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- Natural Cleaning With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayCleaning and maintaining your home using natural ingredients including essential oils rather than using toxic chemicals is a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way and it smells SO much better! My top 5 Essential Oils for use around the home are - Tea tree – for its antibacterial ...
Views: 1822(5 votes) - Never Use New Paper Products Again: 10 Alternatives - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Never buy gift wrap again. Instead, use magazine pages, brown paper from grocery bags, newspaper or other discarded paper products. Tie them with a brown string for the classic, understated look. As an even better alternative, give a gift that doesn't require wrapping, like an online ...
Views: 677(3 votes) - Organic Pet Food - Why Natural Does Not Mean the Same As Organic? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonOrganic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ...
Views: 1477(4 votes) - Organic Pot Planting for Your Space! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know, I could of used the word Container instead of Pot, but pot planting seems so much happier! It can be expensive to reduce pesticides in your food consumption by eating organic vegetables. I want to share Organic Pot Planting with you. Pot planting is a fun, easy, low cost and delicious ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - PSA Technique For Nitrogen Generator - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Gaurav GautamPressure Swing Adsorption or just PSA is a technique used to separate a specific gas out of mixture of different gases; it works on the principle of adsorption. The process of PSA consists of few steps which on completion gives high purity of the desired gas to be separated from others at an ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Put In A Stunning Fish Tank To Your Home Or Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Nadine GodfreyModern aquarium design having an acrylic fish tank has brought aquarium ownership into an entirely new trend of beauty. Aquariums have always drawn attention because of their colors and display of fascinating aquatic life. These aquariums offer you a completely different underwater experience ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Raw Food: Eat Whatever You Want and Still Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTrue story: A writer sits down next to another writer on a flight from New York to Los Angeles. They pop open their laptops, each ends up peeking at what the other one is tapping away at, and a few hours later they’ve mutually inspired each other to make major life changes. Sounds like the ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Reconnect with Nature - Happiness will Follow - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from T. PayneMany years ago, humans and nature coexisted in a harmony that has been missing in present days. We didn’t live in the technical and sophisticated way we do now. We needed to connect to nature on a much more personal level because it was integral to our very existence. Humankind’s very ...
Views: 3068(5 votes) - Reusable, recyclable promotional items - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Susans SmithContributing to the environmental upbringing has turned into a necessity for everybody in recent times. The concern for our planet’s environment is at it highest at present. Various companies across the nation believe in sustainability and protecting natural resources. Therefore, supplying a ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - Salt Therapy – from History to Modern Approaches - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Halo Haloby Livia Tiba – Classical Homeopath The origins of salt therapy lie in Eastern and Central Europe and can be traced back to the mid 19th Century, when a Polish health official, Dr. Felix Boczkowski, noticed that the workers of salt mines never became ill with any lung diseases. Since that ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - Save Our Planet with LED Lighting Systems - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaConsidering the pace at which our planet is being robbed of its precious resources, that day is not far when the entire world population will be engulfed by the heat of depletion. Saving energy is on everybody’s mind but very few steps were being taken to save our planet from dying a slow, ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - Saving Electricity - Effective Tips - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Justin DavisAlong with the high tech explosion this modern era is an explosion of expenses. People just get hooked up with credit cards and lending money from banks or investors because of the fact that there isn't enough money to provide everything for you and your family. To alleviate the burden of ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Say Goodbye to Dangerous Personal Care Products - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are the average American woman, you expose yourself to over two hundred synthetic chemicals that are found in the products you use as you prepare yourself for the day. These products do not simply sit on your skin; approximately sixty percent of these ingredients get absorbed into your ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Schuman's Resonance - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Sharon SinclairThe Schuman resonance stands for the electromagnetic waves caused by the lightning bolts in the earth's atmosphere and oscillating at very low frequencies, thus creating a kind of 'pulse', or heart beat of the planet earth. There are all kind of Schuman oscillations, but the 'main' wave pulses ...
Views: 2201(1 vote) - Solar Energy Facts - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from William BernardThis article will address some of the most interesting solar energy facts. Solar energy is definitely one of the most environmentally sound and desirable sources of power nowadays. Let's start off with the most apparent. Solar energy has actually been in existence since the dawn of time. It has ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - The 4 Myths That Surround Hydroponics and Its Plant Growing Process - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Ron SpencerOne of the first myths surrounding hydroponics is that it is not natural. Plants normally consume nutrients in a dissolved state that are dissociated as ions. They do it in the same way that they do when they are absorbing nutrients from the soil. The breaking down of organic matter depends to a ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - The Autombile in Our Social Predicament - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Grampa KenOriginally used as basic transportation for home and business the automobile has become much more since the days of the Model T Ford. Today it supports a major industry as well as a wonderful convenience and better standard of living for so many. But the negative aspects of this great invention ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - The Dangers of Fabric - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost fabric on the market is saturated with chemicals. Pesticides are doused on growing cotton, chemicals are used in the manufacturing of almost all fibers, petroleum is used in the creation of some man-made fabrics, and chemical dyes are used for color. The result is degradation of the ...
Views: 2551(1 vote) - The Eco Friendly Smoker - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from jason golecTrash bins are often labeled with "no cigarette butts allowed" for the obvious reason that even a single lit cigarette butt is enough to cause irreparable damage. So smokers have no choice but to go outside during their cigarette breaks. But tell me, have you ever seen a smoker bring their own ...
Views: 530(1 vote) - The Plight of Plastic Bags - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Stefanie PhillipsWalk into the checkout area of any major retail store or supermarket and you’ll see them, lined up the hundreds, just waiting to be filled with our purchases. They are plastic bags and almost every major retailer has them. They are a common part of consumer shopping around the world, but one of ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - The Web of Life - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Alan MesherWhere Are We Headed? The web of life is in grave danger. No one knows where we are headed, but we are running faster than we ever have to get there. Chaos? World War? A series of regional wars? The use of weapons of mass destruction? Chemical, biological, or nuclear attacks? Earth and climate ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Water - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Debra RossWater, the most essential liquid of all body fluids, is perhaps second only to oxygen in terms of importance. It comprises 75% of our muscles and 90% of our blood. It’s so important that you couldn’t survive more than a few days without it. Despite the importance of water, most people ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Water Heaters – When You Need To Get INTO Hot Water! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Elle WoodThe only time most people really spend thinking about their water heaters is in the middle of winter, when they get up in the dark to take a hot shower and they’re blasted with a jet of icy water. A water heater should last for many years, depending on the quality and the installation. While you ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - We Are All Connected - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We are all connected. Everything we do and everything we see and everything we feel connects us to all living things. What draws us together are our emotions and experiences. Our common bonds are the things that we seek out and manifest in our daily lives. What happens to one has an ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - What Can We Learn From Trees? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleTrees are fabulous! They are the lungs of the planet. They do an amazing job for us- they take our waste product (carbon dioxide) and they turn it into what we breathe- oxygen. They are very adept at removing toxins from the environment and they can store phenomenal quantities of water in ...
Views: 4650(2 votes) - What is the Future of Organic Foods? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonThe organic food craze has gotten a solid footing and has spread across the world like an errant wildfire. While more people are switching to healthier, organic versions of their favorite fruits, vegetables, meats and other products, does this mean that traditional food and farming will become a ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - What YOU Can Do to Reduce Pollution? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from yoni levyWhat YOU Can Do to Reduce Pollution? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has prepared this fact sheet to answer some of the most common questions about reducing emissions from private vehicles. This is an important concern, as cars are a major source of air pollution in the United ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Where to Scout for Free Stuff - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs we celebrate the first week of spring, many of us are taking time to renew our resolutions, relationships, appearance, routines and spirits. The idea of recycling (as in reusing) goods is the original cultural practice and dominate norm until roughly the last century when societal affluence ...
Views: 863(2 votes) - Why Buy Organic? Beyond the Health Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonPeople have heard that organic food is better for them because it contains more vitamins and minerals and fewer chemicals than traditional food; however, when people buy organic they don't think about the side benefits of their purchase such as their positive effect on the environment. ...
Views: 1279(3 votes) - Why Choose Natural Stone? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peter SamsStones are the most abundant product of nature. They are called rocks and is one of the most important thing on earth. Stones are either natural or synthetic. Natural stones have coarse texture while synthetic stones were smooth. Natural stones are very natural to look especially at close ...
Views: 669(3 votes) - Why Organic Farming is Eco-Friendly? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Charles TaylorOrganic farming is the method of growing plants of fruits, vegetables, as well as ornamental plants like garden plants without using artificial pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It is the combination of best farming methods used in past and modern scientific knowledge. It acts in ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - You Can Have Your Feast, and Be Green Too - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Angela EliaFor most, Thanksgiving Day is the official start of the holiday season. With the big day looming right around the corner, the internet is already buzzing with new feast-worthy recipes, innovative ideas, and tips on how to survive the weekend without so much as an extra grey hair. But ...
Views: 644(2 votes) - You Don't Have to be Irish to have a Green Wedding - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamMore and more people are realizing the importance of preserving our world's limited resources and protecting our environment. Eco-friendly fashion is not just a passing trend. It is vital to our future and very fashionable these days as people all around the world come to realise the ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Make Your Kitchen and Living Room Eco-Chic: Five Tips to Green it Up - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou can have most luxurious living room in town—the party’ll still end up in the kitchen. Get yours a little greener with these tips from Anna Rosemann of EcoConsulting LA. A good composter dramatically reduces the waste that you send to the landfill and can help counteract black thumb in the ...
Views: 1936(4 votes) - Article Five: Your Quantum Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Thomas Leigh“There is very little doubt that our universe is embedded in a vastly bigger megaverse.” Leonard Susskind It is slowly becoming reality for many of us that the reality of Einstein’s space-time is one of consciousness, quantum minds and souls. The realisation is also emerging that it ...
Views: 1847(3 votes) - Create An Eco-Friendly Kitchen - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPurchase as few prepackaged prepared food items as possible. The burden to the environment from the extensive use of plastic, tin cans and cardboard containers is staggering. Trash from the packaging of food in the U.S. is two hundred million tons a day! Try to cut down or eliminate the use ...
Views: 820(3 votes) - ecospiritdating - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from kelly kingToday sees the launch of a new site for people interested in all things Green and/or spiritual who are seeking dates, friends or community connections. Ecospiritdating.com aims to build a bridge between two often like-minded communities: the spiritual and the eco/Green. They are not mutually ...
Views: 1166(3 votes) - How to Grow Your Fruit and Vegetables as a Vegetarian or Vegan - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Sol DanmeriBeing a vegetarian means you can have fun in your garden too. Growing your own fruit and vegetables definitely puts you in control of what you are eating. You get the benefit of having your vegetables fresh, fresh, fresh, as well as knowing that what you are eating is chemical and pesticide ...
Views: 1437(6 votes) - HOW TO MAKE A VISION BOARD TO HELP YOU GO GREEN - PLUS ECOFRIENDLY TIPS! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZOkay, now here is the surprise-- all vision boards are really green and eco-friendly because they are really recycling magazines One of the most eco-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family, office mates and school class is to create a Vision Board. REMIX: RECYCLING MAGAZINES & ...
Views: 3202(9 votes) - Lawn Brisbane movement is what we all need today - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Nicholas ReayBrisbane - capital city of Queensland, Australia, is admired for its skyscrapers, a high standard of living, Lawn Australia and a growing population. Considered one of the most affluent Australian cities, Brisbane enjoys the reputation of providing world-class education, commercial excellence, ...
Views: 784(3 votes) - Magnetic Power Generator - Free Energy for Life - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Michael EdwardsI understand you may be skeptical of such a thing, and that it is too good to be true, but this is a reality. So how could you utilise the energy from a magnet? A magnet is something that has energy, yet doesn't require energy input. When you try to connect the same polls of a magnet together, ...
Views: 3969(3 votes) - The Art of The Elegant, Green Thank You Note - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Merryl BrownThe Art of The Elegant, Green Thank You Note By Merryl Brown Merryl Brown Events, LLC According to Emily Post, hand written thank you notes for wedding gifts are a social must. There is no way to avoid this task, no matter how much you hate the thought of it. It is recommended that you ...
Views: 1551(3 votes) - The Dos and Don'ts of Regifting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from A.J. MillerAs someone who helps people deal with too much "stuff" and not enough space for it all (FYI: it doesn't matter how much space you have, you never have enough!), I think that regifting is a great way to be green, get the right item to the right person and declutter at the same time. In case ...
Views: 1088(3 votes) - The Importance of Architectural Ironmongery - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Kenny SmithArchitectural ironmongery have contributed a lot in any construction buildings and had an obvious implications and importance on the outcome of an architectural landmarks. The importance of architectural ironmongery in the beautification and restoration of any dull-houses is a well-established ...
Views: 1691(3 votes) - You Are Where You Live - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Albert GaroliThe word “entourage” comes from the French word “entourer”, referring to the verb “to surround”, or “entour”, meaning “the surrounding”. In the English language, entourage is defined in two ways. The most common use of the term is the social group, friends, peers or associates with whom you ...
Views: 1389(9 votes) - For the Love of our children - A book dedicated to helping parents with children with special needs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartDear friends -someone needs YOU ! We want to tell you about a beautiful,inspirational, needle-moving thing that happened on July 7th and it took place in just 10 hours! An internet businessman, whose four-year son was diagnosed with a very serious illness, was so grateful for the help a ...
Views: 1392(7 votes) - *** New Space of Love Magazine: Committed to Co-create a New Global Reality - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Yuri SmirnovWhile numerous traditional magazines are failing right along with an economy which was based on resource-depleting practices, increasing numbers of readers are looking for true solutions for a joyful, abundant and sustainable lifestyle. Peace and Harmony is not seen as a simple inner experience ...
Views: 2227(4 votes) - Better living with solar power - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Jonathan GalThroughout human being’s long history, both the recorded and prehistoric periods, the warmth of the sun has been put to use. Early homes were situated in locations that received a great deal of heat and light and later on methods for distillation of water and cooking of food using only the sun’s ...
Views: 634(2 votes) - Birds of a Feather...? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was painting the deck the other day when I noticed a certain amount of activity in the wisteria that rampages around one end of it. Robins were dashing to and fro. I continued to paint, aware that this was not a good place for a nest as this door is heavily used. The Robins were building a ...
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