Your Children and Thirdhand Smoke

When someone smokes indoors, those that use that space can be exposed to thirdhand smoke even a few days later. Carpets, rugs, and furniture fabrics retain nicotine residues and other chemicals if someone has smoked cigarettes near these items. These toxic chemicals can then be transferred onto our skin, clothing, hair, or even back into the air leading to various medical conditions such as...
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Win the War Against Energy Sucking Devices In Your Home

One can find about 20 appliances in the average home. Think about how much electricity your home devices are using right now (even when turned off). How many more devices do households of today host in comparison to a few decades ago? Device Deluge We now have dishwashers, microwaves, coffee makers, computers, DVR’s, iPods, smart phones, and a myriad of other electronic devices hanging...
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The Green Living Carnival - 5th Edition

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Green Living Carnival! A weekly blog carnival featuring posts from some of the best writers on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green living. Jade Boyd from Rice University writes about a study on how Waste Heat May Reduce Costs for CO2 capture. Carbon dioxide is captured from flue gases in power plants by using low-grade steam. Cyndi from Reduce...
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Start Using Solar Energy When You Work On Your Lawn

If you are interested in using green sources of power to help the environment and save money, then lawn care may be an easy place to get started. It makes sense to turn to this area of your life to start protecting the environment and make the transition to greener power sources. You can begin with a small commitment and make a big impact. Why Green Energy Can Work on Your Lawn Whether you do...
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The Cost of Residential Solar Panels in the U.K. (United Kingdom)

With the energy crisis hitting several countries in the world, people and governments are focusing more on optimizing solar energy for power generation. Recent technological advancements and a decrease in installation prices have made the cost of residential solar panels affordable and convenient. Let’s see how they can be cost effective so you can save money in the long run. Installation and...
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Can the U.S. Become Oil Independent?

There is no doubt that soon the United States will not just be oil independent, but will also be energy independent. This statement is based on the last “Oil Outlook Report” released by the International Energy Agency. In fact the IEA says that by 2035 the United States will be completely self-sufficient for natural gas and oil. The same report predicts that by 2020 the United States...
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Eco-Friendly Home Construction Projects For Your Backyard

When you think of eco-friendly living, what comes to mind? Most of us would probably focus on things we can do indoors. But in actuality, there are several ways you can live a greener lifestyle in your very own backyard. You don’t have to spend exorbitant amounts of time or money to make your backyard space more eco-friendly. By taking the simple approach, your outdoor space can maintain its...
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The Top 5 Greenest Companies in the World (According to Newsweek)

There are many companies in the world who are involved in making their workplace a greener place to be. Many have succeeded and some are still climbing up the ladder. How green a company is, is based on parameters that include energy efficiency, waste management and water resource utilization. This article is based on the research of two leading research organizations: one is Trucost and the...
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The Green Living Carnival - 4th Edition

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Green Living Carnival! It is a weekly blog carnival featuring posts from some of the best writers on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green living in general. Cyndi presents The Power of Perception posted at Reduce Footprints, saying, “This post discusses the nature of perception and how we can use it to help the environment.” Shane Shirley...
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The Cost of Installation of Solar Panels

If you are shopping around for solar panels, you should look at the overall cost of installation it could bring. Understanding the solar panel system’s durability and ability to extract renewable energy are just some of the factors that can affect its price. The very first thing that hinders many households from switching to solar power is the price. Before going solar, homeowners often ask how...
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