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Archive for October, 2009
The Eco-Friendly Way for Roofing Insulation
If you are looking for ways to save money on house maintenance as well as do your share in saving the environment, then roofing insulation is a must. Of course, the initial outlay for the purchase of fiberglass batts, which are the insulation used in residential buildings in the United States, can be hefty but the savings in energy consumption (up to 13 percent) and in the reduction of greenhouse emissions, not to mention having a cooler house in the summer months, are worth it in some ways. The disadvantages about fiberglass batts are that these are made with formaldehyde-injected adhesives and these require plenty of energy to produce. Thus, the eco-friendly advantages are often offset. And did you know that fiberglass batts are not used in commercial and industrial buildings? It does tell you something about these insulating materials. Fortunately, there are other eco-friendly roofing insulation materials that you can use. Recycled Denim There are many advantages to cotton insulation or recycled denim insulation. First, it is made from approximately 80 percent recycled denim and cotton materials, thus, providing it with sustainability benefits. Second, its manufacture is not as energy-intensive as fiberglass batts. Third, it is more ...- Bookmark :
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Sleeping and Going Green
We all know that sufficient hours of sleep during the night, coupled with a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, is essential for the maintenance of physical and mental health in our bodies. Did you know, however, that a good night's sleep is also essential in your efforts to protect and conserve the environment? To all conservationists and environmentalists, you must devote at least 8 hours of your time to sleeping instead of devoting your lives to saving the Earth 24/7. Find out why.
Early Onset of Diseases
To simplify the technical jargon of studies made by the Chicago Medical Institute, University of California at Berkeley and Harvard Medical School, you are placing yourself at a greater risk of contracting heart disease and diabetes when you are constantly deprived of sleep. You must take note that these two diseases place considerable strain on the national economy and, hence, the environment.
Just imagine the resources that must be expended in order to treat your heart disease and bipolar disorder - medicines, medical equipment and hospital facilities, to name a few - all of which will either require Earth's ...
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Did you know About the Presence of Space Trash?
When you look up into the sky in the evenings, you may love watching the stars, the moon, the satellites up in the sky, and beautiful falling stars and meteors. It's a lot of fun to watch the sky at night, and today you will see many more satellites than there used to be in the sky. The problem is that some of the streaks you see in the sky are not satellites, they are not falling stars, or even meteors. Believe it or not, some of it is actually trash. There have been things like satellite pieces, underwear, and tools found out in space, which means that space is being polluted by trash as well.
You see, often when astronauts are up there in the International Space Station, they don't have a place where they can do laundry. So their laundry is put into special cargo modules that are Russian, and then pushed towards our planet, where they usually burn up when they come into the atmosphere of the earth. So, whenever you see something that looks like a meteor, you may be watching some dirty laundry ...
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Recycle That Styrofoam
Styrofoam, which is a trademark name of polystyrene, is a type of plastic and often used as a material for packing. You can find it in expanded foam, in packing peanuts, in various trays for food, and many different products. The problem is that this material is made from petroleum, which makes it very flammable, and it contains benzene in it, which is a carcinogen. The Environmental Problem So why is Styrofoam a problem for the environment? Well, this foam which is often used in the packaging of various appliances, but it takes a long time for it to be broken down. This means that animals can end up ingesting the foam, which can cause them to starve to death, and often this foam sits in landfills for years. Because of the nature of this Styrofoam, it is amazing that it is actually allowed to be used for food packaging, but it is. Food often even comes in direct contact with food, in things like packaging for meat. There are some cities in the United States that have actually done the right thing and banned the use of polystyrene when it comes in direct contact with food. If you take a look at ...- Bookmark :
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The Battle of the Breads: Brown vs White
Most people eat white bread on a regular basis. Sure, you may have heard that wheat bread is better for you than the white bread is, but you may not have been convinced to make the switch. Even though you know it's better for you and the method of production is better for the earth, making the switch can be difficult. If you're dealing with this problem, here's a closer look at the differences between these breads that may help you realize that making the switch is the right choice.
First of all, you'll find that the taste, texture, and even the way that the brown bread looks are quite different than white bread. If you have been eating white bread all your life, you'll find these differences a bit hard to take and making the switch can be quite tough. Sometimes trying to start out by using some lighter brown breads that are totally whole meal breads can be a great way to start making this switch. Eventually you may find that you actually end up liking the brown bread more than the white.
While you may have heard ...
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