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Why Food Manufacturers Should Take Biodiversity...
Feb 21 2012 11:35 PM | Hayden in Green Living
Without vibrant ecosystems, our food system will become less diverse and less resilient, says Andrew Kuyk. Why should the number of other species on the planet be an issue for food manufacturers? After all, the fossil record tells us that there have...
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Not Just Any Plane – It’S A Solar Ship !
Feb 09 2012 12:00 AM | E3 wise in Green Living
The phone began ringing just after 1 AM January 13, 2010. My husband rolled over and looked at the caller ID. It’s Marcy he said, as he pressed the answer button and held the phone up so we both could hear at the same time. Guys, I need your help, w...
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Secretary Salazar Answers Your Questions About...
Feb 06 2012 11:00 PM | E3 wise in Green Living
From: E3 Wise February 6th 2012. Received announcement today (02/06/2012) by email from Department of Interior 4:30 PM. Forwarding To: Any Interested Members of Alt Energy Shift.com, E3Wise conservation partnership groups and the public. Subjec...
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Award-Winning Compostable Plastic Bag Launched
Feb 06 2012 09:40 AM | Hayden in Green Living
A new, affordable design replaces plastic with biodegradable fibres from waste paper and food. Plastic bags get such a bad rap that you begin to wonder if they’re just the sustainability scapegoat, or if they actually deserve it. But with between 500...
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45 Compelling Eco Infographics
Feb 04 2012 06:35 AM | Hayden in Green Living
Sometimes to help put things like the imminent threats of rising seas, air pollution, energy consumption and the size of the great pacific garbage patch into perspective we need a more visual representation of the data. Infographics make complex data...
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How To Donate Or Recycle My Old Computers
Feb 03 2012 12:35 PM | Hayden in Green Living
Find a Local ProgramEcoSquid EcoSquid is a web search platform that helps consumers identify the best options to resell, recycle, or donate new and used electronics. EcoSquid enables consumers to find opportunities to earn cash for electronics that ha...
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Construction Company Puts Biodiversity On Its A...
Jan 30 2012 07:15 AM | Hayden in Green Living
Lafarge transforms old quarry sites to give a new home to indigenous flora and fauna. Wildfowl and birds have a new haven on the site of a former sand and gravel quarry in North Yorkshire, thanks to a wetland restoration project by Lafarge. The wealth...
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Ignoring A Global Warning-Those In The U.s. Who...
Jan 27 2012 12:00 AM | E3 wise in Green Living
Recently I have been compiling research for work I am doing and I came across an editorial from the Los Angeles Times Opinion section dated December 9th 2011. Upon rereading it I thought it would be a good posting for Alt Energy Shift. To many of us...
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Recycled Polyester, Organic Cotton Or Hemp - Wh...
Dec 12 2011 10:30 PM | Nadia R. in Green Living
We all know by now that organic is better than conventional. And if the eco-revolution started with organic food, nowadays we have a choice in every aspect of life including clothing. There are so many good reasons to choose organic clothing that we al...
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Cell Phones Radiation | Kids Are More Exposed A...
Dec 12 2011 10:30 PM | Nadia R. in Green Living
I am sure you have already found that risks and dangers stand behind every corner. Here is the next one called cell phones radiation. When I got familiar with this issue, I suddenly remembered how many times I have let my toddler playing with my mobile...
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Healthy Recipe: Warm Farro Pilaf With Dried Cra...
Dec 08 2011 05:35 PM | gina in Green Living
Farro is a chewy and tender Italian wheat grain like barley with a mild flavor. Cracked farro cooks much faster than whole regular farro, and it doesn't require soaking before it's made. Ingredient List (Serves 6) FARRO Farro in can be made...
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Recipe Of The Week: Ginger Soba Noodles
Nov 30 2011 10:50 PM | gina in Green Living
Ingredients4 ounces soba noodles 1/2 large carrot, grated 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper 7 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed Dressing1 tablespoon sesame oil 3/4 inch piece ginger, grated 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 ta...
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"green" Kids
Nov 20 2011 10:00 AM | godarna in Green Living
First of all it is up to the parents to teach their kids as early as possible the meaning of “green living”, and why it is so important for them to take part of it. Here are some tips how to save money and energy on raising kids....
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How To Conserve Water - Tips & Tricks | Sav...
Nov 19 2011 11:45 PM | Nadia R. in Green Living
I bet you have heard it many times - save water... save the planet....But do we really do it? Well, this time I am determined. I will change my habits to save the planet (hardly), but to reduce my water footprint and most of all to give a good example...
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Vancouver, Bc Sets Goal To Be The Greenest City...
Nov 13 2011 12:00 AM | mariaandrea in Green Living
In 2007 the city of Vancouver, BC coined the term "EcoDensity," which describes urban development in terms of ecological sustainability: More people in less space living in ways that minimize the ecological footprint. This translates to innovat...
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Healthy Recipe Of The Week: Linguine With Tuna...
Nov 13 2011 06:45 AM | gina in Green Living
IngredientsKosher salt 12 ounces linguine 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1/2 cup roughly chopped kalamata olives 1 28-ounce can San Marzano plum to...
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A New Life For Old T-Shirts
Nov 06 2011 12:00 AM | mariaandrea in Green Living
Most T-shirts do not have a long lifespan. The ends become frayed, they develop stains, they stretch out and no longer fit. If your old T-shirts are in no condition to donate to a thrift shop or charity, you can still extend their lives without throwin...
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11 Cool Ways You Can Use Coffee At Home
Oct 31 2011 06:20 AM | Hayden in Green Living
The cool thing about this list is that you can use the coffee leftovers... grounds. Lets get started!Cleaning pots and pans - Simply use a handful of coffee grounds. Use as a deodorizer - Place grounds in a jar or dish which absorbs refrigerators o...
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All-Star Veggie Burger
Oct 27 2011 01:05 AM | gina in Green Living
Ingredients 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and mashed 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu 5 tablespoons Korean barbeque sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/...
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Green Fashion
Oct 24 2011 01:00 PM | godarna in Green Living
Living green does not mean that your life is dull and grey because you focus on time-consuming and tedious activities. Let us brighten up our green lifestyle, not only with positive actions but also with fashionable green clothing. Clothing troubles...
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Tap Water Or Bottled Water?
Oct 21 2011 12:00 PM | godarna in Green Living
Water is good for your health, it cleanses and detoxifies the body and helps in the elimination of waste. People buy a lot of bottled (mineral and spring) water. The market for bottled water is flourishing. In their advertisements, the industry wants...
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Tap Water Or Bottled Water?
Oct 18 2011 10:00 AM | godarna in Green Living
Water is good for your health, it cleanses and detoxifies the body and helps in the elimination of waste. People buy a lot of bottled (mineral and spring) water. The market for bottled water is flourishing. In their advertisements, the industry wants...
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5 Easy And Cheap Ways To Go Green At Home
Oct 17 2011 06:00 AM | mariaandrea in Green Living
There are plenty of ways to save energy and go green at home that will also save you money in the long run as long as you make an initial investment, such as rechargeable batteries and CFL bulbs. If you can't afford to spend more now to save money lat...
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Green Food
Oct 15 2011 11:00 AM | godarna in Green Living
Good wine needs no cork. If I had suggested this some years ago, one would have looked at me as if I was insane. A nice bottle of wine without a real cork is not possible. Even I, a true wine lover, had to get used to the idea of an artificial cork. I...
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5 Houseplants That Improve Indoor Air Quality
Oct 11 2011 07:35 PM | mariaandrea in Green Living
An important component of greener homes and buildings is good insulation to prevent heat from escaping so less energy is used to maintain indoor air temperature. The downside is that well-insulated buildings don't allow indoor air pollution to escape....
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