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Naturally Vindictive Ways to Kill Bugs

by Andrea Hermitt

26 Aug 2009 09:53 PM

If you are sick of bugs in your house, your garden, and your hard you will be glad to know that you can get rid of most of the bugs yourself. An added perk is that you can do it naturally. Even more interesting for some is knowing that the bugs will suffer as they die.

Six Ways to Have a Greener Home

by Mary Ann Romans

08 May 2009 10:19 AM

The little things that you do around your home can make a big impact in how much energy you can save. if you want a greener home, concentrate on the following six areas. 1. Conserve hot water.

RecycleBank: Getting Paid to Recycle

by Mary Ann Romans

07 May 2009 10:26 AM

Yesterday morning, there was great anticipation in our household while we expected a large arrival. I had just signed up for our local RecycleBank (http://www.recyclebank.com) program, and we were awaiting our new large recycling container, complete with RDIF chip.

Green Home Tips

by Mary Ann Romans

04 May 2009 06:35 AM

Did you know that a plastic shower curtain can be dangerous to your health? It can release dangerous levels of volatile organic compounds. If you want to protect your health and your environment, you'll want to read the following green home tips.

How to Recycle Crayons

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Apr 2009 10:51 AM

Did you know that when crayons are tossed out in the garbage, they can spend almost an eternity in a landfill? Who knew that such a little think could contribute to the trash on our planet? As a household with three young children, crayons are everywhere.

Easy Household Ways to Go Green

by Mary Ann Romans

03 Apr 2009 10:45 AM

While new windows and electric cars are great ways to go green and take care of the environment, there are also a number of smaller but equally effective steps that you can take in your home to cut down on your impact to the environment.

Earth Hour 2009

by Mary Ann Romans

27 Mar 2009 09:54 AM

When the lights go down in the city tomorrow night, it will be to mark the second worldwide Earth Hour. From Paris to New York, the world is banning together as a mark of solidarity to solve the problem of global climate change.

Guide to Recycling Electronics 3

by Mary Ann Romans

09 Mar 2009 04:44 PM

In our household there are so many electronic devices that we rely on using to get through the day. But technology is always growing and changing, leaving many of our devices obsolete and in need of being upgraded or replaced.

Guide to Recycling Electronics 2

by Mary Ann Romans

08 Mar 2009 04:50 AM

Does your household contribute to the vast amount of e-waste (electronic waste) that has become a big issue for our environment?

Guide to Recycling Electronics

by Mary Ann Romans

05 Mar 2009 11:47 AM

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans toss out about 2 million tons of e-waste, that is electronic devices that are no longer useful. Computers and other electronics can actually provide hazards to the environment beyond just taking up space as trash.



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