Posted on: 07 June, 2008
Author: Mallika Naguran
When a truck pulls through customs and immigration carrying what appears to be innocuous oil drums for cross-border trade, a closer check might uncover something insidious and worse, disastrous - CFCs... Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 06 June, 2008
Author: Ellen Bell
Have you heard of composting, but aren't really sure what it's all about? Composting has become one of the new eco-friendly buzz words of 2008. Read on to find out why it's become so popular and why you should get involved. Composting has occurred since plants first existed on the earth. When leaves and fruit fall from trees, and when plants die, they drop to the ground, enriching the soil through the process of natural decomposition. This is nature's way of composting. Humans have been composting for decades, maybe even centuries. In our recent history, agricultural communities have used composting...
Posted on: 10 May, 2008
Author: William Lund
Although tankless water waste more water than traditional water heaters, there is something you can do to stop the waste and actually save water. This article explains how. This article is not intended to bash tankless water heaters, but there are some cons as well as pros when it comes to tankless water heaters. As is well advertised, tankless water heaters save energy. The savings come from the fact that the tankless water heaters do not have a tank full of water slowly leaking out heat all day and all night. Another factor for gas water heaters is the tankless...
Posted on: 29 April, 2008
Author: David Yarian, Ph.D.
Photos of Earth taken from Space give us a perspective that is impossible from the ground. Clearly, the "blue marble" of Earth floating in empty space shows the tremendous contrast between the Earth teeming with life of all kinds, and the bleak surface of the moon or the cold darkness of outer space. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com David Yarian, Ph.D. http://www.DavidYarian.com recommends books and resources on nature and the environment at http://www.SavingtheEarth.net. Also visit The Guide to Self-Help Books at http://www.Books4SelfHelp.com.
Posted on: 29 April, 2008
Author: Matt Johnson
Soap Nuts are an environmentally friendly detergent that has been used in India & Nepal for Centuries. They grow on trees, and therefore contain no chemicals, making them totally renewable & environmentally friendly. The world is going green and numerous campaigns are aiming at promoting the use of environmentally friendly and biodegradable materials for our daily needs. A lot is being spoken about soap nuts. Unlike the name suggests, soap nuts are neither soap nor nuts. They are closer to being berries whose shells are useful to us and are sometimes referred to as soap berries. What are soap nuts?...
Posted on: 26 April, 2008
Author: Daniel Stouffer
A new solar panel manufacturer is emerging; one that allows American homeowners to produce their own clean, green, renewable energy from the sun and keep the energy savings every month year after year. Homeowners could save thousands of dollars powering their home with solar generated electricity. Switching You Home to Solar Generated Electricity Just Got Easier It is not just the American Dream any longer. It is possible for U.S. homeowners to save money on their energy bills, month after month, by renting a residential solar energy system. A homeowner can help to lower carbon emissions by utilizing renewable...
Posted on: 20 April, 2008
Author: Matt Johnson
Save the environment sith your daily cleaning. Soap Nuts are a naturally grow, environmentally friendly alternative for your daily cleaning needs. So how can we incorporate nature in our lives? Look no further, soap nuts are here! Soap nuts are small berry like fruits that grow in warm, tropical and sultry climates. They are native to India, Nepal and some other South Asian countries and consist of a small yellowish Brown fruit covered by a hard outer covering. It is the former that is mostly used in the various products that are now available in the market. The main ingredient...
Posted on: 05 April, 2008
Author: Matt Johnson
The use of soap nuts reduces the use of harmful chemicals, helps in restoring our polluted earth, and saves our tropical forests. Isnt it time you did your part in painting a greener future for our children? Soap Nuts: The Green Clean Detergent The North American consumer is moving towards becoming an informed buyer. An average American is now aware of facts that previously went unnoticed such as the presence of Triclosan in anti-bacterial soaps, bisphenol-A in plastics and that air fresheners are abuzz with phthalates. In simple words, the above describes the various harmful chemicals that are present in...
Posted on: 05 April, 2008
Author: Matt Johnson
With great cleaning power, no harmful chemicals, & prices that rival any other detergents, Soap Nuts are one of the best cleaning agents you can buy. Im not an environmentalist by any stretch of the imagination, but I do consider the impact of what I am doing has on the environment. That is why when my wife started using Soap Nuts as our household cleaner, it sparked my curiosity to learn more.What are Soap Nuts?Soap Nuts are actually not nuts at all. They are berries (also known as Soap Berries) that grow on trees in India & Nepal. There are...
Posted on: 04 April, 2008
Author: Eli Minatore
Prime Time Plus has just launched their 100% environmentally friendly department. We are now able to create and label your promotional products while be true to the environment. The growing importance of being kind to Mother Earth is a rapidly spreading concern across the globe. Unfortunately, some companies are using false claims of Going Green to attract new business. The new fad is to say that you are an environmentally safe company. Simply using recycled printer paper is not enough to claim you are eco-friendly. Prime Time Plus is a highly reputable personal promotional product agency that believes in operating...