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Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) April 23, 2013 Earth Advantage (EA), a nonprofit focused on advancing the creation of better buildings has created a development stage cloud-based tool called Green Book Value.
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Image by FriendsofEurope Question by nikkilee911: What are some good ways to go green? I’d like to clean without all the harmful cleaning products,but don’t know any greener alternatives. And I’d like to help out any way I can. I’m just uninformed, I guess. Any ideas, tricks, tips? Best answer: Answer by M.There are products…
about 2 months ago
I’m assuming you mean more eco-friendly when you say green so go on to these sites:
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/climate-change/take_action/7steps?MM_URL=RSSthings-can-do
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/climate-change/take_action/your-energy
http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/take-action/greentips
Hope those help and thanks for trying to make the world a better place
about 2 months ago
painting your green is not a bad idea, but you should also try consuming less electricity by switching off appliences like TV radio when not in use, it will reduce the general use of eletricilty which will reduce the chances of being hit by heatwave next summer, which could turn your green house paint grey.
about 2 months ago
CF bulbs, low or no voc paint, recycle, use less electricity, use only cold water to do laundry and only wash full loads, plant shade trees around your house, plant a garden that doesn’t require a lot of water, use biodegradable cleaning products, as your appliances need replacing purchase Energy Star appliances, start a compost pile, when home improvement projects come up use green building products (flooring, carpet, counter tops, etc.). There are tons of ways. I love a new magazine called Natural Home.
about 2 months ago
Replace your regular light bulbs with energy efficient ones, ask a plumber to change your shower and tap heads with ones that have a reduced water flow, and use less hot water whenever possible. Try plugging all your appliances into switchboards which make it easier to turn them all off at the wall whenever you’re not using them – these cost friendly actions can save you substantial amounts of money on water and electricity bills. Other simple things like turning off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth, turning off the lights in rooms that you’re not in, drying your clothes on a line, and, if you have a dishwasher (which by the way, uses less water than handwashing), choose to let the dishes dry naturally rather than selecting the dry cycle will help too.
Also, there are a great range of environmentally friendly cleaning products in local supermarkets that are often cheaper than other alternatives and are more readily biodegradable. Try composting and recycling as well, and reduce the amount of waste you’re generating when shopping by purchasing products with less packaging, and buying products that come in larger servings.
For some more ideas, have a look at http://www.thegreenguide.com/
about 2 months ago
Grow indoor plants.
Landscape around your home, plan out the best places to put small trees and bedding plants. Focus on using native plants or plants adapted to your location that need little irrigation (beyond natural rainfall), little pesticide use, and little additional fertilzers. See if your city or county offers a tree planting program, my city donates trees to homeowners who will plant and maintain them….this is done a couple times of year.
Use ‘low flow’ shower heads.
Use window coverings to help keep the temperature inside your house comfortable. In the summer, draw shades or close curtains during the hottest part of the day. During the winter, open curtains and shades when the sun is out and close them when the sun is down.
about 2 months ago
I would recommend checking out this site — http://www.greenandsave.com They offer a ton of suggestions plus give you the estimated payback on your investment.
about 2 months ago
POSITIVE ACTIONS)
Classify trash take out all the organic waste and make compost with it ,the worst you can do is throw it with the trash
70% of contamination is due to organic waste that is mixed in with the garbage .
And it is just as bad in the sewer where it helps to breed rats and in the landfill it poisons the ground
And it is the easiest to take care of
o first of all we have to classify trash at least keep the organic to one side ,like in a plastic bin with a lid
If you got a few meters of ground ,you only need 1 or 2 square meters in a shallow hole ,in the shade ,that you can wet now and again ,where you dump everything that is organic ,from toilet paper,bones vegetable cuttings ,eggshells,,,excrement ,and cover regularly with leaves to keep humid and to hide any smell
the worms will come and decompose the wastes turning it into beautiful black soil for the garden of flower pots .
If you are in a apartment ,if you have a balcony get a big plastic bin drill some holes in the side and lid ,
Add a few buckets of sand now and again to put over the trash ,you should really stir or move the stuff at times to aerate it and ensure that the decomposition is overall ,keep moist
This rubbish does not get big very fast and the thing works for a long time with out getting full
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these are Al gores sites
http://events.stepitup2007.org/…………
http://www.stepitup2007.org/
http://events.stepitup2007.org/…………
If you want to help the planet ,plant a tree every week ,if everyone on the planet did we we would be able to slowdown the destructive processes
Reduce carbon emissions,and they are already working on that by alternative forms of energy and regulations on carbon producing materials,aerosol cans,burning rubbish,industrial chimneys,power plants etc.
Water harvesting projects ,such as millions of small dams.to redirect over ground water flows from the rains into the ground to supply subterranean water supplies.
The protection of existing forests.
Stop building more highways,urban planning to include vegetation stop building cities encourage people to return to the land to conduct their business from there which now has become possible thanks to the internet.
Education to motivate people to auto sufficiency by building more home food gardens.
Education on environmental awareness
education on family planning to curb over´population
Agricultural education and improvements to follow the principals or sustainability and soil management.
More environmental or land ,design to prevent bush fires,such as–fire breaks
More dams.regulations and control for public behavior
Alternative efficient public transport to discourage the use of the internal combustion engine
101 Ways To Live More Ecologically,may be you find something that applies to you
1. Avoid disposable in favor of reusable
items.
2. Avoid drying rags in a clothes dryer.
3. Avoid power appliances when hand power works.
4. Avoid highly processed foods.
5. Avoid using styro foam—it can’t be recycled.
6. Avoid watering driveways and sidewalks.
7. Be responsible and creative with leftover foods.
8. Buy in bulk goods to reduce wasted packaging.
9. Buy energy efficient electric appliances.
10. Buy foods without additives.
11. Buy foods without preservatives.
12. Buy food and goods from sources you trust
13. Buy large quantities to reduce shopping trips.
14. Buy living Christmas trees.
15. Buy locally grown food and produce.
16. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods.
17. Compost your food scraps.
18. Discover and protect watersheds in your area,
19. Don’t burn trash or other smoky materials.
20. Drain cooking grease onto paper bags, not paper towels.
21. Drive a fuel-efficient car.
22. Drive less: walk, bicycle, carpooland use public transportation.
23. Eat foods low on the food chain; avoid meat.
24. Eat more natural, nutritious foods.
25. Educate elected representatives on ecology.
26. Exercise regularly.
27. Explore and learn about your bio region.
28. Grow your own food, even a small amount.
29. Hang dry some or all of your clothes.
30. Heat your home less and wear warmer clothes.
31. Heat your home more with renewable energies.
32. Hold a potluck dinner to discuss local ecology.
33. If you use a dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle.
34. Install a water-conserving device in your toilets.
35. Install a water-conserving shower head.
36. Insulate your home to maximum efficiency.
37. Invest for social responsibility as well as profit.
38. Invest in solar power, where practical.
39. Invest in well-made, long-lived clothing.
40. Keep hazardous chemicals in safe containers.
41. Keep appliance motors well adjusted for efficiency.
42. Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.
43. Oppose meddling in ecological balance.
44. Oppose private development of special areas.
45. Oppose roadside use of defoliants.
46. Organize or join a neighborhood toy exchange.
47. Pick up litter along streets and highways.
48. Plant native trees and shrubs around your home.
49. Plant trees throughout your community.
50. Plant your living Christmas tree.
51. Practice preventive health care.
52. Practice responsible family planning.
53. Prepare only as much food as will be eaten.
54. Protect your favorite distinctive natural areas.
55. Purchase goods in reusable/recyclable containers.
56. Put a catalytic converter on your wood stove.
57. Put toxic substances out of reach of children.
58. Recycle aluminum.
59. Recycle glass.
60. Recycle newspaper.
61. Recycle old clothes.
62. Recycle plastic.
63. Recycle used motor oil.
64. Recycle your unneeded items.
65. Re-use paper bags.
66. Re-use plastic bags for storage and waste.
67. Save up for full loads in clothes washers.
68. Save up for full loads in dishwasher.
69. Shop by phone, then go pick up your purchases.
70. Speak out about your values in community groups.
71. Support efficient energy sources in your bioregion.
72. Support elected representatives on ecological issues.
73. Support energy conservation in your bioregion.
74. Support global ecological improvement efforts.
75. Support local credit unions.
76. Support local merchants before large chains.
77. Support neighborhood food cooperatives.
78. Support proper waste water and sewage treatment.
79. Support the cultural diversity in your bio region.
80. Support the plants and animals in your community.
81. Take shorter showers.
82. Teach your children ecological wisdom.
83. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
84. Turn off the lights when not needed.
85. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
86. Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
87. Use cloth diapers.
88. Use cloth table napkins.
89. Use less tap water whenever possible.
90. Use non-toxic pest control.
91. Use only medications you trust/understand.
92. Use rags or towels instead of paper.
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use the second side of paper for scratch paper.
95. Use water from cooking vegetables to make soup.
96. Volunteer for work in a community garden.
97. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness.
98. Wash clothes in cold water.
99. Wash dishes in still, not running water.
100. Weather-seal your home.
101. Work to unlearn poor ecological habits
about 2 months ago
Turn off lights every time you leave a room, buy metal or ceramic bowls for your pets (plastic is bad for the environment), use natural daylight instead of lamps during the day, RECYCLE, use paper as much as you can…use both sides and don’t throw it away if it only has 1 word on it, carpool, bring a reusable bag to the farmer’s market or grocery store, buy local grown foods, don’t set your thermostat too high or low, depending on the season, adopt an endangered animal, scrape plates clean instead of rinsing, keep your shower 5-10 minutes long, don’t litter, don’t buy if you don’t need to, share things instead of buying your own (books, clothes, etc.), close curtains to keep cool air in or warm air in, reuse creatively (yogurt containers and holders for other things, etc.), and don’t keep your car running when you’re waiting for someone…turn it off when idling. Good Luck… hope i helped =]
about 2 months ago
Green paint, Green curtains, green furniture, green rugs. I suppose you could also leave your bread out until it turns green as well.