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Eco-friendly tips
Here are some simple eco-friendly tips proposed by www.ecologyfund.com :
1. Bike, use public transit, carpool to work, drive slower, keep your tires inflated
One-third of all traffic is commuters. Use alternative transportation when possible.
Decorating Green: Stylish and Reusable Decor Materials
Feel like making some changes around the house? Why not consider the environment (as well as your health) when doing so? Marissa Ponikowski at HGTV.ca’s Green site tells us how to go about this with some important considerations: Sustainable Materials Sustainable building and furnishing materials are made from renewable or recycled materials and their harvest and manufacture has less impact on the earth than their non-renewable counterparts.Greening Your Home: How to Green Your Heating
1. Seal the leaks!
Sounds dull I know, but heat loss is one of the biggest obstacles on the road to a comfortable home in the winter.
Leonardo DiCaprio Buys Eco-Friendly NYC Condo
How green is Leonardo DiCaprio? The staunch environmentalist, 33, just bought a luxe eco-friendly New York City pad, according to New York magazine. (The price is unknown.) Called the Riverhouse, the 264-unit condominium high-rise comes complete with programmable thermostats, a 24-hour fresh-filtered air system, a gray and black water treatment facility, rooftop green landscaping and free bike storage.~*~*~ Fun in the Sun ~*~*~
A little long, but worth reviewing every Summer, I think : It doesn't take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and even cancer. Even people in their twenties can develop skin cancer.... Most kids rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it's important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely.
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