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Recycled Glass Mulch

Timothy Mason — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:22:09 +0000

If you are looking for a unique way of upping the aesthetics of your landscape, have you considered using recycled glass mulch as an alternative to traditional bark and gravel mulches?

Environmental Protection – Every Little Bit Counts

Ruth Bayless — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:24:39 +0000

It is a sad fact but the United States is the number one garbage-producing nation in the world. Australia comes in at second with eighteen million tons of rubbish but that does not compare to what the United States is generating. Sure, more people are recycling and are worried about environmental protection but it is just not enough, with a little over twenty five percent of folks actively doing their part.

Common Global Warming Myths Exposed

Thorsten Kohler — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:26:45 +0000

The affluent multinationals out there with all sorts of money invested in the fuels that are slowly killing us, have a stake in demoting Global Warming as a problem. Here are some global warming myths that you might hear from the evil and the ignorant alike.

Eco Friendly Bags Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles

Sherry Lawrence — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:25:32 +0000

Recycling plastic soda bottles and transforming them into a high quality eco friendly bags may sound a little far fetched but that is exactly what California based GreenSmart are doing with the introduction of an innovative new line of backpacks and messenger bags.

Why Drive a Hybrid Car

Craig Starner — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:05:14 +0000

In the 21st century, there is no doubt about it - it is cool to be green. Kermit the Frog’s infamous line about it not being easy to be green, well, that is outdated. Many Hollywood celebrities are driving around in a hybrid car, talking about organic, whole and slow foods, eating little red meat and going to yoga almost daily. Of course, their houses are ridiculously large and they engage in shameless consumerism, but the appearance of being green is certainly there. However, is this appearance of being green the best thing that hybrid cars have going for them?

Solar Power on Cloudy Days

Alan K — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:20:19 +0000

With just about every country in the world looking for creative ways to power our homes and businesses, it is no wonder that the issue of producing solar power would come up frequently. While most people understand the basics of how solar panels work and what can be done with storing the energy, there are still many people who do not understand some of the intricacies of how solar power is produced.

Ways to Recycle Reuse Reduce

Sherry Lawrence — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:24:21 +0000

The three "R's" are something you need to remember when it comes to environmental services. As well, it is important to understand how improper waste disposal impacts our planet. No, it is not "reading, 'riting, and 'rithmatic." It actually is Recycle Reuse Reduce and all three are valuable parts to the bigger solution, which begins at home with you.

Earth Hour 2009 – Join the World for Earth Hour 2009

Alan K — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:03:48 +0000

Earth Hour 2009 takes place, starting at 8.30 local time, on Saturday 28 March 2009. It will start at 8.30 pm in New Zealand and work it’s around the world, much the same as New Years Eve does.

UK Running Out of Landfill Space

Craig Starner — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:45:06 +0000

Based on a recent report from the Local Government Association in the United Kingdom, Britain as a whole will exhaust landfill space by 2018 unless much more effort is put into increasing recycling rates.

How Consumer Electronics E-Waste Harm the Environment

Alan K — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:03:05 +0000

Consumer electronics, like mobile phones, computers, MP3 players and televisions keep people in touch with their work world, as well as for entertainment. What most do not think about when making an electronics purchase is what they will do with the item once it breaks or becomes obsolete. Each year in the United States alone, some three million tons of commodity and electronic waste, or e-waste as it is known, is thrown away. Where does that waste end up and how does it effect our environment?

Recycled Rubber Mulch

Timothy Mason — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:14:01 +0000

Mulching is an important aspect of gardening since it helps the soil retain moisture as well as keeping it nutrient rich for healthy plant growth. Furthermore, mulching also kills off existing weeds and prevents the growth of new ones.