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» Recycling energy savings
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/28/2010 | energy |
Does as much energy go into recycling materials as it does in extracting them in the first place? Find out more about the energy savings in recycling plastic, metals, glass and paper.
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» The many uses of soy
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/22/2010 | health , food , energy , clothing |
The soybean is an amazing crop, with uses extending far beyond what you're likely familiar with. Like any "miracle" crop, it also has its down sides; mainly related to how we exploit it - sometimes soy products are by no means environmentally friendly. Learn more in this article.
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» Plastic milk jug recycling and uses
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/14/2010 | food , home |
Plastic milk jugs are still entering the waste stream in huge quantities, yet another burden on our environment. While plastic milk jugs cannot be recycled in the true sense of the word, they can be upcycled, downcycled and repurposed for many uses around the home.
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» Bees and your food
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/12/2010 | garden , food |
Bee Colony Collapse Disorder is a crisis that still gets little coverage given the major threat it poses. Bees give us so much more than honey. Bee pollination of crops, something that most farmers heavily rely on, is responsible for as much as 30% of the U.S. food supply.
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» What is downshifting?
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/8/2010 | health , family , business |

While many are seeking to climb the material ladder in life, others have reached the upper rungs and found out it's not all it's cracked up to be; choosing to set a different course - downshifting. For others, particularly in this economic climate, downshifting is more a forced phenomenon. Either way, downshifting means less consumption - and that's good for the environment.

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» Light pollution
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/4/2010 | home , energy , business |

Light pollution is an underrated environmental problem. It affects plants and animals directly and it also steals the magnificent night sky from us. Learn more about the issue in this article and what you can do to help reduce light pollution.

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» Amazing spider silk
By Green Living Tips | Published 07/31/2010 | garden |
A fear of spiders isn't uncommon, although often unfounded. Sometimes fear can be turned into fascination once we understand more about something. A fascinating aspect of spiders is the silk they produce to spin a web, which is the strongest natural or synthetic fiber known.
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» Toothpaste tube toothbrush holder
By Green Living Tips | Published 07/29/2010 | home |
Looking for a refreshing alternative to throwing away your toothpaste tubes? This easy do-it-yourself project upcycles your empty tubes into a simple toothbrush holder. Upcycling materials like these are a great way to reuse without costing a mint.
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» Lime plaster is green
By Green Living Tips | Published 07/24/2010 | building |
If you have a home rendering project happening soon and would like to reduce the associated environmental impact, consider a genuine lime plaster - it's a natural exterior/interior finish that sequesters carbon dioxide!
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» Calculating car carbon emissions
By Green Living Tips | Published 07/18/2010 | transport |
Ever wondered how much carbon dioxide is generated by your car or what its carbon emissions are per mile or kilometre? Here's a formula for calculating the figure and at-a-glance tables for those who don't wish to :).
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