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It can be said that there are only two certainties in our lives – that we will die and that there will be change. The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for planning but sometimes planning at any time can seem futile when life can be so unpredictable. How do we come up with a plan for our business or our personal life that is sustainable? How do we ensure that our plans are flexible enough to be worth spending any time on? [...]  Installing the proper ceiling fans can increase circulation throughout your home by as much as 20%. Here’s how it can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually. [...] Have you ever stood in the supermarket comparing the cost of an organic apple with a non-organic apple and then walked away from the organic apple because it is too expensive? If so, this article is for you. Many people want to help the planet but don’t necessarily want to pay more money to do so. This article discusses 10 ways to go green that are cost effective and actually do have a big impact on the environment. [...] Summer is a great time to remember all the ways you can make your home more energy efficient. Here are some tips, advice, links and resources for energy efficiency. A metal roof is a great home improvement that will pay you back year after year in energy savings. [...] Colors have special, subconscious meanings that evoke an emotion or conjure a state of mind. Colors encourage us to think and feel a certain way. The color and word “green” means something too. Find out how green and organic baby gift sets relate. [...] With more people wanting to take an active role in “going green”, there is growing interest in the concept of LEED homes. This nationwide green building program can apply to any structure, from corporate buildings to private residences. [...] These days I think we are all taking a second look at our choices and the way we are living our lives. It’s not like we haven’t thought about saving energy before or sorting and recycling our trash, but now with the economy in the dumper we are all looking for new options that we can implement in our lives to save money. [...] The 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) is no longer simply a mantra for environmental activists, it’s a ticket to saving you money while you consider the planet. The 3Rs ask you to buy less, reuse more, and recycle products at the end of their useful life-wonderful guiding principles for reducing our environmental footprint and bringing our lifestyles into balance with nature. [...] Do it yourself: Don’t pay someone else to dig, plant, cut and prune for you. In addition to saving money, the exercise will make your feel better. If working in the yard makes you grown – get over it. [...] Creating a healthful home environment is not just about using ‘natural’ products. Our homes can still contain many harmful toxins that contribute to allergies, disease and general health problems. Once you know about them, you can begin to make wiser daily choices to make your home much safer. [...] The way of the future is green. The future of business is eco-commerce. The planet requires that we make the conversion to eco-products and green living now. The health of the planet also relies on the health of self. [...] Preserving our homes, towns, and cities starts with environmentally conscious living. Green buildings don’t just help the environment at large, but they also have a direct impact on the lifestyles we lead in our hometowns. Today’s options for new constructions and renovations have exploded, allowing for use of modern spaces that leave little to no carbon footprint without harming our environment. [...] Each year the amount of green space in the UK is affected by the continued requirement for new builds. The key players and influencers in the house building market need to take urgent action to ensure that new builds are designed with green space in mind. [...] Living green is not easy. It is a lifestyle that demands deep changes in your life philosophy and priorities, but it is worth it! [...] Does all this talk about going green interest you but you don’t know where to start? Don’t be shy, read on and get the low down on the green. [...] |
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