1. Dishwashing detergent environmental impact
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...fying what's in a product. What about the bottle? Something else to check when buying detergents in plastic bottles is if the bottle can be recycled. If this aspect isn't clearly labeled on...

2. 30 baking soda tips
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...e of 4 tablespoons baking soda and a gallon of water for a while. - Stains on porcelain sinks, toilets and plastics can be removed by applying a layer of baking soda and then using a damp sponge . I f...

3. Earth friendly disinfectant
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...ant, but by making your own, you're more likely to use the same container, therefore cutting down your plastic consumption. Eucalyptus oil is amazing stuff and you'll see it mentioned regular...

4. Rain Barrel Water Recycling
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...lmost all the materials are available at your local hardware store. The main item you will need is a large plastic drum. Getting one is not as difficult as it may seem. Most soft drink manufacturers a...

5. Waste decomposition rates
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...uot;break down" in the environment. Glass bottle 1 million years Monofilament fishing line: 600 years Plastic beverage bottles: 450 years Disposable diapers: 450 years Aluminum can: 80-200 years ...

6. Organic fertilizers
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...t and freelance writer, currently consulting for All Garden Planters – a company that provides large plastic planters , mexican ceramic planters – in fact, all types of garden pots and pla...

7. How wind turbines work
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... the placement of wind farms in relation to residential areas. Wind turbines are created from fiberglass, plastics, aluminium, copper, steel and various other metals, so they do have an impact on the...

8. How To Recycle Printer Cartridges In San Diego
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...idges. Why Recycle Printer Cartridges?For some people, the printer cartridge is nothing more than a small plastic case containing ink for the printers that they use. However, as small as a printer ca...

9. Battery Care in a Renewable Energy System
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...of the box so that nothing can crawl in the hole, but air can still pass through. Next, I would ditch the plastic battery caps that come with the batteries and invest some money in Hydrocaps. A hydro...

10. Plastic
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The United States produces millions of tons of waste every year. Nine out of every ten tons of plastic waste are not recycled. So where do those tons of discarded plastic go? Eventually all trashed p

11. Your Recycling Questions Answered
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...e is using less non-biodegradable substances that cannot be recycled. The second is to reuse items such as plastic containers or appliances that can be repaired. The third is to recycle products so th...

12. Planned obsolescence
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...ridge refiller who started out in the mid 90's in what was then a new industry. People would buy small plastic cartridge containing a piddling amount of ink and once those had run out, bin them an...

13. 51 Easy, Eco-Friendly Ways
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...tting or organic wool. 5. Avoid electric bug zappers. 6. Avoid laundry detergent with phosphates. 7. Avoid plastics in your home. 8. Avoid poultry and meats from animals raised on hormones and steroid...

14. What Is Reduce Reuse Recycle ?
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...e recycle; reusing is next on the agenda. Try to reuse as many products as possible in your own household. Plastic milk jugs make great pitchers for tea and water. They can also be used as plant hold...

15. The Seven Building Blocks of Building Green
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...lding materials such as old concrete and stone as a base for a parking lot. Be an avid recycler of glass, plastic and metals in your household. Set up a compost bin to turn your food scraps into rich...

16. Cell phone recycling
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...ld, often to people in poorer countries who can't afford the latest models recycled - precious metals, plastics etc. extracted. Finding a method of recycling that suits you is as easy as going to ...

17. Canned food and the environment
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...en the metal and the food itself (if a lining present). Depending on the product, this may be made of plastic which might contain bisphenol A (BPA). This compound is creating a lot of concern in ...