More and more people are trying to go green and lessen their impact on the planet. Giving gifts that are considered green or eco-friendly, is a great way to introduce the men you care about to alternative earth-friendly products. Here are just a few ideas for some green gifts for that special guy! Solar Charged ...
Hanging clothes to dry on the line seemed like an antiquated chore back in the 60s. It is now becoming in vogue, however, as the environmentally-minded look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Clothes dryers, not that long ago considered a necessity for anyone responsible for their own laundry, may be losing popularity as ...
The State of Colorado has its own organization, About Colorado Local Sustainability. Their purpose is to support local food production, educate consumers on food and sustainability issues, and work to build a food and sustainability community. Every year it publishes the Rocky Mountain Growers Directory. Foods listed include vegetables, herbs, fruit, meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, ...
When you think of endangered animals, what do you picture? Odds are good that you envision an exotic, beautiful mammal such as the giant panda, Siberian tiger, or Indian elephant. But among these visually stunning icons of the natural world, thousands of endangered animals go unnoticed. Invertebrates, such as insects, mollusks, crustaceans, and snails, lack ...
To many, that empty Country Crock margarine tub is destined for nothing more than the recycle bin. After all, what other practical uses are there for an empty plastic container? Before it gets tossed, consider these nine alternatives that will not only save you a couple of bucks, but prove to be an eco-friendly version ...
Hydroelectric Power Cycle Hydroelectric Power or hydropower harnesses water to produce electricity.In the United States, more than 2,000 hydropower plants make hydroelectric power the country’s largest renewable energy source. About 10% of US energy is produced by hydropower plants. Worldwide, hydroelectric plants supply 24% of the world’s electricity to over one billion customers. Hydropower converts ...
Do you know an expectant mother who wants to “go green?” Or maybe you are trying to show your friends the benefits of an eco-friendly lifestyle and yet need to “throw” a baby shower. Use these tips and ideas on everything from invitations to gifts to host a baby shower that is so much better ...
You just purchased a big-screen LCD television. Now you’re wondering how to get rid of your old analog television. After the switch to high-definition digital television, fewer folks seem interested in older television models, especially ones without cable capacity. People want televisions capable of receiving the digital signal. In our fast-paced world of technology, old ...
Use at your own risk LP can be dangerous. This conversion works with 4 stroke engines that are designed to be operated at a set rpm like a lawnmower, log splitter or a pump. It would not work on a 2 stroke engine or something like a car where the rpm’s are constantly changing. It’s ...
Children often end up with a variety of beach pails. They may acquire them as part of their Easter gift, or as a gift for a spring or summer birthday party. Children do not need more than 1 or 2 pails at once, and older kids grow out of the need for a beach pail, ...
