Articles for category: Green

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Simple DIY Gasoline to LP Conversion

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 ...

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10 Ways to Reuse a Beach Pail

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, ...

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Endangered Species Facts: The Andean Condor

The first time I saw an Andean condor, the word “thunderbird’ kept echoing in my mind. It looked like a majestic creature from another world, a god among animals– but here it was, wings clipped, spirit broken, cramped into a tiny cage at a roadside menagerie. The Andean condor is one of the most amazing ...

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10 Very Easy Ways to Save Energy

When looking for ways to save money, a good place to start is by saving energy. Do you really need to use as much energy as you do on a daily basis? If you were to look at your habits and home equipment very closely, you will likely find that a large portion of the ...

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Recycling Rules in Camden County

As our society becomes more conscious of the importance of protecting our environment, the changing needs are reflected in the recycling rules in many areas. Camden County, NJ, residents should be aware of recycling rules in their area. Household and business recycling programs are crucial to the states goal of 60% recycling. Where once we ...

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Ways to Preserve Food

When they think about learning to live in a more environmentally friendly way, most people think first of transportation, heating and cooling, and similar direct energy uses. But one of the most significant uses of energy and resources today is food. You might know that it’s better for the environment if you eat local food ...

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Solar Energy and Its Applications

How much does sunlight cost in your country or area? Let me guess, it’s free! The benefits of solar energy and its vast abundance are major factors that convince people to convert from conventional fossil fuel energy to solar energy. Some of the basic yet profound applications of solar energy are listed below and can ...

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Earth Day Activities for Kids

Hands-on Earth Day activities include planting greenery, building birdhouses or feeders, and picking up litter. Small children can be encouraged to take interest by playing simple games or including them in activities that illustrate the importance of caring for our environment. As concerns about climate change become more important, Earth Day activities for kids make ...

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Global Warming: Man-made or Engineered by Nature?

  Global warming has been an ongoing issue for the past several years. Several arguments have been raised about whether it is caused by pollution and toxins from factories, or household aerosol sprays which contribute to the thinning ozone layer or emissions from vehicles. Other theories state that there are trends in the earth which ...

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Shopping Guide to Solar Chargers

If you want to save money and energy while helping to improve the planet, consider solar chargers for your electronics. In a world where electronics are everywhere and conserving energy is a priority, they’re one of the most practical items on the market. Solar chargers are little panels you can buy to charge up your ...