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The Rainforest Alliance projects have been setup for the purpose of preserving our planet’s social and environmental balance. Projects such as sustainable forestry development have been brought to attention, so we can protect our rainforest. [...]

Do you need an energy audit? If your electricity and gas bills are higher than they should be, or if you have an older home, you probably do. You probably already know about insulation, radiant barrier, efficient windows, and Energy Star appliances. [...]

October brings with it not just a fun holiday, but also some unpleasant bugs that may invade your home. The pests we will focus on this month all have in common their tendency to bite humans and even draw blood. The four pests of October to look out for include: bed bugs, mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. [...]

Often, the push to go green, to try alternate energy sources is based, not only on our want to protect the environment but also our want to save on our bills. Regardless of the reason, going green is good for the environment and it can be, but is not usually, good on your pockets.   One of the best ways to go green is in our energy usage – in addition to reducing our usage we need to generate our own energy from inexpensive renewable sources. [...]

From this simple brainstorming session, you may end up getting some great ideas for topics or for the outline to an ebook from a few minutes of using a word list creatively. But, we’re not done! [...]

True, it ain’t sexy. Insulation is not colorful or plush. It doesn’t entertain (adults or the kids) and is a bit boring. Add in that the attic is not a fun place to hang out, and you’ve just convinced yourself to repaint and redecorate the bathroom instead. [...]

Many homes these days still use home heating oil to keep their houses warm in the wintertime, as well as to heat the water in their hot water tank or for their washer and dishwasher. As everyone has probably noticed, anything that is made of an oil product has been going up in price on almost a daily basis. The cost of your home heating oil depends on the cost of crude oil are, so the higher the price then the higher oil costs will be. [...]

It is not enough to say that a green home’s green. There are several certifications that can verify a new house’ level of eco-friendliness. Eco-friendly homes also make use of impact-reducing materials in various aspects of the house’ construction. [...]

Promotional clothing has been around for many years but you will be happy to know there are now eco friendly organic options available to promote your company or organisation. Going green has never been easier. Eco friendly clothing may be slightly more expensive but it is well worth the additional expense! It will also show your target customers that you are concerned about the state of the environment we all share and they will appreciate your effort. [...]

The Rainforest Alliance projects have been setup for the purpose of preserving our planet’s social and environmental balance. Projects such as sustainable forestry development have been brought to attention, so we can protect our rainforest. [...]

When a homeowner needs heating repair performed, he or she wants it done right. Here are some things to think about. [...]

As more people around the world try to find more ways of reducing their carbon footprint, environmentally conscious homeowners are turning to ideas for the incorporation of green architecture into their existing homes. Sustainable architecture is based on the idea that the design of a building or home should have the least impact on the environment as possible. Green architecture therefore creates a cleaner living environment, while using cost effective energy saving building techniques. [...]

When you are looking to buy a new or used washer dryer there are some important things to consider. Price is always going to be one of the primary factors when deciding which you should get but you shouldn’t overlook some of the other features as they can vary between manufacturers and may involve extra cost savings. [...]

Going green does not have to be difficult or costly. In fact, here are a few simple lifestyle changes you can make that will end up saving you money and the environment in the long run. [...]

Promotional clothing has been around for many years but you will be happy to know there are now eco friendly organic options available to promote your company or organisation. Going green has never been easier. Eco friendly clothing may be slightly more expensive but it is well worth the additional expense! It will also show your target customers that you are concerned about the state of the environment we all share and they will appreciate your effort. [...]