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Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in equilibrium.   
—Paul Tsongas

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Towards a Greener Environment

Make the world a better place. We all want to be greener, more environmentally conscious. These are simple lists of ten—things you can do easily to make the green movement part of your busy life.

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Sow Bug or Pill bug insect pest in vegetable gardens.
​Sow Bug Pests In Vegetable Gardens
​Sow bugs and pill bugs are curious little creatures of the garden. Children call them roly-polys and like to poke the pill bugs so that they roll up into tight little balls. Most people find sow and pill bugs to be harmless. This is true when they are few in numbers, but sometimes they over breed and become true garden pests.
Sow Bugs and Diatomaceous Earth
​They are called by several different names–sow bugs, pill bugs, woodlice, doodlebugs, and roly-polies. (Armadillidium vulgare) These bugs are commonly found in small numbers in lawns and gardens. For the most part, they are no problem, but when they breed in large numbers in a small area they can overrun a vegetable garden. 
The colorful striped back of a Colorado potato beetle.Colorado Potato Beetle
Organic Pest Control
Vegetables
are unquestionably a healthy and necessary part of your diet. Vegetable growers wage a constant  struggle with insect pests that can damage or destroy their hard work. Unfortunately, when chemical pesticides are used on a vegetable garden, the residues can remain and cause problems such as allergic reactions. Organic gardeners seek to solve garden problems with out using chemicals or unhealthy practices.​

Green grass in a well-kept lawn.
Organic lawn care
is safe and effective. Many people choose it as a good alternative to using pesticides, herbicides and commercial fertilizers. Using organic methods can help create a deep, soft, green blanket of grass. A healthy, organic yard is safe for family, children, pets, squirrels, and birds. Plus, Earth-friendly lawn care causes no harm to the water supply and the environment.

A lush green lawn, healthy and organic.
Feeding and Weeding the Organic Lawn
A green lawn
is desirable and expected in most communities. Organic lawn care is a good alternative to using pesticides, herbicides, and commercial fertilizers. Earth-friendly lawn care can make lush green lawns with the added benefit that it is easy on the environment. 

A handful of compost which may be used to make compost tea.
​Compost Tea for Organic Gardens
Soil quality and depth are the keys to a successful organic garden. Deep, loose, topsoil provides the space for strong roots to grow. Instead of using chemical fertilizers, gardeners can add organic materials through the wise use of compost. 

Five gallon buckets filled with compost tea.
A Simple Way to Make Compost Tea​
Organic gardening means using alternatives to chemical fertilizers or soil supplements. Working solid compost into the soil is an excellent method for increasing beneficial microbes and nutrients for the plants. In an established garden, compost tea may be a more practical way to apply this soil supplement. 

Flowering plant of a vinca ground cover.
​Ground Covering Plants
Homeowners who have large grounds to take care of often seek ways to reduce maintenance and also make their yards more attractive. Low growing plants may be the solution for some garden areas. Wider use of ground covers can lead to less time in routine yard chores and create a beautiful expanse of growing plants.

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Wind Mill Turbines
10 Benefits of Wind Energy Industries
Wind power
is blowing through the country. Geographical wind maps show that some regions happen to have stronger than average winds. These areas are the best suited for the development of wind as an alternative energy source. Landowners, farmers, and rural communities are watching their communities be transformed...   Read More

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Electric Vehicles
10 Benefits of an Electric Car
Electric cars are the wave of the future. As Electric Vehicles (EV) become more popular, the technology is improving, the price is going down, and the infrastructure for plug-in stations is expanding. People choose EVs for many reasons, from environmental to financial. Want to avoid the gas station? Take a look at the benefits that EVs provide....   Read More


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Organic Lawn Care
10 Simple Steps to a Natural Green Lawn
Natural gardening and lawn care begins at home. Organic lawn care helps grow a lush, green grass in a way that is healthy for plants, pets, and people. This approach is Earth-friendly and uses no harsh commercial pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers....   Read More

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Paper Recycling
10 Reasons to Recycle Used Paper

Many people throw their old newspapers and junk mail into a recycling bin without really knowing why. There are many environmental benefits of paper recycling. By recycling your used paper materials you can support the environmental movement—save energy and landfill space, conserve natural resources, and help to prevent....   Read More


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Conserve Natural Resources
10 Simple Ways to Save Energy at Home

Energy-efficient and greener homes are in demand 
these days. Some smart choices and simple changes 
of habit can save both energy and resources even in 
older homes or apartments....  
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      • Be a Team Player
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      • Be More Productive
    • People Connection >
      • 10 Nice Things You Can Do for Your Neighbors
      • Live a Long Life
      • Mini-Tens >
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          • Cheesy Pick Up Lines
          • Pick Up Lines for Scientists
    • Food for Life >
      • Lacy Baked Cheese Crisps
      • Healthy Snack Kale Chips
      • An Apple a Day
      • Become a Vegan
      • Tips for a Vegan Diet
      • Juice Cleanse
      • Juice Cleanse Recipes
    • Expanding World >
      • Travel First-Aid Kit
      • 10 Ways to Relieve Stress
  • Creative Arts
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      • Oil Painting Brushes
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      • Painting with a Painter's Knife
      • How To Hold a Painting Knife
      • Use a Painting Knife: Textures and Marks
      • Sketchbooks for Artists
      • Be Creative With Your Photographs
      • Warm Up the Voice for Singing
      • How To Write A Haiku Poem
      • Listen to Music
    • Creativity Matters >
      • Traits of Creative People
      • Jobs for Creatives
      • Joyful Music
      • Funniest Songs
    • Arts Appreciated >
      • Vincent Van Gogh Insights into Creativity
      • Brilliant Quotes for Artists
      • History of Botanical Illustration
      • Haiku Poetry of Basho
  • Nature
    • Environment >
      • Sow Bugs in Vegetable Gardens
      • Sow Bugs and Diatomaceous Earth
      • Organic Pest Control
      • Organic Lawn Care
      • Feeding and Weeding Organic Lawn Care
      • Compost Tea
      • Making Compost Tea
      • 10 Steps to Organic Lawn Care
      • Ground Covering Plants
      • Electric Vehicles Benefits
      • Recycling Paper Benefits
      • Save Energy and Natural Resources
      • Wind Mill Turbines
    • Natural World >
      • Survive an Earthquake
      • Survive a Landslide
      • Tsunamis Start With Little Warning
      • Coyotes and People Encounters
      • Domesticated Insects
    • Your World Outdoors >
      • Spiritual Experiences in Nature
      • Natural Tick Prevention
      • Tailgate Parties Go Green
  • Well-Being
    • Self-Care Vitality >
      • Muscle Relaxation Head and Back
      • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
      • How to Breathe
      • Breathe Deeply Health Benefits
      • High Heels Are Hurting Me
      • Natural Skin Care Tips
      • Dry Brush Skin Exfoliation
    • Alternative Medicine >
      • Natural First Aid Kit
      • CoQ10 for Vibrant Health
      • Rhodiola, a Natural Herbal Alternative
      • 10 Natural Home Remedies for Bee Stings
      • Safe Tick Repellent
      • Natural Deodorants Lose Underarm Odor
    • Fitness Your Way >
      • Motivational Quotes for Fitness and Exercise
      • Cardio Exercise for the Lazy
      • Motivational Quotes to Lose Weight
      • 10 Ways to Boost Metabolism
      • Fatigue Fighters Boost Energy
    • Food As Medicine >
      • Foods That Fight Cancer
      • Honey as Medicine
    • Tens Devices >
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      • Comparison of TENS and EMS
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