Green Living

Eco-Friendly Travel Spots

Traveling tends to have a negative impact on the environment, mostly because of all the heavy transportation involved. Fortunately, there are a few travel spots that you can visit that can contribute to saving the environment, even if you still have to get on an airplane. These travel spots are home to some of the most rare species of animals and plants, and by patronizing them when you travel, you can help them to preserve the beauty of their region for many years. Botswana Botswana is best known for its savannas that are full of wildlife. It is a top travel destination for people looking to go on a safari. From the Okavango Delta up north to the deserts in the south, the region is full of lush vegetation and a wide variety of habitats and wildlife to explore. There are a growing number of eco-tourism groups in Botswana, making the opportunity to explore the nature reserves and national parks of the region available to travelers. Coral Bay, AU Coral Bay is a marine paradise on the coast of Western Australia. Coral Bay is home to Ningaloo Reef, which is the nation's largest and most accessible fringing reef. Boat tours are available to tourists ...

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Don’t Toss That Used Lemon! Part I

Did you know that lemon juice is roughly 5% to 6% citric acid with a pH level between 2 and 3? Lemon juice's low pH acidity makes it a great tool for breaking down mineral stains and rust, but lemon juice is gentle so it doesn't dull finishes. There is typically enough juice left over in a used lemon that can be put to work for a surprising number of tasks. The oil from a lemon peel is great for different culinary uses and as well as for personal beauty. Check out some unique ways to put your used lemon peels to work for you around the house: Cleaning The Kitchen Put a used lemon peel to work for you around the kitchen to clean dirty stove tops, greasy pans, and dirty countertops. The lemon juice from the peel is a great eco friendly option as compared to chemical cleaning products for the kitchen. Add salt to a juiced lemon half for abrasion and rub the lemon half on the greasy area, and wipe up with a towel or cloth. It's important to remember to be careful when using lemon on marble countertops because marble is sensitive to acid. Cleaning The Teapot Clean out mineral ...

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Eco-Friendly Flip-Flops

Flip-flops are some of the most convenient and comfy shoes to wear because they are easy to put on and take off, and you can get them super cheap. Every brand makes them and almost every store sells them. But have you ever considered how eco-friendly or not your flip-flops actually are? Unfortunately for the flip-flop lovers of the world, many flip-flops are made with non-biodegradable plastics that end up washing up in the oceans and lakes of the world as waste. Most people will use their flip flops all summer long and then toss them in the trash and replace them with new ones. This is bad for the environment because these flip-flops are just ending up in landfills or oceans. Fortunately a company called Okabashi started up cycling and recycling flip-flops. The typical shoe is 15-25% recycled content and you can send your old flip flops back when you’re done with them so that they can recycle them. They use 100% of all materials and have closed the loop in manufacturing as they aim to be zero-waste. You can buy these flip-flops on Amazon or find out more about them on earth911.com. There is also the Flip Flop Initiative which ...

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Cure That Hangover

Hangovers are not pleasant, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to hunger to a pounding headache. The night before might have been fun, but that doesn’t mean you have to face a lousy morning after. Fortunately, there are some ways to combat your hangover. Different cultures from all over the world consume some unusual foods and drinks to battle their hangovers. Next time you wake up with a hangover, try some of these cures out for size, along with a big jug of water and some Tylenol. Banana Milkshakes A banana milkshake can make a major difference in your hangover. Banana milkshakes refuel an aching body after a long night of partying. It's easy to make the milkshake, just blend a banana with half a cup of milk and some ice cubes. This combination is high in Vitamin B, which you need to restore in your body after a night of drinking. The milkshake also replaces potassium and electrolytes, while having a soothing effect on the stomach. Buffalo Milk Buffalo milk doesn't literally mean milk from a buffalo, rather buffalo milk is a concoction that is consumed in Namibia after a long night out. Buffalo milk is simply a booze float put together with ice ...

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Safe Non-Organic Foods, Part I

There are tons of reasons to buy organic foods. When you find a USDA Organic label on your fruits and vegetables, you can be sure that what you are purchasing wasn't raised with the use of chemical pesticides, fossil fuel based fertilizers, sewage based fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. When you buy meat with the USDA Organic label, you can be sure that the feeds provided met the same standards, and that the animals were not fed hormones or antibiotics. Thus, organic is generally more sustainable and healthier, for people and for the environment. Some studies have told us that organic is healthier because organic produce has more nutrients, which is thought to be because its soil is often left in a better state after repeated plantings. It's also healthier because you don't run the risk of consuming any pesticides that are left on non-organic produce. The down side with organic foods is that they are typically more costly. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group put out a new list about foods with the most pesticide residue. Knowing which foods have this can help you decide which foods you absolutely need to buy organic and which foods you can buy non-organic, in ...

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