tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:05:52 +0000green homesPlan a Green Dateeco-bagsGo Green With Your PetEnvironmentally Friendly Printingeartheco-friendlygreenbath productsGreen Bathroomwind energyBuilding Green to Save Money and the EnvironmentenvironmentSolar EnergyHousehold Cleaning SuppliesHow To Be Green At WorkThe Joys of Backyard Bird WatchingFive Steps to a Greener Wardrobegreen homeGoing Green - Tree HouseEco-Friendly Light BulbsSaving Energy at HomeTips for a Green Home : Disposing Garbage in an Eco Friendly HomeMaking Recycling a Fun ActivitylivingDos and Don'ts of Green Livingfriendlysustainable green futureRecycling Milk Jugs into FencingHomeopathyMeat EnvironmentPackaged FoodGreen Homemade Cleaning SuppliesSave HaitirecycleLocal FoodNaturesolar thermal heatingGreen CookingHow to Be an Eco-friendly Home OwnerOrganic Foodcomputer equipmentCreating Eco-Friendly Living SpacesSustainability QuotesAlternative ElectricityWater and Saving EnergyGardeningThe Eco-Friendly Use of WaterGoing Green in Your Kitchen and BathroomproductsVegan Fried Rice with a Happy EndingRecycled grocery bagsGreen LivingEco-Friendly YardEco-Friendly LifestyleGreen Gift Giving Simplifiedcarbon footprintsHow To Go Green in 48 Hours or LessWE all live on gods green earth lets keep it clean..Everyone these days is trying to be more green and more environmentally conscious. What better way to help do your part than to get that focus on the natural world. Do not be intimidated, you do not have to go completely vegetarian to make a difference.http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (sissy)Blogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-5817507675455364444Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:16:00 +00002010-04-21T11:16:46.968-04:00earthhttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/04/earth-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-6322853124324782859Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:19:00 +00002010-03-26T16:23:34.221-04:00GardeningA worm bin is a great way to create healthy compost in a small space, as it only involves using a plastic bin, moist newspaper and kitchen waste. Build a welcoming environment for composting worms ... http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-make-worm-bin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-7966976957875030636Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:06:00 +00002010-03-16T18:13:34.566-04:00recycleenvironmentFurniture can last for a long time. There comes that day though when it's time for a change. Buying new furniture is often a great way to spice up your home décor. Often we're left with older furniture that we're just not sure what to do with though. If you're like me, I'd prefer to keep that furniture out of a landfill if at all possible and recycle it. So the question becomes what to do with http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-sofa-recycle-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-8813125270227536392Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:04:00 +00002010-03-09T17:06:50.506-05:00environmentMan-made damage to the environment is brought about by many practices. Many people have no choice but to use home appliances which are grossly inefficient in water and energy use. Millions of businesses consume vast quantities of fresh water and belt out planet-consuming clouds of toxic fumes.This generation may be strapped into an inescapable economic scenario and be unable to change their liveshttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/part-we-all-play.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-8975017376707851461Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:15:00 +00002010-03-07T16:17:49.909-05:00carbon footprintsHere are just a few ways you too can reduce your carbon footprint and help save this world..I find that being environmentally friendly doesn't have to mean sacrificing your sense of style. Well thought out choices can ensure that you do your part, all the while looking (and feeling!) good about your contribution to our planet's wellbeing. Here are just a few ways that you can live green at home http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-not-reduce-your-carbon-footprint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-5022995166305564177Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +00002010-03-05T13:44:28.270-05:00Vegan Fried Rice with a Happy EndingHere is a quick vegan meal, with the deliciousness of chinese take-out! I am sure you will love this...http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/vegan-fried-rice-with-happy-ending.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-4309969373268891492Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:55:00 +00002010-03-04T11:03:26.113-05:00computer equipmentrecycleNumerous urban centers, cities and townships at the moment are thinking with regards to portable computer recycling in addition to Television set recycling techniques to protect the atmosphere as well as steer clear of conceivable earth contamination. Since laptop systems consist of numerous segments that may discharge toxic compounds straight into the land, town government authorities are http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/recycling-aged-computers-to-preserve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-5476652930854355696Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:02:00 +00002010-03-03T22:03:43.802-05:00Sustainability QuotesI often quote an African proverb that says: "The world is not ours, the earth is not ours, It's a treasure we hold in trust for future generations." And I often hope we will be worthy of that trust. -Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations"The living things of this Earth are our resources and life-support systems. Every bite of food you eat comes from living things. Every sip of waterhttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/sustainability-quotes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-6125239925860548368Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +00002010-03-02T09:12:00.299-05:00Creating Eco-Friendly Living SpacesThink Greens visits a home to see an eco-friendly appliance called the Dewpointe Atmospheric Water Generator. Our special guest, Dr. Steve Krauss is the designer of this appliance which gives the h... http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/creating-eco-friendly-living-spaces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-3795921517590810466Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:45:00 +00002010-03-01T09:45:00.612-05:00The Joys of Backyard Bird WatchingBird watching is a hobby that has been in existence for as long as anyone can remember. Throughout the centuries, people have had a certain fascination for these fine feathered friends. Today, with the hustle and bustle of modern life, there are still those find solace and peace in this activity. Though for most people, going bird watching entails trips to the country side, there are those whohttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/03/joys-of-backyard-bird-watching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-6859353234309593793Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:56:00 +00002010-02-28T16:24:58.046-05:00How To Be Green At WorkMake every day “Take Your Green Values to Work” day!Step 1: Save paperSave paper by using digital files and printing double-sided whenever possible. Print only when necessary.How To Be Green At Work on Howcasthttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-be-green-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-8606516608885897536Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:55:00 +00002010-02-27T09:55:00.247-05:00Making Recycling a Fun ActivityRecycling should be a family-wide effort that comes naturally to everyone – though like most household tasks is much easier said than done where children are concerned!It's no big secret that children soon begin to resent anything they perceive as a chore, so it makes sense to introduce recycling as something that is 'fun' to do rather than something they 'have' to do.Getting Started If your http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/making-recycling-fun-activity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-5519520698549985519Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:27:00 +00002010-02-26T18:37:09.619-05:00Eco-Friendly Light BulbsThe era when buying a light bulb was as simple as buying a carton of milk is drawing to a close. Beginning on January 1, 2012, general purpose light bulbs will need to be 30% more efficient than traditional incandescent lamps. We field questions from progressive customers regularly about eco-friendly alternatives. Here's a list of the most common inquiries. Q: When does it make good financial http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/frequently-asked-questions-about-eco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-8184572021497073542Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +00002010-02-24T12:55:00.185-05:00Go Green With Your PetHow to Go Green With Your Pet.....A VERY GOOD VIDEOHow to Go Green With Your Pethttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-go-green-with-your-pet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-1868989037158571484Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:31:00 +00002010-02-26T19:00:27.626-05:00Saving Energy at HomeThe chances are that when you were a child, if your Dad yelled at you to turn your TV off, he was more worried about the cost of electricity rather than its draining effect on the planet’s resources. These days, we all know that conserving our energy is essential to slow down damage to the environment. But it turns out that Dad was right too. For many parents living through an economic downturn, http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/fun-ways-to-teach-kids-about-saving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-2348998364642537764Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:42:00 +00002010-02-26T18:43:55.641-05:00Water and Saving EnergySaving water and saving energy in a residential home setting, is largely a behavioral problem. If you observe how people use their water for instance, you can spot wasteful behaviors all over the place.Yard and lawn watering behaviors There are the obvious wasteful behaviors, such as watering the lawn at the wrong time of day, or over watering, and even watering the sidewalks and streets. The http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/saving-water-and-saving-energy-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-2156269957819447109Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:36:00 +00002010-02-19T13:37:17.512-05:00Green Gift Giving SimplifiedGiving green gifts is increasingly popular, as it provides an opportunity for your gift to stand out from the crowd and make a positive impact on the Earth.When giving a green gift, you have to consider several elements, including the gift itself, its source, its packaging, and the company providing it. These elements all make an impact on the Earth, and thus deserve careful consideration.First http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/green-gift-giving-simplified.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-813974197460245692Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:30:00 +00002010-02-17T12:31:21.765-05:00wind energySolar EnergyHave you ever wondered about the meaning of a sustainable living? Quite simply put, a sustainable living philosophy is one in which you contribute your mite in reducing your dependence on energy sources that are not renewable and instead switch over at least a part of your energy requirements to renewable sources. This will require some diligence on your part in identifying the equipments in yourhttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-benefit-from-free-energy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-5338106945573322751Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:20:00 +00002010-02-15T10:20:00.161-05:00Green LivingIt's time to start thinking more about preserving our planet's health.We all know how global warming effects our environment, our life and our health. Every year, global temperatures rises, caused by the buildup of carbon dioxide and the emission of other pollutants that trap the sun's heat. These chemicals are responsible for rising sea levels (from melting glaciers), catastrophic storms and http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/5-tips-to-improve-green-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-1064005503705546994Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:52:00 +00002010-02-14T10:15:07.110-05:00Save HaitiThis song has a message we should all remember. Please donate to rescue victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) "We Are The World 25 For Haiti", in which Jones and Ri... http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/we-are-world-save-haiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-4086117910013492505Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +00002010-02-13T10:38:00.305-05:00Green Homemade Cleaning SuppliesCommon household supplies can be used to clean a lot of surfaces in a "green" way, and some of these supplies are vinegar, water and baking soda. Find out how to mix vinegar and water to wash hardw... http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleaning-tips-green-homemade-cleaning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-4936435130669557131Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +00002010-02-12T10:53:34.447-05:00Recycled grocery bagsA charity program to help raise reduce waste in landfills. its wonderful to recycle and to be a true *enviromentalistThis should be done everywhere.I hope this catches on in other areas. Reusing unwanted fabric in this way saves its weight in the landfill many times over.http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/recycled-grocery-bags.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-8302188659967334044Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:48:00 +00002010-02-10T15:53:03.154-05:00solar thermal heating>By: Josh KurtisThere are a few ways that you can turn your home into a solar energy home. The first way is to install a solar power system. A solar power system consists of solar panels, a mounting system, wiring, inverter and any other hardware the system requires. This system is the most expensive, but the long term benefits on your pocketbook and the environment are exponential.Another way http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-turn-your-home-into-solar-energy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-4034416714827458959Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:14:00 +00002010-02-09T12:15:57.576-05:00Alternative ElectricityAlternative electricity generation is the wave of the future and will be very important for providing electricity years to come. Specifically the focus has moved from burning fossil fuels to using renewable energy sources. Burning gas, coal, and petroleum currently produces the vast majority of all electricity generation. Some renewable energy sources include hydropower, solar energy, biomass andhttp://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/what-alternative-electricity-generation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390368730226077043.post-2333676837622524883Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:50:00 +00002010-02-08T19:51:57.238-05:00Going Green in Your Kitchen and BathroomGoing green with your home is a good way to live a healthier lifestyle, to save energy and water and to lessen your impact on the environment. Furthermore, if you plan on selling your home in the near future, making a few eco-friendly upgrades is a good way to increase the value of your home while also making it more attractive to potential buyers. It is no secret that the bathroom and the http://ecofriendsam.blogspot.com/2010/02/going-green-in-your-kitchen-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sissy)2