Organic Fertilizers



With the mounting concern for health and environment, consumers are now getting more conscious as to the quality of the food they buy from the grocery store.  As chemicals from fertilizers become a global concern for their carcinogenic effects, more and more people are buying organic fruits, vegetables and meat.  These products are grown using organic fertilizers and undergo very  little or zero chemical processing.  But what is organic fertilizer in the first place?

Organic fertilizer is defined as naturally occurring fertilizers or naturally occurring mineral deposits like saltpeter.   Examples of organic fertilizer include manure, slurry, worm castings, peat, seaweed, humic, guano and humic.

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Simple Ways to be energy efficient and save money



The effects of the financial crisis can still be felt world wide and people everywhere are looking for ways to save money.  But did you know that there are small ways you can save at home and at the same time do your bit for Mother Earth while living green and saving some cash?

Check out these eco friendly energy efficient solutions.

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Reasons to go Solar



As the earth reels from the effects of global warming, scientists are scrambling with ways to completely shift from fossil fuel to a more sustainable and earth friendly alternative.  So here are the reasons as to why Solar is the best alternative to man’s seemingly inexhaustible demands for more energy.

1.    Reliability – The sun has been around for millions of years and scientists believe that it will still be there for millions more.  The sun has long been venerated by ancient civilizations because of its life giving properties.  Remember the saying ‘as sure as day’?  Well, as the sun rising each day seems to be a good enough guarantee that the sun will be there tomorrow.

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Eco Friendly Cars



Are you familiar with the Toyota Prius?  How about the Tesla Roadster?  These automobiles are known around the world because they are friendly and green alternatives to the cars running around our cities today.

The concept of an electric car is not a new one.  When Henry Ford first ventured into automobile making one of his earlier models was a steam powered automobile.  Porsche even had an electric car in the early 1900’s that won the Exelberg Rally in 1901.

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Wash Your Cars the Eco Friendly Way



When cars were invented, car wash has become an essential part of human existence. Who could stand a dirty car, anyway? It must even be considered a crime to let your car roam the streets looking drab and dirty when there are thousands of local car wash shops near you. But, what if the only thing that’s keeping you from washing your car is your concern for the environment? It could be one tough decision to make especially if you take into consideration the possible environmental impact when washing your car, either by your friendly neighborhood car wash shop or even when doing it yourself.

Washing your car at home proved to be a great water-waster, not to mention the chemicals your car soaps may contain are going down the drain and straight to larger bodies of water. One can avoid this possible environmental hazard by:
·    Keeping the kids away from car washing activities. While this can be a great family-bonding time for you and your kids, unfortunately, kids are never great with saving principles. Plus, they tend to get carried away when they see water.
·    Support eco-friendly car care products. They may be a little expensive than your ordinary supplies but they will surely lessen the environmental impact you are making while washing your car. There are also “waterless” car care products that you might want to check out.
·    When working alone, try to wash one portion at a time to minimize your water usage.

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