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3 Organic Methods to a Great Smelling Home
Most people find that their home doesn't always smell the best. There are some foods that leave a smell or others can smell bad if they accidentally get burned while being cooked. Then there are some "experiments" that accidentally get created inside the fridge, which can really leave a foul odor as well. Of course, while you may want to eliminate those nasty odors, you won't want to bring in the poisons that can come along with air fresheners that are synthetic and full of chemicals. Here is a look at some organic methods you can use to get a home that smells great. Get Rid of the Odor First, you need to work at getting rid of the source of the odors that are in your home. You can't afford to merely cover up those odors. If there are veggies and fruits that are rotting, throw them in the compost bucket. Wash away any leftover trace that may be in the fridge as well. Use some baking soda in the fridge to eliminate the odors that show up there. Another way is to empty your garbage and if there is any wetness in the can, it needs to be washed up. ...- Bookmark :
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The Importance of “Living Green” and the Changes You Can Make
So many people think about making changes in their lives but fail to do them. Just why is that? Is it because people do not care or because they are lazy? Generally, no, it is simply because our lives have become so hectic that we naturally seem to gravitate towards the easiest way out. Sometimes, we simply chose the less green route to fit in. It may sound silly but it is true. The problem many people have is simply habit and sometimes it is the lack of knowledge about particular subjects. Many women will buy tampons without even blinking an eye and they have never put a second's thought into whether or not that is a good idea. It is as if the world, or rather the world of advertisement and sales has led us to make decisions based on what they wanted us to do, instead of what is best for us and for our environment. This needs to change. Take for example shopping for clothing. How many teenagers would get caught dead inside a thrift store? Just the thought of buying gently used clothing is enough to send them into fits of rage, fear and total social embarrassment. The ...- Bookmark :
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Start Your First Vegetable Garden
Having a vegetable garden of your own is definitely a great option. It is the beginning of April now and you may be wondering if you can start your garden now and how to go about taking on this task. If you haven't done gardening in the past or you would like to know how to do it more successfully, here are some tips and ideas that can help you out. First of all, you need to realize that there are many different climate zones out there. Not every climate is going to be the same. However, in many climates, mid March is a great time to begin some of the cold weather crops, which can include radishes, salad greens, and even peas. You can also start some of your other plants, such as tomatoes inside. April happens to be a great time to plan the cold weather crops as well. Many other crops other than the ones we mentioned can also be planted at this time, such as early carrots, onions, and early new potatoes. This is a great time to find wild dandelion greens to make salads with. Once May comes along, everything becomes easier. The temperature gets warmer, the soil ...- Bookmark :
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Going Green, Eco Friendly Jargon and Terminology
Have you ever had the unfortunate experience of settling in for a chat with a long-lost friend and been lost in the first five words out of their mouth? They are likely suffering from acronymitis, or an inflammation of the abbreviation gland. Signs of infection include rapid-fire rattling off of industry (or even office) specific acronyms and sensory numbness that impedes their ability to recognize the dazed look in the eyes of their audience. Sadly, there is little that can be done to cure acronymitis, but its effects can be mitigated by immersion into the culture. Carry a note pad and pen to jot down every cryptic term and keep your blackberry close at hand to search the net for clarification at the first opportunity. The earthy world of green living has unfortunately succumbed to the condition and those testing the waters may well become mired in confusion before they ever have a chance to select their first EnergyStar™ appliance. ACT: Association for Contract Textiles: A non-profit professional group of companies that strive to source and promote the use of sustainable natural textiles for domestic use. Authentic: Guarantees that food was grown and produced within 50 miles of its end retail point. The term ...- Bookmark :
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Green-Based Business - Triple Bottom Line
For anyone considering beginning a green-based business or perhaps even just thinking about aiming towards making your existing business greener, then you’ll need to understand and embrace the Triple Bottom Line. John Elkington coined the phrase originally in 1994 and further expanded upon it to explain the Triple Bottom Line as taking into account any ecological and social issues as well as just the financial aspect of the business. Triple Bottom Line or TBL means taking into account the impact your business practices will have on people, planet, and profit. This means taking accountability for the people in your business, the impact your business’s environmental practices have on the planet and of course maintaining profit to sustain the continued business growth in the long term. People Happy staff is productive staff and a company that strives to create a workplace that treats employees well. It’s also well known that staff who enjoys their workplace also tends to miss fewer days of work, which can also lead to an increase in productivity. TBL business practice is more than just making staff happy. It should actively avoid exploitation and strive to pay fair salaries for the work conducted. It should also include creating and maintaining a safe ...- Bookmark :
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