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Solid Waste, Here’s A Guide To Get Rid Of

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Solid Waste The United States is the land of plenty. Unfortunately, that also means we generate plenty of waste. The amount of solid waste generated yearly by the average American household has been rising steadily over the last 50 years. Although recycling and other green/sustainability efforts have helped us to treat waste disposal in a more responsible manner, it’s still ... Read More »

DIY Home Energy Audit Checklist

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DIY Home Energy Audit Even if you’re not concerned about your carbon footprint or any of the other eco-friendly buzzwords that have emerged in recent years, you’re probably interested in saving some money. If you are still unsure about whether to hire professionals or do it yourself then click here for more information to help you make a decision on ... Read More »

Energy Saving TV Set, Green Your TV

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Energy Saving TV Set Some of the TV statistics for Australia are staggering. An average user spends two hours and 55 minutes watching TV every day. When summed up it accounts for 18 hours a week, or 39 days a year. By June 2012, there were 18.7 million TV sets in Australia and 99% of households owned at least one ... Read More »

Green Up Your Home Move

Green Up Your Home Move More often than not, a home move is a stressful chore entailing plenty of financial expenses, physical work, and of course, there is always the worrying question whether the moving company will be up to the task. Much like any successful undertaking, a move will only be fruitful and cost-effective with prudent planning and timely ... Read More »

Environmental Benefits, Double Glazed Windows

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Environmental Benefits When it comes to introducing eco-friendly practices into your daily routine and implementing eco-friendly solutions across your household, double glazed windows make for some of the most cost-effective additions with long-term eco-friendly benefits. Moreover, going green will allow your family to lead a more positive, productive, and rewarding lifestyle that will imbue your home with happiness, health and ... Read More »

Eco Friendly Home, How To Decorate

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Eco Friendly Home We all want our homes to look great, but we also have to think about the entire process that comes before all that décor ends up in our home. Eco-friendly living has been the biggest hit in recent years and it’s no wonder why. For years we have been draining the Earth’s resources, cutting down forests and ... Read More »

Eco Friendly Kitchen, Design Your Own

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Eco Friendly Kitchen Designing an eco friendly kitchen is a sure-proof way to save money and reduce energy costs. Besides going all green with your food choices, an eco-friendly kitchen also involves energy-efficient preparation of food, green cleaning habits, as well as using equipment that is made of sustainable materials. Every day, families spend their time in the kitchen, so ... Read More »

Contemporary Bidets: Environmental Benefits

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Contemporary Bidets Choosing a bidet over a toilet paper is a major trend right now almost everywhere – some reports show that 60 percent of homes in Japan, for example, have a bidet installed. Many people decide to do it for hygienic reasons – it’s true that cleaning your genitals with water instead of toilet paper is more natural, more ... Read More »

Solar Panels for Your Home, Deciding to Install

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Solar Panels Solar panels are quite a controversial subject nowadays. Installing them is about as thrilling as insulating the attic; however, much like adding insulation, turning to solar energy is a home improvement that might even pay itself off, in addition to being an obvious environmentally conscious choice. So, should you install the solar panels? How do they work? The ... Read More »