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Should We Be Aware of Using Perfume??? In our modern lifestyle we can't think a day without using perfume.But are we conscious about the toxic chemical used to make perfume? More than 3,000 chemicals are being used by perfume industry to make various type of fragrances. About 95% of this chemicals are made By offering a perfume on the day of St. Valentine, do we endanger the health of beloved one ? from petrolium product. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has reported...Read Full Story

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed . Thanks for visiting! The movement towards homes that are powered by alternative energy sources , ranging from wind turbines and solar collection cells to hydrogen fuel cells and biomass gases, is one that needs to continue into the 21st century and beyond. We experience outstanding need of becoming more energy autonomous, and non having to bank on the supplying of fossil fuels from unsound nations who are time and again unfriendly...Read Full Story

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed . Thanks for visiting! In these times of heightened interest with regard to energy saving and preserving the natural environment, turning greener is rapidly becoming the newest catch slogan within everyone’s culture. We can recycle just about everything, ranging from drinks containers to car oil. Now, even computer recycling is becoming more noticeable. When recycling older desktops and computer parts, there are a number of points...Read Full Story

Earth Hour is an annual international event created by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) , held on the last Saturday of March, that asks households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change . Based on an idea successfully executed in Thailand in 2005, it was pioneered by WWF Australia and the Sydney Morning Hearld in 2007 and achieved worldwide participation in 2008. Earth...Read Full Story

Many people now a days are becoming more "green" and using more Eco-friendly products to help Mother Earth. I have been trying to recycle more and use less plastic. Recently I was introduced to a few new things too! For in your shower: Wembé . It is a handmade, eco-luxe soap from Paraguay . Wembé was created by a mother and son duo from Paraguay who wanted to share the natural ingredients and restorative qualities of the rainforest with people around the world. Wembé uses only the finest...Read Full Story

Eco-friendly travel ideas According to the Google maps flight emission calculator, a direct flight from Denver Colorado to Jacksonville Florida (1,445 miles) produces 1.173 tons of CO2 emissions. That breaks down to 564lbs per-person. This is a relatively short distance compared to intercontinental flight miles, but it illustrates the small part we all play in the 700 million tons of carbon dioxide produced by the worlds 16,000 commercial airlines every year. Here are a few ideas that eco...Read Full Story

Eco-Friendly Tips 13 ways to help the environment. Bike, use public transit, carpool to work, drive slower, keep your tires inflated One-third of all traffic is commuters. Use alternative transportation when possible. If you must drive, go slower with proper tire inflation. It saves both fuel and tires, and lowers emissions. It also saves lives. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost Reusing packaging material saves more energy than recycling. By avoiding extra packaging, you save both...Read Full Story

I received this from a friend this morning - thought provoking article and I wanted to share it with my readers. Please weigh in and leave your comments. SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN! THIS IS WHO WE NEED RUNNING THE WHOLE COUNTRY! You all remember Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona , who painted the jail cells pink and made the inmates wear pink prison garb. Well.........   SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN!     Oh, there's MUCH more to know about Sheriff Joe!   Maricopa  County  was spending...Read Full Story

When I am wandering in the woods I am always discovering interest objects that delight my eye. A curled piece of fallen birch bark, a bit of moss, a stone or shell ends up in my pack. I especially like unusual driftwood. In a recent trip to Northern California, I discovered these unique hanging baskets and bird houses. A great way to creatively put my forest finds in use.  I'm going to visit the local lumber mill and check the salvage piles for scraps to combine with driftwood. Driftwood...Read Full Story

By: Janet Winter When going for a morning walk, there are many beautiful butterflies in the air and sunning on plants or flowers. Of course, the expectation is that these beautiful creatures will be in your yard, too. Arriving home to a butterfly-free yard can be really disappointing. What can you do to make your backyard a haven for butterflies? First - Without a doubt, you have to stop using chemical pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides. These are deadly considering that butterflies...Read Full Story