Posted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
Green, green, green - today green is the new "black." Are you interested in participating in the green movement but are restricted because of financial limitations? While the US-GBC estimates a 2-7% increase in materials costs on average for "building green" there are lots and lots of ways to be green either completely free of charge or very, very cheaply. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
There is a big difference between knowing how to live green and actually living green. Being green isn't always easy and it isn't always cheap but the world you live in becomes a better place for your efforts. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Keith Barrett
Concerns about the natural environment and the consequences of global warming mean that many of us are looking at different areas of our lives in a new way. Is it possible to find environmentally friendly clothes. With much of the media dominated by environmental concerns, every aspect of modern living is under the microscope. How we work, how we travel and what we eat have all been closely inspected. What we wear is likely to come in for increased scrutiny. We're all becoming increasingly aware of our carbon footprint and how it can be altered depending upon how much energy...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
In 2006 alone Energy Star saved consumers over $14 billion on their utility bills. Translated into greenhouse gas emissions, in 2006 Energy Star prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million cars. An Energy Star rated device can save between 15-75% over comparable devices. Energy Star is a United States government program to promote energy efficient consumer products. Most consumers are familiar with the bright blue logo that appears on numerous computer products and home appliances. Energy Star was originally created in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency or EPA. It was as an attempt to reduce...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 February, 2008
Author: David Stanley
Magnificent Mount Benson is one of the scenic wonders of Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Mount Benson is the citys backdrop rising 1,019 meters above the Strait of Georgia. Magnificent Mount Benson is one of the scenic wonders of Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Mount Benson is the citys backdrop rising 1,019 meters above the Strait of Georgia. The mountains green forested slopes are favorites of hikers and wildlife, and theres a sweeping view of the Coastal Mountain Range across the water from the rocky summit. Unfortunately, this...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 13 January, 2008
Author: Barbara Freedman-De Vito
An appreciation of birds and the many reasons why birds and birdwatching appeal to so many people, this article discusses such factors as the beauty of birds, their songs, and the symbolic associations that we attribute to bird behavior. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 January, 2008
Author: Julie Kinnear
Fortunately for its population, Toronto offers many convenient options for safe recycling. In most cases, you can do this easily by yourself, however - there are scenarios which might be hazardous and... Fortunately for its population, Toronto offers many convenient options for safe recycling. In most cases, you can do this easily by yourself, however - there are scenarios which might be hazardous and require professional assistance. Read the rest of this guide to find out about recycling these less common materials, as we've done the research for you! Asbestos - Asbestos is a dangerous insulation material which needs extra...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 31 December, 2007
Author: Alan Jacobson
Rainwater harvesting means collecting and storing rain for future use. Rainwater harvests can turn out water that is fully drinkable, can be used for cleaning and bathing, and to water crops in a drought. Rainwater harvesting put simply means collecting and storing rain for future use. Uses depends on how far you go in purifying and cleaning the water, but could range from turning it into fully drinkable water to using it for cleaning and bathing to using it to water crops in a drought. The most common form of rainwater catchment system is a rooftop system, where runoff is...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 December, 2007
Author: U Suski
As we go about our daily lives we seldom think how the way that we live affects the environment around us. While we may think for a few minutes that we need to be more environmentally conscious there are very few of us who actually take the time which is needed. The different reports about global warming need our consideration as some of the causes of global warming are caused by us. Article Tags: Global Warming Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 21 November, 2007
Author: U Suski
Global warming is a phrase that many of us have heard of. There are numerous articles which deal with the detailing of disastrous global warming effects. The different reports about global warming need our consideration as some of the causes of global warming are caused by us. Article Tags: Global Warming Facts, Global Warming, Warming Facts Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
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