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There are many ways to go green, some of them having a small impact, and some of them larger, however every little bit helps, whether you like to believe it or not.

If you do anything, try one or all of these Top 10 Green Things:

1. Unplug: Many electronic devices, and chargers and left plugged in for the entire day which consumes a lot of energy even if they are not turned on.

Try unplugging computers, chargers, etc when they are not in use, or over night. » read more

    Thanks to the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, researchers could be well on their way to making a drug that inhibits the cancer cell growth. So far it has only been tested in laboratory settings, and has not been used in drugs, but the discovery is promising nonetheless.

    So what did they find? A marine compound found off the coast of Key Largo. The university has patented the compound, named largazole,  named for its Florida location, and structural features. The compound is derived from cyanobacteria  that grow on coral reefs. » read more

Here are some great tips for being green while growing your green!

 

1. Use grass clippings as mulch. Whether this means you collect them in a bag and spread them out where yu need them, or just setting it so it leaves it on the lawn. If do not want to use it in your yard, you can add it to your compost! 

2. Buy electric equipment. Gas guzzling lawn mowers can take a toll on your wallet, and some of the electric versions are almost as good as its gaz guzzling cousin. » read more

Going to a concert this summer, or would like to? Take a look at these artists who are not only touring, but rocking the "green" lifestyle as well.

 

Radiohead: Their opening act's MySpace might say it best: "We're not sure if there's any information made public about the efforts Radiohead go to reduce their environmental impact. But there should be. At the outset we were all given tour water flasks. Plastic anything is like contraband. Every bus and truck runs on bio-fuel. » read more

Organic food may be the better and safer choice when it comes to feeding your family, however it can also be costly and cause heavy damage on your wallet. Follow these guides on what you should and shouldn't buy organic.

 

Things You can Buy Safely (Non-organic)
 

Fruit 

Avocado

Their thick skins that protect the fruit from pesticide build-up. » read more

 

 When it comes to kitchen scraps my mother doesn't put them in the trash, but a bucket on the deck and throws her kitchen scraps into it. When it is full she empties the bucket into a pile in the woods on our property. She means well, but I don't know if you can just do that. I think you have to put a little more effort into than that, and it needs to be more than just kitchen scraps. So, I have researched composting and decided to share my knowledge with you, and of course my mother.

 

What is Composting? » read more

Students Create Bio-fuel from Algae

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You can stop spending $4 on gas at the pump . . . here is how

 

1.) Walk or Bike. Pay nothing at all for gas! Walk or ride your bike, if you can obviously. It keeps you fit, saves on gas, and reduces your carbon footprint, and greenhouse gas emissions. Just be sure to take the weather, it might not be a good idea on really hot days, or really cold days, be sure to check air quality as well.

2.) Take public transportation. It costs money. So what. » read more

Have you ever wondered what actually happens to recyclables after you toss them in the bin on the sidewalk, the truck picks it up on the curb, or you bring it down to your local recycling center? I know I have and I have complied this information after a large amount of research and reading. I hope it encourages or increases your desire to recycle!

There are a few different categories of what happens to recyclables. Same to same, same to different, same to lower quality of same, and same to basic components.

Same to Same » read more

I have loved this website ever since my friend introduced it to me a few years ago: www.postsecret.com 

 This weeks secrets included this:

 

Every Sunday there are new secrets that are posted.

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