Eco Habits

Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) – an Explanation

Dave — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:35:42 +0000

Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is the official name of what has come to be known as the “Cash for Clunkers” program. The program was funded by the federal government. Its objective was to boost auto sales and benefit the environment. This successful program went from July 2009 through August 2009. Here is how it [...]

Teaching Your Teen Green Values

Dave — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:24:25 +0000

When your child becomes a teenager, he or she begins to develop personal identity and individuality. Teaching your teen about green values is therefore a different thing than teaching a young child. Here are some ideas and resources for guiding your teen as to the importance of a green lifestyle. Encourage your teen to volunteer [...]

How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden Naturally

Dave — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:11:05 +0000

Deer are beautiful animals, and many people enjoy watching them. However, deer can wreak havoc on your garden, and they carry ticks. It can be very frustrating to have your gardening efforts sabotaged by a hungry deer, but you need not resort to synthetic chemicals or violence (tempting though it may be!). Here are some [...]

EPA eCycling Program

Dave — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:01:32 +0000

ECycling refers to the recycling of electronic products, which are getting more and more common in American homes. The EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, has instigated a program to help and encourage the recycling of electronics. To get the program to the regional and community levels, the EPA headed up “Plug-In to eCycling Partners.” These partners [...]

Home Solutions for Diaper Rash

Dave — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:51:43 +0000

Diaper rash can be miserable for a baby. And when your baby is miserable, so are you! There are a great many diaper rash remedies on the market, many of them quite expensive. In addition, some of them are ineffective. There are, however, some solutions to the diaper rash problem that you can fix at [...]

Brown, White, Organic, Free-Range Eggs – What’s the Difference

Dave — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:45:37 +0000

When you go to the grocery store with eggs on your list, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the choices. It can be confusing when the humble egg comes in varieties like organic, free-range, cage-free, brown, white, Omega-3, and any combination of these. Is there really a difference? Which eggs are healthiest? Brown versus White Eggs Perhaps [...]

Repair or Replace – That’s the Question

Dave — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:41:30 +0000

This can be quite a dilemma. On the one hand, you don’t want to be wasteful and throw out something that could be repaired. On the other hand, you don’t want to repair something only to have it break again…and again. The key is always to try to fix something first, then consider other options [...]

EPA eCycling Program

How to Protect Yourself from Food Contamination

Dave — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:37:19 +0000

If you are concerned about food-borne illness, you may be wondering what steps you can take to protect yourself. It can make you feel helpless when thousands of people are unwittingly sickened because of unsanitary practices thousands of miles away. But there are things you can do to minimize your risk. 1. Buy Local Food Food that [...]

Using White Vinegar as an All-Round Cleaner

Dave — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:32:51 +0000

If you are looking for a safe, non-toxic cleaner and overall household helper, look no further than white vinegar. This humble substance can be used in a variety of ways to clean and disinfect your home. Here are some ideas for how to use this inexpensive liquid. 1. Deodorizer Vinegar can help remove odors from clothes and [...]

Is There a Link Between Pesticides and ADHD?

Dave — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:28:16 +0000

Parents struggle daily with the challenges of raising a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adding to the frustration is that no definite cause has been found for this problem. Some possibilities are coming to light, however – among them is the possible link between pesticide exposure and the development of ADHD symptoms. The kind of pesticides [...]

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