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[21 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
Use the Coin

The government is trying to convince the general public into using the coin , as it is more greener. The coin  last longer and can also be recycled. The process used at the end of a Dollar bills life is to simply burn it thus making it  non carbon neutral. The US mint is spending 12 million on a project to appeal to the public to use the presidential dollar coin.
The main reasons stated by them include environmental reasons and also that if more people started using them it could …

Cuisine, Green, Innovations, Life Style »

[19 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
Part Time Vegetarian or a Flexitarian

A “flexitarian” or  “almost vegetarian.” is a person who eats lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sticks to a vegetarian diet when ever possible, but  sometimes indulges in a barbecue or so.
Being a vegetarian of convenience isn’t particularly inspiring, but a growing number of experts and even some famous foodies are fans. Cutting back on meat, rather than abstaining completely, may be a practical compromise that benefits our bodies and our environment.
It gives you the health benefits of a vegetarian diet without having to follow the strict rules. It is …

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[19 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
Carbon Neutral Mineral Water Bottles

One of the major contributors to pollution from our “dispose it” lifestyle is the mineral water bottles. Some companies do claim that a majority of their bottles are recycled or disposed of in a safe manner. They have no control over this, what they have control over is the source of the plastic or the type of plastic they utilise for manufacturing this bottle. Added to this we should realise that this is a multi billion dollar industry that is booming even at this time of financial crisis.
Thames Water the …