http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=News-and-Society:Environmental EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Do you cringe every time you see sediment, cigarette butts, candy wrappers and other debris washed down the drain? Don't stand by idly! Read on to find out how to stop it. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:06:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Storm-Water-Filters-Protecting-Our-Groundwater-From-Chemicals-and-Debris-in-Storm-Water-Run-Off&id=3286841 http://ezinearticles.com/?Storm-Water-Filters-Protecting-Our-Groundwater-From-Chemicals-and-Debris-in-Storm-Water-Run-Off&id=3286841 There has been recent publicity concerning the proposed release of Aphalara itadori, which feeds exclusively (or virtually so) on Japanese knotweed. A considerable amount of research has been undertaken, which may be summarised as: it only feeds on Japanese knotweed and when the population levels are high enough will weaken the knotweed plants and reduce their vigour by sucking the sap. Hopefully this will also reduce the spread of the knotweed into new areas. Additionally the psyllids were not able to successfully reproduce on any other tested species. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Japanese-Knotweed-Sap-Sucking-Psyllid&id=3294896 http://ezinearticles.com/?Japanese-Knotweed-Sap-Sucking-Psyllid&id=3294896 If we are to believe that global warming is a reality, then how will it affect us all in the years to come and what can we do about it? Rising sea levels would cause severe flooding which would displace thousands of people and the country's agricultural system would be badly affected. Coastal flooding would affect animals and plants and of course fresh water supplies. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Will-Global-Warming-Affect-Us?&id=3300781 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Will-Global-Warming-Affect-Us?&id=3300781 As flooding becomes more frequent due to global warming, the quality of our drinking water will likely decrease. This in itself could lead to a host of diseases spreading throughout the world. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Effects-of-Global-Warming-on-Our-Health&id=3300755 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Effects-of-Global-Warming-on-Our-Health&id=3300755 Whilst the warming of the oceans and indeed the earth's surface is well documented, there's equally compelling evidence to suggest that global warming may not be the impending disaster many forecast. The result is division among scientists who study global warming and a bewildered laity left wondering...is global warming fact or fantasy? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Fact-Or-Fantasy?&id=3300700 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Fact-Or-Fantasy?&id=3300700 Have you ever considered the origin of any of the products that you buy? When you buy batteries, or gloves, or grapes... do you ever look to see where they were made, grown or distributed? American consumers are accustomed to having access to any product or food item at any time of the year, even if that means oranges from Australia in the middle of winter or craft supplies shipped from China to your front door. Take a moment to realize the amount of energy it takes to ship goods across continents and redistribute them to the stores where you shop. On average... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lets-Get-Local-Do-the-Products-You-Buy-Travel-More-Than-You-Do?&id=2923968 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lets-Get-Local-Do-the-Products-You-Buy-Travel-More-Than-You-Do?&id=2923968 Polar regions, the Arctic in the northern hemisphere and Antarctica in the southern hemisphere are very definitely showing the effects of global warming. It's thought the Arctic will experience the greatest rate of warming compared to the rest of the world due to the fact that ice has a greater reflectivity than the ocean or land. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-and-Its-Effect-on-the-Arctic-Regions&id=3300626 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-and-Its-Effect-on-the-Arctic-Regions&id=3300626 Global warming is explained as an increase in the average temperature of the earth. Hurricanes, droughts and floods are more frequent and this is said to be the result of global warming. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Global-Warming?&id=3300410 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Global-Warming?&id=3300410 In Michael Creighton's 1969 best selling thriller, "The Andomeda Strain" a satellite crashes back to Earth carrying with it an extraterrestrial pathogen that threatens all human life. For genetic researchers in Canberra Australia no such dramatic entrance was needed to come face to face with a similar scenario, instead they just tried to create a mouse contraceptive. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:16:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Armageddon-Bug&id=3230602 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Armageddon-Bug&id=3230602 I would like to start by talking about the recycling of DVD and CD cases, discs and paper material as this relates most closely to my industry but I have a further and more important discussion point to make later in the article. With the billions of both CD and DVD cases out there their recycling has now become big business - but most people are still disposing of these materials in their normal bins and not specifically recycling. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:45:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-Can-You-Be-Bothered?&id=3208091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-Can-You-Be-Bothered?&id=3208091 A recent statistic I was made aware of state 17% of all greenery including trees has been lost worldwide since 1945. Tress are being replaced by concrete, asphalt, buildings, parking lots, golf courses, and clear cut logging sites in a way that can never be sustainable, who are we kidding? It seems only logical that if we wish to protect the environment then we must do all that can be done to return earthly conditions to their previous state. This is an idea 1st world countries often insist on sharing with 3rd world countries while not actually saying, the 1st world is a prime example of eco devastation which is the actual truth. Every year in so many corners of the earth we constantly read about massive forest fires, floods, drought, tornados and hurricanes. These things must naturally occur but they are all influenced and made more severe by the decreasing population of trees. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?True-Green-Environmental-Policy-in-Trees&id=2354004 http://ezinearticles.com/?True-Green-Environmental-Policy-in-Trees&id=2354004 Did you know we have floating garbage islands in all the oceans of the world? This is human trash which has been washed out to sea, or dumped by ships and it floats around in circles in the ocean. Often, it never reaches the shore because the ocean circulation just goes round, and round. Indeed, this is one of the most disgusting and despicable things the human species has ever done, as they pollute our oceans. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-the-US-Navy-Donate-One-of-Its-Old-Aircraft-Carriers-For-Pacific-Ocean-Cleanup?&id=3299153 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-the-US-Navy-Donate-One-of-Its-Old-Aircraft-Carriers-For-Pacific-Ocean-Cleanup?&id=3299153 Are you one of the American masses? Do you consume, consume, consume? And then waste, waste, waste? Well if you're reading this you probably at least feel a little guilty about your careless behaviors and hopefully you're ready to make a few changes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:25:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Tips-and-Suggestions&id=3290318 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Tips-and-Suggestions&id=3290318 The zeolites are a popular assemblage of minerals, containing an indispensable source of minerals for industrial and productive purposes. They possess complexity, scarcity and splendor. Zeolites form in the cavities of volcanic rocks, as a result of low level metamorphism. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:23:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Clinoptilolite-Zeolite&id=3284464 http://ezinearticles.com/?Clinoptilolite-Zeolite&id=3284464 There has been much said by green foes that if oil and gas prices go down, the green movement moving into mainstream financial circles will lose impetus and remain in the province of environmental friendly companies. But, the carbon trading attack into mainstream violators of carbon dioxide caps, initiated by Richard Sandor in 2003 has become more successful than foes ever contemplated. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:19:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Green-Movement-Tries-to-Go-Mainstream&id=3270279 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Green-Movement-Tries-to-Go-Mainstream&id=3270279 This article details with the concerns over the rising Global warming issues. It deals with the causes and effects of global warming. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:07:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rising-Global-Warming-Issues&id=3292384 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rising-Global-Warming-Issues&id=3292384 Why do we feel hopeless? What can you do to make a positive change in this world? You don't need to do a lot; you only need to do something. Make your voice heard. Make a difference. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-What-Can-You-Do?&id=42864 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-What-Can-You-Do?&id=42864 Slow sand filters offer a unique set of advantages in wastewater treatment. In this article I have discussed what these advantages are. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:42:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sand-Filter-Treatment-Requirements-For-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3285423 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sand-Filter-Treatment-Requirements-For-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3285423 Lowest water body on the earth - Dead Sea is considered as one of the most spectacular sites visited by innumerable visitors during holidays or vacations. Surrounded by arid hills, the sea is entirely devoid of animal and plant life. But that does not imply that human cannot visit and experience the beauty of this area. Visitors come to the Dead Sea to avail unforgettable swimming experience of the area. Salt content in the sea is eight times higher than world's other oceans, therefore, without even trying, visitors can afloat easily. It is not wrong to say that in true manner swimming in the Dead Sea is a unique experience which visitors cannot afford to miss. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:23:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Dead-Sea-Hotels-Can-Become-Greener-and-Save-Energy?&id=3286996 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Dead-Sea-Hotels-Can-Become-Greener-and-Save-Energy?&id=3286996 The Water Industry, as a market, depends on paper. This industry collects reams of data from operations to fill their "Just in Case" data storage and retrieval systems. The Industry collects a lot of data but it is not likely and even impractical to hope these boxes of log sheets will provide answers "Just in Time"! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:29:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-Data-Collection&id=3286421 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-Data-Collection&id=3286421 There are various devices that we may use to obtain potable water. This article discusses these, and looks at ways to make them more effective. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Processed-Water-How-to-Get-the-Best-From-Devices-to-Purify-Water&id=3285795 http://ezinearticles.com/?Processed-Water-How-to-Get-the-Best-From-Devices-to-Purify-Water&id=3285795 Proper treatment of drinking water is necessary; otherwise, it could result in epidemics from water borne diseases. In this article, I have discussed the five best treatment methods for domestic drinking water and their relative merits. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drinking-Water-Microorganisms-5-Best-Ways-to-Remove-Microorganisms&id=3285752 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drinking-Water-Microorganisms-5-Best-Ways-to-Remove-Microorganisms&id=3285752 You've toiled over your family's favourite pie all day, getting it just perfect! Your five member family congregates in the kitchen, to take in the aroma, two minutes before the oven timer is scheduled to go off. Just then, there is a bell! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:02:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Big-is-the-Pie?-A-Sustainability-Story&id=3283330 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Big-is-the-Pie?-A-Sustainability-Story&id=3283330 Making the perfect green home can be very tedious. However, if you have a good architect, having an environment-friendly home can become a reality. Below are some tips to keep in mind before hiring a green architect. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Hire-a-Green-Architect&id=3284000 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Hire-a-Green-Architect&id=3284000 With California's third year of drought and the resulting limitations and problems the aqua shortage has caused, many people are probably wondering about the process of water going from a lake to your home. California's State Water Project (CSWP) is the conduit used for this process. There are currently 29 water suppliers in California. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-Californias-State-Water-Project&id=3282092 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-Californias-State-Water-Project&id=3282092 You can use the word environment when talking about your own individual living space as well as for the planet as a whole. The latter, the natural environment, is a subject of concern to more and more people. The reason for this is that we have not been concerned enough for a long time. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:21:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Our-Daily-Choices-Affect-the-Environment&id=3293160 http://ezinearticles.com/?Our-Daily-Choices-Affect-the-Environment&id=3293160 What is sustainable living? It's living more simply where "simply" may be defined as "regular" or "unpretentious". It does not, however, means that you go pack your backpack and tent and go live in the woods and be a hermit... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:56:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Sustainable-Living-and-How-Do-We-Achieve-it?&id=3294389 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Sustainable-Living-and-How-Do-We-Achieve-it?&id=3294389 Originally Published 1994 - (Costs Are Outdated) Companies should consider such factors as space and capital requirement, desired filtrate quality, and level of automation when selecting water and wastewater filters. Filtration is the easiest way to remove solids from water and wastewater streams. In wastewater systems, filtration is used to decrease suspended solids entering the publicly owned treatment works or water-reuse systems or to increase solids in sludge dewatering applications. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:19:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Clarifying-the-Wastewater-Treatment-Choices&id=3210435 http://ezinearticles.com/?Clarifying-the-Wastewater-Treatment-Choices&id=3210435 When environmental risks related to a building purchase should be disclosed to a prospective buyer. Phase 1 environmental survey is a visual inspection process designed for this special purpose. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Minimal-Standards-in-Environmental-Surveys&id=3135398 http://ezinearticles.com/?Minimal-Standards-in-Environmental-Surveys&id=3135398 There is a sickening and disgusting thing happening in many of our world's oceans. Our trash is piling up, often creating garbage islands, and circulating around in circles amongst the natural current. Since, it keeps going around in circles; it is out of sight and out of mind, well for humans, not such a good deal for sea life. The problem is there is an abundance of trash out there, and it is seriously getting to be a problem. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-More-Garbage-to-Track-the-Pacific-Gyre-Trash-Disaster&id=3293859 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-More-Garbage-to-Track-the-Pacific-Gyre-Trash-Disaster&id=3293859 The Carbon Footprint Reduction strategy, currently the only response we have to climate change, cannot possibly work. It is simply too late to head off this impending catastrophe by reducing future additions of CO2 to the atmosphere because what we have already sent up there is more than adequate to destroy our civilization and it wont be leaving the atmosphere for thousands of years. Why, requires an examination of the Carbon Cycle and that's what this article is all about. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-Factoid-The-Carbon-Cycle-(Number-11-of-a-Series)&id=3277772 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-Factoid-The-Carbon-Cycle-(Number-11-of-a-Series)&id=3277772 This article highlights the necessity to try to save the world's resources by reusing cartridges in photocopiers and printers. It also shows the saving that can be made by refilling. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Save-Money-on-Chemicals-While-Saving-the-World&id=3292786 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Save-Money-on-Chemicals-While-Saving-the-World&id=3292786 This article highlights the necessity to refill and re-use old cartridges from photocopiers and printers. It also notes the damage caused by simply throwing away cartridges that could be re-used and recycled. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Save-Cash-on-Ink-While-Sustaining-World-Resources&id=3292765 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Save-Cash-on-Ink-While-Sustaining-World-Resources&id=3292765 This article highlights the use of refillable cartridges when it comes to office machinery. It also gives information on how to help the environment by using recyclable goods. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:44:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Save-Money-and-the-World-All-at-the-Same-Time&id=3292760 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Save-Money-and-the-World-All-at-the-Same-Time&id=3292760 In the last few years, there have been a lot of incentives for businesses to become more environmentally conscious. However, it can be difficult to know where to start, or how to make a business more eco-friendly, without suffering a drop in productivity. Virtual PBX systems have been a great tool for many businesses, providing an easy way to go green while also becoming more efficient. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:06:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Reduce-Your-Carbon-Footprint-With-a-Virtual-PBX&id=3289209 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Reduce-Your-Carbon-Footprint-With-a-Virtual-PBX&id=3289209 The world is going green and there is nothing that we can do about it. Companies that are refusing to get with the times risk losing a lot of business and proof positive of this is the environmental trend that many of the large hotel companies are starting to follow. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hotels-Are-Falling-in-Line-With-the-Environmental-Trend&id=3288308 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hotels-Are-Falling-in-Line-With-the-Environmental-Trend&id=3288308 The fact that the environmental trend has changed is no big surprise. What is a surprise is how long it has taken for some industries to catch on. Because of the nature of the hotel industry, waste is almost expected. That mindset is quickly changing and owners now realize that this decision will dramatically affect their bottom line. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:47:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Environment-Trend-in-Hotels-is-Changing-For-the-Better&id=3287702 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Environment-Trend-in-Hotels-is-Changing-For-the-Better&id=3287702 The global market for forest and timber products is undergoing a radical change driven by two trends. Firstly, there is increasing pressure by customers in European and North American markets for sustainable timber. "Sustainable" is in a large part defined by certification to leading standards such as those issued by the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Second is the realization that forest ecosystems hold far more value than simply the price of timber. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:41:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Value-in-FSC-Certified-Forests&id=3274235 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Value-in-FSC-Certified-Forests&id=3274235 Recycling has become all the rage these days. Some people like to venture into recycle as a means of making their home a little more "green." Others may do so as a means of saving money. Others just do it for really no reason other than they know it is the right thing to do. The key here is that recycled products have a great many benefits associated with them. For those wondering what type of recycled products would greatly benefit one's home, here is a look at the top five recycled products any and all homes would benefit from: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-5-Recycled-Products-For-the-Home&id=3286679 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-5-Recycled-Products-For-the-Home&id=3286679 While the oil crisis is getting lots of press there is another more critical resource shortage that is falling mostly under the radar. I'm talking about the global water shortage which threatens drinking water and crop production around the world. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:58:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Consequences-of-a-Global-Water-Shortage&id=3275085 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Consequences-of-a-Global-Water-Shortage&id=3275085 Groundwater forms that part of the natural water cycle present within the underground strata or aquifers. Of the global quantity of available fresh water, more than 98 percent is groundwater stored in the pores and fractures of rock strata. Ground water is also an important source for industry and agriculture as well as for sustaining rivers experiencing low flows. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Groundwater-Pollution?&id=3272848 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Groundwater-Pollution?&id=3272848 The risk of groundwater pollution is increasing both from the disposal of water materials and from the widespread use by industry and agriculture of potentially polluting chemicals in the environment. Groundwater pollution can occur either as discrete, point sources (e.g. from landfills), or from the wider, more diffuse use of chemicals, such as the application to and fertilizers and pesticides and the deposition of airborne pollutants in heavily industrialized regions. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Causes-of-Groundwater-Pollution&id=3272770 http://ezinearticles.com/?Causes-of-Groundwater-Pollution&id=3272770 Many families' lives are so busy that keeping up with the house cleaning falls way down on the priority list. If you feel as if you are drowning in back-housework duties but don't want to hire a cleaning service because it uses caustic chemicals, you ought to have a look at a "green cleaning" house cleaning service. Here's an overview of what to look for. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-Care-of-Your-Health-and-the-Environment-Hire-a-Green-Cleaning-Service&id=3287155 http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-Care-of-Your-Health-and-the-Environment-Hire-a-Green-Cleaning-Service&id=3287155 It has been nearly fifty years since JFK set a challenge to mankind. And, it has now been forty years since the challenge was fulfilled by Neil Armstrong. Since then, nothing. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:49:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Right,-Lets-Blow-Up-the-Moon!&id=3274621 http://ezinearticles.com/?Right,-Lets-Blow-Up-the-Moon!&id=3274621 I first read the name Rudolph Steiner (1861-1925) in Acres Magazine, whose connection to Steiner is his creation of Bio Dynamic Farming used in sustainable (Organic) agriculture. Since that initial connection and further investigation I found that Steiner was a lot more than a farmer. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Appreciation-of-Rudolph-Steiner-Bio-Dynamic-Farming&id=2278705 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Appreciation-of-Rudolph-Steiner-Bio-Dynamic-Farming&id=2278705 Many of us do not know where our foods come from or who grows it. We go to a super market and buy our nicely displayed foods without a thought about how it arrived at these shelves. It is very convenient and efficient. But we pay a price in the quality and freshness of the food and in loosing our sense of community. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:30:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Farming-Small-and-Local&id=3270328 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Farming-Small-and-Local&id=3270328 The environmental pollution of our air, land, and water concern me as an alternative health provider, as it should for any human on the planet. Rachel Carson was an early leader in exposing man's potential to destroy the environment. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:24:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Appreciation-of-Rachel-Carson-and-Silent-Spring&id=2151201 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Appreciation-of-Rachel-Carson-and-Silent-Spring&id=2151201 With more and more New Yorkers clamoring for the freshest greens green can buy, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pickups are sprouting up around the five boroughs. Southside CSA is one of the trend's latest offshoots opening just this year and serving the Greenpoint and Williamsburg areas of Brooklyn. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Southside-CSA-in-Brooklyn-Supporting-Local-Farmers-Through-Community-Shared-Agriculture&id=3257871 http://ezinearticles.com/?Southside-CSA-in-Brooklyn-Supporting-Local-Farmers-Through-Community-Shared-Agriculture&id=3257871 Becoming eco-friendly is possible even if this concept is something new to you. Just because you are not that conscious about your huge impact to the planet, doesn't mean it's too late to start living a greener life. In fact, the small steps you take today can help with the rising problems of our landfills and oceans. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:56:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Achieve-a-Plastic-Free-and-Earth-Friendly-Kitchen&id=3281932 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Achieve-a-Plastic-Free-and-Earth-Friendly-Kitchen&id=3281932 The days of living how we want and shopping for what we want are ever changing. For example, each time we buy goods at the grocery store we are seldom given the choice of paper or plastic grocery bags. What happened to paper bags and why must we use the plastic, isn't plastic more harmful to the environment? These are questions that many never ask because for most, it does not matter what their groceries are bagged in, just as long as it makes it home without leaking or tearing. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:41:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycle-Grocery-Bags-Why-Should-We-Re-Use-Grocery-Bags?&id=3253733 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycle-Grocery-Bags-Why-Should-We-Re-Use-Grocery-Bags?&id=3253733 Global warming is one word that has been used very often in recent times. This effect can be the considered as the single most threat not just for the human civilization, but for the entire earth. Many climatic models have been built and a possible future has been predicted based on this effect. Hence, it is of utmost importance for us to understand how to reduce global warming? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:28:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Sucks!&id=3283643 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Sucks!&id=3283643 Adsorption is totally different from absorption. Adsorption is when a substance accumulates in a surface adsorbate, while on the other hand absorption is where the molecules break up, distribute mix and form a solution. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:53:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Adsorption-Filters&id=3192603 http://ezinearticles.com/?Adsorption-Filters&id=3192603 Climate refers to the average weather experienced over a long period of time, and includes temperature, wind and rainfall patterns. The climate of the Earth has changed many times during the planet's history in response to a range of natural causes, but it is now changing rapidly due to human influence. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Climate-Change-and-the-Carbon-Cycle?&id=3237396 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Climate-Change-and-the-Carbon-Cycle?&id=3237396 It is now indisputable fact that the Earth has warmed by 0.74°C over the last hundred years, with 0.4°C of this occurring since the 1970s and the majority of scientific bodies now agree that climate change is a genuine and major issue, possibly the greatest environmental challenge that modern civilization has faced. The latest report (the Fourth Assessment Report) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) leaves little doubt that human activity is the main cause of these changes. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evidence-and-Effects-of-Climate-Change&id=3237384 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evidence-and-Effects-of-Climate-Change&id=3237384 I am not here to give you a briefing on global warming; I beg your pardon but the danger is already beyond any definition or description. This article is dedicated to give an overview of all those nations and individuals who have already working and promoting their views through multitude means of communication to help save our Mother Earth. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:39:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Act-Now!&id=1422431 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Act-Now!&id=1422431 Oil-water separators are used in many different commercial applications and are often a necessary piece of technology on many construction and facilities. These devices skillfully remove harmful chemical elements, like oil but others as well, which allows the remaining water to be returned back into the water system, usually after further treatment. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-Oil-Water-Separators-Work?&id=3284166 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-Oil-Water-Separators-Work?&id=3284166 The question of environmental degeneration can be linked to human mismanagement. The latter occurs as we are incapable of restraining interests that are incited overwhelmingly by the structure of our passion, not reason. The sin regarding this problem is justifiable though not sustainable within a natural environment that is shrinking due to increasing populations. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:26:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Threat-of-Environmental-Plights&id=3268243 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Threat-of-Environmental-Plights&id=3268243 Several wars and diplomatic tensions have centered on oil which is depleting with every passing second. However, another natural resource, which deserves greater attention, is now forcing environmentalists and politicians to take a closer look. We are talking about water that has now become a topic of heated debates and discussions. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:55:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watersense-A-Simple-Yet-Powerful-Way-to-Lessen-Our-Ecological-Foot-Print&id=3283783 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watersense-A-Simple-Yet-Powerful-Way-to-Lessen-Our-Ecological-Foot-Print&id=3283783 Nowadays, people are becoming crazy and passionate about saving their hard earned money on electricity by going green. It is both beneficial to you and to our planet. Following are some useful tips on how to save money on your electricity bills: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:50:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-the-Easy-Way&id=3283707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-the-Easy-Way&id=3283707 So, you've reached your new home, you've unpacked and now you're stuck with dozens of moving boxes. Boxes, even when flattened, can take up a lot of space. Unless you're planning to move within the next few months again, it's not worth it to keep them around. So just what can you do to use those boxes once you've finished moving? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Ways-to-Use-Boxes-After-Moving&id=3283282 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Ways-to-Use-Boxes-After-Moving&id=3283282 It is a known fact that plastics in all its forms find their way into oceans. This seriously affects the marine life. Sea animals and birds consume plastics unintentionally, mistaken by their appearance. The studies of Charles Moore, a chemist and oceanographer, published in Environmental Research Journal in 2008 revealed how over 260 species of the oceanic ecosystem faced the hazards of plastic dumped into oceans. One such region between Hawaii and California has been termed as the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch'. Till recently, disintegration of plastic was considered to be a long process which took several years. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:36:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rapid-Plastic-Decomposition-in-Oceans&id=3215537 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rapid-Plastic-Decomposition-in-Oceans&id=3215537 The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that half of the homes in United States are built on expansive soils and half of these will have some damage. The group claims that these soils are responsible for more home damage every year than floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Colorado-Soil-Conditions-1-Expansive-Soil-and-What-to-Do-About-it&id=3263113 http://ezinearticles.com/?Colorado-Soil-Conditions-1-Expansive-Soil-and-What-to-Do-About-it&id=3263113 Worried about global warming? Anxious about your carbon footprint? Want to know what you can do to help? Find out how you can become more Environmentally Friendly right now. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:46:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Things-You-Can-Do-Now-to-Help-Save-the-Environment&id=3282126 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Things-You-Can-Do-Now-to-Help-Save-the-Environment&id=3282126 For decades, plastic containers have been such a staple item in many households. Nevertheless, as people become more eco-conscious, they now start to veer away from plastic. Apart from being non-biodegradable, plastic also contains toxins that are recognized to be human carcinogens. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:06:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-and-Kitchen-Accessories-Smart-Alternatives-to-Plastic-Containers&id=3281817 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-and-Kitchen-Accessories-Smart-Alternatives-to-Plastic-Containers&id=3281817 Wastewater aeration is an important step in the treatment of wastewater. In this article I mention some important methods you can use to achieve this. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increasing-Oxygen-in-Wastewater-How-to-Achieve-Aeration&id=3264940 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increasing-Oxygen-in-Wastewater-How-to-Achieve-Aeration&id=3264940 It is important that everyone does their part to protect the environment. It is a great idea and environmentally conscious to separate household garbage and not put everything into one large bag. Ideally, if it is possible, residential junk removal can be divided into anywhere from two to even six major groups. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Divide-Residential-Junk-For-Disposal&id=3281641 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Divide-Residential-Junk-For-Disposal&id=3281641 How can we switch to a viable green world? This article discusses the current strategies businesses and government have in fighting environmental degradation and climate change. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Industrial-Greenery&id=2767375 http://ezinearticles.com/?Industrial-Greenery&id=2767375 As America's first family, the Obamas announced early that it was their intention to lead-by-example when it came to showing the world that green is easy. The White House, which has seen expansions and new construction many times throughout its existence had made a few attempts at lower energy consumption and implementing renewable sources for heat, lights, power, and water. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-White-House-is-Going-Green-Again!&id=3203201 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-White-House-is-Going-Green-Again!&id=3203201 Elevator technology is essentially the same as it was when Elisha Otis created his safety brake for elevators back in the 1860s. There are many technologies that can be used to make elevators more efficient. This article describes some of them. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greening-Your-Elevators&id=3226685 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greening-Your-Elevators&id=3226685 Is organic farming a niche fad, or is the way of the future? There are many advocates who claim that the environmental, nutritional and health benefits of this type of farming makes it the preferred method of farming. Others believe that the benefits are exaggerated and the lower yields and higher costs make it impractical for meeting the world's food supply. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:38:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Questions-on-Organic-Farming&id=3263666 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Questions-on-Organic-Farming&id=3263666 Everyone is talking about 'going green'. But what does going green mean? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-Going-Green-Really-Mean?&id=3262758 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-Going-Green-Really-Mean?&id=3262758 The leaves are falling off the trees, there is a definite nip in the air, even here in the south. So you are thinking about having the family over for Thanksgiving dinner. There is no reason you can't have green Thanksgiving gathering. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gathering-For-a-Green-Thanksgiving-Feast&id=3262696 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gathering-For-a-Green-Thanksgiving-Feast&id=3262696 I'm aware that I am not the first person to tell you this, but it is worth repeating that greenies eat local. I am not referring to eating in local restaurants, but buying locally grown fruits and vegetables; although, some of your best local restaurants will serve locally grown produce because they know that they are the best in quality and taste and are the freshest. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:02:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Menus-Eating-Locally-Grown-Food&id=3262685 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Menus-Eating-Locally-Grown-Food&id=3262685 Takeout food is easy, tasty, and often unhealthy not only for you, but for the environment. You may be thinking that there is no way to get green takeout, but yes you can get green takeout, you just have to work on how you approach it and find restaurants who are willing to work with you on your quest. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:01:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Takeout-Food?-Yes-You-Can-Get-It!&id=3262632 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Takeout-Food?-Yes-You-Can-Get-It!&id=3262632 These days everyone is conscious of being eco-friendly. Which begs the question: is eco-friendly the most efficient way to go? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-Efficient-and-Eco-Friendly&id=3203704 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-Efficient-and-Eco-Friendly&id=3203704 Global Warming is one of the most serious concerns for our planet. Increase in carbon dioxide emissions are mainly responsible for the green house effect which results in global warming. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:08:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming&id=3272059 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming&id=3272059 This article examines how PGIS supported by selected indigenous perspectives can be combined to support local cultural relationships and institutions and the conservation of Mona Monkeys (Colobus polykomos) in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. The mapping of indigenous lands to manage natural resources, and strengthen cultures is a recent phenomenon, having begun in Canada and Alaska in the 1960s and in other regions during the last decade and a half. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Participatory-GIS-to-Forge-Links-Between-Local-Peoples-Perspectives-and-Conservation&id=880144 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Participatory-GIS-to-Forge-Links-Between-Local-Peoples-Perspectives-and-Conservation&id=880144 With water regulations kicking in throughout Southern California, now is the time to look at ways to reduce the amount of water that goes into your landscaping. The most water hungry element in most yards is the lawn, so taking out your lawn can reduce your landscape water use by 40%-50%. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:05:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Water-Wise-by-Getting-Rid-of-Your-Lawn!&id=2465239 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Water-Wise-by-Getting-Rid-of-Your-Lawn!&id=2465239 Perhaps, you are aware of the scarcity of water problems in many parts of the world. It used to be when there was a drought it would come every 10 or 15 years on a normal climate cycle. This still happens, however there are more and more people vying for the same amount of water in most of the regions of the world. This is because our population of human beings on the planet keeps increasing. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-As-a-Symbol-of-Scarcity&id=3268967 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-As-a-Symbol-of-Scarcity&id=3268967 It may seem amazing that a trace gas like CO2 that has been around for some 5 billion years on Earth, has been deemed the future killer of mankind, and the enemy greenhouse gas that will raise the oceans and flood the lands. Yes, I am talking about Global Warming Theory, where science is being manipulated, and environmentalists are attempting to scare us into preventing pollution. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:08:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Green-House-Gas-That-No-Global-Warming-Environmentalist-Wishes-to-Discuss&id=3268905 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Green-House-Gas-That-No-Global-Warming-Environmentalist-Wishes-to-Discuss&id=3268905 Do you want to go green? Living in a world threatened by global warming, a lot of us want to learn how to live "greener" and more sustainably. What does walking, biking, hybrid cars and smog checks have in common? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:42:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Walking,-Biking,-Hybrid-Cars-and-Smog-Checks&id=3271987 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Walking,-Biking,-Hybrid-Cars-and-Smog-Checks&id=3271987 Whether you realize it or not, when you sell used books you're doing something great for the environment. You are helping to reduce the number of trees that need to be cut down, while at the same time making sure that perfectly good books aren't wasted. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:12:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sell-Used-Books-Its-Green!&id=3261764 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sell-Used-Books-Its-Green!&id=3261764 The mobile and off-site document destruction industry has experienced tremendous growth; from its humble North American beginnings in the early 1980's to a globally accepted alternative to in-house shredding. This influx has resulted in a maturing of the market which leaves shredders vulnerable to increased competition, thus, new practices must be established to maintain contracts and prepare for the loss of others. In particular, businesses need to assess and apply applicable changes to equipment, handling efficiencies, perceptions and green policies. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:09:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prepare-For-a-Competitive-Shredding-Industry&id=3243579 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prepare-For-a-Competitive-Shredding-Industry&id=3243579 There is an emerging trend in the recycling industry regarding the adaptation of single-stream recycling programs. Single stream recycling program have become increasingly more popular in many cities and municipalities as a straight forward way to collect recyclables. It is becoming more viable and highly acclaimed as modern recycling efforts evolve and come to shape the disposal, collection and reprocessing of materials. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emerging-Trend-The-Shift-Toward-Single-Stream-Recycling&id=3243512 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emerging-Trend-The-Shift-Toward-Single-Stream-Recycling&id=3243512 Have You Incorporated A Single-Stream Recycling System? Congratulations! You have adopted a new, exciting trend exploding throughout the recycling industry. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:53:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Maximize-Single-Stream-Recycling-Participation&id=3243500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Maximize-Single-Stream-Recycling-Participation&id=3243500 In the twentieth century there was a shift in the perception and practice of recycling. Instead of addressing waste and pollution concerns there was concentration placed on its elimination. The shift is commonly associated with a policy known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or Product Stewardship. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-EPR-is-Shaping-the-Recycling-Industry&id=3243468 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-EPR-is-Shaping-the-Recycling-Industry&id=3243468 Wastewater flocculation is an important step in filtering suspended solids from wastewater. In this article I explain how the flocculation process works. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:03:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wastewater-Flocculation-How-to-Separate-Suspended-Solids-in-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3259719 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wastewater-Flocculation-How-to-Separate-Suspended-Solids-in-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3259719 Energy usage is a big issue in Australia currently, and in order for the country to meet its carbon reduction targets, i.e the abatement of 138 million tonnes of green gases every year by 2020, energy prices have risen with the hope of spurring the public to be more conscious of the energy it is using. The call for 'hard actions' by Keith Orchison in the Business Spectator comes at a time when a recent survey by a leading Australian comparison website found that 92 percent of those asked were more concerned about the price of energy than they had been a year earlier. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:46:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hard-Actions-For-Cutting-Carbon-Emissions-and-Saving-Money-on-Energy-Bills&id=3154874 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hard-Actions-For-Cutting-Carbon-Emissions-and-Saving-Money-on-Energy-Bills&id=3154874 Tom Friedman of The New York Times isn't finished beating up the Detroit auto companies. In his Dec. 9 column, "While Detroit Slept," he likens the idea of a Detroit bailout to pouring billions of dollars into saving the CD music business at the advent of the iPod and iTunes. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tom-Friedman-Writes-About-Better-Place,-Electric-Car-Start-Up&id=1834457 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tom-Friedman-Writes-About-Better-Place,-Electric-Car-Start-Up&id=1834457 If we take a decision to have fabrics which is devoid of any chemicals we will be one among many to be instrumental for avoiding many negative impacts which are having far reaching consequences. The notable among them is that we are taking the first step to remove the harmful chemicals from the fertilizers and pesticides at our surroundings which are directly responsible for altering the ecosystem. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:27:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Clothing-and-Natural-Feelings&id=3253302 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Clothing-and-Natural-Feelings&id=3253302 According to a 2004 study by the EPA, the nation has more than $250 billion worth of clean up to do on 1,238 hazardous waste sites on the National Priorities List plus a myriad of others. The EPA estimates that using traditional methods will take around 30-35 years to fully eliminate the toxins. Such traditional methods include burying oil slicks and other wastes in the ground, burning the pollutants, digging them up and moving them to landfills, as well as just ignoring the problem in hopes that mother nature will "do her thing." Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:10:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Bioremediation?&id=3252542 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Bioremediation?&id=3252542 We all love those times of the year when we don't have to worry about having the furnace or air conditioner on. Not only can we have the windows opened and smell the fresh air, but we are saving money and being eco-friendly. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:04:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green-With-the-Seasons&id=3220918 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green-With-the-Seasons&id=3220918 If you stop to think about it, we use a lot of paper products in our everyday lives around the house. There are paper napkins, paper towels, tissues, and good ol' TP. That my friend adds up to thousands of trees every year. Let's see what alternatives there are to help you go green being picky with your paper products. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:02:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green-at-Home-Being-Picky-About-Your-Paper-Products&id=3216245 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green-at-Home-Being-Picky-About-Your-Paper-Products&id=3216245 Remove insoluble inorganic particles from wastewater to improve the efficiency of the treatment process. In this article I have discussed what screening options you can use for this purpose. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:01:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Screening-Wastewater-in-Pretreatment-of-Wastewater-How-to-Do-it&id=3259743 http://ezinearticles.com/?Screening-Wastewater-in-Pretreatment-of-Wastewater-How-to-Do-it&id=3259743 In the UK, there are still homes that are recovering from the summer floods of last year. However, almost 50% of all English and Welsh households are in areas where a sufficient water supply is still a problem. Water companies are finding it difficult to meet the increasing demand, particularly in the south of England. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:57:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Could-Rainwater-Be-the-New-Oil?&id=3257624 http://ezinearticles.com/?Could-Rainwater-Be-the-New-Oil?&id=3257624 In the northern Pacific Ocean swirls a circular current known as the North Pacific Gyre and within it resides the largest accumulation of toxin emitting plastic debris on the planet. With over 80% of this plastic having come from land, it is high time we educate ourselves and reduced our dependence on non-biodegradable, disposable plastic products. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:48:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plastic-Soup-What-is-Garbage-Island-and-How-Did-it-Form?&id=1783115 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plastic-Soup-What-is-Garbage-Island-and-How-Did-it-Form?&id=1783115 The term Greenwash has been coined to represent the false and disingenuous actions of some companies that present themselves as environmentally friendly when they are anything but. Having a pro-environmental image is great marketing and can sucker consumers into buying products and supporting businesses that have put a lot of effort into advertising but maybe only a little into improving their environmental impact. We need to look beyond the publicity to really discover what positive actions lie behind the green spin. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:37:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greenwash-Marketing-Avoid-the-Greenwash&id=3237272 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greenwash-Marketing-Avoid-the-Greenwash&id=3237272 Does it seem to you that everyone you meet has a bottle of water in their hand? Seriously, unless you are in a store, it seems that you can't look around and not see bottled water in someone's hand. We have been telling our kids for years to say no to drugs, why are we so hesitant to say no to bottled water? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:19:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Say-No-to-Bottled-Water&id=3221022 http://ezinearticles.com/?Say-No-to-Bottled-Water&id=3221022 We aren't going to go into every conceivable way you can go green by saving water in this article; if I tried that, you would be reading a multi-chaptered book, not an article. The one aspect of your day to day life we are going to tackle here is how you can go green by saving water in the shower. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:18:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green-by-Saving-Water&id=3220829 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-Green-by-Saving-Water&id=3220829 As broadly defined, sustainability addresses three primary dimensions: environmental, social or human, and economic. The environmental aspects of green building have received most of the focus as the movement has unfolded, perhaps because they are easier to quantify and may include materials or technologies with a visible "wow" factor. Social aspects are harder to define as value propositions within the triple bottom line, and are often thought of as "externalities." Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:42:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Architecture-Benchmarking-For-Social-Issues&id=3250050 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Architecture-Benchmarking-For-Social-Issues&id=3250050 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.