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The Green Experience – Reduce Toxicity and Create a Healthier Environment
Author: Go Green Items Blog
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In this day and age, it is so important to make sure that the products you use are environmentally friendly. So many people are changing their lifestyle to reduce their carbon footprint, and a lot of products are being manufactured to reduce toxicity, replace resources, and recycle items. If you want to start a green lifestyle, you must ask yourself what lies within your living environment and what you can change to be more in tune with nature. 
Natural resources are being harnessed to produce green alternatives to many products for your environment. Clothing, purses, shower heads, flashlights, dog toys, baby products, kids toys, and many other items are now available, and when more people buy green products, the market responds with more variety and more innovative items.
You may be wondering what is the big deal with green products? Why do we need them, and what difference will it make? By reducing the toxicity of the products you use and conserving the most amount of power and…
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Friendly Car Washing
Author: Go Green Items Blog
Website: http://gogreenitemsgirl.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/friendly-ca…
There’s a few things you can do to make your car washing a little less harsh on the environment and water resources.
Here’s some tips:
Wash your car on the grass.
This will give the grass a drink, the soil will help to break down impurities and prevent the water from entering stormwater drains and winding up in local waterways. Some of the chemicals in car wash detergents are nutrients for algae; so this water getting into waterways can add to algael bloom and eutrophication problems.
Be hose wise…The only time you should have the hose on is when rinsing. Also use an adjustable trigger nozzle to improve pressure while reducing water consumptions.
Detergent. Use an earth friendly detergent or consider not using any at all if possible. If you do use detergent, don’t use in excess of manufacturer’s recommendations; you’ll only waste money, put more chemicals into your lawn and you won’t get a better result.
Use a bucket more. The hose should only be used for the final rinse….
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Better Gifts In 2011
Author: Go Green Items Blog
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We are always in the need of better gifts. If you need them today and tommorrow you buy. How many times have you racked your brain trying to find the perfect gift for someone who has everything? I don’t even bother any more – I tend to give when I see a need, which makes it a nice surprise; or I give something to someone else on their behalf. 
“Obligation” gifts such as we buy for birthdays, xmas and anniversaries etc have this horrible tendency of being accepted with a smile and sincere thanks and then stashed away somewhere, never to see the light of day.
Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but in this age of hyperconsumption on a planet groaning under the stress of environmental problems, this is an aspect of our lives we can all certainly make changes to. So what should you give to someone who has it all? Nothing. Well, sort of nothing.
Most people I know like to give and donate – but there’s so many good causes, we can’t support them all. The next time you are deciding on…
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When, Where, and Why Build Sustainably Now?
Author: Go Green Items Blog
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Is Sustainable building is a dying art. Is it dying because soon it will be the new standard for how we construct buildings, both commercial and residential. So it behooves those in the design and construction industries to learn and implement these strategies now, before they are mandated.
There are several reasons to build sustainably. Not the least of which are the rising cost of fuel, the depletion of our natural resources, and pollution and global warming.
Here are some more reasons:
1. As was mentioned above, there are several environmental benefits to sustainable building. They include reducing carbon emissions, waste reduction, and renewing and preserving natural resources.
2. Buildings built sustainably have better indoor air quality. The reduced level of allergens and toxins in the indoor environment helps people feel better. Studies have shown this leads to increased productivity and feelings of well-being in work environments.
3. Sustainable materials are comparable in…
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China’s Environment Minister Issues Warning for Air, Soil, and Water
Author: Go Green Items Blog
Website: http://gogreenitemsgirl.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/china%E2%80…
The current age is the most dangerous in terms of environmental threats to air, water, and soil according to the Chinese government. China has, in the past, taken a more hands off approach to environmental controls and limitations, but with they have since declared that the environment is suffering a great deal from the impact of manufacturing. Factories are presenting more environmental hazards than ever before, and the Chinese government has decided to take a proactive measure to stop the pollution and contamination of the air, water, and soil in China.
The Chinese government is going to implement controls on manufacturing so that only industries that are environmentally conscious will be able to move forward with production. China has really given unlimited opportunities to manufacturing companies in the past, allowing them to emit dangerous levels of fumes and toxins into the air, soil, and water. However, with China’s new policies, the government will establish a risk…
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Baby Dolphin Deaths Possibly Linked to Oil Spill on the Gulf Cost
Author: Go Green Items Blog
Website: http://gogreenitemsgirl.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/baby-dolphi…
A devastating number of baby dolphins have washed up on the Golf Coast shores of Alabama and Mississippi. Marine biologists and scientists are trying to make sense of the anomaly, and there is conjecture that the deaths may be caused by the BP oil spill that happened in 2010. More than 26 young dolphins have washed ashore in the Gulf this year, and that is more than ten times the normal amount. 10 adult dolphin carcasses have been found, but since the number of adults is not as high as the number of young babies, it signals that there must have been some effect on dolphin gestation. 
The dolphin gestation period is approximately 11 or 12 months, so it is unclear if they were harmed at conception or during pregnancy. Pregnant females have not been found; however, some the babies are stillborns or within just a couple of weeks of birth. Many people want answers as to why so many baby dolphins have had their lives cut short, and many researchers are coming to the conclusion that…
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A Long-Term Plan Will Help America’s Manufacturing Industries
Author: Go Green Items Blog
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In America, there is a new era of manufacturing and it could make all the difference. Our economic vitality rests on a few certain principles, and that is our innovation, growth, and prosperity. America is well known for its economic liveliness and strength, but there are some things that have affected the country’s economic growth. The corporate tax rate is among the highest in the world in America, and many taxes continue to rise as the country struggles to overcome the barriers to economic success. 
It is very difficult for manufacturing companies to create a profitable enterprise when so much of their earnings must go to pay taxes. With the corporate tax rate, many manufacturing companies cannot get their products off the line without paying an exorbitant amount per item in taxes. One of the most profitable industries in the United States is the manufacturing industry, and many solar power-manufacturing plants could distribute and produce a number of green alternatives if…
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Can Green Chemicals Tackle Grease?
Author: Eco Green Chemicals
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 The advancement of green chemicals has enabled them to perform superior cleaning, often better than their toxic counterparts. However, many still doubt the capabilities of these cleaners. Tougher industrial tasks like degreasing almost always call for heavy, chemical-based cleaning solutions. Industrial grease is one of the toughest substances to remove, even with cleaning chemicals. To tackle tough grease deposits, there are green chemicals available that will effectively get the job done. For instance, Daimer® offers a green cleaning solution in their Eco-Green® line of cleaners specifically tailored for tackling grease.
Eco-Green® Ultra-Power™ Degreaser works more effectively than many chemical-based cleaning solutions, as it uses a unique technology known as Micro-Blasting® Technology. It penetrates the grease at a molecular level, breaking it down into very small particles. These particles are then coated to ensure that they do not re-adhere to each other or to the… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)
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Green Chemicals to Tackle Grease
Author: Eco Green Chemicals
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 Many people know about the benefits of using green cleaning chemicals, yet they still rely on toxic cleaners for a number of different applications. Grease is one of the hardest substances to remove completely, as it tends to cling to surfaces. To make matters worse, old grease can attract other debris and harden as well.
It is commonly believed that only very harsh cleaning solutions have what it takes to eliminate grease deposits, which are often found in industrial areas such as factories and warehouses. However, there are green chemical formulas available that can effectively deal with grease removal.
Eco-Green® Grease Trap Degreaser & Treatment from Daimer® does far more than your average cleaning chemicals can do. Eco-Green® cleaning chemicals break down molecules from the inside, effectively eliminating grease, and other dirt deposits. By breaking the actual hydrocarbon bonds that bind the grease together, green chemicals can remove grease effectively.
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Small Green Changes Make Big Impacts
Author: Go Green Items Blog
Website: http://gogreenitemsgirl.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/small-green…
Looking for a way to save money, energy, and time this holiday season? Why not do it all the greenest way possible? No, we don’t mean to just hand out cash, we mean that you should consider purchasing every gift through an online vendor. This means no driving around wasting gas and fuel, and no inflated prices at the local mall or shopping destination either.
Savvy shoppers will head to GoGreenItems.com to find an almost overwhelming number of green products that can all make for the ideal holiday gifts. Consider that they have an extensive array of recycled purses that are made from such innovative materials as newspaper and phone books, VHS tape, seatbelt fabric, and even old juice boxes. These are all fair trade and handmade, and are also going to be among the most stylish and impressive bags you will find.
The site also has an amazing collection of recycled jewelry available as well, and the styles can please the fussiest fashionistas and clothes horses on your shopping list….
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