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This Saturday March 27th, will be the largest ever public demonstration for action on climate change. At 8:30 p.m. local time, lights around the world will be symbolically turned off for one hour in homes, offices, iconic landmarks, government buildings
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Mention the 1980's to anyone and you'll get one of two responses: a rolling of the eyes or a joyous burst of energy. I would fall into the latter category. I love the 80's. Love it all: the music, the ridiculous fashion, the neon, the cheese.
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I'd like to direct you to a great example of a 'green realty' website that provides great information on going green, living green, and having a green home. It also has a focus on selling green homes: http://www.bercuhomes.com/ Simone has
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While we may not waste paper at home (likely because the costs come out of our own pocket!), it seems to be a common occurence for us to waste paper in the workplace, either through printing documents that don't really need to be printed, making multiple
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Happy Earth Day! In the interest of saving the environment and our beautiful planet, here are some ways to celebrate: Reduce the amount of time your lights are on. Better yet, purchase energy-efficient bulbs (which you can now get at dollar stores, so
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We spend a lot of our time in the kitchen: preparing meals, washing dishes, visiting, baking. The kitchen is also a key area for energy consumption...and a key area for energy conservation! Avoid using paper towel, and opt for a fabric cloth instead.
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Throughout the home, there are a variety of ways you can Go Green and not only start saving the environment, but also start saving money! Turning off lights and appliances that are not currently being used will reduce energy consumption and save you money.
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Bathrooms can be one place in the home that we use a lot of water, which can mean expensive utility bills and stress on water supplies and our enviroment. Here are some ways to reduce that pressure all around: Low-flow water fixtures will reduce the amount
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Your yard is likely the greenest area you own - at least in terms of colour! There are ways, though, that it might not be the "Greenest" area. Here are some tips and considerations when tackling that Spring yard work: Avoid using pesticides
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Here are some practical ways to begin living green when doing regular household shopping: Purchase local products (vegetables, meats, breads, fruits), which decreases the demand for long-haul transportation of goods across the country. Select organic
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A coworker told me about this online game, Energuy , where you move the little dude around to identify areas of the home and garage where you can Go Green, reduce wasted energy, and begin living green. It's rather fun and he does some humorous things
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Green living and saving the environment can mean more than reducing waste, recycling, and choosing to use green appliances. It can also mean selecting eco-friendly fashions! Who knew? I came across an interesting website today that provided new spring
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Littering is a huge factor in cluttering up our world with unnecessary garbage and debris, contamination of water sources, and general 'ugliness'. It is estimated that a whopping 75% of us will admit to littering within the last 5 years, which
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It is now April, spring is in the air, and the world should be turning green. By green, I not only mean green grass, trees, and leaves, but also Green, the colour of saving the environment. Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22. Why Go Green?
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