http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55608.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 23:26:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55608terrieschultzHere are some energy-saving ideas to cut down on home heating costs this winter. Turn Down the Thermostat Lowering the thermostat just a few degrees can make a big difference in your heating bill. It is estimated that heating bills can be decreased 3-4% or more for every degree the setting on the thermostat is lowered. Instead of keeping the house ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/28648.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28648focogeekMillions of scrap tires are recycled, reused or burned for energy, keeping them out of landfills and dangerous tire piles. Recycling used tires can build roads, playgrounds and generate electricity. How to recycle tires Americans get rid of about one scrap tire per person per year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency counted about 290 million ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/36518.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 17:04:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36518focogeekMost scrap tires are recycled, but they can also be reused as handy money-saving toys or garden structures. Also, some tips on reducing the need to replace tires as frequently. Intro Most scrap tires are recycled. Here is some information about what happens to scrap tires . But eco-conscious drivers should also think of ways to reduce and reuse scr...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/29213.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 16:59:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29213focogeekA quick guide to car recycling and what happens to the cars — the most recycled product in the U.S. — after going to the recycler. What Happens to Recycled Cars Some environmentalists are frustrated with the car industry’s seemingly slow development of fuel-efficient cars and all-electric vehicles. But the greens can at least take comfo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/23518.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 16:07:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23518jenniferclaerrIf you're trying to reduce your electricity bill, storing cold energy in your refrigerator can help. It costs practically nothing to get started, and you can use recycled materials in the process. Basics on Saving Electricity We all know that we can store electricity in batteries. However, storing cold is a much cheaper and more efficient way t...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24327.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:55:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24327maddiegDon't throw those toilet paper rolls away! They have many uses in your garden. Save Money by Making Your Own "Peat Pots" Millions of toilet paper rolls end up in landfills every day. If you garden, you're tossing away money. Recycling cardboard toilet paper rolls into homemade peat pots for your garden is easy and economical. You wi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/25553.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25553maddiegYour yard is your domain, and your children's domain. Using natural and homemade non-toxic pesticides in your organic garden will keep your family and the environment safe. Organic is Better Organic gardening is healthier for gardeners, consumers, and the environment. Chemicals from farm and lawn runoff in Florida have been linked to red tide, ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24342.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:50:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24342maddiegMost people at cereal, and of course, cereal boxes are recyclable cardboard. But why not use those recycle those cardboard boxes into something that you can use? Don't throw out those cereal boxes! Finding creative ways of recycling cardboard cereal boxes can be a fun activity for young and old alike. Here we will explore three useful items you...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/22910.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22910maddiegPlastic Bottles have a myriad of uses in your home and your garden. Recycling plastic bottles for your gardening is a good way to reduce your carbon footprint. More manufacturers are using plastic to bottle their products. From juices to water, consumers buy and recycle millions of these plastic bottles every year. Recycling plastic bottles into so...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24337.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24337maddiegWhat is better than saving money on your garden seeds? Seed exchanges can get you the seeds you want at a price you love, and make you friends in the process. Exchanging Seeds is Frugal Gardening at its Best For many generations, gardeners have exchanged seeds. With the advent of the internet, seed exchange groups and forums have popped up ever...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55330.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55330CyndeeRecords had a distinct sound that today's youth can not appreciate, but the physical qualities of a vintage record album can be upcycled into a decorative clock that everyone can enjoy. This simple upcycling project promises melodic memories. Items Needed for Crafting an Upcycled Record Clock Old 33 rpm record album Clock works for 1/4 inch sur...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/22915.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:08:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22915maddiegIf you want to compost your organic waste, but don't have room for, or aren't allowed to have a compost pile, direct composting is the way to go. A Simple Way to Recycle Organic Matter Into Your Garden Many municipalities and most gated, deed restricted communities do not allow compost piles. So how do you go about recycling your organic wa...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55130.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:13:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55130ErinKilgourAlthough not dangerous, fruit flies are annoying and with the end of summer here, fruit flies are harboring and harvesting in overripe fruit like never before. For safe natural alternatives pick up a few simple items at your local health food store to rid your kitchen of their invastion. With the end of summer, fruit flies are invading kitchens, ga...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55127.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55127lindsayevansWhat do you do with the ever-growing pile of your children's creative creations? Upcycle their artwork by reusing them in these simple, easy ways. Isn't it wonderful when your child discovers what they can create with crayons, markers, and paints? Their imagination and creativity blooms - but so does the gargantuan stash of kiddie art that ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24309.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24309maddiegBored with utilitarian, reusable market bags, fashionable greenies are replacing their plastic bags with designer market bags and canvas totes. Saving the planet never looked so good! Reusable Market Bags Aren't Just Green Anymore Ask any French woman, and she will tell you that market bags are not only a necessity, but a fashion accessory....http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54971.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54971ErinKilgourYour cats wellness depends on the care in which they receive in your home. Feeding a balanced organic diet is the foundation to your cat's health. Benefits of Homemade Organic Cat Food A healthy pet is a happy pet. And, in today’s fast society, the family feline is often times ignored when it comes to the nutrition on their dinner plate. You ca...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55028.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55028CyndeeSalvaged doors from old homes have so much character and history. These old relics of the past have so much potential, that with a little elbow grease and a vision, you can create beautiful furniture, art and accessories for your home and prevent them from being discarded. One idea to upcycle doors is to create a room divider. Learn how to below wi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24339.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:23:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24339jenniferclaerrTreeHugger.com is an excellent site to browse the latest green products. TreeHugger's shopping guides can help you to select eco-friendly furniture, clothing, computers and shoes. This website can help you to shop online for green products from the comfort of your own home. TreeHugger's Guides and Product Reviews TreeHugger is an interestin...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/39624.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 18:59:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39624focogeekXericape designs take careful planning, but once established, xeriscaped yards can be beautiful, unique and low-maintenance gardens. Here are basic principles of zeriscape design and maintenance. How to xeriscape Xeriscape is a popular green gardening trend, but the concept is often misunderstood. The word is sometimes mispronounced as "zero-s...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54384.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 14:05:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54384rhwriter13Indoor garden plants are like children: with a little care, they can give you years of joy. Get Started Indoor Gardening Indoor gardening is an exciting prospect for those who love to keep their fingers in the dirt but live in an apartment or a cold winter climate, or perhaps must remain in a wheelchair and cannot take advantage of outdoor gard...