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» Recycling electronic equipment
By Green Living Tips | Published 04/15/2009 | home , gadgets , business |
Once the electronics you own outlive their usefulness for your home or business, they should be considered an environmental risk and dealt with accordingly instead of just winding up in landfill.
» Waste decomposition rates
By Green Living Tips | Published 04/2/2009 | home |
How long do different types of waste such as paper, plastic and other materials take to break down in the environment? That's a tricky question, but here's some decomposition figures to consider.
» Candle choices
By Green Living Tips | Published 03/19/2009 | home , family |

Most cheap candles you buy at the supermarket are made from paraffin wax, which is a byproduct of oil refining. Even the wicks of some candles can cause problems - they may have a lead or other type of metal core that release toxic emissions during burning.

» Taking your pee outside
By Green Living Tips | Published 02/23/2009 | water , home , garden |
Want to save at least a thousand of gallons of drinkable water a year and get your garden or compost heap really cranking - just pee outside. However, do exercise a bit of discretion and common sense :)
» Kitchen sponges
By Green Living Tips | Published 02/17/2009 | water , home , food , cleaning |

Most of the concern about kitchen sponges is around the amount of bacteria they can harbor. Sure, it's a very good point, but what about the environmental damage wreaked by these mostly synthetic throwaway items? Are there greener alternatives?



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