Posted on: 06 April, 2008
Author: Holly Eddins
Do you have mercury light bulbs that you need to dispose of? Or have your broken a light bulb and need to know the proper way to dispose of it. Its important to follow specific steps to assure the proper disposal of these light bulbs. Today we are all more aware of our impact on the earth and atmosphere. Light Bulbs containing mercury are certainly an element of that. Without getting too technical or detailed, I hope to provide you with the information you need to properly recycle or dispose of these types of light bulbs. This is not meant...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 April, 2008
Author: Matt Johnson
The use of soap nuts reduces the use of harmful chemicals, helps in restoring our polluted earth, and saves our tropical forests. Isnt it time you did your part in painting a greener future for our children? Soap Nuts: The Green Clean Detergent The North American consumer is moving towards becoming an informed buyer. An average American is now aware of facts that previously went unnoticed such as the presence of Triclosan in anti-bacterial soaps, bisphenol-A in plastics and that air fresheners are abuzz with phthalates. In simple words, the above describes the various harmful chemicals that are present in...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 April, 2008
Author: Matt Johnson
With great cleaning power, no harmful chemicals, & prices that rival any other detergents, Soap Nuts are one of the best cleaning agents you can buy. Im not an environmentalist by any stretch of the imagination, but I do consider the impact of what I am doing has on the environment. That is why when my wife started using Soap Nuts as our household cleaner, it sparked my curiosity to learn more.What are Soap Nuts?Soap Nuts are actually not nuts at all. They are berries (also known as Soap Berries) that grow on trees in India & Nepal. There are...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 04 April, 2008
Author: Eli Minatore
Prime Time Plus has just launched their 100% environmentally friendly department. We are now able to create and label your promotional products while be true to the environment. The growing importance of being kind to Mother Earth is a rapidly spreading concern across the globe. Unfortunately, some companies are using false claims of Going Green to attract new business. The new fad is to say that you are an environmentally safe company. Simply using recycled printer paper is not enough to claim you are eco-friendly. Prime Time Plus is a highly reputable personal promotional product agency that believes in operating...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 16 March, 2008
Author: Hal Stevens
There is no denying the evidence that cremation is becoming a popular alternative to burial. And, more funeral homes and cemeteries are joining the trend of green burials which dont use harmful chemicals in preparing the body. And many use biodegradable caskets. But which one of these is more environmentally friendly? The answer might surprise you. The trend toward more green funerals and burials is rooted in being more environmentally friendly, as well as, lowering costs. For example, each year, 22,500 cemeteries across the United States bury approximately 827,060 gallons of embalming fluid which includes formaldehyde and other hazardous chemicals....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
Today, it's very common to encounter a variety of terms that include the word "carbon" in the news, in magazines and books. Words like "carbon footprint," "carbon offsets" and "carbon emissions" - but it's not often these terms are actually explained or defined. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
More and more forward thinking people are focusing on ways to reduce their carbon footprint. They want to have a positive impact in environment they live. That is the very reason people need to understand the impact of electricity generation on the environment. It's a fact: Residential electricity generated by fossil fuels is the third largest contributor of carbon dioxide emissions in the US. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
While carbon offsets might be based on the concept of emissions trading it is, currently, an unregulated field. While emissions trading is regulated by a strict formal and legal framework, carbon offsets are generally arranged by commercial or not-for-profit carbon-offset providers. Until strict formal standards and certifications are set for carbon offsetting I'm forced to look at other options. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
Global warming is getting a lot of press these days and the underlying message is we have a very urgent problem, and that action needs to be taken yesterday. In the United States it seems the message has yet to effectively resonate. While the western states are jumping ahead in regards to climate change it seems like a relative drop in the bucket when reviewing the larger issue. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Ryan Hutchings
Like all rivers across the US, the Salt River is unique. It's beauty and grandeur are partly a result of it's location on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau in Arizona. The Salt River is home to a large number of plants, animals and birdlife. It offers an outstanding adventure opportunity with world class rapids and stunning scenery. The Salt River Canyon is truly one of the southwest's hidden treasures. The natural flow of the Salt is 86.1 m³/s (3040 ft³/s) at its mouth, almost four times that of the Rio Grande River. The Salt River flows northwest through...
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