‘Green Living’

The Story of Second-hand Cultures and Thrift

Is Buying Second-Hand a Risky Business?

Vintage is cool, there’s no doubt about it, but does this mean that the stigma attached to buying second-hand has subsided? Second-hand items can be brought through all kinds of means – online auction sites, charity and thrift shops, car boot sales, garage sales, Freecycle and more.

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Green Roads, Green Air: Is An Automotive Revolution Underway?

The pollutive past

The 21st century greening of the roads and motorways has been a long time coming. Back in the early days of the motor car, of course, the machine itself wasn’t energy or emissions efficient. But there were so few cars on the road that it hardly mattered – the chief emissions causes back then being industrial and domestic coal and oil burning.

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Retirement: the best time to help the environment

Even in retirement, many people still feel the urge to keep active. This is completely normal, especially considering that many of today’s vintage generation reach older age in very good physical and mental condition. Your retirement time, in fact, can be the best period to do your bit to improve the environment.

Helping the environment can also be a great way to keep your muscles working and remain healthy generally.

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Tips for Home and Small Office Energy Consumption

Tips for Home and Small Office Energy Consumption

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As well as helping you to be friendlier to the environment, reducing your energy consumption in the home (or in an office) can produce great savings on your electricity bills. Most ways to reduce your usage are either free or relatively inexpensive and will serve to make your home or business more efficient and productive.

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On the Hunt for Gold: How Mining Hurts the Environment

Do you remember images of the major gold rushes of the 19th and 20th centuries? Gold miners were using pick-axes to search for gold. They would break up hard surfaces, usually rocks that contained gold, or they would use other techniques, one of them called panning.

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The Importance of Environmental Care

Is Making a Difference Even Possible

When it comes to caring for the environment, many people wonder: “I’m only one person, is making a difference even possible?” Or perhaps they think: “I won’t be able to see the change in my lifetime so why start now?” Confession.

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Be Kind To Your Skin And Nature

Do yourself and the planet a favour by using high quality environmental products.

Personal Care Gone Further

The further the planet moves on through time, the more and more time and attention the human population gives to personal care and looking great. Conventional wisdom suggests that looking great is directly linked to feeling great, which explains why the already massive personal care market continues to grow at pace.

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6 Quick and Easy Ways to Green Your Groceries

Let’s face it: eating organic isn’t always easy. It can be difficult to find organic produce and, when you do, it can be so costly that it simply doesn’t fit into your grocery budget. If you are interested in introducing more organic foods into your diet, and into the diet of your children, continue reading!

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Reduce Your Heating Bill in 5 Easy Steps

There is nothing worse than asking for advice on how to reduce your heating bill and having people tell you to dress up warm. Staying warm in winter doesn’t have to be followed by the icy chill of shock when you receive your heating bill if you follow a couple of excellent tips that will save you money and maintenance.

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The Indirect Benefits of Gardening

Gardening has many benefits that extend far beyond having the nicest flowerbeds in the neighborhood. Although it is nice to have roses, tulips, carnations, and daffodils adding beauty and color to your garden, the indirect benefits of gardening are even more important. Some of those benefits include getting exercise, fresh air, and sunshine.

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