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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.

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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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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Natural Choices for Pain Relief

Natural Choices for Pain Relief

We all experience aches and pains throughout our life, and for those leading a sustainable lifestyle, natural pain relief options can be the way to go. In fact, your kitchen may hold the secrets to natural pain relief, not your medicine cabinet.

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New Year’s Resolutions for a Sustainable Earth in 2012

New Year’s Resolutions for a Sustainable Earth in 2012

Going green in 2012 can be easy and help save you some cash along the way but you have to resolve that a sustainable earth is within your grasp. What green habits will you commit to strengthening as part of a sustainable lifestyle?

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Saving Money by Going Green – 3 Tips That Can Save Hundreds

Saving Money by Going Green – 3 Tips That Can Save Hundreds

Going green can also mean saving money since a sustainable lifestyle often means using fewer resources to accomplish the same task. We have done the homework for you and found 3 money saving tips that can help you go green today.

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The Oil Spills That Don’t Make Headlines But Should

The Oil Spills That Don’t Make Headlines But Should

Last week Nigeria experienced its worst oil spill in decades and did you hear about it from our national news? Don’t feel bad if you had not heard of the Nigerian spill, there was very little coverage surrounding the issue on primetime news networks or newspapers.

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Solar Energy Takes a Giant Leap Forward with Solar Paint Technology

Solar Energy Takes a Giant Leap Forward with Solar Paint Technology

It is almost unbelievable, but Sunbelievable is a solar paint technology that can produce electricity from nano-technology. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have created what may be the next generation of solar power production.

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Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb to Limit Mercury Exposure

Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb to Limit Mercury Exposure

In our recent article discussing the safety of CFL bulbs, we uncovered that while CFL bulbs are safe to use in your home, there are some precautions that need to be taken.   To recap, CFL…

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury Dangers Debunked

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury Dangers Debunked

There is no mystery here, the CFL bulbs do contain mercury, mercury is a potent neurotoxin, but the question remains, are the bulbs safe for your house? The best way I can convince you that CFL bulbs are safe is by providing the facts.

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