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Do you know what gadgets have the most negative impact on the environment?  Here is a list of devices that could have a detrimental impact on the environment.  Read more...

Living a responsible lifestyle is important when it comes to your baby's health.  Make wise choices and allow your baby to live green and healthy.  Read more...

Identify and eliminate those harsh chemicals from your house.  Read more...

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Scientests believe there is a correlation between artificial sweeteners and brain cancer.  Humans began consuming aspartame in 1983.  There has been a significant increase in brain cancer starting around 1984.  Evidence suggests it may be a result of sugar alternatives used in diet drinks, coffee and other foods.  Read more...

A recent study suggests there may a causal link between pesticide use and parkinsons disease.  Eight pesticides were involved in the study.  Use of the pesticides resulted in double the risk of parkinsonism compared to those not exposed.   Read more...

Green walls are becoming very trendy among businesses.  Green walls, which provide natural insulation and keep buildings cool, have now been installed at PNC Financial Services Group.   Read more...

On the lighter side, here is a green coffee table, complete with vegetation.  Spills are not only tolerated but encouraged.  The plant used is called Tillandsia the "air plant" for its ability to trhive without water or base soil.  Read more...

Huge Potential for Green Jobs

The huge potential for growth in green jobs is being mandated and funded. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require large utilities to obtain 15 percent of their electricity from new renewable resources such as solar and wind by 2020. On May 18th, 2009, Secretary of the Department of Energy Chu announced the first 16 of the 100 standards that much be addressed by September in order to clear the way for the expenditure of Stimulus Package funds towards expanding the Smart Grid.

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Recycling Enterpreneurs

by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World

Ideal Recycling was started in 2006 by Todd Foster, 36, of Leonard, and Chris Edwards, 37, of Warren, who have been friends since they met in 10th grade at Royal Oak Kimball High School. Ideal Recycling contracts with roofing firms to bring asphalt shingles to its site. A separate company grinds the shingles, and the powder is trucked to firms that use it in making asphalt for roads and driveways. Asphalt shingles take as long as 300 years to decompose in the landfills. Because oil-based products are used in the production of asphalt, the cost of traditional asphalt soars when oil prices rise. Industry figures show that use of recycled materials saves $1-$2.80 a ton in the production of asphalt shingles, not to mention all the space saved in out landfills.

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Children's Environmental Contests

If you are a teacher then there is no better way to start off the school year than to get your pupils involved with an environmental contest.  It doesn't matter whether your class is grade 12 or kindergarten, there are lots of contests to choose from.

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