http://www.brighthub.comen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57100.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:23:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57100DarbyIt's no secret - every parent wants the best for their little ones. Providing your baby with safe, eco-friendly products is a good way to start. And, with numerous green options available on the market, parents can ensure that their babies won't leave even a tiny ecological footprint. Top 7 Green Baby Items 1. Tripp Trapp Highchair This uni...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/57097.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57097kimberleeeA simple guide to determining the three types of rocks with examples of each. Tell the difference between igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks in the field. There are three basic types of rocks that planet Earth is composed of: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Follow these simple guidelines to determine the three types of r...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/57096.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 14:58:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57096beunderwoodProject EarthRise seeks to inspire young people to become green stewards for the earth. By working closely with local school districts, Project EarthRise is also helping to make classrooms environmentally sustainable. Project Earth Rise Project EarthRise is an amazing organization dedicated to greening up classrooms and teaching young people to har...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/23214.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 04:46:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23214brettThe amount of energy used during a single Google search recently became headline news. This article explains this hidden environmental costs of searching and other online activities. Energy and Carbon Costs of a Google Search In the article about the carbon footprint of a Google Search , LocalCitizen discussed a study by Harvard researcher Alex Wis...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/30971.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 04:21:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30971brettWhat can we do to compute in a more environmentally-friendly manner? This article outlines some of the simple steps you can take including recycling, using your computer's power management settings and using an environmentally-friendly search engine. Computers and their peripheral equipment use a considerable amount of energy (see article H...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57001.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:48:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57001beunderwoodOrganic container gardening is the perfect way to garden for those who live in smaller spaces or colder climates. Container gardens can add variety, texture and color to your home garden. Here are the basics of how to start a lovely organic garden using containers. Organic Gardening for Healthy and Green Living Having an organic garden means that y...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57000.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:47:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57000lindsayevansWhat is blanching? Is blanching necessary when freezing vegetables? Which vegetables need to be blanched? Learn all about the recommended way to freeze fresh vegetables for storage. All About Blanching Freezing food is one simple method of preserving food at home . However, sometimes its not as simple as throwing a ziploc bag of veggies...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/27678.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27678nanjoweUsing pesticides may help keep unwanted bugs away but it comes with a price. Pesticides More Harm than Good Pesticides are a general name for a class of compounds that are designed to destroy pests. Pesticides include i nsecticides, herbicides and fungicides. These chemicals are used for pest control indoors and outdoors. Their chemical composition...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/17321.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17321nanjoweBesides spreading diseases bacteria play an important role in significant weather events like rainfall and snowfall. Bacteria as Ice Nucleators Precipitation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools to temperatures where ice crystals forms. This happens at the extremely cold temperatures of -40F; the temperature in the upper troposphere. At ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/7753.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7753JenniferBEven though we like to think of Christmas as white, maybe it's time to make it green! There are lots of ways to go green this holiday season from what you stuff in your family’s stockings to what you serve at Christmas dinner. Here's some help finding sustainable toys to give this holiday season! Toys Are Not Always Safe Even ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45542.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45542LaurenRomanoAn eco-friendly Christmas gift can help teach your child to learn in a fun way and be more environmentally conscious. If a child learns the importance of being eco-friendly, it may encourage him or her to continue being more eco-conscious as an adult. In order to encompass creativity and a science lesson all in one, consider getting the child an ec...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/56587.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56587kimberleeeMount Vesuvius is a composite volcano famous for the volcanic eruption of 79 CE that devastated the city of Pompeii. Details regarding the eruption style of Mount Vesuvius and the damage to Pompeii as well as the city of Herculaneum to the north. Mount Vesuvius is a composite volcano that stands over 4,000 feet high on the coast of Naples about six...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56726.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56726rhwriter13People from all cultures enjoy relaxing with a warm cup of tea, and some people still medicate themselves with what grows in their own organic garden. Many of the most popular herbal teas are safe and easy to grow in the home garden. What Herbs are Used for Tea? Several plants found in the home garden are commonly used as herbal teas. Lavender,...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56724.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56724rhwriter13There is no need for multitudes of upkeep in today's garden. Xeriscaping is quickly becoming the landscaping method of choice for the environmentally conscious gardener. A Regional Organic Garden Xeriscaping is defined as the act of gardening with plants native to an area , specifically for the purpose of minimizing water use and fertilizer use...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56721.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56721lindsayevansThe clothes, accessories, and other gear that you need for your kids are used for such a short time! Why not band together with other moms to exchange baby gear? You'll save money and resources in the process. Trade for What You Need You may have heard of people hosting clothing swap parties . Well you can do the same for your baby gear...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/reviews/29218.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29218SteveMallardNeed an easy way to save on computer and energy costs? Faronics Power Save is an exceptional way to manage energy savings, total cost of ownership of computers and receive a return on your investment in a short period of time. How to Reduce Computer Energy Consumption With desktop computers using a great deal of any business or government entit...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/30958.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30958brettHow can IT departments become more eco-friendly? What are companies doing to reduce the environmental impact of their IT operations? What can you do to make your company's computers more environmentally-friendly? Read this article to find out. Why Your IT Department May Be the Problem The word “green” is popping up more and more fre...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/56591.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:59:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56591terrieschultzSumatran rhinos, the world's smallest species of rhino, are critically endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction. Description of Sumatran Rhinos The Sumatran rhino ( Dicerorhinus sumatrensis ), the smallest species of rhinoceros, is also known as the "hairy rhino" because it is the only rhino species that has a coat of reddis...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56574.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56574CyndeeRecycling old clothes to make cheap rugs is what people have been doing for years. Just like quilts, our ancesters created rugs from old clothes and textiles that the family no longer needed. No fabric goes to waste, this recycled shag rug can use even the smallest bit of scrap. Cheap Shag Rug Supplies: Sturdy recycled denim clothing, for the f...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/7524.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:49:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7524mmcdonoughTelecommuting has numerous advantages, both economic and environmental. While some of these advantages can be tough to quantify, it only takes a little number crunching to come up with some figures on how much can be saved simply by eliminating that daily drive to work. Telecommuting Benefits Recognizing that energy conservation comes with an added...