The Global Warming Statistics

The “green” movement is in full swing, and many people are thinking twice before they toss anything in the trash. People are constantly finding ways to reuse and recycle old items in order to keep them out of landfills – and possibly help out someone in need – and you can do the same with your old plastic containers.

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Fast fashion is a term that is regularly used and connected with the negative environmental and ethical aspects of the fashion industry. Recently, there has been an increased interest on the environmental impacts of our consumer behaviour. What is fast fashion and what are it’s environmental impacts?

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In the current economic climate there aren’t many of us who aren’t trying to tighten our belts at least a little in order to make it easier to weather the storm. Whether this is out of necessity or caution, there are numerous ways we can all save money and, as an added bonus, being frugal can often also mean being green, thus giving the environment a boost too. This article looks at a few simple ways to get you started on saving money and going green, all of which are easy to implement as well as being free …

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Contrary to myths, renewable energy gadgets are cheap, and not at all expensive. Not only are they affordable, but most of them are built to last a lifetime.

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There are three principal ways you can achieve the best results in the treatment of sewage, at the lowest cost. This article takes a look at what these are.

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The toxicity of municipal effluents depends on a variety of factors. In this article we take a close look at what these factors are.

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Wastewater microorganisms have an adverse impact on human health. This article analyses what health risks we are exposed to, on account of wastewater microorganisms.

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As part of a world initiative to reduce our carbon footprint, the UK government is investing billions in schemes to encourage consumers and businesses to use renewable energy sources rather than rely on coal and oil for power. What this means for everybody in Britain is that they can save money and energy by taking advantage of generous government tax rebates, zero interest loans and pay outs for investment in alternative energy. The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme provides a 100% tax rebate on any investment in energy saving equipment.

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Since fuel has become a part of everybody’s lives, there is no way we can do without. Biodiesel is now the in thing when it comes to biofuel or alternative sources of energy. But then, the biodiesel production waste created in the manufacturing of biodiesel is becoming an issue for environment-concerned groups.

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Environmentalism is dragging us into a headlong collision with the human passion for ownership. What was necessary at one time, as an act of acquisition for security and safety reasons, is fast becoming a license to destroy planet-essential habitats like the Amazon rainforest.

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The impact of environmental pollution is a subject that increasingly worries ecologist organizations and governments. The phenomenon of global warming seriously upsets the Earth’s climate and its ecosystems, which bears the appearance of unknown diseases, the disruption of migration habits of certain species, and even their extinction if they are not able to adapt to their new environment. The investigation and development of more ecological fuels, as well as a more responsible consumption by companies and consumers, can have a highly positive effect on the environment.

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Wearing makeup is what many women do. I am one of these women. I recently began to ask around about green and eco-friendly make up. Can we really go green with cosmetics? The answer is yes!

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Trash is a huge issue for the environment. Dumps are overflowing and there are not enough landfills to keep all of the trash we make. It does not have to be that way. We can reduce the amount of trash we create by changing a few things we do.

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A rain garden is a section of a person’s yard which soaks up the rainwater that pours down from the roof, and off of driveways and lawns. When whole neighborhoods or communities work together on this, it can lower the risk of flooding and overloading storm drains.

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Greenwashing is the energy conservation equivalent to white washing-when companies use the public’s desire for environmentally friendly businesses to create a positive look for themselves without truly implementing the desired performance. The origination of greenwashing came about when the hotel industry began a practice of putting notices in guest rooms asking that they reuse towels and sheets, and that they will only replace used items upon request of the guest. The implications are that creating less wash for the hotel would be better for the environment, and that the hotel itself was an upstanding member of the green …

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