The Holidays are here and so are a number of green gifts for women. From organic to recycled presents, there’s something eco-friendly for every lady on your list. Soy Candles Indulge her senses with natural aromatherapy candles. Soy wax – unlike petroleum-based paraffin – is renewable, cleaner-burning and less harmful to the environment. The Cobalt ...
The Saharan cheetah is so rare and elusive that it rarely enters the spotlight as an endangered species. Scientists know very little about this incredibly rare animal– only that it hangs on the brink of extinction, with its total world population estimated at no more than 250 individuals. The Saharan cheetah’s only hope for survival ...
So, the new “buzzwords” are: Low Fat, High Fiber, All Natural, Free Range, Under New Management, Low Tar, Diet, Whole Grain, Fair and Balanced. So this means: Low Fat Computers, High Fiber Dental Floss, All Natural Plastic, Free Range Carpet, Under New Management Chocolate, Low Tar Plasma TV, Diet Motor Oil, Whole Grain Lamps, Fair ...
In the most dense areas of the Amazon rain forest a certain playful little monkey with an exceptionally long beard can often be found swinging amongst the trees with the other monkeys. It is the Emperor Tamarin (its scientific name is Saguinus imperator). The other monkeys with whom it shares space are the saddleback tamarins. ...
What is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is energy released from the nucleus of an atom as a result of nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, and radioactive decay. The amount of energy produced by a given quantity of uranium is about 2,500,000 times greater than the amount of energy produced from an equal amount of carbon. Nuclear ...
If you’re new to composting, or considering starting, you’ll need to know what you can and cannot put into your compost pile. Many people put the wrong items into their compost pile, which can lead to an unwanted stench; which can also lead to pest problems. When done right, compost should not stink but rather ...
Who doesn’t love that clean fresh smell that comes from spraying a fine mist of your favorite air freshener? Sometimes, it seems that no matter how clean our homes are, odors find their way inside, lurking in the carpets, curtains or simply hanging in the air. With four dogs and three kids, I’ll admit, in ...
There are few animals in the world more stunning and charismatic than the leopard. Leopards– including related species that are not “true” leopards– have long attracted the admiration and amazement of human beings. Many types of leopard exist, and several related species bear the “leopard” label due to their similarity in appearance. These stealthy, spotted ...
Bamboo fence is one of the most up and coming, durable, and green fencing materials available to homeowners today. It comes in poles, slats, rolls, panels, screens, making it one of the most attractive, and environmentally friendly, fencing materials on the market. Bamboo Fencing Styles There are a number of bamboo fencing materials and building ...
We all like to think we’re doing our best for the planet’s environment. We care about the birds that sing outside our window, the flowers that bloom on our shrubs, and want the color of the sky to be pure and blue and unclouded with pollution. The little piece of serenity of our backyard garden ...
