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• Outdoor Furniture: Eucalyptus – A New Type of Wood
  on Feb 3, 2015 in Home Decor Sustainable eco friendly furniture eucalyptus furniture outdoor furniture
  The most familiar wood on the market for outdoor furniture is Red Cedar, treated Pine, Teak and Oak. But another type of wood available on the market is eucalyptus. Eucalyptus which is native to Australia, Tasmania and nearby islands is a fast growin...
• Sustainable Restaurants on the Rise
  on Feb 1, 2015 in Green Tips e-book green business green restaurant Sustainable
  Without a doubt, the green revolution is in, and it is probably here to stay. Yes, in the past, people would change some habits, but they would not think of the bigger picture, which was a pity as people can really make a difference if they change th...
• Eco-Fashion Friday Finds – something old and something new
  on Jan 30, 2015 in Clothing Eco Fashion Friday Finds Fashion designer fashion eco fashion eco-friendly green fashion Hemp Jill Sander organic cotton Prairie Organic reuse vintage
  Being fashionably green takes many forms. For instance, you can buy something fabulously new, ethically made of sustainable fabric, via a zero-waste process – or you can go vintage and ramp up you style by wearing and reusing things that had a...
• Designer Spotlight: Joining Wood and Metal – Hilla Shamia
  on Jan 27, 2015 in Design Eco News Home Decor designer furniture eco home decor organic furniture Sustainable
  Designers have always sought out wood for its natural beauty and warm organic feel. A designer turning out a new twist on wood furniture is Hilla Shamia. Shamia’s work is a beautiful example of contrasting materials that work together. Shamia devel...
• Green Your Home Like an Expert!
  on Jan 26, 2015 in Green Tips Home Improvement energy efficient Recycle reduce reduce drafts
  When you “Go Green and Sustainable” you make choices that involve participating in an environmentally friendly lifestyle. The intention of these lifestyle choices and initiatives is to create ecological integrity by helping to protect the environ...
• Why Teaching Kids to Play Outside Creates Eco Conscious Adults
  on Jan 26, 2015 in Children Green Tips Kids eco-conscious lifestyle green lifestyle kids and nature outdoor activities
  If you have kids and you want them to live an eco-conscious lifestyle, you need to lead by example. Yes, if you sit around on the Internet or play video games while your children are home, you are setting a bad example for a few reasons. With this in...
• Eco-Fashion Friday Finds: style and substance
  on Jan 23, 2015 in Clothing Eco Fashion Friday Finds Fashion eco fashion hemp clothing organic cotton recycled sterling silver recycled sterling silver jewelry
  It’s on sale! The Amour Vert Riley Jacket (above) features an sleek modern silhouette, an off-center zipper and a herringbone pattern. The jacket is made of organic cotton in the USA. On sale for $128, marked-down from $184 @ kaightshop This Gr...
• Off the Grid Solar: Sustainable Energy Meets Sensible Design
  on Jan 22, 2015 in Alternative Energy Design Eco News Green Building off grid solar solar solar energy solar street lights
  One of the obstacles hindering the growth of solar power is that it is still connected to the grid.  Because solar in some cases is connected to and supplemented by the grid; it is not self-efficient. The people against solar make this argument, arg...
• A DIY Guide to Starting Your Own Terrace Garden
  on Jan 22, 2015 in Gardening Green Tips composting DIY DIY gardening home garden organic garden terrace garden terrace gardening
  If done with precision and care, preparing an Organic Terrace Garden can be very easy and methodical. Let us walk you through some simple and low-cost ways on the basics of getting started with your own terrace garden. What would you require? 1. Spac...
• Why Natural Gas is a More Efficient Alternative to Electricity
  on Jan 21, 2015 in Alternative Energy Appliance Green Tips Energy gas vs electric Global Warming natural gas
  Homeowners who plan to make the switch to natural gas for some or all of their household needs should consider the various reasons why natural gas is more eco-friendly than electricity in many everyday applications. Taking a look at the differences b...

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