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	<title>Act Green Blog &#187; Eco Home Improvement</title>
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		<title>Why Green Housing Is Needed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Environmental pollution does not only occur in the wake of factory operations or the smoke from the engine of a locomotive. Homes too are environmental hazards that need to be upgraded in order to maintain a healthy atmosphere in the interior and the surrounding. Green housing is needed for several reasons. One is that homes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/748/whygreenhousingisneeded.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="122" align="left" />Environmental pollution does not only occur in the wake of factory operations or the smoke from the engine of a locomotive. Homes too are environmental hazards that need to be upgraded in order to maintain a healthy atmosphere in the interior and the surrounding. Green housing is needed for several reasons. One is that homes around the globe account for one quarter of the energy resources that are consumed and that lead to the production of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases.</p>
<p>Cooking, heating, laundry and air conditioning purposes at home account for some of the biggest emissions that are apparent every day in a typical home. One of the starting points with a green home is replacing electricity with solar panels that only rely on the sun energy that is not converted to carbon dioxide. Green housing can also mean living on recycled materials like certified wooden houses, and discounting the use of paper bags at home.</p>
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		<title>Environmentally Friendly Mulch</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mulch is prerequisite to any garden for among other things it assists in moisture retention, curbs the top soil from being eroded, and can act as a weed killer. However not all mulch is good for the garden, including cypress, since it does not promote the growth of the plant it serves. Furthermore, commercial exploitation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2686/environmentallyfriendly.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="122" align="left" />Mulch is prerequisite to any garden for among other things it assists in moisture retention, curbs the top soil from being eroded, and can act as a weed killer. However not all mulch is good for the garden, including cypress, since it does not promote the growth of the plant it serves. Furthermore, commercial exploitation by mulch companies kills off a whole population of the tree that produced the mulch.</p>
<p>Environmentally friendly mulch includes eucalyptus and Melaleuca.  Eucalyptus proves to be eco-friendly in the sense that it does not discolor for long and its mulch has pesticide effect on fleas. It is also easy to preserve the population of the tree because the species has the capability to undergo renewal of growth after the tree has been cut down. Melaleuca easily spreads into fields of other native plants which make it a great proponent for varietal mulch that can be used to re-grow fields of obsolete trees like cypress.</p>
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		<title>Going Green With Organic Lawn Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lawns mean much to the landscape around the home. In this respect they do not have to be sprayed with synthetic chemicals like fungicides which have environmental effects on the air and the soil. But with organic lawn care means it is easy to eradicate parasites from the elegant grass yard using green means.
Going green [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/5651/goinggreenwithorganicla.jpg" alt="" width="155" height="152" align="left" />Lawns mean much to the landscape around the home. In this respect they do not have to be sprayed with synthetic chemicals like fungicides which have environmental effects on the air and the soil. But with organic lawn care means it is easy to eradicate parasites from the elegant grass yard using green means.</p>
<p>Going green with organic lawn care means the use of designated composite made up of bacterial and fungal components that is mixed with water to compose a thick substance that is sprayed on the whole compound. The theory of the composite derives from the fact that pests have the power to destroy themselves hence their incorporation into this organic lawn care. Unlike standard chemicals, the substance has no side effects on the environment or on the health of the people using the lawn. Furthermore there are additional benefits on the lawn in form of decomposed matter from the composite.</p>
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		<title>How To Use Recycled Softener Containers For Crafts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic bottles are one of the most common sites in rubbish pits, but these bottles can be used to make crafts, or other useful items. One can take an awl or a knife and use it to poke holes in the fabric softener’s center, while working from inside the cap.
The container lid can then be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/4646/howtouserecycledsoftene.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="122" align="left" />Plastic bottles are one of the most common sites in rubbish pits, but these bottles can be used to make crafts, or other useful items. One can take an awl or a knife and use it to poke holes in the fabric softener’s center, while working from inside the cap.</p>
<p>The container lid can then be removed, and sliced through the bottle, starting from above the top of the handle, to the bottle&#8217;s body, and then slanting downwards to the side of the bottle where there is no handle. Once this is complete, one can place the yarn inside the bottle, and then thread the loose end through the handle. This easy steps are a sure way of coming up with a yarn holder.</p>
<p>One can also go ahead and make templates, centerpieces, pincushions, and so forth. To make all this, one only needs to have a sharp knife, and then follow instructions. Otherwise, disposing of old softener containers is not fit for the environment.</p>
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		<title>Organic Garden Insect Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A major aspect of organic gardening is coming up with alternative ways of dealing with insect menace, without necessarily going for chemical products.  These alternative ways are friendly to the environment, and should be encouraged.
Using chemicals to keep away pests is not advisable, for it has severe consequences on the soil, as well as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6151/organicgardeninsectcont.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="113" align="left" />A major aspect of organic gardening is coming up with alternative ways of dealing with insect menace, without necessarily going for chemical products.  These alternative ways are friendly to the environment, and should be encouraged.</p>
<p>Using chemicals to keep away pests is not advisable, for it has severe consequences on the soil, as well as the plants one is trying to prevent. The first organic insect control idea is for one to prepare the soil well, and considering whether it is right for the particular plant. Secondly, ensure that any compost matter or manure to be used is well rotted before planting. Crop rotation is also a known organic way of keeping away pests from gardens.</p>
<p>Mineral oil, and liquid soap plus petroleum jelly is a sure way of trapping insects and pests. Garlic tea spray can also be used to treat most plants diseases, and this is made by mixing garlic tea, with water.</p>
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		<title>Making Recycled Sweaters</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people have at least one sweater that they do not use, and which they haven&#8217;t worn for the past several years. But these sweaters can be recycled, and used to make other items. Wool used to make sweaters is easy to craft since the fibers are held together strongly. The best sweaters for recycling [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3048/makingrecycledsweaters.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="99" align="left" />Most people have at least one sweater that they do not use, and which they haven&#8217;t worn for the past several years. But these sweaters can be recycled, and used to make other items. Wool used to make sweaters is easy to craft since the fibers are held together strongly. The best sweaters for recycling are those that may have an 80% wool concentration, and they do not fray easily. Sweaters that are 100 5 felted can be made using sewing machines or a hand stitch.</p>
<p>The sweater can be recycled to make leg warmers for instance. Others can be made to cover their hands during the cold season, and such covers may just cover the wrists only, or extend to the arms. One thing worth noting about these sweaters is that much as they may be unused and dormant for long, their fibers are strong, and can last longer. By recycling them, and making items that are usable, one is preventing a scenario where some people throw them away.</p>
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		<title>Green Living For Pets</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people tend to imagine that only human beings can contribute to a greener world, but fail to understand that pets too, can be involved. In other words, one can learn some things that will help them have their pets live green, and make the world a natural and unpolluted place.
Some of the most common [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/857/greenlivingforpets.jpg" alt="" width="138" height="141" align="left" />Most people tend to imagine that only human beings can contribute to a greener world, but fail to understand that pets too, can be involved. In other words, one can learn some things that will help them have their pets live green, and make the world a natural and unpolluted place.</p>
<p>Some of the most common pets in homes are cats and dogs, and one should begin by coming up with green ways of disposing their waste. These wastes can be disposed of by treating it, or by isolating it. Isolating it means that the waste can be flushed, or trashed. As for cats, there are waste litter baskets that can collect their waste, and have it disposed safely.</p>
<p>Another thing one can do to have their pets go green is by opting for pet products that are Eco friendly. This mostly includes pesticides, which are commonly used to kill pests on the animals’ bodies. By using Eco friendly pesticides one ensures that no pollution or contamination is taking place.</p>
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		<title>Tips For Green Home Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, almost everyone is trying to go green, and help make the world a better place. Designing a green home is one step one can achieve this, but there are some tips one can follow to hasten this. In other words, the following tips can greatly help one in designing a green home.
The first tip [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/3482/tipsforgreenhomedesign.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="122" align="left" />Nowadays, almost everyone is trying to go green, and help make the world a better place. Designing a green home is one step one can achieve this, but there are some tips one can follow to hasten this. In other words, the following tips can greatly help one in designing a green home.</p>
<p>The first tip is for one to opt for natural choices, rather than synthetics. This means that instead of opting for laminates, one can go for stone or wood counters in their homes. Soft rattan furniture can also be preferred over metal frames. One can spend more time asking their dealers to explain which products contain less synthetic, and are more environmentally friendly. One can also minimize spending by opting for items with bigger visual impacts so instead of altering an entire floor, one can lay a rug that matches with the decor of their homes. Also, one should make the best out of natural lighting. This may mean opening one&#8217;s windows wide, when there&#8217;s plenty of sunlight.</p>
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		<title>Green Home Remodeling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A green home remodeling is a kind of approach that can be used to improve the home, not only to make it look better, but also to make it work better for the owner and the environment. This is to say that the home becomes healthier, and the utility bills are surely going to get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5167/greenhomeremodeling.jpg" alt="" width="143" height="128" align="left" />A green home remodeling is a kind of approach that can be used to improve the home, not only to make it look better, but also to make it work better for the owner and the environment. This is to say that the home becomes healthier, and the utility bills are surely going to get lowered. Green home remodeling calls for one to plan carefully, so that one comes up with a home that combines efficiency, beauty, convenience and at the same time conserving the environment. One may for example choose to reuse salvaged building materials, which would otherwise have been thrown to waste. </p>
<p>The idea of a green home remodeling is a timely one, what with the current concerns about the state of our planet due to global warming. One can learn more about this, and how to make this aspiration a reality.  However, one should prioritize their health, and safety, when using these recycled materials to remodel their homes.</p>
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		<title>How to Select the Best Eco-Flooring Solution</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a baby in your house, you may probably see the need for having a spotless floor. Babies crawl all over the place and there is probably nothing as bad as your angel getting sick because of a dirty floor. There are many floor cleaning agents available in the market. However, people have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left: 10px" src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5404/howtoselectthebestecofr.jpg" alt="" width="139" height="110" align="right" />If you have a baby in your house, you may probably see the need for having a spotless floor. Babies crawl all over the place and there is probably nothing as bad as your angel getting sick because of a dirty floor. There are many floor cleaning agents available in the market. However, people have chosen to go eco-friendly and benefit the climate and eco-system as they go about their daily chores which include cleaning and in that case, people have to ensure that they get the best eco-friendly cleaning for their homes.</p>
<p>The carpet is the first thing to look at. When selecting carpet cleaning solutions, it is wise to ensure that the solution does not end up destroying the carpet. For the floors, there are different types of floors like stone and wooden floors. For the stone floors, there are eco-friendly solutions like the Rock Star aerosol sprayer which is non-alkaline and lacks acidic content. This makes the floor shiny when cleaning and its natural form is maintained.</p>
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