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Cat Control Laws Work
May 16th, 2013. An Australian council has voted to continue a cat registration initiative – and I applaud them for doing so.
Grocery Home Delivery Cuts Carbon Emissions
May 13th, 2013. An analysis of grocery home delivery has found an effective service can result in a major cut to carbon emissions compared to individuals trekking to the store.
Reclaimed Teak Pepper Mill
May 11th, 2013. I recently received a pepper mill made from old-growth teak; reclaimed from structures built in the early 20th century.
Portable evaporative air conditioner – MightyKool
May 7th, 2013. An electricity and water miser, the MightyKool from Swampy Cooling Systems is a portable evaporative air conditioner designed with energy efficiency and off grid living in mind. Nearly 4 years on and I still think it’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Coke – Stop Trashing Australia
May 6th, 2013. Greenpeace are taking on Coca Cola and other beverage manufacturers’ efforts to stop cash for containers programs in Australia.
Turning Trash Into Energy
May 4th, 2013. The city of Oslo in Norway has a problem the opposite of many other cities – not enough garbage.
Lead Ammo Killing Condors
April 30th, 2013. Condors – a scavenger bird – are continuing to die not as a result of being shot, but due to ingesting lead ammunition fragments in carcasses.
The Greening Power Of One
April 28th, 2013. A man in India has grown a 1,360 acre forest from scratch on his own – and there are some lessons in his efforts for all of us.
China To Phase Out Production Of HCFC’s
April 25th, 2013. Carbon dioxide often first springs to mind when considering greenhouse gas emissions, but there are other gases with a much higher global warming potential (GWP).
Heating Pads – Save Money & Slash Carbon Emissions
April 22nd, 2013. Suffer from cold feet? You might be able to avoid energy-sucking space heaters by using a heating pad.
Rethink Cigarette Butts
April 20th, 2013. Cigarette butts are one of the most common litter items found on roadsides, beaches and waterways around the world. They aren’t just unsightly – cigarette butts are also toxic.
Fabric Protectors And The Environment
April 14th, 2013. Fabric protector products might help prevent carpets, upholstery and other textiles from staining – but this protection may come at a cost to the environment.
Greening baby wipes
April 10th, 2013. Every where we turn it’s plastic this and synthetic that – including baby wipes; and it’s not just the packaging. Learn more about the impact of diaper wipes on the environment and alternatives.
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Whether you take small steps or huge leaps towards green living – remember, every action counts towards helping the environment!
