http://factoidz.com/experts-in/green-living/ green living articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pests-in-your-garden-without-using-pesticides/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pests-in-your-garden-without-using-pesticides/ It only makes good sense that as the world revolves and it has been revolving for longer than we can imagine in some form or another, that eventually we would begin to remember, recognize, learn and practice Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-for-small-spaces.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-phantom-loads-or-vampire-power-draws/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-phantom-loads-or-vampire-power-draws/ Finally, after many years of being known of only by extremely frugal people and energy researchers, phantom loads or vampire power draws are making headline news. These silent thieves of energy consume up to seventy five percent of all the energy used by home electronics, according to Department ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-phantom-loads-or-vampire-power-draws.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-cut-your-water-use-with-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-cut-your-water-use-with-easy-steps/ How To Save Water and Reduce Your Water Bill You can't do much about your taxes, mortgage, insurance or phone bill but you can cut your electricity and water bills by using less. You water bill is typically the smaller of the two bills, depending on what type of yard you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/p/frugal-living-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-off-of-solar-power-alone/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-off-of-solar-power-alone/ Now that the federal government has renewed rebates of up to thirty percent for home solar energy systems many people are considering the idea of adding them to their homes. Currently the federal rebate for solar photovoltaic or PV systems, that provide some or all of a home's electricity, is thi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable.jpg http://factoidz.com/high-altitude-cooking-and-the-boiling-point-of-water/ http://factoidz.com/high-altitude-cooking-and-the-boiling-point-of-water/ The boiling point of water changes depending on what altitude you live at. For those living in Aspen Colorado the boiling point of water is about 94 degrees Celsius or 202 Fahrenheit. As seen on this Temperature Converter ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/post/high-altitude-cooking-and-the-boiling-point-of-water.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-your-moving-day-greener/ http://factoidz.com/make-your-moving-day-greener/ The warm weather brings moving trucks and cardboard boxes to the streets of New York. Here's how to make the relocation process more friendly on your planet--and your body too! 1. Forego the cardboard. In place of cardboard boxes, go for a sturdier and more re-usable opti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/p/green-living-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell/ http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell/ The year is 2040. We still don’t have flying cars, but as we approach the middle of the first century of the new millennium, the technology available to the average person would make any late 20th century tech-head... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/post/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell.jpg http://factoidz.com/importance-of-water/ http://factoidz.com/importance-of-water/ Water is so important it is needed frequently in order for your existence to continue. It's fascinating. If we don't drink it, we shrivel up and die. We don't just die, we horribly suffer until we become so hydrated our heart stops. H2O rules all. It's not just humans. Mammals spend their days tr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/popular-misconceptions-about-the-human-body.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-much-energy-and-money-can-you-save-by-unplugging-your-home-appliances/ http://factoidz.com/how-much-energy-and-money-can-you-save-by-unplugging-your-home-appliances/ Save Energy - Save Money - Unplug It! Yes, it is true that you can save energy and money by unplugging any appliances that are not in use, regardless of whether you are home or gone for the day, the week or the month. Taking the time to unplug any appliance will help to r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-lower-your-electric-bill.jpg http://factoidz.com/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat/ http://factoidz.com/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat/ I can only suppose that edible flowers have been around almost as long as the ground they grow upon. People have been eating flowers since the time of the ancients. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/post/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ Flowers can become a living sculpture instead of a mere splash of colour. Think about colour scheme, graduating heights, volume, and texture. Design a symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement. First begin with colour. Decide if you wa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/summer-flowers-and-planting.jpg http://factoidz.com/building-your-green-home-does-size-really-matter/ http://factoidz.com/building-your-green-home-does-size-really-matter/ Yes, the size of your home does make a difference when building a green home or a green project and want to be certified. There are many factors play into the square footage and design of your home. Also with the down turn in the economy I think smaller homes will be the new nor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-green-is-your-dream-home-part-one.jpg http://factoidz.com/your-business-and-the-environment-an-introduction-and-the-benefits/ http://factoidz.com/your-business-and-the-environment-an-introduction-and-the-benefits/ Businesses nowadays are realising the benefits of adopting environmentally friendly policies.  However, nowadays, it has gone beyond optional and is now a legal requirement with stiff penalties for non compliance. You, as a business owner are responsisble for making sure that that your business has... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/p/green-living-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-cook-with-a-low-carbon-footprint-select-and-prepare-eco-friendly-meals/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-cook-with-a-low-carbon-footprint-select-and-prepare-eco-friendly-meals/ Many eco conscious people are looking for ways to lower their carbon footprint, or the direct and indirect amount of CO2 that is produced by each of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-cook-with-a-low-carbon-footprint-select-and-prepare-eco-friendly-meals.jpg http://factoidz.com/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy/ http://factoidz.com/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy/ There are those who believe that mankind is making an enormous adverse impact on the Earth. Some even think that the damage we humans have done is already irreversible and we have doomed the planet to an accelerated warming of the globe. There are others how... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy.jpg http://factoidz.com/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters/ http://factoidz.com/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters/ So has all the new water heaters on the market have you confused on which one is the best? Which one is the greenest and most efficient? Well don’t feel alone, there happens to be a lot of options today but the proper application is what needs to be looked at. There is no doubt that the standar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/going-green-with-tankless-water-heaters.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-greenhouse-gardening/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-greenhouse-gardening/ Greenhouse gardening is not that different from other types of gardening when it comes to the kinds of tools and equipment you need to have in order to be successful. From simple hand tools to flower pots, there are all sorts of types of supplies that you can get in order to help maintain your gr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-your-part-turn-your-uneaten-food-to-usable-compost/ http://factoidz.com/do-your-part-turn-your-uneaten-food-to-usable-compost/ Billions upon billions of pounds of food waste every year are thrown away with the regular garbage pick up. This puts a tremendous strain on not only our environment but our wallets to pay people to come pick it up and hail it off to a local landfill. All is not lost though. You can do your part ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush/ http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush/ The American Dental Association recommends that we replace our toothbrushes every 3-4 months. What can you do with an old worn out toothbrush or a new one for that matter? Toothbrushes are great tools to use for small, delicate and/or difficult to reach areas.  Before you throw away that old tooth ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush.jpg http://factoidz.com/simba-speaks-out-on-litter-ecology/ http://factoidz.com/simba-speaks-out-on-litter-ecology/ Greeting and salutations from Jerry and Eileen’s cathouse, my name’s Simba. My pride and I rule the roost at Jerry and Eileen’s cathouse but we don’t mind letting them think that the house belongs to them and we merely share it w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simba-speaks-out-on-litter-ecology.jpg http://factoidz.com/eco-conscious-shopping-how-to-find-environmentally-friendly-products/ http://factoidz.com/eco-conscious-shopping-how-to-find-environmentally-friendly-products/ These days, the public seems more interested than ever before in becoming more ecologically conscious of our impact on the environment. People have also become much more aware of wh... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/eco-conscious-shopping-how-to-find-environmentally-friendly-products.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-raise-chickens-for-fun-and-food/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-raise-chickens-for-fun-and-food/ Raising chickens can be great fun. They are hearty animals so even the novice can keep them with reasonably good success. They provide you with food in the way of eggs and the occasional fryer. They provide enjoyment not only a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-raise-chickens-for-fun-and-food.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-recycling-ideas-things-you-never-thought-about-recycling/ http://factoidz.com/creative-recycling-ideas-things-you-never-thought-about-recycling/ Recycling is an obvious way of being Green and helping the environment by minimizing what ends up in landfills. But in the grander scheme of things, one must consider that there is an ecological price to recycling as well. There is the c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-recycling-ideas-things-you-never-thought-about-recycling.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-most-energy-efficient-and-cost-efficient-space-heater/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-most-energy-efficient-and-cost-efficient-space-heater/ With the rising costs of home heating, everyone is looking for more cost effective ways to stay warm in the winter. High efficiency heating systems, programmable thermostats, increased insulation and weatherproofing windows and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-the-most-energy-efficient-and-cost-efficient-space-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/dish-washing-the-green-way/ http://factoidz.com/dish-washing-the-green-way/ What is more appealing than watching your spouse, barefoot and pregnant, standing at the kitchen sink, early on a Saturday Morning with Cat Stevens’ music playing through the Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dish-washing-the-green-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-is-anybody-using-trash-bags/ http://factoidz.com/why-is-anybody-using-trash-bags/ Garbage has been a part of humanity for thousands of years. The Mayan Indians had huge dumps for their refuse. History tells us that their dumps had an inclination to periodically explode, and then burn for several days due to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-is-anybody-using-trash-bags.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-launder-clothes-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-launder-clothes-naturally/ For thousands of years, people have been doing their laundry without the use of chemicals. No modern laundry detergents, no chlorine bleach and certainly no corner dry cleaners. This is not to say that soap wasn’t used to lau... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-launder-clothes-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/baking-soda-carpet-cleaner-foot-deodorizer-jewelry-cleaner-and-more/ http://factoidz.com/baking-soda-carpet-cleaner-foot-deodorizer-jewelry-cleaner-and-more/ Baking soda is inexpensive, eco-friendly and a multi-use product.   This household staple can be used as an active ingredient in common household, beauty, body and bath products. Five common uses of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/baking-soda-carpet-cleaner-foot-deodorizer-jewelry-cleaner-and-more.jpg http://factoidz.com/pruning-methods-for-conifers-removing-dead-damaged-or-diseased-limbs/ http://factoidz.com/pruning-methods-for-conifers-removing-dead-damaged-or-diseased-limbs/ Evergreens with needle-like foliage, called conifers, usually need pruning only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased limbs. You can also prune to keep their growth compact. Pruning methods vary depending on the conifer's branching habit. Tools and Materials Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pruning-methods-for-conifers-removing-dead-damaged-or-diseased-limbs.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-be-more-efficient-with-my-energy-and-electricity-use-at-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-be-more-efficient-with-my-energy-and-electricity-use-at-home/ Conserving electricity in a house is not that difficult. However, our needs have increased exponentially. The advancement in technology is adding new gadgets to the existing pile day after day; only to increase the electricity consumption. There are many ways to cut down on the daily electricity cos... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-can-i-be-more-efficient-with-my-energy-and-electricity-use-at-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-real-benefits-of-mineral-makeup-cutting-through-the-hype/ http://factoidz.com/the-real-benefits-of-mineral-makeup-cutting-through-the-hype/ Well it's true - mineral make up has a lot of hype surrounding it.  There are constant infomercials and advertising for it everywhere we look. I was extremely skeptical of it as well, until my sister forced me to wear it for her wedding day. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-real-benefits-of-mineral-makeup-cutting-through-the-hype.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-by-installing-a-modern-electric-dishwasher/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-by-installing-a-modern-electric-dishwasher/ Believe it or not, you can actually reduce the amount of energy that you use by installing a new, energy efficient dishwashers. If you have a dishwasher that was manufactured before 1994, according to the U.S. Department of Energy and th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-go-green-by-installing-a-modern-electric-dishwasher.jpg http://factoidz.com/cool-tools-for-the-home-handy-person-go-green-with-kill-a-watt/ http://factoidz.com/cool-tools-for-the-home-handy-person-go-green-with-kill-a-watt/ Many consumer electronics consume power even when they are in the off/standby mode. Entertainment devices like TIVOs, cable and satellite TV boxes, TVs, Stereos, surround sound systems, cable and DSL modems, VCRs and DVDs, computers, com... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cool-tools-for-the-home-handy-person-go-green-with-kill-a-watt.jpg http://factoidz.com/gardening-how-to-cope-with-insects-raccoons-and-rabbits/ http://factoidz.com/gardening-how-to-cope-with-insects-raccoons-and-rabbits/ The first advice I have to give is choose your battles. Some vegetables are easily grown organically while others are very difficult. One of the reasons organic gardening has taken so long to catch on is because of the reduced yield resulting from pests. Growing small quantities of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-how-to-cope-with-insects-raccoons-and-rabbits.jpg http://factoidz.com/soil-amendments-how-to-fertilize-your-garden-without-harming-wildlife/ http://factoidz.com/soil-amendments-how-to-fertilize-your-garden-without-harming-wildlife/ This article is about the dangers of fertilizers, and which fertilizers to use. One of the greatest reasons not to use pesticides and chemical fertilizers is the risk to wildlife in your area. If your home is surrounded by a natural habitat/ecosystem you should take steps so that you do not in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/soil-amendments-how-to-fertilize-your-garden-without-harming-wildlife.jpg http://factoidz.com/fun-things-to-do-on-earth-day/ http://factoidz.com/fun-things-to-do-on-earth-day/ The world celebrates Earth Day every April 22nd. It is an important movement that grew from former Senator Gaylord Nelson’s effort to save the planet. He wrote to colleges and magazines beginning in 1963 and was able to generate nat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fun-things-to-do-on-earth-day.jpg http://factoidz.com/harvesting-rainwater-for-future-use-experiences-from-india/ http://factoidz.com/harvesting-rainwater-for-future-use-experiences-from-india/ Rain Water harvesting simply means collecting Water for future use during the rainy season. Rain water harvesting has been in existence since long ago in various parts of India where the Summer months were harsh and the rainy seasons were short and the rainfall insu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/harvesting-rainwater-for-future-use-experiences-from-india.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-rain-water-and-gray-water-collection-in-the-green-household/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-rain-water-and-gray-water-collection-in-the-green-household/ This site called Plastic-mart.com is where you will find the focal point, as in the key green products, around which you can build a complete eco-friendly system that will show an excellent return on investment of tim... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-rain-water-and-gray-water-collection-in-the-green-household.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-a-dying-tree/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-a-dying-tree/ The long and dry winter is coming to an end and you start looking around the yard. You’re noticing that some of the trees aren’t looking so well. Evergreens especially can start to look brown and start dropping their needle... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-save-a-dying-tree.jpg http://factoidz.com/green-living-declutter-donate-enjoy/ http://factoidz.com/green-living-declutter-donate-enjoy/ The economy is uncertain. Isn't it a bad time to declutter? Maybe we should save what we have in case we need it some day (maybe sooner than we'd thought)? I don't think so. I think many of us still suffer from an overabundance of stuff. It will be kinder to ourselves and to the world if we continue... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/green-living-declutter-donate-enjoy.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs/ http://factoidz.com/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs/ Like almost everything else in the technological world, both CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light) and incandescent light bulbs have their strong points and their weak points. Let’s begin by taking a look at CFLs and fluorescent ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-straw-bale/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-straw-bale/ Lots of us out there are interested in building a straw bale home; but while intriguing, straw bale building is nothing new. Building with straw dates back to before history was recorded because straw and grasses were the most readily available building materials for our ancestors. Only in the 20t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-with-straw-bale.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-green-is-your-dream-homepart-two/ http://factoidz.com/how-green-is-your-dream-homepart-two/ If you're going to build your green dream home, then make it as sustainable as possible. Sustainable design is design that eliminates as much negative environmental impact as possible, something all of us are interested in these days. Sustainable design achieves this goal through the use of renew... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-green-is-your-dream-home-part-one/ http://factoidz.com/how-green-is-your-dream-home-part-one/ Just how green is your dream home? You have found the home of your dreams and you need to get it professionally inspected. Why not have your home inspector check out how green this home really is? After all, a green home uses less energy, water and all of our precious na... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-green-is-your-dream-home-part-one.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-a-big-bite-out-of-your-utilities-bill-install-an-electric-heat-pump-hot-water-heater/ http://factoidz.com/take-a-big-bite-out-of-your-utilities-bill-install-an-electric-heat-pump-hot-water-heater/ Over the last few days I have read several articles recommending that you turn your water heater off until a half hour before you want to shower as a means of cutting your electric bill. If you follow their advice your electri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-a-big-bite-out-of-your-utilities-bill-install-an-electric-heat-pump-hot-water-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable/ http://factoidz.com/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable/ As production of solar panels increases and the technology increases, solar panels are becoming more affordable and will be more widely used and available. The reason for the drop in prices is due to the expected hike in silicon production, a short... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-eco-friendly-beauty-products/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-eco-friendly-beauty-products/ There are many environmentally friendly beauty products and stores you can shop at to find the products. What exactly does it mean to have an environmentally friendly beauty product? It means that most or all of the ingredients in the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-eco-friendly-beauty-products.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-contribute-to-the-betterment-of-the-economy-while-producing-less-waste/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-contribute-to-the-betterment-of-the-economy-while-producing-less-waste/ People usually link consuming more to creating more waste - but this does not have to be the case. Grocery shopping is one of the best ways to contribute to the betterment of the economy while reducing waste. When grocery shopping choose local produce. Shipping produce over great distances ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-contribute-to-the-betterment-of-the-economy-while-producing-less-waste.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-will-be-our-armageddon/ http://factoidz.com/what-will-be-our-armageddon/ In many cases the terms "Armageddon," even "Apocalypse" or the "Grand Holocaust," or else "The Second Coming of Christ" and "Day of the Lord," are believed along the same lines. Sure, Armageddon is a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/7-secrets-for-the-green-office-assistant/ http://factoidz.com/7-secrets-for-the-green-office-assistant/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/7-secrets-for-the-green-office-assistant.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-on-your-next-business-trip/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-on-your-next-business-trip/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-go-green-on-your-next-business-trip.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-bring-together-environmentalism-and-human-resources/ http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-bring-together-environmentalism-and-human-resources/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-ways-to-bring-together-environmentalism-and-human-resources.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-ways-to-save-and-recycle-paper/ http://factoidz.com/creative-ways-to-save-and-recycle-paper/ For many of us being green is becoming a way of life, many of us are always wanting to either reuse as much as we can or recycle as much as we can. A great way to catch the buzz of the reuse/recycle world is to start with the simplest item we all use daily.  Paper.  Newspaper can be quite usefu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-ways-to-save-and-recycle-paper.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers/ If you’re looking for energy efficient refrigerator or freezers just look for one with an Energy Star sticker or logo on it. Energy star refrigerators require about half as much energy as a refrigerator manufactu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-conserve-paper/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-conserve-paper/ There are many trees cut down every year to make more paper for people to use. It is important to conserve paper and reuse it as much as possible to cut back on the need to continue to grow and cut down trees. Here are some tips on how you can help conserve paper. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-conserve-paper.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-buy-and-install-a-solar-water-pump/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-buy-and-install-a-solar-water-pump/ The term solar water pump is a little misleading as a solar water pump is a method and system consisting of several components. Obtaining water for a household or livestock with the use of solar panels, a wa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-buy-and-install-a-solar-water-pump.jpg http://factoidz.com/could-amazons-kindle-reader-save-trees/ http://factoidz.com/could-amazons-kindle-reader-save-trees/ If you generally purchase and read a few dozen books every year, purchasing an Amazon Kindle could save a few trees. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/could-amazons-kindle-reader-save-trees.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-few-small-things-you-can-do-to-reduce-landfill/ http://factoidz.com/a-few-small-things-you-can-do-to-reduce-landfill/ As the bright green dawn of new, cleaner and more environmentally responsible ways to create energy pokes up just above the horizon, shining the light of hope on the things that will follow the inauguration of our new president... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-few-small-things-you-can-do-to-reduce-landfill.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-produce-your-own-energy-and-live-off-the-grid/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-produce-your-own-energy-and-live-off-the-grid/ I've dreamed of living off the grid for years. I've read how-to books about building root-cellars, passive solar heating, alternative home construction, and grey-water recycling. From my research, I know there are people out there who've managed to live off the grid quite happily for years. But how ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-it-possible-to-produce-your-own-energy-and-live-off-the-grid.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-eco-friendly-perfumes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-eco-friendly-perfumes/ If you are looking for a perfume that is environmentally friendly, the best thing you can do is make your own. Perfumes are based on essential oils, though the mixtures and additives used are profound secrets for most companies and producers. I'll talk about eco-perfume manufacturers in a minute. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-eco-friendly-perfumes.jpg http://factoidz.com/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution/ http://factoidz.com/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution/ Having extensively lived in the desert, the mountains and the tropics, here's a simple and environmentally friendly way to get rid of and discourage ants from visiting your kitchen.  The most obvious preventive measure is to make sure you thoroughly clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/in-search-of-a-new-world-economic-paradigm/ http://factoidz.com/in-search-of-a-new-world-economic-paradigm/ The world’s economy seems like it is listing, stagnant, on the verge of crash and burn waiting to be reborn. There is a sense among many; anticipation that something is different. With the financial institutions on the brink of f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/in-search-of-a-new-world-economic-paradigm.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-and-install-a-solar-water-heater/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-and-install-a-solar-water-heater/ The first time you see a solar panel create steam when bleeding the air from the system, as your filling it with water for testing, you and any others working nearby will be shocked. To think the sun will do... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-and-install-a-solar-water-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit/ There are many good reasons to conduct a home energy use audit. We're all looking for ways to save money, and low-thrill-factor expenditures like the electric bill are a natural first on the chopping block. Also, with the term "carbon footprint" in common usage, it really makes sense to find out how... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-great-ways-to-go-green-in-2009/ http://factoidz.com/10-great-ways-to-go-green-in-2009/ 10 Tips for Going Green With the world looking for ways to avoid Global Warming, going green is essential to everyone. Even doing one green activity per hou... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-great-ways-to-go-green-in-2009.jpg http://factoidz.com/everyday-green-diet-for-the-environment/ http://factoidz.com/everyday-green-diet-for-the-environment/ One of the most environmentally friendly ways to be good to the Earth is to stop eating meat. Or cutting down on the amount of meat you eat. Raising animals for humans to eat take... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/everyday-green-diet-for-the-environment.jpg http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-primer-how-types-of-solar-energy-work/ http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-primer-how-types-of-solar-energy-work/ Not all forms of solar energy are as expensive or inefficient as others. Solar energy takes on many forms. Did you know that burning wood is a form of solar energy? The energy given off by the sun, by the reaction of photosyn... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-energy-primer-how-types-of-solar-energy-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/grass-fed-beef-a-healthy-choice/ http://factoidz.com/grass-fed-beef-a-healthy-choice/ Does cattle raised on grass versus grain make a difference? The answer is simple. Yes, both from an ecological and health view point. Cows are herbivores by design. Their teeth and internal organs are designed to chew grass in their natural state. Their digestive systems are finely honed to diges... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/grass-fed-beef-a-healthy-choice.jpg http://factoidz.com/ten-ways-to-go-green-in-2009/ http://factoidz.com/ten-ways-to-go-green-in-2009/ The new year is just around the corner, and though it feels like I just got through celebrating 2008, I know I must look ahead and plan for 2009. New Years' Resolutions are already popping into my head and my mind is buzzing with how I'll implement them. Above all, I just know that I am going gree... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ten-ways-to-go-green-in-2009.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-eco-friendly-make-up/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-eco-friendly-make-up/ Hundreds of years ago women wore make up containing lead, which poisoned them, making them look older underneath the lethal mask, and even slowly killing them. We're a long way from that, but there's still a ways to go before all make up will be eco friendly. You can make this happen sooner, rather ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-eco-friendly-make-up.jpg http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lighting-options/ http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lighting-options/ With the cost of electrical energy rising daily and with the increasing concern over the impact that energy production has on the environment, it is time to switch to LED Christmas lighting technology. LEDs or Light Emitting Di... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/energy-efficient-christmas-lighting-options.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-tips-for-keeping-your-clothes-dryer-safe-and-efficient/ http://factoidz.com/10-tips-for-keeping-your-clothes-dryer-safe-and-efficient/ Clothes dryers need to intake air from the inside of your home and exhaust heat and moisture to the outside in order to dry clothes.  Dirty lint trays and clogged dryer vents cost consumers millions each year.  Statistics state that there are over 15,000 dryer fires each... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-tips-for-keeping-your-clothes-dryer-safe-and-efficient.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-begin-a-recycling-program-in-your-household/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-begin-a-recycling-program-in-your-household/ These days everyone is starting to talk about how all of us can make our households more "green", but sometimes it is really hard to change our everyday routines.  We have become so used to just throwing everything in a trash can that it can seem like a monumental task to start recycling.  There ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-begin-a-recycling-program-in-your-household.jpg http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lights-and-decorations/ http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lights-and-decorations/ As the first and most used decoration, let’s begin with Christmas lights. You can get Christmas lights that are LED or solar power. They can be purchased at your local Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot or on the internet. Th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/energy-efficient-christmas-lights-and-decorations.jpg http://factoidz.com/popsicles-lip-gloss-and-other-ways-to-save-the-earth/ http://factoidz.com/popsicles-lip-gloss-and-other-ways-to-save-the-earth/ 1. Popsicles: Save the juice from canned fruits and the pulp and juice from fresh fruits. If you have one of those popsicle forms that have the metal top into which you stick the popsicle sticks, you already know that it’s almos... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/popsicles-lip-gloss-and-other-ways-to-save-the-earth.jpg http://factoidz.com/using-vinegar-as-a-cleanser/ http://factoidz.com/using-vinegar-as-a-cleanser/ White distilled vinegar is the perfect cleanser, it eliminates most mold, bacteria, and germs because it has a high level of acidity. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/using-vinegar-as-a-cleanser.jpg http://factoidz.com/population-in-asia-and-consequences-for-the-environment-and-global-warming/ http://factoidz.com/population-in-asia-and-consequences-for-the-environment-and-global-warming/ We all want to live in a world where the environment can be improved for future generations: In Asia, the burgeoning population places special demands on the environment, raising troubling questions about the future of a green ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/population-in-asia-and-consequences-for-the-environment-and-global-warming.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-college-style/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-college-style/ It's hard to green-up your lifestyle when you live in somebody else's building. The big ideas we hear over and over again are about water systems, electricity sources, and building materials. But here's a hint: You can do a lot for the environment just by changing your buying habits and your lifesty... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-college-style.jpg http://factoidz.com/making-your-dorm-room-eco-friendly/ http://factoidz.com/making-your-dorm-room-eco-friendly/ Living on campus is a great way to experience college. Many of your great memories are spent in your dorm room. It's where you sleep, study, and spend time with friends but just because your dorm room is the size of a box doesn't mean you can't be friendly to mother nature. Here are some ti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/making-your-dorm-room-eco-friendly.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-a-green-collared-ceo-or-business-owner/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-a-green-collared-ceo-or-business-owner/ Like Kermit the Frog once said; "It ain't easy being green!" And while it may not be easy, it's important and worth your while. Especially if you're in a leadership role, because you have the ability to influence others behavior, making them more responsible and helping the envir... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-be-a-green-collared-ceo-or-business-owner.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-green-decorating-tips-for-the-holidays/ http://factoidz.com/3-green-decorating-tips-for-the-holidays/ The holidays are tough on Mother Nature. Scads and scads of wrapping paper thrown out by the boatload, frenzied consumer spending, homes heated to the hilt for that cozy holiday feel and children opening packages for all their toy. People are in the mood for excess. Over time, it takes it... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-green-decorating-tips-for-the-holidays.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-your-carbon-footprint/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-your-carbon-footprint/ If you're reading this, then you are interested in learning more about pollution and ways to reduce it. You want to know how much you contribute to global warming, and you want to understand all the ways in which your lifestyle affects our Earth. Hopefully, you also want to take the next step of doi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-your-carbon-footprint.jpg http://factoidz.com/eco-friendly-christmas-gifts/ http://factoidz.com/eco-friendly-christmas-gifts/ Christmas is a time of giving. A time when we share our appreciation of friends and family in a direct and personal way. It's also an opportunity to set an example for our children, to share our family values, and to vote with our dollars. The gifts we give often represent a substantial financial in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/eco-friendly-christmas-gifts.jpg http://factoidz.com/green-jobs-how-to-become-a-sustainability-environmental-educator/ http://factoidz.com/green-jobs-how-to-become-a-sustainability-environmental-educator/ Today we are faced with a crisis that could be a turning point for the planet. The devastating effects of global warming are touching every corner of the earth, over fishing is destroying our seas and depleting marine life, many to the point that the very existence of their species is being threaten... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/green-jobs-how-to-become-a-sustainability-environmental-educator.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-vinegar-as-a-house-cleaning-solution/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-vinegar-as-a-house-cleaning-solution/ Vinegar, the white distilled kind, is the best all-around cleaning agent you can find. Due to its level of acidiy, it can kill mold, germs and bacteria. Cleaning with vinegar is environmentally friendly, inexpensive and non-toxic to pets and people; and it's safe to use on furniture or fabrics; ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-vinegar-as-a-house-cleaning-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ The idea of going green and saving money on energy costs at the same time can be appealing, but the initial cost of hiring a company to install solar collectors and all the related materials will require a big leap of faith the you will save enough on the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-silly-things-we-all-do-to-waste-serious-money-on-gas/ http://factoidz.com/3-silly-things-we-all-do-to-waste-serious-money-on-gas/ During a bad economy, particularly with the recent increase in fuel costs, everyone aims to save as much as possible on gas money even if it means riding a bicycle to work. The truth is there are ways of saving on gas without h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-silly-things-we-all-do-to-waste-serious-money-on-gas.jpg http://factoidz.com/will-vinegar-damage-any-of-my-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-household-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/will-vinegar-damage-any-of-my-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-household-cleaner/ Vinegar is not harmful when in contact with the skin, furniture, fabrics, and most surfaces (except marble, as it can erode). It can be used safely, especially around children and pets, and can even be consumed whe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/will-vinegar-damage-any-of-my-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-household-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/heating-your-home-this-winter-with-these-money-saving-tips/ http://factoidz.com/heating-your-home-this-winter-with-these-money-saving-tips/ As summer 2008 dwindles away and fall and winter is inevitably approaching, a hot topic amongst homeowners is how to adequately heat your home this winter and how to stay green while doing so. One of the simplest and easiest ways to keep cold air out an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/heating-your-home-this-winter-with-these-money-saving-tips.jpg http://factoidz.com/use-wind-power-to-dry-your-clothes-and-cut-your-energy-bill/ http://factoidz.com/use-wind-power-to-dry-your-clothes-and-cut-your-energy-bill/ Long ago before anyone had ever heard the phrase spin cycle, every home had a clothesline.  Oh the days when energy was cheap and solar power wasn’t even a proper phrase.  The days when our children would play outside, lying under a line of clothing gently swaying in the summer breeze.  The day... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/use-wind-power-to-dry-your-clothes-and-cut-your-energy-bill.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-when-buying-an-energy-star-boiler/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-when-buying-an-energy-star-boiler/ A boiler is a system that can burn either gas, propane, or oil to heat water. This hot water is then pumped or circulated through radiators, and then distributed throughout the home to heat the ambient air. “Energy Star” i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-when-buying-an-energy-star-boiler.jpg http://factoidz.com/clever-uses-of-baking-soda-as-a-household-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/clever-uses-of-baking-soda-as-a-household-cleaner/ Baking Soda or Sodium Bicarbonate is a great cleaner, a deodorizer, a mild abrasive, a stain remover and has hundreds of other uses. More and more of us are becoming aware of the hazards of using toxic chemicals around the house, e... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/clever-uses-of-baking-soda-as-a-household-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/composting-how-to-do-it/ http://factoidz.com/composting-how-to-do-it/ What is compost? Compost is the product of any rotted organic material. The rotting plant materials contain nitrogen and carbon, and in a confined space they mix with oxygen to become compost. It is the microorganisms in the waste that works to break down the material. After all nitrogen in the comp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/composting-how-to-do-it.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified/ A greenhouse is basically a structure that is designed taking into account growing plants. Some of the common certifications or labels being bandied about by home builders these days are: Energy Star Certified Northwest Energy Star Certified Earth Advantage Certifie... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified.jpg http://factoidz.com/minimize-your-personal-carbon-footprint/ http://factoidz.com/minimize-your-personal-carbon-footprint/ Here are some quick and easy steps to start doing your part to reduce carbon emissions. Getting to a greener planet will take effort from each and every one of us, and it's not hard to get started. You just need to setup a plan and execute. Set goals In order to minimize your energy consu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/minimize-your-personal-carbon-footprint.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-by-recycling-getting-started-guide/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-by-recycling-getting-started-guide/ If you want to go green, a great way to start is to begin recycling. Here's a quick checklist to kick off your recycling habit: Recycle Bins To start with, develop designated holding “bins” for each kind of recycled product. The pivotal factor here is that you also need to place in co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-by-recycling-getting-started-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-unclog-drains-without-chemicals-like-liquid-plumr-and-drano/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-unclog-drains-without-chemicals-like-liquid-plumr-and-drano/ We all know that chemical drain clearing agents such as Dran-o and Liquid Plumr can be seriously bad for your health if breathed, spilled on your skin, or even swallowed. To make matters worse, these highly toxic chemicals leak into the environment when flushed down the drain. Here are some safe ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-unclog-drains-without-chemicals-like-liquid-plumr-and-drano.jpg http://factoidz.com/give-up-red-meat-to-help-save-the-planet/ http://factoidz.com/give-up-red-meat-to-help-save-the-planet/ One great way to go green is to give up on red mean. Red meat has many negative impacts on the environment, and is starting to hit you in your grocery bill as well. Going vegetarian is a smart way to do your part to help the environment while saving some money at the grocery store as well. Red ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/give-up-red-meat-to-help-save-the-planet.jpg http://factoidz.com/paint-your-home-the-green-way/ http://factoidz.com/paint-your-home-the-green-way/ Preparing for the paint job Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/paint-your-home-the-green-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-air-conditioning-alternatives/ http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-air-conditioning-alternatives/ While we all love the feeling of walking into a cold air-conditioned building on a hot summer day, it's important to realize that air conditioning is a major contributor to global warming in the first place. Many A/C systems are built on old technology that are inefficient and are huge polluters. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/energy-efficient-air-conditioning-alternatives.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-in-your-bathroom-water-saving-tips/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-in-your-bathroom-water-saving-tips/ There's a reason why Europeans call them water closets. According to the California Urban Water Conservation Council: “From our tubs to our toilets, approximately 69% of water consumption of home takes place in the bathroom." Problem #1: your wasteful toilet Topping 27% of your househol... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-in-your-bathroom-water-saving-tips.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-bottled-water-is-harmful-for-the-environment-and-contributes-to-pollution/ http://factoidz.com/why-bottled-water-is-harmful-for-the-environment-and-contributes-to-pollution/ Water is nature's gift to mankind. It's essential to life, and we drink gallons of it everyday. However, what may be nature's most abundant resource is now becoming a booming industry. Bottled water is a big business, and it has huge negative ramifications on the environment. The scope of the p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST green-living http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-bottled-water-is-harmful-for-the-environment-and-contributes-to-pollution.jpg