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» Burgers and the environment
By Green Living Tips | Published Yesterday | food |
HTML clipboardNext time you're queuing up for a burger, have a think about its environmental and animal welfare impact. While you may not be ready to switch to veganism, if you can resist those oh-so-tasty extra layers of meat and cheese becoming popular these days, you'll be doing the planet that sustains us a favor.
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» Uses for vodka
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/16/2009 | cleaning , home |
Got a bottle of vodka lying around you don't want? Don't throw it out! Vodka has many other uses besides drinking it.

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» Geothermal heat pumps
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/12/2009 | energy , home |
Many people are familiar with solar power and wind energy as green ways to generate electricity for their homes, but what about geothermal heat pumps - also known as ground source heat pumps? Learn a little more about how the technology works.
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» Community food gardens
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/10/2009 | food , garden |
HTML clipboardAn extension of the Victory Garden concept that developed during World War II, a community food garden (sometimes referred to as a food bank) is another way of producing more natural foods in an environmentally friendly way and increasing a community's food security.
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» Vanilla extract uses
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/6/2009 | cleaning , home |
Vanilla can be handy around the home as a green alternative to other products, but did you know that not all vanilla is created equal? Learn more about vanilla, pick up some tips for using vanilla extract when it's past its best before date and how to make your own!

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» Green air fresheners
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/1/2009 | home , health , family , cleaning |

I admit it, I was an air freshener abuser. My cleaning cupboard had more air freshener varieties than you could poke a stick at. But in fooling my nose, I was also poisoning my immediate and wider environment. There are certainly greener ways to keep nasty smells at bay.

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» Recycling used engine oil
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/27/2009 | transport , energy |
Millions of gallons of used engine oil are dumped annually instead of recycled. Aside from the direct environmental issues, it also means millions more of gallons of crude oil needs be extracted. Learn more about the importance of recycling used engine oil and where you can find collection points.
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» Greener charcoal
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/25/2009 | home , food |
With many people using charcoal for barbecues, I decided to take a look at what's in bbq charcoal and briquettes and the associated environmental issues.
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» Toilet chemicals and the environment
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/22/2009 | water , home , health |

Our toilets and sewerage treatment systems deal with more than our own waste. In our efforts to create a hygienic domestic environment, we're often killing  more than just the bacterial nasties. Here's some tips for a greener loo.

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» Earth friendly holiday season tips
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/18/2009 | food , family , energy |
Eeeek! Holiday shopping related advertising is already upon us. The Xmas season is traditionally a time of increased consumption and massive waste on many levels that negatively impacts on the environment. Forewarned is forearmed - pick up 17 tips for a green holiday season and share your ideas too!
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