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Vegan and Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Ideas

More and more people are going vegan or vegetarian.  If you are cooking a holiday meal this year and you know someone will be attending who is vegan or vegetarian, you might be feeling a little bit worried about what you are going to make for them.  Here are some no-hassle ideas for you that are sure to please: Let’s start off with the vegetarians, who may not be eat but for the most part can eat certain animal products as long as there is no meat involved.  If everyone is eating turkey this year, then take a look into the faux turkeys!  Everyone might scoff that the idea of a veggie turkey, but they are actually out there and they are actually quite delicious.  Try the Tofurkey roast, and enjoy it with all of the usual trimmings such as mashed potatoes, veggie gravy, and stuffing! For the vegans in the family, look into purchasing some sort of celebration roast.  This is a vegan dish that is made out of grain "meat."  These roasts are also made with a sausage-style stuffing that is made with squash, apples and mushrooms, and excellent choice for anyone who might be feeling a bit left out ...

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Find Out Which Countries Put Out the Most Pollution

Within a few weeks, the Climate Change Conference for the United Nations is going to take place in Copenhagen.  At this conference, the entire world is going to start focusing on global warming and pollution.  There are many challenges that we face on a global level today when it comes to climate change and pollution and in order to get all the work done, countries are going to have to come together in order to make a difference. Of course, if you're going to start building towards a future that is cleaner, it is important to understand what is going on in the present.  One way to get a handle on what is going on today is to start looking at the countries that are putting out the most pollution today.  The New Ecologist has provided a new chart that shows who the biggest polluters are in the world.  This chart is based upon the carbon dioxide emissions of each country, and you may even be surprised to find out which countries are polluting our globe the most today. While you may think that the United States is in the lead, you'll actually find that China, which is a country that uses ...

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Autumn Leaves: Healthy Alternatives to Burning Fallen Leaves

When it comes to autumn leaves, there are many healthy alternatives to burning fallen leaves.  When individuals who specialize in the overall quality of air studied the effects of burning leaves on the environment, it was found that there is a negative impact on the environment.  As autumn grows closer this year, it is important that individuals work to consider healthy alternatives to burning all of those leaves that have fallen in your lawn.  Here, you will learn about these healthy alternatives. What Effect Does Burning Leaves Have on the Environment? There are many effects that burning leaves have on the environment.  When leaves are burned, the smoke emits something that researchers and professionals call “particulates”.  When individuals who are elderly, extremely young and those who experience breathing complications are subjected to these particulates, they have been found to experience a number of health complications.  These particulates have been found to actually embed themselves into various areas of the body and remain there for an extensive amount of time.  In addition to this, the pollution that is emitted from the burning leaves enters into the atmosphere and results in the effects of the greenhouse effect as a whole. Healthy Alternatives to Leave Burning There ...

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Easy Ways to Green Your Heating This Winter

Winter is coming and with it the high heating bills not to mention the amount of gases that are sent into the air we breathe.  The winter season does not have to be spent wrapped in a blanket or thermal wear and turning the heat full blast.  There are many simple ways you can stay warm and keep the air you breathe cleaner. One of the simplest ways most people do not even think of when they are considering the cold winds blowing is their windows.  The windows are one source of cold air that adds to the work your heating system is doing when it is struggling to keep the temperature at the setting you have chosen. If you do not have storm windows or cannot afford them right now, the next best alternative is to get plastic insulation.  It is clear so you can still see out your windows.  The type that can be fitted by heating is a good alternative to letting the windows add to the cold air in the room.  You will be surprised just how much of a difference this can make in your home. Another way ...

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Greetings

The holidays will be here before you know it, and you definitely want to celebrate the season in an eco-friendly manner.  The season is a time to give and each year there are many cards and gifts that are given to celebrate this wonderful time.  You don't want to be excessive during the season and end up damaging the environment.  The good news is that there are some great practices you can use this holiday season for eco-friendly holiday greetings and gift giving. Use Wrappers that are Recycled If you are sending out Christmas packages or just giving gifts to those in your home, use wrappers that are recycled.  Instead of purchasing brand new wrapping paper, use some things you have around your home.  Consider using some of those old newspapers you have around or use wrapping paper from the last holiday season if you have it saved up.  This way you don't go out and purchase new paper.  You'll be recycling while giving your gifts and it saves money too! Recycled Cards or Going with Electronic Greetings Hundreds of thousands of cards are sent out during the holiday season each year.  That's a whole lot of paper being wasted.  After all, many of ...

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