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Matthew Speer Matthew Speer is a Marketing and Advertising Executive that has worked with companies like AOL and U.S. News University Connection. He also has a passion for sustainability and keeping the Earth a beautiful place for our future generations which is why he helped create iSustainableEarth.com. Inspired by his own family and taking strides to go green he strives to live a sustainable lifestyle through research and action.

Facts About Aluminum Foil Reuse and Recycling

Facts About Aluminum Foil Reuse and Recycling

Surprisingly many recycling centers will not accept aluminum foil even though it is 100% recyclable. Learn how to save money and reduce energy consumption by reusing that old aluminum foil, rather than tossing it in the trash.

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Natural Sunscreen Can Help You Go Green and Stay Safe

Natural Sunscreen Can Help You Go Green and Stay Safe

Natural sunscreen provides excellent protection for your skin from the sun’s powerful but harmful ultraviolet rays. Before you pick up another bottle of sunscreen check the label to make sure it is a green sunscreen so you can protect yourself and the environment.

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3 Easy Going Green Tips for Kids

3 Easy Going Green Tips for Kids

To make going green achievable we must find easy to implement solutions that will not require major changes to our daily activities. Consider these 3 tips for helping kids go green and take a few steps forward in creating a sustainable lifestyle.

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Your Plastic Water Bottle Could Be Making You Fat

Your Plastic Water Bottle Could Be Making You Fat

Chemicals such as BPA found in plastics have been linked to weight gain and diabetes. While living a BPA free lifestyle won’t replace a healthy diet and regular exercise, it will help reduce your risk of obesity and help keep the planet green.

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EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

Thanks to the EPA’s new regulations, six obsolete coal fired power plants are going to be shutdown. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards were introduced in December and could result in the closing of nearly sixty polluting power plants.

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Is a Solar Panel Leasing Option Right For You and Your Home?

Is a Solar Panel Leasing Option Right For You and Your Home?

While a solar lease has its pros and cons, it is really up to you to decide if it is right for your home. Getting off the grid and producing your own energy is an admirable goal, one that could pay you back with dividends if done right.

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Is Potentially Dangerous Pink Slime in Your Hamburger?

Is Potentially Dangerous Pink Slime in Your Hamburger?

If you are planning to eat a hamburger in the near future you should pay very close attention to this article. In some cases, your hamburger meat could contain up to 15% of this pink slime – that sure is appetizing. Protect yourself from beef scraps that were once used pet food and cooking oils.

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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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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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