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Articles: A New Beginning - it's our time to be agents of change LED breakthrough may revolutionize lighting - production costs lowered BottleMania - how water went on sale and why we bought it Home-front ecology - is the WWII homefront a model for today? When to turn off your lights - maximizing efficiency with home lighting Why having more no longer makes us happy - make money, get happy? PVC plastics in consumer products - phasing them out ...more articles Conserving water in the home Simple ways to save water at home while reducing the pollution risk to nearby lakes, streams and watersheds. Recycling basics for the home Home recycling requires very little effort, yet offers substantial benefit to the homeowner as well as the environment. Simplify Suggestions for slowing down our busy lives, and enjoying more of the moment. As we learn to simplify, the environment also benefits. Natural Cooling Easy ways to help cool your home with little cost to you or the environment. Energy-Efficient Heating Simple, inexpensive ways to cut your fuel bill as much as 50%, while helping to conserve Earth's resources. Non-Toxic Home Cleaning Toxic substances in many homecare products threaten your family and the environment's health. Here are safe, natural and inexpensive alternatives. Energy-Efficient Appliances How to get more value from your home appliances, and the best value from new appliances, while reducing home energy use. Non-Toxic Paint New environmental regulations, and consumer demand, have led to the development of new paints which are durable, cost-effective and less harmful to human and environmental health. Energy-Efficient Lighting There's been a quiet revolution in lighting. New bulbs are available which save energy, reduce pollution and cost less in the long run. Natural Insect Pest Control Which is worse - the insect pests in your home, or the pesticides used to treat them? Before reaching for the chemicals, try these safer natural methods. |
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Is there a silver lining to our current financial crisis? The road to sustainable living is rough, but the destination is a worthy goal. Read |
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Fuel-efficient cars The best and the worst fuel efficient cars of the 2008 model season, as rated by the EPA. More info |
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Climate
Change: what we can do Ultimately, it is up to us as individuals to take action to slow down climate change. Here's how |
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Recycling used electronics Here's how Environmental websites for kids Kids are the future stewards of the earth. Let's empower them with good information. Click here |
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| On The Road Our personal choices in transportation may be the biggest single influence we make on the health of the planet. The following pages offer ideas for getting around with less of an impact on the environment. |
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Idle Thoughts When idling your car: If you're going to be stopped for more than 30 seconds, turn off the engine. Even though you have to restart the engine, you'll still be saving fuel. More info Low Tox Antifreeze This new formulation is safer for pets, wildlife and the environment. More info |
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| Links Simple living, sustainability and sites of general environmental interest. |
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