As a culture, we’re becoming more and more environmentally conscious. When you buy something from a private eBay seller, there’s a good chance that the jiffy bags the product is shipped in could be recycled ones. When you go shopping, you probably take a re-usable bag with you, and, if you think about the rooms in your home – I bet they all have energy saving light-bulbs, right?
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How many trash bags did you put out this week? In today’s disposable society, it’s not easy to reduce the amount of waste we create. We can, however, reduce the amount of waste that goes into the garbage – by recycling the same products we so often throw away. Although many people don’t realize it, many items that get thrown away can be repurposed for products that are in demand… Continue reading
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Going on vacation is one of the most delightful times that you could ever experience. Whether you are vacationing to a tropical rainforest resort or to the beautiful ocean, it’s easy to forget about important issues such as endangered species and which souvenirs to bring back home.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a treaty aiming to ensure the protection… Continue reading
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Shop Around
OK, so maybe you’ve thought of this one before, but it’s definitely the number one thing to keep in mind when you’re trying to save money at the pump. Since most gas stations are owned by large corporations, some may be chaper than others no matter where you go. Know which gas stations are most likely to have the cheapest prices, but keep close tabs on where you… Continue reading
Tags: cars, efficiency, fuel prices, money saving advice, money saving tips
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Room for Energy
Commercial buildings have a huge amount of unused space. Large buildings such as gymnasiums, grocery stores, and super markets are several feet long. This untapped space may be over looked but many business owners are now looking into installing skylights along the roof. This is prime real estate for solar panels because many of these buildings rise above tree lines so they receive direct sunlight for several… Continue reading
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