating holidays. Kari Whitman, eco-interior designer to the stars, has some terrific holiday tips that will enliven your surroundings, as well as be kind to the environment and your wallet!
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Heating Things Up at Home

With the winter months setting in, keeping the family warm is a top priority among homeowners. Whether you have poorly insulated walls, an unexplainable cold spot in the house, or just want to keep the bills relatively low, an electric space heater can solve all of these problems
Doesn't it seem as though every time we pick up an eco-friendly newspaper or venture online to a green-news site, we are bombarded with advertisements for eco-friendly products that all claim to be the latest and the greatest, or la creme de la creme of household cleaning greendom?
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