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Organic gas, sounds like a "good" thing doesn't it? But organic gas is really "volatile organic compounds" (VOC's) which are gasses released into the air by certain solids or liquids. Find out how you are exposed to them, the adverse affects and how you can easily avoid VOC's through new and improved paints for your home.
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Organic batteries made from Chlorophyll? How does that work? Taiwanese Go to Bat on Green Battery. . . what is an organic battery, how does it work, and when will we be using chlorophyll or organic based batteries?
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How can I teach my children or about going green and making green choices? As a parent, former educator, and now writer, this is a question that I hear quite often. But what is the answer? Read on for 10 tried and true tips for teaching your children to go green and grow green.
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Solar tubes, an eco friendly alternative to lights, and easier to install post construction that skylights. They can be used in a variety of places from rooms to storage as well as offices providing not only environmentally friendly lighting options, but health benefits too.
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Usually people with pools aren't too happy with the thought of green. Green in the pool equals slimy, yicky, mossy stuff that no one wants to swim in. But there's a time when green and your pool can be friends - when you heat your pool. Save yourself some money, enjoy your pool longer, and help the environment with these alternatives for heating your pool.
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Your home is your castle, and Michelle Kaufman, architect, designer and leader in the building of green and sustainable homes, wants ito make each of them better. Find out how she began, what her eco-principals are, and more about her design options for living and loving your home.
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A member of the GreenJoyment Community sent this message after getting our 13 simple steps for going green.
One thing that bugs me a little about your article is that you like to travel - Do you know how much fuel goes into an airplain??? Maybe another good way to see the world would be hiking, cycling or dry camping?? If you really like the environment I think you would probably enjoy these things.
I wanted to share my response, because I think it's important for people to understand, that there are varying degrees to going green. Some people will stop flying, get off the grid (whatever that means in their country), and really develop systems for making their life completely environment netural.
For other people, it will be a big step to spend $4 extra/month to start sorting their trash and have their trash company pick up their recycling.
Whatever level you choose to go to, is the point where you are at. Of course, you can always do more... the important point is that you start.
So even though we've done a lot of things in the past few years to make our lives more green, and continue to add more "green" things into our regular routine, here's were we stand on the air travel issue:
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