Posted on: 16 March, 2008
Author: Hal Stevens
There is no denying the evidence that cremation is becoming a popular alternative to burial. And, more funeral homes and cemeteries are joining the trend of green burials which dont use harmful chemicals in preparing the body. And many use biodegradable caskets. But which one of these is more environmentally friendly? The answer might surprise you. The trend toward more green funerals and burials is rooted in being more environmentally friendly, as well as, lowering costs. For example, each year, 22,500 cemeteries across the United States bury approximately 827,060 gallons of embalming fluid which includes formaldehyde and other hazardous chemicals....
Posted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
Today, it's very common to encounter a variety of terms that include the word "carbon" in the news, in magazines and books. Words like "carbon footprint," "carbon offsets" and "carbon emissions" - but it's not often these terms are actually explained or defined. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
Global warming is getting a lot of press these days and the underlying message is we have a very urgent problem, and that action needs to be taken yesterday. In the United States it seems the message has yet to effectively resonate. While the western states are jumping ahead in regards to climate change it seems like a relative drop in the bucket when reviewing the larger issue. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
Green, green, green - today green is the new "black." Are you interested in participating in the green movement but are restricted because of financial limitations? While the US-GBC estimates a 2-7% increase in materials costs on average for "building green" there are lots and lots of ways to be green either completely free of charge or very, very cheaply. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 07 March, 2008
Author: Ryan Hutchings
Like all rivers across the US, the Salt River is unique. It's beauty and grandeur are partly a result of it's location on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau in Arizona. The Salt River is home to a large number of plants, animals and birdlife. It offers an outstanding adventure opportunity with world class rapids and stunning scenery. The Salt River Canyon is truly one of the southwest's hidden treasures. The natural flow of the Salt is 86.1 m³/s (3040 ft³/s) at its mouth, almost four times that of the Rio Grande River. The Salt River flows northwest through...
Posted on: 05 March, 2008
Author: Sam Greyhawk
In 2006 alone Energy Star saved consumers over $14 billion on their utility bills. Translated into greenhouse gas emissions, in 2006 Energy Star prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million cars. An Energy Star rated device can save between 15-75% over comparable devices. Energy Star is a United States government program to promote energy efficient consumer products. Most consumers are familiar with the bright blue logo that appears on numerous computer products and home appliances. Energy Star was originally created in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency or EPA. It was as an attempt to reduce...
Posted on: 11 January, 2008
Author: Julie Kinnear
Fortunately for its population, Toronto offers many convenient options for safe recycling. In most cases, you can do this easily by yourself, however - there are scenarios which might be hazardous and... Fortunately for its population, Toronto offers many convenient options for safe recycling. In most cases, you can do this easily by yourself, however - there are scenarios which might be hazardous and require professional assistance. Read the rest of this guide to find out about recycling these less common materials, as we've done the research for you! Asbestos - Asbestos is a dangerous insulation material which needs extra...
Posted on: 31 December, 2007
Author: Alan Jacobson
Rainwater harvesting means collecting and storing rain for future use. Rainwater harvests can turn out water that is fully drinkable, can be used for cleaning and bathing, and to water crops in a drought. Rainwater harvesting put simply means collecting and storing rain for future use. Uses depends on how far you go in purifying and cleaning the water, but could range from turning it into fully drinkable water to using it for cleaning and bathing to using it to water crops in a drought. The most common form of rainwater catchment system is a rooftop system, where runoff is...
Posted on: 21 November, 2007
Author: U Suski
Global warming is a phrase that many of us have heard of. There are numerous articles which deal with the detailing of disastrous global warming effects. The different reports about global warming need our consideration as some of the causes of global warming are caused by us. Article Tags: Global Warming Facts, Global Warming, Warming Facts Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 17 November, 2007
Author: Deanna Robinson
Mayan Riviera Family Vacations - Advice from an experienced family, to families vacationing on the Mayan Riviera. http://www.mayan-riviera-family-vacations.com Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com