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Environmentally friendly tips for the handyperson.
 
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» Planned obsolescence
By Green Living Tips | Published 09/3/2010 | repairs , home , gadgets |
It's one thing for a product to generally wear out, quite another for a manufacturer to ensure a part of it does within a desired timeframe. Planned obsolescence fuels hyperconsumption which impacts heavily on wallets - and our environment.
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» Green glue
By Green Living Tips | Published 03/14/2010 | repairs , home , business |
Environmentally friendly glue products do exist - and I don't just mean the old flour and water mixes. Learn about eco-related glue issues, earth friendly glues you can make yourself and commercially available green bioadhesive alternatives.
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» Energy saving windows
By Green Living Tips | Published 03/10/2010 | repairs , home , building |
A look at the various types of replacement windows with tips on how to choose windows to save energy and lower utility bills.
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» Sharing for the environment
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/4/2009 | repairs , garden , gadgets , food , building |
We purchase so many things for single use - tools, appliances, various gadgets and all this consumption negatively impacts on the environment. Perhaps we need to think back to our childhoods where sharing was an important lesson. 
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» Environmentally friendly roof insulation
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/3/2008 | repairs , home , building |
If you can afford the initial outlay, roof insulation is an absolute must for all houses and environmentally friendly insulation is available that will not only cut down on your heating and cooling costs, but also your impact on the earth.
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