Environment Articles

Environment | By Stephanie Foster @ Wednesday, 5th May 2010 @ 2:15 AM

Using disposable products for cleaning around the home has been getting more and more commonplace lately. It's as though the fear of germs not only extends to using antibacterials in just about all soaps, but to using all cleaning materials just once to ensure that the germs don't stick around at all. I get it some ways. I know about the science projects kids can do to show how many germs grow in kitchen sponges and so forth. But a certain amount of germ exposure is a good thing... more...

Environment | By Pete Bumstead @ Monday, 3rd May 2010 @ 10:11 AM

It almost seems that waste is necessary these days. Whatever we buy is double and triple wrapped to ensure its contents are safe, secure, clean etc. We immediately strip all the packaging off and dispose of it. The bin almost certainly has a liner so it doesn't get dirty either! Yet go outside and you'll see plastic bags fluttering in the trees. Fast food wrappers litter the car parks and roadside. Drivers will wind down their windows and throw cigarette packets or sweet... more...

Environment | By Stephanie Foster @ Sunday, 2nd May 2010 @ 2:10 AM

How do you think of being eco friendly. Is it something that's just a part of your day or is it something that takes a lot of work? How you view it is probably a big part of whether or not you're succeeding at being green. It's Too Much Work! Work. Effort. Time consuming. Expensive. Inconvenient. Those are some of the ways many people see being eco friendly. It's no wonder people don't want to concern themselves about the environment when that's... more...

Environment | By Beth Koritz @ Thursday, 29th April 2010 @ 2:17 AM

The average American household has 28 light sockets, and about 10-20 percent of your electricity bill is from lighting. Americans can save money and protect the environment by installing ENERGY STAR qualified lighting. The easiest way to start saving energy is to change out the light bulbs in your current fixtures. A common misconception is - I have the new bulbs in my closet and I'll replace them as they burn out. While it goes against the way we were raised to stop usi... more...

Environment | By Dominic Lin @ Wednesday, 28th April 2010 @ 6:03 PM

Sleeping well at night will always make the difference between being extra productive the following day or less so. Sleep loss is not just something which will affect you in the present but will have long-term effects if the sleeping loss is cumulative. The following will highlight the effects of losing sleeping hours and provide some remedies for combating loss of zzz's. What Are the Effects of Sleep Loss? Losing rest has multiple effects on an individual. In the short ter... more...

Environment | By William F Gabriel @ Wednesday, 28th April 2010 @ 8:39 AM

A green lifestyle is not as difficult as you may think. You don't have to cut the electricity and cook on an open fire to live green; you just have to make some quick and simple changes. What's great about making this changes that are good for the environment is that they are also good for you. When you live green, you also feel better physically and financially. Sleeping on a natural mattress is one way you can go green and feel great for it. Organic mattresses have been on... more...

Environment | By Kara Knapp @ Tuesday, 27th April 2010 @ 11:29 AM

It's a paradox: as more and more consumers look for ways to reduce the environmental impact of the products they buy, they find themselves wondering if there's a natural way to make up for the shortcomings of industrial products. Is there such a thing as a natural product, for example, that removes tablecloth stains made by highly processed foods? Cuts through stains left by that unappealing mixture of aluminum-based antiperspirant and armpit sweat? Gets that bit of factory-lin... more...

Environment | By Stephen Daniels @ Monday, 26th April 2010 @ 5:38 PM

In Taos, New Mexico, homes enable residents to enjoy unrivaled blue skies, the mysticism of Taos Pueblo and of course the exciting slopes of Ski Valley. Skilled real estate agents show interested parties single family homes, condos, townhouses and - studding the wide open landscape - Earthships. Known in the Taos real estate community as being the definitive answer when it comes to sustainable living and independence from the grid, they are as varied in execution and design as the buyers that se... more...

Environment | By John Don @ Monday, 26th April 2010 @ 12:22 PM

Are you a person who believes in environment friendly products? Well, today many people are gradually moving on with products that are not harmful to the environment and ecology around them because they believe that only by using environment friendly products they will be able to make their future better and also try to lower the levels of pollution in the world. Bamboo floorings are getting a lot of attention these days because they are environment friendly and they have various advantages that... more...

Environment | By Pete Bumstead @ Thursday, 22nd April 2010 @ 7:38 PM

Electricity is funny stuff ...you know it's there, you can see its effect (your lights come on!), it's really useful but it just kind'a sits there, lurking behind the sockets, just waiting to jump out and 'get you'! I realise I am being a bit flippant here but to me it makes sense to demystify 'stuff'. Mains electricity tends to frighten people because of a lack of understanding. Electricians like this because it means they can charge lots of money for t... more...

Environment | By Louise Longworth @ Thursday, 22nd April 2010 @ 7:15 PM

Recycling is undeniably one of the best things you can do to make a positive impact on the environment. The amount of garbage we fill the earth with is building up every day and it's our responsibility to recycle as much as possible. An everyday item that seems to be ignored seems to be computers. Recycling a computer is not as straightforward as putting it in another bin, so it's important to know how to recycle computers properly. As you know, many older computers are being... more...

Environment | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 22nd April 2010 @ 7:13 PM

Recycling programs have been steadily expanding over the past few years throughout municipalities and towns as well as in industry and business. However, there is still a long way to go before everyone gets on board. For example, researchers estimate that 60% of the garbage that ends up in landfills could have been recycled instead. In fact, a recent survey showed that almost 9 out of 10 people would participate in active programs more if it were easier to do so. In the office, there are ... more...

Environment | By Beth Koritz @ Thursday, 22nd April 2010 @ 2:18 AM

Cleaning, to some degree, is a fact of life. The place we call home needs cleaning on a somewhat regular basis, which necessitates purchasing products that do the job. So what is green cleaning and why should we care about it, particularly in the face of what seems like daunting environmental issues such as climate change and a diminishing global supply of fresh water? What is Green Cleaning? Green cleaning means cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. And we sh... more...

Environment | By Terry Mickelson @ Wednesday, 21st April 2010 @ 4:29 PM

Humanity has always faced challenges to its survival and the well being of its societies. Today is no different. Regardless of where you live, global warming will change how you live, work and eat. Thankfully, people have always been able to rise to the challenges before them, and this crisis will be no different. Some methods are easy and some are hard, but these different ways of saving energy could change the world, indeed. These broadly drawn methods are a framework on which our energy futur... more...

Environment | By Terry Mickelson @ Wednesday, 21st April 2010 @ 4:26 PM

The population of the United States is now greater than three hundred million, and that number is certainly not going to decrease any time soon. As the country continues to grow, the energy needs of those people are going to expand as well. With the ever increasing number of electronic devices and appliances, the power requirements of most individuals will continue to grow. The bulk of American electricity is generated by the burning of fossil fuels (coal and oil) and an increasing amoun... more...

Environment | By John Don @ Tuesday, 20th April 2010 @ 2:04 AM

The results of climate change is really penetrating deeper into our lives as we are facing many weather and climatic changes that are causing natural disasters like frequent tsunamis, earthquakes and floods all over the world. It has been surveyed that in the last ten years there have been more earthquakes and floods in the world than what was recorded in the last ninety years which clearly tells us that the weather is rapidly changing and soon it might lead into catastrophic events that would w... more...

Environment | By Lawrence White @ Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 4:02 PM

You may have heard or thought about purchasing hydroponics online. The theory behind hydroponics is plants grow up by absorbing minerals and water contents from the soil. Here, soil is the contributor of these two essential agents. Plants don't need a soil medium if other mineral and nutrient contributors are available. Here is where hydroponics comes into the picture. Scientists say that terrestrial plants can be grown if you offer mineral nutrient solutions such as perlite, mineral wool, ... more...

Environment | By Terry Mickelson @ Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 3:06 PM

What does your electric bill look like lately? With the hot, sticky summer months rapidly approaching, chances are your total is heading up. Would it surprise you to know that there are numerous ways to reduce the amount of electricity you use, benefiting both your wallet and the environment? It's so easy you'll be kicking yourself for not doing these things sooner! The first thing that you can do to lower your bill and conserve energy is to turn off appliances when you're... more...

Environment | By Terry Mickelson @ Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 3:05 PM

"Going green" has a lot to do with recycling, or reusing what's already within the cycle of consumption. In years past this word tended to have a strict use for eco friendly activities, such as separating garbage, administering paper mache, or growing tulips in a garden urn formerly used as a bathroom appliance. Now the heat is really on to find ways to save energy. Concerns over depleting resources compounded with a heavy global reliance on fossil fuels has encouraged environmental... more...

Environment | By Terry Mickelson @ Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 3:00 PM

The City that Never Sleeps is famous for its well lit thoroughfares; no matter what time of day you walk Times Square, the Jumbotrons and neon compete with the brightness of the Sun. If you look at nighttime pictures of the country from space, you'll see the entire tri state area bathed in light, thanks to the lights powered by New York electricity flowing to residential and commercial customers like you. Because power plant staff and New York State officials work together to ensure uninter... more...