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		<title>Tips To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, silent killer. Unless an individual who has been exposed to carbon monoxide receives treatment immediately, brain damage or death can occur. Take this threat seriously, so that your family does not become a statistic.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, silent killer. Unless an individual who has been exposed to carbon monoxide receives treatment immediately, brain damage or death can occur. Take this threat seriously, so that your family does not become a statistic. <br/><br/>All the appliances in your home should be in good working order. Appliances that need to be ventilated should be serviced at least once a year in order to make sure they are ventilating properly to the outdoors. Your dryer should be cleaned and serviced regularly. Make sure that you clean your dryer&#8217;s lint trap each time you use the machine. Additionally, you should make sure that the ventilation pipe is not clogged with lint. If it is, the gas your dryer releases will not vent to the outside, but it will enter your home instead. Your car also produces a great deal of carbon monoxide, which it ventilates through the exhaust pipe. Never run the motor of a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. <br/><br/>Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed near every bedroom. These will beep if they detect the presence of this deadly gas. Carbon monoxide detectors are especially important if any of your family members sleep in the basement. Your heating and cooling system is usually located in your basement, and malfunctions in this equipment can release carbon monoxide into the air of your home. Additionally, basements usually lack adequate ventilation, which can exacerbate the problem of carbon monoxide. <br/><br/>If your carbon monoxide detector sounds an alarm, take its warning seriously. Do not ignore the beeping even if you believe the detector is malfunctioning. When you are dealing with a possible carbon monoxide leak, it is better to be safe than sorry. <br/><br/>Homes that have installed high-efficiency windows often lack ventilation. If any carbon monoxide accumulates, it will be unable to escape, posing a serious threat to anyone in the house. Although high-efficiency windows can save you money on your heating and cooling bills, you should not install them unless you also install carbon monoxide detectors. <br/><br/>Many of the symptoms of early carbon monoxide poisoning are mild, so it is important to take these symptoms seriously. Shortness of breath, nausea, headaches, lightheadedness, and dizziness are all symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Many individuals frequently mistake these symptoms for flu or food poisoning symptoms and do not seek help until it is too late. <br/><br/>If you or a loved one experiences any of these symptoms, move the person outside so they can breathe fresh air. You should seek medical assistance. If you take the individual to the emergency room, medical professionals can perform a quick blood test that will determine whether or not the individual is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. You should also notify your utility company so that they can investigate the problem. Do not reenter your residence until it has been declared safe by a professional. Although carbon monoxide is a serious danger, if you take the necessary steps to prevent this threat, your family should feel safe and secure in their home.<br/><br/>Joe Cline writes articles for <a href="http://www.joecline.com/">Austin real <br />
estate</a>. Other articles written by the author related to <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com/">Austin Texas homes</a> and <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com/wordpress">Austin TX real estate <br />
blog</a> can be found on the net.<br/> </p>
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		<title>What are Carbon Offsets: Going Green and Creating Green Power Projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying Carbon Offsets is one way to deploy our resources towards a better Future.  The best first step is to always think about the very real consequences of your actions.  Protecting our air and water isn’t something that can be taken care of by someone else, we have to do it for ourselves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we all become more aware of our collective responsibility as stewards of our planet, capitalism has produced a verifiable mechanism for reducing carbon emissions, creating clean energy and engaging us all with the ability to minimize the damage we do to our environment.<br/><br/>Carbon Offsets are a simple way for all of us to create a better environment for ourselves, our kids and, the big one, our grandchildren.&nbsp; More selfishly, we all need clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.&nbsp; And especially those of us who live in Arizona, we don&#8217;t really want it to get any hotter on Summer Days!<br/><br/>Buying Carbon Offsets for Your Home Costs Less than a Day of Air Conditioning<br/><br/>While Reducing, Reusing and Recycling are key in preventing climate change, offsetting your carbon emissions is the next great step in the preservation of our environment for generations to come.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Carbon Calculator Math is below, or you could use a Carbon Footprint Calculator at www.ecoaidnow.com/Calculators.aspx <br/><br/>To offset your carbon emissions simply means to neutralize your part in the polluting of our environment. In technical terms, a carbon offset is a certificate representing the reduction of one metric ton (2,205 lbs) of carbon dioxide emissions. What you are doing when you carbon offset is to use money to pay for your carbon footprint.&nbsp; That money, in turn goes to support carbon projects that reduce the amount of carbon in the air.&nbsp; It is a balancing act.&nbsp; These certified (meaning third-party verified) projects, such a reforestation, need financial backing to make them viable, so the carbon offset is a valuable investment. <br/><br/>Since carbon dioxide emissions are the principal cause of climate change, purchasing carbon offsets is key to promoting a greener environment. Every ton of emissions reduced will result in the creation of one certified carbon offset.<br/><br/>When you offset your personal carbon emissions, you are doing your much-needed part in helping to put an end to global warming and climate change. In addition to making the world a better place, you just might also score a few popularity points with your friends and family. <br/><br/>There is no question that we have a problem.&nbsp; The only question is how people will interpret and react to the problem.&nbsp; A number of people maintain that the world isn&#8217;t in a crisis.&nbsp; George Carlin speculated that the Earth just needed plastic, and now that it has it, the humans are no longer needed!&nbsp; That is certainly one perspective.<br/><br/>The Challenge is not so much Global Climate Change, but more of a personal one.&nbsp; Do we want to live in a clean world or a dirty one!&nbsp; Do we want to be subject to wars over fossil fuels?&nbsp; Are we, as individuals, stewards of business, operators of government, and elected officials, willing to take action to right the environmental wrongs we might create?&nbsp; The global becomes personal.<br/><br/>Buying Carbon Offsets is one way to deploy our resources towards a better Future.&nbsp; The best first step is to always think about the very real consequences of your actions.&nbsp; Protecting our air and water isn&#8217;t something that can be taken care of by someone else, we have to do it for ourselves.<br/><br/>To take an active role in neutralizing your carbon emissions today use our individual carbon calculator (www.ecoaidnow.com/Calculators.aspx).<br/><br/><br />
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<div>About the Author:<br/>Dr. Ken Pollock is EcoAid&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, <br />
sets the strategy for the company. <a href="http://www.ecoaidnow.com/">www.ecoaidnow.com</a>. Read more of his <br />
articles at <a href="http://www.buycarboncreditsandoffsets.com/">www.buycarboncreditsandoffsets.com</a>. <br />
In addition, he will be launching <a href="http://carbon-school.com/">http://carbon-school.com</a> in the near future <br />
to provide the training and tools for individuals, businesses and institutions. <br />
He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering.</div>
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		<title>Green Tips: Live In Harmony With Nature</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article reiterates some of the negative impact human kind in the mostly industrialized nations has on the environment, states some of the justifications used by critics and provides some simple tips of things that everyone can do to help improve our environment and help reduce pollution.  
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<p>For generations human kind in the mostly industrialized nations has been living against nature instead of in accordance with nature. As a result of our total disregard there has been poor air quality, a rise in chronic and fatal diseases, polluted water, overflowing landfills and a disappearing ozone layer just to name some of the tremendous damage that we have inflicted on our planet. We see the effects everyday in our neighborhoods, our schools and at our place of work. Scientist have published studies and the news media has informed us of our negative impact on the environment, yet most people continue their daily lives without giving a second thought to their contribution of the destruction of our planet.</p>
<p>There are many critics out there trying to justify their behavior by stating for example that the ozone layer depletes naturally yet what they neglect to mention is that our lifestyle has sped up the natural cycle manifold. The critics will also tell you that our water supply is safe, that we have state of the art filtration systems in place. However, recent tests of the drinking water supply in major cities within the United States of America have revealed levels of multiple prescription medications in our drinking water. I could go on and on but I think you are getting the idea.</p>
<p>There are a lot of things that we can do in our daily lives to conserve resources, reduce pollution and to leave the planet a little better than we found it for the next generation. Simple things that each and every one of us can do that will improve our daily lives, positively impact our health and our spiritual well being.</p>
<p>Here are a few simple things every one of us can do:<br />
1. Instead of hauling yard waste and kitchen scraps to the landfill, compost them and improve the garden.<br />
2. Check with the local recycling center to see which items they will accept and recycle cans, plastic, paper, etc.<br />
3. Turn out the lights and turn off appliances when not in use.<br />
4. Replace light bulbs with more energy efficient LED bulbs.<br />
5. Insulate the home to prevent energy loss.<br />
6. Turn off water when not in use.<br />
7. Use a rain barrel to collect rainwater for yard and garden use.<br />
8. Stop using paper plates, paper cups and plastic forks.<br />
9. Combine trips to the store, bank, etc into one trip.<br />
10. Reduce the use of chemicals in the home and garden and use natural alternatives instead.<br />
11. When purchasing new vehicles or appliances, factor energy efficiency in to the buying decision.<br />
12. Purchase products made from recycled materials whenever possible.<br />
13. Donate used household items and clothing so they can be reused by someone else instead of filling up a landfill.</p>
<p>Most of all what we can do is tell our neighbors, our friends, our families, our co-workers and spread the word. Make a difference! We can live more in harmony with nature then against nature. Let&#8217;s leave this planet in better shape than we found it so our descendants can enjoy a much healthier and more productive life.</p>
<p><span class="head_bold">Author Resource:- </span><a href="http://originalwheelbarrowscreener.com/">Evely Solar Products</a> has always been a green company, long before it became fashionable to do so. Located in a rural area in northeastern Ohio, we have been solar powered since day one back in 1994. We are &#8220;off the grid&#8221; and always have been! To reduce waste and conserve resources, we use innovative ideas and techniques to recycle whenever possible. Our mission is to provide consumers with high quality, innovative, environmentally friendly, energy efficient products geared toward the future. Everything we manufacture is American engineered and made in the USA. At <a href="http://originalwheelbarrowscreener.com/">Evely Solar Products</a> we offer quality products for the environmentally conscious consumer. One of our most highly praised products is our <a href="http://originalwheelbarrowscreener.com/screener.shtml">compost and topsoil screener</a>.</p>
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		<title>Passion of Indie Music &#8211; An Overview on the Indie Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indie music is a type of alternative rock, which exists in the independent music world. The word is periodically used to refer to all underground music, and is the opposite of indie pop music.Indie rock music places an emphasis on electric instruments such as guitars and drums. Musicians in the genre are also known for using abstract sounds.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indie music is a type of alternative rock, which exists in the independent music world. The word is periodically used to refer to all underground music, and is the opposite of indie pop music.Indie rock music places an emphasis on electric instruments such as guitars and drums. Musicians in the genre are also known for using abstract sounds.The term indie rock is used because musicians work under smaller record labels instead of the major record companies.<br/>&nbsp;<br/>Though indie rock is not technically a genre, it is considered to represent the underground culture in many aspects.Indie artists are known for demanding a large amount of creative control over their music, and this is something, which often alienates them from larger companies.Indie artists will strictly rely on word of mouth, tours, and independent radio stations in order to promote their music. Many of the popular artists will end up becoming popular with mainstream audiences, and may be signed by large record labels.<br />
<br/>&nbsp;<br/>In the US indie music is considered to be a spin off from alternative rock. The movement is believed to have been started during the 1970s or 1980s. The indie rock music of the 1980s had sounds, which were described as being heavy and distorted.By the 1990s, indie music groups such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam became a main stream, and the genre became more widespread. Once the genre became popular, major record companies begin investing large amounts of money in it.&nbsp;<br />
<br/>&nbsp;<br/>Once this happened, the term &#8220;alternative rock&#8221; became more of a misnomer. Traditionally, many musicians who have signed with major record companies were considered to be &#8220;sell outs&#8221; by their hardcore fans. My Original Music is an indie music site located at myoriginalmusic.com. Here you can find music by independent artists from all over the world. Today, indie rock is a term which has come to describe a wide variety of music. The term indie rock has been applied to psychedelic folk, synth pop, and post punk.<br />
<br/>&nbsp;<br/>Sometimes the term indie rock becomes blurred, and some believe that the word will soon disappear much like alternative rock did. Mainstream artists such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys have been known to reach high levels on the indie music charts, especially in the United Kingdom. Some mainstream artists have even been signed to independent record labels.Many popular indie music artists become a main stream, and once this happens, they are no longer independent.&nbsp;<br />
<br/>&nbsp;<br/>Despite the fact that many indie artists become main stream, this is not always the case. In fact, most independent artists are not mainstream, and do not wish to be. Money may be a motivating factor, but many artists play their music for the passion and not the money. Many major record labels exert a large amount of control over their artists, and the music which is sold is more often the product of the record companies than the artists themselves. Because of this, many artists have fought with the major record labels over creative control of their music.<br/></p>
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		<title>Going Green:  A Brief Line about Going Green Project.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the people around the world are having much knowledge about this Going Green project, and the exact meaning of this term is most of the people understand that using products and doing activities that are environmentally friendly. In simple terms, it means, thinking about our life, and what we are doing with natural energy sources.It means, we need to under stand that what we are buying and how we are using them and what is the exact effect to the nature with these products and many points to consider to the future of our planet.   ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/>Most of the people around the world are having much knowledge about this Going Green project, and the exact meaning of this term is most of the people understand that using products and doing activities that are environmentally friendly. In simple terms, it means, thinking about our life, and what we are doing with natural energy sources. It means, we need to under stand that what we are buying and how we are using them and what is the exact effect to the nature with these products and many points to consider to the future of our planet. If you are thinking about this going green project, that means you need to give more important your family as well as the entire world.  This is the main reason of popularity of the going green project. From the past decade, it has been observed that most of the consumers around the world are having much awareness about green technology and in many cases all of them are deciding that they would like to purchase products that will help to the natural world.  In these technologies, internet has to become a source for any issue, and most of them are visiting the internet to access the information through the internet. And these products are the best one for our world to save the planet. </p>
<p>   However, there are some important ways that we need to perform to save the world and our nature and environment.First point we need to do is recycling all components like cardboard to glass and electronics and paper also. And also we need to understand that we are using chemical free carpets and furnishings. By using biodegradable cleaning products, and as well we need to wear the clothes from natural fibers like cotton and limen.When we are planning t construct a home, we need to use the materials that made from renewable sources. And also we need to use the organic skin care products. And also we need to use cloth or biodegradable diapers for children.We need to control the natural energy sources like petrol and some other products. We need to use wind power, solar power, tidal power and many more to use.</p>
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And also we need to use the paper products that made from recycled material.And as well we need to know that the apple has patented a solar cell to use on its mobile phones. And now most of the companies are taking some eco friendly products are used in their premises.Finally, there are some well established and experienced organizations are manufacturing these products to use as a Green building. For more information and details, please visit their valuable web site. </p>
<p>We offer truly unique works on websites of all varieties of products and services ranging from  <a  href="http://greenietrain.com">Green video</a>  to <a  href="http://greenietrain.com">going green</a>. For details, visit our website.</p>
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		<title>What is solar energy and how to utilize solar power effectively for domestic purpose?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Utilizing solar energy for domestic use is a very non-polluting as well as cost effective alternative in today’s times. Some useful ways by which home owners can utilize solar energy are to replace electric heaters with solar water heaters, use solar torches and lamps, cook with solar cookers, use solar energy battery chargers and install photovoltaic solar panels. 
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<input  onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"/>With the worlds natural resource depleting at an alarming rate it has become very important to shift to cleaner and renewable technologies for meeting our lifestyle demands. One of the most convenient and effective ways to adapt to a greener lifestyle at home is by utilizing the sun&#8217;s energy and converting it into power for domestic use.<br/><br/>Understanding solar energy<br/><br/>The term solar energy refers to the utilization of the sun&#8217;s energy to create clean and renewable source of power for various uses. An increasing number of households are adopting more energy efficient technologies which are benefitting them by decreasing their power consumption and thereby leading up to considerable cost savings over a long term.<br/><br/>Effective guidelines for utilizing solar energy for domestic use<br/><br/>Listed below are some effective guidelines through which home owners can use solar energy successfully for domestic use:<br/><br/>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Replace electric heaters with solar water heaters: Replacing the electric heaters in your home with solar energy powered heaters can help you save up on your electricity bills by a considerable amount as well as make your home more eco-friendly.<br/><br/>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Use solar torches and lamps: There are a large number of solar energy powered lights and torches available in the market which you can easily charge by keeping them out in the sunlight and use them around the house as well as in your garden and porch area in the evening.<br/><br/>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Cook with solar cookers: Cooking with solar powered cookers and stoves is a great way to save up on power as well as eat nutritious food. You can leave out the food to cook in the solar powered cooker very conveniently in the morning and can return home to a wholesome and nutritious meal.<br/><br/>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Use solar energy battery chargers: There are a large number of affordably priced chargers which are powered by solar energy and are a very innovative, handy as well as environmental friendly way to charge cell phones.<br/><br/>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Install photovoltaic solar panels: Installing photovoltaic panels on your rooftop will trap solar energy which can be used to power various electrical appliances around the house. &nbsp;<br/><br/>
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		<title>Carbon Footprint: How Creating a Sustainable Business Makes You Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sustainability in a business environment doesn’t necessarily have to cost money.  Becoming carbon neutral is a must, not only for marketing to anyone under 35, with kids, or who likes to breathe clean air, but it also creates a significant profitable money drop right to your bottom line.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You don&#8217;t have to wait for &#8220;Cap and Trade&#8221; to pass the US Congress to<br />
embrace carbon neutrality. Carbon Credits are a responsible and cost<br />
effective way to not only help produce non-oil energy projects, but<br />
reduce your corporate costs, engage your employees and gain a Green<br />
Marketing advantage over your competitors.<br/><br/>Reduce, Recycle and<br />
Reuse are the first part, and below I&#8217;m going to give you 5 ways to do<br />
it. But if you can&#8217;t, don&#8217;t want to, or would rather just write a check<br />
then understand Carbon Credits.<br/><br/>Offset Your Carbon Footprint with Carbon Credits<br/><br/>While<br />
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling is key in preventing climate change,<br />
offsetting your carbon emissions is the next great step in the<br />
preservation of our environment for generations to come. The Carbon<br />
Calculator Math is below, or you could use a Carbon Footprint<br />
Calculator at (<a  href="http://www.ecoaidnow.com/Calculators.aspx" target="_blank">www.ecoaidnow.com/Calculators.aspx</a> <br/><br/>To<br />
offset your carbon emissions simply means to neutralize your part in<br />
the polluting of our environment. In technical terms, a carbon offset<br />
is a certificate representing the reduction of one metric ton (2,205<br />
lbs) of carbon dioxide emissions. <br/><br/>Certified Projects are<br />
developed such as a reforestation project that reduces carbon dioxide<br />
emissions, every ton of emissions reduced will result in the creation<br />
of one certified carbon offset. <br/><br/>Since carbon dioxide emissions<br />
are the principal cause of climate change, purchasing carbon offsets is<br />
key to promoting a greener environment. <br/><br/>When you offset your<br />
personal carbon emissions, you are doing your much-needed part in<br />
helping to put an end to global warming and climate change. In addition<br />
to making the world a better place, you just might also score a few<br />
popularity points with your friends and family. <br/><br/>Here&#8217;s 4 ways to save money while reducing your carbon footprint.<br/><br/>(1)<br />
Recycle Toner and Ink Jet Cartridges. These things, which always run<br />
out at the most inopportune time, cost way too much and, contrary to<br />
what the big companies than manufacture them proclaim with their &#8220;send<br />
it in recycling programs&#8221; &#8211; end up in the landfill, usually in the<br />
poorest areas of the world. The technology and quality of recycled<br />
toner and ink jet cartridges in many cases surpasses the original<br />
equipment manufacturers&#8230;and you get to support a local business like<br />
yours when you patronize them. And don&#8217;t forget to set your printers to<br />
&#8220;draft&#8221; mode when you&#8217;re not printing for official<br />
communications&#8230;it&#8217;ll save you money and toner/ink.<br/><br/>(2) Use<br />
Less and Buy Recycled Paper. Back in the early 90&#8242;s when email was<br />
gaining popularity we all proclaimed that it was the beginning of the<br />
paperless office. But the paper companies weren&#8217;t scared. Paper sales<br />
went through the roof because now we had more information to print out,<br />
copy and share with each other. Now there are a variety of document<br />
sharing services, including free ones like Google Docs, while allow<br />
immediate sharing of and collaboration of documents without having to<br />
print out 5 copies for the group to mark up. It saves money, time and<br />
is much more efficient.<br/><br/>Furthermore, as the quality of recycled<br />
content paper has gone up to photo quality level and the cost has gone<br />
down to below the cost of &#8220;new&#8221; paper, it clearly makes no sense not to<br />
include the procurement of recycled printer and copier paper in your<br />
corporate sustainability plan.<br/><br/>(3) Go Paperless with your<br />
invoices. PayPal and Google Checkout both have electronic invoicing<br />
capabilities for those of you who process payments via credit card, and<br />
for many companies, their PayPal and Google Checkout accounts are tied<br />
directly to their corporate checking accounts for seemless, and<br />
transaction fee free payment processing. They both offer a variety of<br />
export formats and integrate with popular accounting packages like<br />
QuickBooks and Microsoft Accounting. <br/><br/>No more 3 copy carbon based invoices, no gas guzzling postmen delivering the mail and no more licking envelopes!<br/><br/>(4)<br />
Recycle Everything. Soda cans, newspapers, used equipment, furniture<br />
and materials (if you&#8217;re manufacturing things) all carry a price.<br />
Aluminum cans trade for around $.80 a pound (32 12 ounce cans = 1<br />
pound) &#8211; so figure you can sell them to a local recycler for a bit<br />
better than half of that. Doesn&#8217;t sound like a lot, but when you have<br />
an office full of Red Bull crazed employees or &#8220;Diet Coke Fiends&#8221; it<br />
can actually add up relatively quickly. <br/><br/>List your used<br />
equipment on Craigslist or Google for a local company that will pick up<br />
and &#8220;recycle&#8221; your used equipment &#8211; or better yet, donate it to a local<br />
charity and take the tax deduction. Goodwill and the Salvation Army<br />
will send out a truck to pick up larger items and most likely make<br />
weekly or monthly trips through your area.<br/><br/>The Challenge is not<br />
so much Global Climate Change, but more of a personal one. Do we want<br />
to live in a clean world or a dirty one! Do we want to be subject to<br />
wars over fossil fuels? Are we, as individuals, stewards of business,<br />
operators of government, and elected officials, willing to take action<br />
to right the environmental wrongs we might create? The global becomes<br />
personal.<br/><br/>Buying Carbon Offsets is one way to deploy our<br />
resources towards a better Future. The best first step is to always<br />
think about the very real consequences of your actions. Protecting our<br />
air and water isn&#8217;t something that can be taken care of by someone<br />
else, we have to do it for ourselves.<br/><br/>To take an active role in neutralizing your carbon emissions today use our individual carbon calculator (<a  href="http://www.ecoaidnow.com/Calculators.aspx" target="_blank">www.ecoaidnow.com/Calculators.aspx</a>).<br/><br/>Dr. Ken Pollock is EcoAid&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, sets the strategy for the company. <a href="http://www.ecoaidnow.com/" target="_blank">www.ecoaidnow.com</a> Read more of his articles at <a target="_blank" href="http://buycarboncreditsandoffsets.com/">http://buycarboncreditsandoffsets.com</a>. In addition, he recently launched <a target="_blank" href="http://carbonprofessionalschool.com/">http://carbonprofessionalschool.com</a><br />
in the near future to provide the training and tools for individuals,<br />
businesses and institutions. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering.<br/></p>
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		<title>How to make a home more green energy efficient?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<input  onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"/>With an increased stress on environmental friendly and energy efficient technologies making a home more green energy efficient has become easy as well as cost effective. So if you are thinking of some simple ways to save up on electricity bills you can bring in some smart changes to your home by making it more eco friendly and end up in saving up a considerable amount of money on the long run.<br/><br/>The term green energy basically refers to the usage of heating and cooling devices which use much less energy or renewable energy such as solar and wind which is environmental friendly as well as cost effective. Contrary to popular belief installing energy efficient devices in one&#8217;s home does not involve a huge investment as there are a numerous companies in the market offering green energy solutions for homes at highly competitive and bargain prices. The following section lists some convenient ways by which you can make your home more green energy efficient:<br/><br/>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Install a solar water heater: Installing a solar water heater is a great way to turn your home more green energy efficient. While purchasing a solar water heater from the market can be expensive one can also build their own solar powered heaters at relatively low prices. <br/><br/>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Put up photovoltaic solar panels: Using the sun&#8217;s renewable energy and converting it into electric power can be easily done by putting up photovoltaic solar panels on the rooftops of your home.<br/><br/>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Opt for a domestic windmill: If you live in a windy area, installing a domestic windmill or a wind turbine is another great way to generate power through wind energy.<br/><br/>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Switch to passive solar technology: If you are constructing a new home you can make it more green energy efficient by using bricks that are made of insulated materials, installing energy efficient doors and windows as well as deigning the home to allow the optimum passage of natural light into your rooms.<br/><br/>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Build a compost pit in your garden: A great way to recycle your biodegradable kitchen waste and make your garden area more green and fertile is by building a compost pit. <br/><br/>
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<p>Turning a home green energy efficient involves utilizing renewable energy such as sun, wind and water into power through innovative technologies which are easily accessible in today’s times for domestic use. So go ahead and do yourself and the environment a great favor by adopting a more eco &#8211; friendly lifestyle by turning your home more <a href="http://www.greensupplyenergy.com/">Green Energy</a> efficient.</p>
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		<title>One White Beach Luxury Residences; Boracay Island Real Estate’s Green Ethic</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the past few years the &#8220;eco-friendly&#8221; home constructions have evolved into a new level. What has been a patch work of green buildings in many cities had expanded to the whole community, neighborhood and even into the realm of Philippine beach properties. <br/><br/>The appeal of building green homes has spread across many countries in the globe and now has taken hold Boracay Island Philippines. Driven by government policy, shifting market demands, the advocacy to help save the environment and preserve the marvel of Boracay Island, Boracay Beach Real Estate is riding the green-home-building bandwagon.<br/><br/>Recently, <a  href="http://boracaybeachrealestate.com/properties-for-sale">Boracay Island Real Estate</a> released the plan for the upcoming construction of One White Beach Luxury Residences. A green home building project to be built on the world&#8217;s famous White Beach in Station1, Boracay Island, Philippines which promotes comfortable and green lifestyle with cheaper energy running costs.<br/><br/>One White Beach Residences will be built according to the principles of Eco-Architecture. It uses indigenous sustainable materials and new alternative sources of energy. Everything from the ventilation, lighting to the very stone and wood used will be implemented with efficiency, responsibility and sustainability.<br/>As the first &#8220;eco-friendly&#8221; major development in Boracay, One White Beach will be built in consultation with architectural experts and aqua-ecologists that have studied and developed systems to harmonize the environment with the needs of the community. <br/>One White Beach promises to do its share to preserve and enhance Boracay Island paradise for future generations to enjoy by using alternative sources of energy such as windmills and solar panels, renewable features like rainwater cisterns and organic &#8220;Green Roof&#8221; systems. With the implementation of green ethic, Boracay Island Real Estate goal is to achieve 100% energy sustainable.<br/>Boracay Island Real Estate believes that urbanization and preserving Mother Nature can go hand in hand. With Boracay Real Estate&#8217;s One White Beach Residences, homeowners are offered an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable home.<br/><br/>For more information on One White Beach Residences visit http://boracaybeachrealestate.com/2009/05/ . <br/><br/>You can also Log on to Boracay Island Real Estate&#8217;s website at http://boracaybeachrealestate.com/ for more listing of Boracay Condos and Boracay houses for sale.<br/><br/> </p>
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		<title>EcoGreen Products and Uses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Webb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a time when if the tiles in your household go grimy the house keeper usually get it cleaned by some ammonia or 

bleach or if a drainage system is slow then the sure-shot solution was some heavy-duty industrial solvents. No doubt, that 

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stinging eyes. And they also have an adverse effect on the environment.
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<p class="MsoNormal">There was a time when if the tiles in your household go<br />
grimy the house keeper usually get it cleaned by some ammonia or bleach or if a<br />
drainage system is slow then the sure-shot solution was some heavy-duty<br />
industrial solvents. No doubt, that these cleaning products were very effective<br />
and get the job done but they also affect the users in result of cough and<br />
stinging eyes. And they also have an adverse effect on the environment.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Some of the prime offenders are the drain cleaners and also<br />
many of the toilet and bathroom cleaners that contain chlorine bleach and<br />
ammonia. Both of the chemicals gives fumes that cause eyes nose and respiratory<br />
distress and also if mixed with water in significant amount their toxic effects<br />
in a massive way.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Today as the mankind is becoming more concern about their<br />
health and the environment as well, the use of eco-green products is been<br />
introduced in more and more buildings and offices by their boards and managers.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The concern of the people towards eco-green products has<br />
pushed the manufacturers to develop the products with less harmful chemicals<br />
and efficiency of the traditional products.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thinking about the use of eco-green products some of the<br />
questions that come in one&#8217;s mind are: Where to start from? What and where<br />
available? And most importantly how well these products can get the job done.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The first thing to adopt the eco-green products is to<br />
discuss with your suppliers about the products and check the availability of<br />
the products. The second and the most important step is to educate the staff<br />
and the people of residential place about the use and advantage of the<br />
eco-green products and about the eco-green standards as these people will be<br />
the end user of the products.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Years before manufactures only have some of the eco-green<br />
products as the consumers have the lack of knowledge about the same. But then<br />
consumers become more educated about the term &#8216;green&#8217; and started taking<br />
educated-decisions and realized to make a difference to protect the environment<br />
and their health as well.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">But one of the major issues which usually consumers face is<br />
how to recognize the purity of the products labeled &#8216;green&#8217;. As the market of<br />
eco-green products are getting more profitable most of the companies have<br />
started manufacturing the products with &#8216;green label&#8217;. A study says that more<br />
that 300 companies today are indulge in the manufacturing of eco-green<br />
products. These companies are manufacturing everything from cosmetics and<br />
seafood to bird-friendly coffee.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">One have to regularly updated with the information about the<br />
green products just to buy some genuine products as there is no agreed-upon<br />
method to determine how &#8216;green&#8217; is a product.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information visit: &lt;a<br />
href=http://www.ecogreenhotel.com target=_blank&gt;www.EcoGreenHotel.com&lt;/a&gt;<o:p></o:p></p>
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