The next time you think about doing something good for the environment, think trees!
Have you ever given much thought to why we need trees? We all know that trees soak up carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. They can shade the house and lawn. too. Trees add to the beauty of the yard and make the forest inviting. Most of us know that they Protect our soil and more. But, these are not the only reasons why we need trees. Take a look at this exceptional video, and you will learn several more surprising reasons why trees are so important to our environment, our homes, our businesses, and more. The next time you think about doing something good for the environment, think trees! Video Source: Youtube user "alcoopextensionvideo" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74063UKSmXw
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Detox your clothing? Does this sound crazy? Perhaps, but if you value your body and your environment, you may well wish to detox your clothing. When we look at today's clothing, we see a myriad of dazzling colors from glowing neons to a dizzying array of brilliant spots, stripes, and so on. Does nature make these vivid colors in the plants we use for clothing? No! These colors are the product of soaking fabrics in vats of chemical cocktails. When the dye job is done, where do the chemical mixtures go? All too often, they go right out into the local waterways - waterways where people bathe, drink, and wash their own clothing. Some of these chemicals are highly toxic, leaving both waterways and people contaminated for Life. So, the next time you choose your clothing, think of the chemical residuals you are about to put onto your skin. Take a look at the video below to learn more. You can also learn more at the Greenpeace International Detox page. The next time you choose your new clothes, choose natural materials dyed with natural, or at least non-toxic, dyes. We suggest either organic, non-GMO cotton or hemp as your clothing material of choice. Video Source - Greenpeace International at http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/toxics/water/detox/
Earth Day celebrations are here again. As usual, we will have several posts up with Earth-friendly items to share. Today, we have put up a new page - "Repurpose It" - in our GRLC section of the website. We have lots of ideas for you to help get your repurposing projects going, whether they are large or small. We hope you enjoy it, and as always, if you have an idea to share, let us know and we'll be happy to add it to our page to inspire others! |
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