http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125989.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 15:03:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125989Sheila RobinsonAre you looking for a vacation away from the intensity of modern everyday life? Get down to earth and consider a trip to an eco-friendly location where nature is the center of attention. View these eye catching images, be inspired and book your next adventure. Caribbean Islands One by Jonathan M under public domain. The Caribbean islands are fi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125972.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:20:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125972KennethSleightWould you consider living in a 500 sq. ft. home? How about one that is 300 sq. ft.? What about one that’s less than 100 sq. ft.? Not only are there houses like this on the market but they are gaining popularity. See if you could be one of the new pioneers in the small house movement. The economic crunch and its stranglehold on the...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125815.aspxThu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125815BStoneAt the beginning of the 20th century, electric cars were relatively popular, believe it or not. Find out about the long and bumpy road that the electric vehicle has taken since the battery-powered car was first developed. Why Electric? Electric cars are a more eco-friendly alternative to the vehicles that are powered by gasoline. Instead of run...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125810.aspxThu, 20 Oct 2011 12:36:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125810KennethSleightWhile they may look like something out of a sci-fi movie, Earthships actually exist in every state of the Union and in several nations in Europe. These self-sustaining homes are among the most eco-friendly structures on Earth due to the materials they are made of and the power sources they use. Earthship homes were developed in Taos, NM in the earl...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125802.aspxThu, 20 Oct 2011 08:29:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125802Ange P.Looking beautiful doesn’t have to be hard on your budget or the environment. This round-up of insightful articles on eco-friendly products and secret natural recipes for flawless skin can help any woman feel their best while keeping our world clean. Whether it is facial creams, body washes, scrubs, shampoos, lip balms, or even mascara going g...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/69021.aspxWed, 19 Oct 2011 16:54:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:69021Tania CowlingDenim has been a fabric of all genders that dates back to the Gold Rush days in American history. Today denim can be recycled and also repurposed into reusable items for the family. Recycled Denim Home Insulation Blue jeans (denim) have been around for centuries. In 1853, Levi Strauss had an idea to convert tent and wagon canvas into overalls so pr...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125738.aspxTue, 18 Oct 2011 14:55:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125738Willie ScottIn Europe and the US we are fast running out of locations suitable for landfill sites to store our household rubbish. Use of the existing sites is becoming very costly&#59; so should we begin to re-use or recycle? Take the quiz and find out about these alternative methods for dealing with our waste. Most local authorities are actively involved ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125678.aspxSun, 16 Oct 2011 18:28:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125678ttwriterUsing worms to create an eco-friendly garden may be one of nature's best kept secrets. Worm farming does not require a lot of work and can be fun and educational for the entire family. Here's a simple guide to make your own eco-friendly worm farm. What You Will Need and Instructions You will need to purchase two medium size bins. The cost o...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125640.aspxSat, 15 Oct 2011 15:35:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125640KennethSleightAre you thinking about building or remodeling your home but want to do it in an environmentally friendly way? Here at Bright Hub we’ve got you covered from information on bamboo floorboards to roof top gardens with our complete guide to constructing a green home. Before you start your green building project you’ll probably have several qu...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125559.aspxFri, 14 Oct 2011 07:52:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125559Willie ScottSolar radiation, also known as insolation is freely available in many parts of the world.
This energy can be used to provide domestic hot water through solar thermal panels and also electricity from photovoltaic (PV) panels&#59; these are examined in the following guide to utilizing solar energy. Bright Sparks We have been using energy ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/64070.aspxMon, 10 Oct 2011 02:27:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:64070Michelle KingstonYou can use recycled materials to make toys with your kids, or to give as gifts. Browse at home for unwanted items and turn them into creative masterpieces. When you use recycled materials to make toys, this is the best way to guarantee quality and safety. And, because the toys are free to make and distribute, you can make them again and again. Tea...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/95196.aspxFri, 07 Oct 2011 01:16:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:95196Michelle KingstonThe essential ingredients listed in traditional carpet cleaners are full of corrosive chemicals. A non-toxic carpet cleaner provides exceptionally good results for removing dirt and stains from the carpet, but without the health risks. Read this guide to learn more. Professional Carpet Cleaning Services Some professional carpet cleaning services ha...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125253.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 20:45:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125253Ronda Roberts Friedman believes we are, and the way to get there is through offering tax incentives to those working on green technologies - while that's a great incentive for businesses, for long-term success we're going to need to stop being so obsessed with consumer goods and become more impressed by nature. click to enlarge Yosemite, Yellowstone, the...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125126.aspxThu, 29 Sep 2011 08:24:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125126Hannah WhiteoakEver wondered how much of an effect your daily life has on our planet? Do you think you could do more to protect it, or are you already doing all you can to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle? Find out just how green you really are with this fun quiz. References All you need to know about recycling: http://www.brighthub.com/guides/r...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125015.aspxTue, 27 Sep 2011 17:09:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125015Sidharth ThakurAre the energy bills guzzling down your hard earned money? Are you looking for ways to cut down your energy consumption? Then, here’s our timely guide to saving energy in your home. Whether you’re looking for ways to increase the energy efficiency of your home for environmental or budgetary reasons, we have a detailed guide on energy ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/124782.aspxWed, 21 Sep 2011 14:46:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124782MJ LoganWith sustainability, eco-friendly and eco-just-about-anything at the forefront of our vocabulary, it's not difficult to focus on going green. Don't forget to stay green when on vacation or even take a vacation that helps the environment. This guide is bursting with ideas that show you how. Eco-Friendly Vacations click to enlarge Green vacat...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/124741.aspxTue, 20 Sep 2011 16:53:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124741KennethSleightComposting ticks so many boxes. For starters it’s great fun, can save you a packet and is a big friend to the environment. With a few simple tricks you can begin enjoying the benefits of composting today. click to enlarge What are the benefits of composting? How do you start your own compost heap? What can you do if you live in an apartment o...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/124689.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 13:13:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124689MJ LoganHomesteading is mainly about self-sufficiency and living greener with less of an impact on the environment. Maybe you can't move to the countryside, disconnect the power company or the local water and sewer utility, but you can live a more planet-friendly existence. Urban Self Sufficiency click to enlarge Just because you live in the city doesn...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/124619.aspxFri, 16 Sep 2011 13:19:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124619Vicki PerrySearching for organic combatants in pest control? In this guide for organic pest control for your home and garden, a variety of methods are explored to eradicate pests from your environment - safely. Bookmarking this guide keeps pest control answers at your fingertips. Pest Control Inside the Home The war on pests is continuous. Flies, fleas, s...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/124548.aspxThu, 15 Sep 2011 11:29:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124548Olivia EmisarWe can all do this, there is no excuse in today's environment for not making the effort to conserve water or reduce the size of our landfills. Families with young children will find the biggest reasons to engage in sustainable practices and from their tiny hands, the biggest allies in recycling. The Basics click to enlarge We have all heard abo...