Monthly archive - January 2012

Business is Booming for Companies Going Green

Business is Booming for Companies Going Green

A recent MIT report found a 55% increase in the number of companies focusing on sustainability when compared to last year. This means that lower carbon footprints are leading to increases in profits, paving the way for additional investments in sustainability.

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Renewable Wind Energy Faces Challenges with Tax Hikes

Renewable Wind Energy Faces Challenges with Tax Hikes

Ambitious renewable energy goals are at risk if the renewable energy tax credit is not extended. The wind energy sector has already seen more than 2,300 jobs lost this month from one company alone, with more expected if the tax hikes go into effect. Don’t just read about it, do something to help.

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Money Saving Water Conservation Tips

Money Saving Water Conservation Tips

Simple money saving water conservation tips can produce big results for the planet and your wallet. Learn how we reduced our water usage by 8,000 gallons per month ending up with over $100 in credits from our water company.

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President Obama Supports Fracking during State of the Union

President Obama Supports Fracking during State of the Union

President Obama announced his support of fracking during the 2012 State of the Union address. An unexpected endorsement for a natural gas extraction method linked to radioactive wastewater and cancer causing chemical cocktails which are pumped into the ground contaminating our drinking water.

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Zero Energy Homes Are Now a Reality

Zero Energy Homes Are Now a Reality

Zero energy homes have arrived taking neighborhoods across the U.S. off the power grid. Forget having to use energy efficient tips to save money, just buy a house that ensures your energy bills will be free, or in some cases energy companies can even pay you.

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Toxic Skin Care Products Can Make You Age Faster

Toxic Skin Care Products Can Make You Age Faster

Organic skin care products can not only help keep you looking young, they can help prevent cancer as well. Beware of toxic skin care products that can make you age faster and cause physical and emotional issues. The rule of thumb is that anything you put on your skin you should be able to eat.

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American Milk May Be Unsafe for Children and Adults

American Milk May Be Unsafe for Children and Adults

Before you pour another glass of milk you need to understand your health risks. Find out why American milk is banned in 25 European countries and has been linked to cancer. Get the facts about milk in the U.S. and what you can do to stay safe.

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Iceland is the Greenest Country in the World

Iceland is the Greenest Country in the World

The island nation of Iceland is ranked #1 as the greenest country in the world according to the EPI index. Iceland is also among the happiest nations on the planet, providing interesting parallels between the two. The leads to the question of whether going green equates to true happiness.

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A Leaky Faucet is Like Flushing Money Down the Toilet

A Leaky Faucet is Like Flushing Money Down the Toilet

As you lie in bed and hear the annoying drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet, you are literally listening to money going down the drain. Fixing a leaky faucet is a simple and inexpensive action that you can take to save money and conserve water.

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The Benefits of Green Cleaning Products

The Benefits of Green Cleaning Products

Green cleaning products offer numerous benefits to your health and help reduce environmental pollution. When deciding whether to use green cleaning products ask yourself why would you to want to spend more money in order to use toxic chemicals that pollute the air and water around you.

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