Vermicomposting or vermiculture is the art of composting with red wiggler worms. A great activity for kids, students and gardeners of all levels, vermicomposting is fun and easy, not to mention a great way to get down and dirty with worms! [...]
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Have you ever wondered where your egg shells, cardboard, and raw veggie trimmings end up? Well, if you just throw them into the trash bag, they end up in a landfill and spend forever in a plastic bag that never decomposes. [...] Whether we mean to do damage or not, it is a fact that many of the things we do and the products we use affect the environment. But it’s not only possible, in fact it is quite easy to make simple small changes that will go a long way towards reducing the damage that is being done to the environment. Here are 10 going green tips you can use right now to help protect our environment. [...] Do you wish to live in a way that protects our children’s future? Do you want to live in the greenest world possible with a conscience, respect and appreciation for the environment? [...] Instead of spending your paycheck on an expensive new outfit or gadget, how about saving some cash and helping out the environment by shopping at a thrift store. Thrift store shopping is just another form of recycling and regulating CO2 emissions. Not only do you get to reuse a unique or vintage item, but you also stop factories from making more items and creating pollution, and that greatly reduces your carbon footprint. [...] You’ve finally decided to answer the going green battle cry swirling through the sound waves of time and space. Good for you…and good for Mother Nature! Now, you’re just wondering what level of sacrifice it’s going to take so that you can mentally prepare yourself for the necessary ch-ch-ch-changes ahead. Wait a minute – while being more eco-responsible does require a shift in priorities and actions, there is absolutely no need to get white-knuckled about your brave new journey. This is one process that you can adopt slowly but surely over time without putting a chokehold on your lifestyle. [...] Going green is a much easier than you may think. It doesn’t mean spending a lot of precious time or money, it just means making conscious decisions to do your part. There are many simple things that you can do your part to help protect Mother Nature. The good habits you pick up now, will result in a lifetime of living green. [...] Living green is popular these days for many reasons. This article will show you some of the ways you can be green through reduction. [...] Remember when Chuck Norris was Walker, Texas Ranger? Well now you should remember him as Chuck Norris, avid composter! [...] The bio waste conversion technologies that process methane gas from the manure of animals will be converted into electricity. Utilising these technologies over a million livestock farmers and ranchers can convert their animal waste into clean, renewable energy supplying their own electricity needs. [...] Changing the way that we eat and deal with food waste can help to save the environment. There are healthy and fun ways to make a positive change. It all starts with you – make a greener planet! [...] Children love to explore and learn about the world around them. Making an effort to spend time with them and teach green during your quality time with your children will be great for your relationship as well as the planet! In order to teach green, you first have to get to know a bit about going green yourself. [...] This means that small improvements to your home that can be listed as ‘green’ will be a selling plus in this new environment. Switching to ‘green’ is supported by a recent survey published by Move.com and echoes findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). [...] |
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