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Orange Peel Tips
I’m not a big fruit eater, mainly because fruit tends to taste pretty much like acidic water these days due to modern farming techniques (and my dulled taste buds), but I do occasionally enjoy an orange or mandarin (tangerine).
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Tips For Buying Recycled Paper
As I was researching for my article on how different products are recycled, I was amazed to discover that recycling paper can at times be a rather environmentally damaging affair and the promotion of recycled paper products be somewhat misleading.
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Cellophane: A Green Plastic?
We see many news stories about developments in the plastics industry to make these items greener. With disposableplastic shopping bags being banned in some places and consumer concern acting as the writing on the wall for the industry, it’s...
Other Reasons To Go Green
“You need to eat your veggies to help you stay healthy”. Sound familiar?
Often this reasoning doesn’t work as the child (or even adult for that matter) simply won’t believe you. A reward needs to be offered, or a clear...
Earth Friendly Rugs
I’ve gone off the idea of carpet over the last few years; particularly since moving to a state where dust is a major issue. No matter how much you vacuum, carpets tend to trap all sorts of pollutants as well as dust; including pesticides...
Hydrogen Peroxide Uses
Chlorine bleach is a chemical that most of us have in our homes. It’s very handy for multiple applications including cleaning and disinfecting; but may not be all that earth friendly. A good alternative to consider is hydrogen peroxide.
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Versatile Vinegar
You can reduce the number of environmentally harsh and toxic chemicals used around your home by replacing them with more earth friendly, cheap and common substances such as vinegar. Here’s 22 handy vinegar tips to get you started.
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Making Use Of Old Socks
A wave of nostalgia struck me when shopping for socks the other day; memories from my childhood of my mother darning socks that had holes in them. Aside from that memory, I can’t remember the last time I’ve heard of anyone darning...
30 Baking Soda Tips
My original article on baking soda being an earth friendly household chemical replacement was mainly about what the substance is and how it’s made. I also briefly touched on a few useful tips in how the substance can be used, but in this...
Vanilla extract uses
Greening your home – Vanilla extract
Vanilla like some of the other common cooking ingredients I’ve covered includingbaking soda, vinegar, orange peel, lemon juice and beer, has other uses around the home.
Vanilla can be used...
