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/ Business organizations have a very important role to play towards ensuring environmental sustainability. They need to come up with a business model that will not only be beneficial for the business but also contribute to safety of the environment. According to experts, environmental sustainability can be considered a strong basis to ensure sustainable development and the emphasis should be on environmental and social welfare along with economic growth. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:58:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-of-Environmental-Sustainability&id=3213256 http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-of-Environmental-Sustainability&id=3213256 With all the trash accumulated each day it was bound to happen. Some person, somewhere was bound to find a way to turn some of that trash into treasure. Actually, with everyone going green these days, there are some wonderful treasures out there that started as someone's trash. Everyone is getting into the act from individuals to large corporations, to entire city planners. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Turning-Trash-to-Treasure&id=3223179 http://ezinearticles.com/?Turning-Trash-to-Treasure&id=3223179 The environment around us is very much polluted. We do not care to look for the nature friendly components when we purchase any product. The important features to evaluate a product should consider how much hazardous substance it segregates out to the atmosphere around. The product should be reusable in all aspects to avoid piling up non degradable waste products. The waste eliminated in any process could be recycled and re used. We should make sure that we buy products, components does not cause any harm in any way to the atmosphere. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:19:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Environment-Friendly-Features-to-Be-Considered-to-Evaluate-a-Product&id=3146418 http://ezinearticles.com/?Environment-Friendly-Features-to-Be-Considered-to-Evaluate-a-Product&id=3146418 The popular catch phrase 'going postal' may have just earned itself a positive connotation. The US Postal service has won the first Environmental Achievement of the Year award for their grand efforts to cut down on the tons of waste created by the collection and distribution of paper materials throughout the entire United States. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?US-Postal-Service-Wins-Top-Environmental-Award&id=3179877 http://ezinearticles.com/?US-Postal-Service-Wins-Top-Environmental-Award&id=3179877 Oxidation ditches are an efficient primary treatment option for sewage. In this article I briefly discuss certain important points about these. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:37:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oxidation-Ditch-Design-How-to-Tackle-High-BOD-in-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3211760 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oxidation-Ditch-Design-How-to-Tackle-High-BOD-in-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3211760 Oxidation ponds can successfully treat either raw or settled sewage. The latter is more often applied. The loading in terms of 5-day BOD may vary from 55 kg per day per hectare for tropical regions like our country. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sewage-Oxidation-Process-How-to-Reduce-BOD-During-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3211684 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sewage-Oxidation-Process-How-to-Reduce-BOD-During-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3211684 Since Al Gore first showed us the graphic representation of polar bears drowning in the open ocean as they swim further and further in search of ice, greater numbers have become aware of the rapidly changing conditions of their arctic habitat. Alaska's Northern coast has been identified as critical habitat for the dwindling numbers of polar bears in the region which has lead the Interior Department to propose dedicating more than 200,000 square miles of land, sea, and ice to the Chukchi Sea and the Southern Beaufort Sea populations. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:25:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alaskan-Habitat-Proposed-For-Polar-Bears&id=3179416 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alaskan-Habitat-Proposed-For-Polar-Bears&id=3179416 Do you know what environmental consultant agencies do? There are a variety of important and practical services that are related to ecology, wildlife, water quality, and socioeconomics that these firms offer. You may not realize how crucial these activities and studies are to the protection of the individuals, organizations, animals and plant life around you. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:25:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Environmental-Services&id=3210450 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Environmental-Services&id=3210450 We all know that the environment is a major concern in today's world. But what are some of the ways we can help reduce our impact on the world? This article discusses some ways to help the environment. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ways-to-Help-the-Environment&id=3179414 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ways-to-Help-the-Environment&id=3179414 We have all heard the reality that "Figures Lie, and Liars Figure," and yet, we listen to all the global warming alarmists with all their charts and graphs of how CO2 has increased, and then they show us charts and graphs how the climate has also increased. However, they are not showing you all the graphs going back tens of thousands of years when the climate heated up or cool down into an Ice Age, but there was no increase in CO2 from mankind back then. So, who is to say the two charts are connected in any way? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:58:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Forecasting-and-Futurist-Research-Be-Ruthlessly-Used-to-Shape-Future-Outcomes?&id=3191806 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Forecasting-and-Futurist-Research-Be-Ruthlessly-Used-to-Shape-Future-Outcomes?&id=3191806 Earthworms are easily seen crawling in the mud in our surroundings, some are killed unknowingly by humans while walking on the road as well as in the gardens. They are our friends as they enrich our soil by their excreta which is a rich source of minerals that our beneficial for the crop yield. They also make the soil loose so that it becomes easy for ploughing. Earthworms are amazing we only need to pay attention towards their importance. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Our-Friend-Earthworm&id=3207374 http://ezinearticles.com/?Our-Friend-Earthworm&id=3207374 We all know that energy from the sun is required for sustaining life on earth. The outer atmosphere deflects approximately 30% of the sunlight that comes to the earth and this light is then scattered back in space. Remaining sunlight reaches the surface of the earth and gets reflected upwards in the form of slow moving energy known as infrared radiation. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greenhouse-Gases-and-Climate-Change&id=3206942 http://ezinearticles.com/?Greenhouse-Gases-and-Climate-Change&id=3206942 We sure hear a lot of talk about the carbon footprint of the average American, but at the same time it sounds so small doesn't it. After all, it's merely a foot print, not a caterpillar track across your lawn. Now, it's not my intention to call you a Fat-American or infer that you are a big fat cow, but may I ask you; "How big is your carbon hoof print?" Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Your-Carbon-Hoof-Print-Like-These-Days?&id=3199049 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Your-Carbon-Hoof-Print-Like-These-Days?&id=3199049 Everyone should know that plastic grocery bags can be recycled. But there are many things you can do to reuse these items before tossing them into the recycle bin. Get full use from your plastic bags! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Interesting-Ways-to-Reuse-a-Plastic-Bag&id=3207755 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Interesting-Ways-to-Reuse-a-Plastic-Bag&id=3207755 Efforts are being made all over the world to preserve earth its greenery. For this, concerned collective organizations and individuals have named this venture as green movement. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:11:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Green-Movement?&id=3186582 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Green-Movement?&id=3186582 When you receive the Seal you begin to care about the environment. So you will be happy to see how chemical engineers have recently discovered how to old bottles like water bottles into new bottles. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bottle-Battle-Won-Old-Beverage-Bottles-Made-Into-New-Now&id=908452 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bottle-Battle-Won-Old-Beverage-Bottles-Made-Into-New-Now&id=908452 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, 06 Nov 2009 11:01:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-Can-You-Be-Bothered?&id=3208091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-Can-You-Be-Bothered?&id=3208091 When you receive the Seal you have compassion on the poor and needy, especially when you have caused them grief and hardship. Soon America and other western countries will be called to show that kind of compassion. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:58:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paying-the-Price-For-the-Poor-People-of-God&id=853814 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paying-the-Price-For-the-Poor-People-of-God&id=853814 When you receive the Seal you begin to care about your health. You may want to eat more seafood, since it is so good for you. Unfortunately if your fish is from China the health problems likely outweigh the benefits. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Chinese-Fish-Farms-Full-of-Pollution-Steer-Clear-of-Them&id=901019 http://ezinearticles.com/?Chinese-Fish-Farms-Full-of-Pollution-Steer-Clear-of-Them&id=901019 Across the country kids are flocking back to school and many of us are wondering how to start the year off while encouraging a greener way in our youth. It can sometimes be hard to get kids to think about "being green" when all they really want to do is look cool and hang out with their friends, but by our example they will learn and a great example can be set just in back to school preparation. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:45:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?More-on-Back-to-School-Green&id=3207681 http://ezinearticles.com/?More-on-Back-to-School-Green&id=3207681 The saying spoken by the Yorkshiremen working in scrap metal, the saying holds true as perfectly usable items are thrown out without much thought to how they could recycled. Before the housing market crashed, many wealthy people would buy houses in excess of 1M GBP and simply rip out the guts. Skips were parked in drives or lined avenues as perfectly good kitchens with marble work surfaces were ripped out and tossed away simply so the new owner could leave their indelible mark on the house. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:28:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-There-is-Muck-There-is-Brass&id=3208479 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-There-is-Muck-There-is-Brass&id=3208479 With so much talk about saving the planet and going green you may have wondered what that exactly means. For most people it simply means making small changes in their routine so they do not use, or waste as much. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:24:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Save-Money&id=3195058 http://ezinearticles.com/?Going-Green-Save-Money&id=3195058 After several meetings with the EPA along with my own research and numerous discussions with others in the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Conversion Industry, I have come to the conclusion that the EPA is not the Big Bad Wolf some people have made them out to be. Opinions are as the saying goes "a dime a dozen." Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:10:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whos-Afraid-of-the-Big-Bad-(EPA)-Wolf&id=3205653 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whos-Afraid-of-the-Big-Bad-(EPA)-Wolf&id=3205653 As a mom it is always front and center on my mind how I can teach my children to be good stewards of this great earth. It can be tough for younger children to grasp the concept of living green but through our example we can really teach our young ones to start caring now, thus leaving a legacy of caring that is more precious than anything you can make from plastic. Below are five ways to start teaching toddlers today. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:49:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Easy-Ways-to-Teach-Toddlers-to-Live-Green&id=3207717 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Easy-Ways-to-Teach-Toddlers-to-Live-Green&id=3207717 I'm not big on having chemicals in my house and when I think of my kids playing around areas that have had chemicals poured on them I just don't like the idea. Where I used to live there was a ton of carpet throughout the house so cleaning floors never brought this issue up for me, but when I moved it was into a house that has nearly as much tile flooring as carpeted. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:47:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Steam-Mops-Economically-and-Environmentally-Sound&id=3207709 http://ezinearticles.com/?Steam-Mops-Economically-and-Environmentally-Sound&id=3207709 The chances are high that you might be wasting a lot of office supply items rather than recycling them. Due to the environmental concerns, the popularity of go-green revolution, and the potential to make good money with recycling business, several agencies have come up with excellent business strategies. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:31:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycle-Office-Supplies-Survive-in-the-Recession&id=3204328 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycle-Office-Supplies-Survive-in-the-Recession&id=3204328 Transformers under load generate heat due to winding (copper) and core losses occurring during operation. There is an 'acceptable' temperature rise for transformers used in power applications, and this can even limit their size. This acceptable temperature rise is directly related to the limitations of the transformer materials; safety regulations; or component parts in close proximity that may have high-temperature reliability problems. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:23:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dry-Type-and-Liquid-Filled-Transformers-A-Quick-Comparison&id=3008746 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dry-Type-and-Liquid-Filled-Transformers-A-Quick-Comparison&id=3008746 If you are interested in tying up with a Green Printer or a green printing organisation in order to take care of your printing needs, you have probably made one of the smartest moves in your life. Things like green printing are revolutionary and help to usher in an ear of change. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Printing-Organization-Designed-to-Meet-Your-Printing-Needs-the-Eco-Friendly-Way&id=3198978 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Printing-Organization-Designed-to-Meet-Your-Printing-Needs-the-Eco-Friendly-Way&id=3198978 Carbon offsetting is the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, through projects which range from planting trees to distributing energy-saving light bulbs. There are two main types of offset: Regulated and voluntary. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Carbon-Offsets-The-Voluntary-Market-and-Its-Failings&id=3083380 http://ezinearticles.com/?Carbon-Offsets-The-Voluntary-Market-and-Its-Failings&id=3083380 In this eco-friendly world everybody wants to do their part. There are a lot of ways by way of which people can make sure that there are doing their bit in saving the earth from getting polluted and thus save it from a lot of calamities that nature experts foresee in the future. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Printing-Services-Best-Way-to-Prevent-Pollution&id=3198971 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Printing-Services-Best-Way-to-Prevent-Pollution&id=3198971 A vast amount of products are made from plastics in today's world, ranging from packaging to bottles to children's toys to car panels. It is such a versatile material that we would now struggle to exist without it, such is our global dependency. There is one big problem with this, which is that plastics are made from oil, a fossil fuel! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:39:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plastics-and-Recycling&id=3196936 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plastics-and-Recycling&id=3196936 Much of the recent healthcare news has been focused on the H1N1 Virus. The media has not covered emergency planning by civil authorities and the healthcare industry in some time. We may see some more evaluation of the way we respond to civic emergency after a Northwest Airlines flight overshot the Minneapolis Airport by more than 150 miles. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Prepared-in-the-Chicago-Area&id=3202228 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Prepared-in-the-Chicago-Area&id=3202228 Nepal is a small landlocked country in South Asia. The nation of the Mount Everest and the great Himalayas is now facing several consequences of climate change. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:13:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-and-Nepal&id=3193083 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-and-Nepal&id=3193083 Ireland plans to double plastic bag tax as; firstly a way of protecting the country's environment and secondly, to increase the local government's balance to reinvest in both the economy and furthering environmental schemes already in place. This also comes as a useful technique to get the green party of their backs and show their supporters and critics that they to care about the environment and want to help build a greener future. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:19:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ireland-Plans-to-Double-Plastic-Bag-Tax&id=3213151 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ireland-Plans-to-Double-Plastic-Bag-Tax&id=3213151 As the world becomes more environmentally conscious there are many products you can now buy that either use nearly no electricity or actually use solar power instead. But since we want the top new eco-friendly gadgets it will probably be best to focus on those that actually need no power source at all! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:19:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-New-Eco-Friendly-Gadgets&id=3213108 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-New-Eco-Friendly-Gadgets&id=3213108 Recently, thousands of people have been searching for things like 'what are the best recycling methods?' and since there is such a gap in this field this article will aim to give you all the information you will need in order to make the most of everything you use and the best ways to dispose of it. The first thing that you need to learn is that not only do you have to dispose of your material correctly but you must also buy the correct kinds of products to eliminate your waste, a quick example would be to buy your milk in recyclable plastics or to get your butter wrapped in wax paper rather than it being put inside a non recyclable plastic container. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:19:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Best-Recycling-Methods?&id=3213069 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Best-Recycling-Methods?&id=3213069 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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:16:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Adsorption-Filters&id=3192603 http://ezinearticles.com/?Adsorption-Filters&id=3192603 The actual global warming effect is bigger than calculated before. We have missed one important point that aerosols make global warming worse. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:37:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aerosols-Make-Global-Warming-Worse&id=3189015 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aerosols-Make-Global-Warming-Worse&id=3189015 Recycling plastic bags is probably one of the easiest ways we can help our environment stay clean. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is the contemporary catch phrase used to encourage more people to think about the environment and how they use everyday items. Perhaps the other word belonging to this group is re-educate, as the message may be a little slow to impact on people. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-Plastic-Bags-Easy-Tips-to-Get-Proactive&id=3192309 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-Plastic-Bags-Easy-Tips-to-Get-Proactive&id=3192309 The new advanced immobilized cell reactor provides us with many advantages over obsolete and time consuming obsolete methods. In this article I examine the merits and demerits of this technology. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:19:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Immobilized-Cell-Reactor-19-Benefits-For-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3185098 http://ezinearticles.com/?Immobilized-Cell-Reactor-19-Benefits-For-Wastewater-Treatment&id=3185098 Producing biofuels at home is a great thing. If you have the time and the necessary required elements, you could earn money. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:15:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Produce-Biofuels&id=3186587 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Produce-Biofuels&id=3186587 Water conservation need not require a sever change in lifestyle. Technology can help us conserve water as well as make our lives easier. This article looks at water conservation alternatives for meeting some of our every day needs. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:01:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Drive-For-Water-Conservation-Doesnt-Needs-to-Push-Us-Back-to-the-Stone-Age&id=3184603 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Drive-For-Water-Conservation-Doesnt-Needs-to-Push-Us-Back-to-the-Stone-Age&id=3184603 Have you ever wondered what happens to all the stuff we use and then throw away? And what about all the new things we use every day, where does it all come from? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cartridge-Recycling&id=3185082 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cartridge-Recycling&id=3185082 In this article I'd like to look at global warming and whether in reality it is fact or fiction or fact or fantasy, as indeed the case may be. There have been a lot of reports in the newspaper over the last few years about global warming and frankly I just don't see it. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Fact-Or-Fantasy?&id=3189131 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Fact-Or-Fantasy?&id=3189131 Perhaps, you are like many and are unaware of the severe global water crisis we have. In some areas it is so out of control that heads of state are telling folks to treat water as you would your own family; it is precious. In Mexico City, in this case, water is at a crisis, a city where some 20 million plus people reside. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:48:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Nations-Capital-Cities-Run-Dry&id=3197801 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Nations-Capital-Cities-Run-Dry&id=3197801 Do you know what the most dangerous environmental toxins are and how to avoid them? Read this essential guide. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Avoiding-Environmental-Toxins!&id=3186202 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Avoiding-Environmental-Toxins!&id=3186202 Thanks to the outrageous price of petroleum last year, airlines are now looking at ways to reduce fuel needs and consumption. The world's largest airline, Southwest, said it is testing a green plane. It is a modified 737 with green changes throughout the plane. Some of the changes include carpet and seat covers. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Airline-US-Airline-Tests-Green-Plane&id=3180039 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Airline-US-Airline-Tests-Green-Plane&id=3180039 In our own small way we can all help with the important issue of climate change, and one way is to educate ourselves in alternative energy sources and see whether we can make changes in the way that we use our energy, at the same time reducing our energy costs. My parents have had solar hot water for thirty years, and would not have any other system. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:13:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-And-Wind-Power-and-Climate-Change&id=3180238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-And-Wind-Power-and-Climate-Change&id=3180238 Sunlight has always provided us with the energy required to survive. All our food comes from the energy of sunlight, all our products come from the basic materials which originate from the energy of sunlight. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:38:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Impact-of-Sunlight-to-the-Planet-Earth&id=3182863 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Impact-of-Sunlight-to-the-Planet-Earth&id=3182863 Protecting the reserves of natural resources is more important than ever in these days when the environment faces unprecedented dangers. For all of the talk about endangered energy supplies and global warming, there are two equally important areas at risk: food and water. The continued supply of quality food and uncontaminated water are not just far-off matters in the survival of our race -- they pose a threat right now. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Public-Agencies-Ensure-the-Sustainability-of-Seafood&id=2744318 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Public-Agencies-Ensure-the-Sustainability-of-Seafood&id=2744318 The impact of human activity on the environment has resulted in such conditions as increased toxins and pollutants in the atmosphere, water, and soil, deforestation, global warming, and a reduction in our natural resources. The negative impact has sounded alarm bells across the country and the rest of the world. There are now many measures and laws being implemented in an effort to better take care of the planet and its species. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-is-the-Law-Learn-to-Manage-Your-Waste-Wisely&id=3183663 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-is-the-Law-Learn-to-Manage-Your-Waste-Wisely&id=3183663 Renewable resources are all the hype nowadays. Renewable energy companies are springing out left and right. But will all the hype live up to its promises? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:54:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Theres-No-Magic-Solution-6-Cons-of-Renewable-Energy&id=2294740 http://ezinearticles.com/?Theres-No-Magic-Solution-6-Cons-of-Renewable-Energy&id=2294740 Carbonate deposits are found in rocks, in water and even on Mars. These are harmful for various reasons and can be dangerous if not treated for human and industrial consumption. River water contains 46-48% bicarbonate ions. Water hardness refers to calcium carbonate molecules that form a lime scale deposit in water pipes, faucets, and reservoirs. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:15:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Carbonate-Deposits-Are-Harmful&id=2340299 http://ezinearticles.com/?Carbonate-Deposits-Are-Harmful&id=2340299 The Advanced Immobilized Cell Reactor has many potential uses. In this article I present 2 more important uses of the Advanced Immobilized Cell reactor. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Immobilized-Cell-Reactor-2-Major-Commercial-Wastewater-Treatment-Applications&id=3174780 http://ezinearticles.com/?Immobilized-Cell-Reactor-2-Major-Commercial-Wastewater-Treatment-Applications&id=3174780 The new Advanced Immobilized Cell Reactor technology can be used to treat wastewater from many industries. In this article I mention some of these. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Immobilized-Cell-Reactor-How-This-Wastewater-Treatments-Benefited-Industries&id=3174707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Immobilized-Cell-Reactor-How-This-Wastewater-Treatments-Benefited-Industries&id=3174707 To someone living in the Middle East, water is a precious commodity. To someone living in the United States, it is almost seen as an entitlement. We can see wars being fought in the future over water, just like they are now fought over oil. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-We-Have-a-Water-Crisis-on-Our-Planet?&id=3190243 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-We-Have-a-Water-Crisis-on-Our-Planet?&id=3190243 If you've been spending most of the year trying to protect the earth and its natural resources, you might wonder how you can take that theme into your Thanksgiving Day festivities. The following four ideas will help you save money, save waste and help you to have a green Thanksgiving. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:58:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Thanksgiving-4-Tips-For-a-More-Eco-Friendly-Celebration&id=3196049 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Thanksgiving-4-Tips-For-a-More-Eco-Friendly-Celebration&id=3196049 If you are like many people trying to live a healthier life then you are probably drinking bottled water. Hopefully you have read or seen a story or two about how many plastic bottles are being used because of the new trend of drinking bottled water. In fact, it has become a multibillion dollar business and is arguable the fastest growing segment of the beverage industry. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:41:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Things-to-Think-About-When-Going-Eco-Friendly&id=3190984 http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Things-to-Think-About-When-Going-Eco-Friendly&id=3190984 Choosing the right science project for young people to do should include the concept of helping them become more involved in today's important global issues. A science project on solar panels could be just the thing for them to gain a better understanding of how the energy crisis is affecting us and what they can do about it. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:27:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Project-on-Solar-Panels-to-Educate-Youngsters-About-the-Energy-Crises&id=2911198 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Project-on-Solar-Panels-to-Educate-Youngsters-About-the-Energy-Crises&id=2911198 Solar tiles blend into the aesthetic of roofs, as opposed to solar panels which can stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. New solar power technology incorporates the properties of solar panels into attractive roofing tiles. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Tiles-An-Attractive-Alternative-to-Solar-Panels&id=3193744 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Tiles-An-Attractive-Alternative-to-Solar-Panels&id=3193744 The word "habit" is usually associated with negative connotations. However, there are some good habits, one of which is recycling. And as with all habits, it's a practice that needs only to be started slowly and with small steps to become a habit you find almost impossible to break - a habit that comes without all the usual guilt that is! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Make-Recycling-a-Habit?&id=2405767 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Make-Recycling-a-Habit?&id=2405767 Analyzing whether or not the technological revolution had reduced demand for paper and therefore diminished the threat to old-stand timber in the Pacific Northwest, an environmental study group assessed how much businessmen and professionals rely on "hard copies" and printed documents in their daily operation. The group concluded new technology, because it had simplified document preparation and dissemination, actually had increased professionals' reliance on printed materials and therefore had made old trees more vulnerable than ever. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:09:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Paid-to-Save-the-Planet-by-Recycling-Your-Printer-Cartridges&id=3174540 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Paid-to-Save-the-Planet-by-Recycling-Your-Printer-Cartridges&id=3174540 It is amazing the level of guilt that is trying to be placed into the minds of Americans these days by Global Warming Alarmists, eco-terrorists, and leftist-socialist-environmentalists. Americans should stop listening. After all, in the USA we have some of the safest water to drink in the World right out of the tap. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:36:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eco-Earth-Friendly-Leftists-Want-Us-to-Feel-Guilty-As-Americans-For-Our-Abundance&id=3191863 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eco-Earth-Friendly-Leftists-Want-Us-to-Feel-Guilty-As-Americans-For-Our-Abundance&id=3191863 It amazes me how many children's toys are environmentally unfriendly. Often made of cheap materials and not made for a long life, they end up in the garbage and landfills within a year or two if lucky. And many are made of plastics, including PVC which may have health issues. Many toys also require batteries, and although there is nothing wrong with the occasional battery powered toy, they clearly aren't as environmentally friendly as say a solar powered, hand powered, or a toy powered by the imagination. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:22:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Environmentally-Friendly-Toys-Green-Playing-For-Children&id=3186596 http://ezinearticles.com/?Environmentally-Friendly-Toys-Green-Playing-For-Children&id=3186596 With all the talk about CO 2 emissions, it may be enlightening to find out just who are the good guys, and the not so good guys. The sheer volume of CO 2 on a per capita basis might surprise you, and you might also be surprised to see who sits at the top of the list - and the bottom. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:56:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Startling-Statistics-CO-2-Emissions&id=3184093 http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Startling-Statistics-CO-2-Emissions&id=3184093 People today, and the generations to come, have to live with the sad and threatening reality of Global Warming over their heads. Global warming is the result of glaciers melting, sea levels rising and rain forests and wildlife dying, and we, human beings, are to blame. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:44:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-For-Green-Cleaning-at-the-Office-and-Save-Yourself&id=3168385 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-For-Green-Cleaning-at-the-Office-and-Save-Yourself&id=3168385 The world is on the right track to eco-smart knowledge and better environment safe products. Taking a few minutes a day or a few hours a week to just read some articles or do some on-line research can help all of us improve our eco-smarts and grow a more eco-friendly home. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:22:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Environmental-Resources&id=3148906 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Environmental-Resources&id=3148906 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an area in the northern Pacific Ocean covering thousands of square miles that's estimated to contain as much as 100 million tons of plastic debris. It poses a grave danger to the ocean's ecosystem and inevitably affect us all as more and more ocean organisms ingest and are killed off by the plastic particles. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:56:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Pacific-Garbage-Patch-A-Primer&id=3172055 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Pacific-Garbage-Patch-A-Primer&id=3172055 Sustainable residential design has environmental and aesthetic benefits. And though we might spend more time in our homes than in any other building, except for maybe the office, those homes are in neighborhoods, and those neighborhoods arc in cities and those cities form regions all over the world. Designing a sustainable future means looking beyond our backyards at the very systems that keep us going. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:55:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sustainable-Residential-Design&id=3025706 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sustainable-Residential-Design&id=3025706 Chicago preservation architect Thomas Harboe prefers not to dismantle architectural monuments. But at Mies van der Rohe's Lake Shore Drive apartments, built in Chicago in 1951, one of the first steps in the preservation process was to remove the broad travertine pavement between the two towers. Taking up nearly 1,100 slabs each weighing as much as 175 pounds, many crumbling and leaking water into the garage below-was the easy part. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:55:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preserving-Architectural-Monuments&id=3025502 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preserving-Architectural-Monuments&id=3025502 So we take you on a world tour of projects both big (like airport terminals) and small (like ceremonial tea houses) that reflect the sage practices of our most environmentally aware architects. It is telling that all three of our profiled designers shrug off being labeled as "green" or "sustainable." "I do not want to talk about green, green, green, and so on," says Werner Sobek, who meanwhile develops buildings that consume zero energy and create zero emission and waste. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:55:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-World-Tour-of-Projects&id=3023272 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-World-Tour-of-Projects&id=3023272 The water shortage in Southern California might have a solution as simple as the rainwater barrel. Rainwater harvesting is a technique that goes back to before recorded history and still has a place in our lives today. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:35:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Water-Harvesting-Or-the-History-of-the-Rainwater-Barrel&id=3145192 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rain-Water-Harvesting-Or-the-History-of-the-Rainwater-Barrel&id=3145192 In developed countries, the availability of food is generally taken for granted. And much perfectly-edible food is wasted. But food waste makes a significant contribution to poverty and global warming. This article looks at the effects of food waste and what you can do to prevent it. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:09:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-is-Food-Waste-Adding-to-Global-Warming-and-Poverty?&id=3162183 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-is-Food-Waste-Adding-to-Global-Warming-and-Poverty?&id=3162183 Multispectral imaging and thematic mapping allows researchers to collect data of reflection and absorption properties of soils, rock, and vegetation. This data could be utilized to interpret actual surface lithology to identify clays, oxides and soils from satellite images. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:47:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mineral-Exploration-Using-Satellite-Images-For-Geological-Applications&id=3170015 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mineral-Exploration-Using-Satellite-Images-For-Geological-Applications&id=3170015 A lot has been appearing in the blogosphere and traditional news media about electric bicycles. Long a transportation staple in China, India and the Far East, they have recently been gaining traction in the US market. Most of the articles written about this ultimate green vehicle have been slanted as something "new", "odd", or "trendy". This is unfortunate because it indicates that the product has not come anywhere close to being accepted as a genuine transportation alternative and given the honest assessment it deserves. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:34:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Power-to-the-Riders!&id=3163405 http://ezinearticles.com/?Power-to-the-Riders!&id=3163405 The best aspect of aluminum found in the earths crust is that, it is 100% recyclable. You should also know that only 5% out of the total energy used to produce new aluminum is consumed. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:19:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aluminum-For-Packaging&id=3128967 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aluminum-For-Packaging&id=3128967 There are many ways a person can conserve their natural resources. All you have to do is look around and see what natural resources you use, and find out ways to limit their usage. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:35:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-Ways-For-People-to-Conserve-Natural-Resources&id=3181707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-Ways-For-People-to-Conserve-Natural-Resources&id=3181707 For some years, people of all walks of life have been confronted with a universal dilemma, the energy crisis. This was even tripled by the current global warming issue. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:53:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hybrid-Power-Water-The-Best-Chosen-Fuel-Alternative-For-Cars&id=3156378 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hybrid-Power-Water-The-Best-Chosen-Fuel-Alternative-For-Cars&id=3156378 Water may be costing you business more than your think. By initiating some simple actions, you can receive simple savings that go straight to your company's bottom line. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:40:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Environmental-Benefits-of-Water-Management&id=3161887 http://ezinearticles.com/?Environmental-Benefits-of-Water-Management&id=3161887 Sometimes stories come along that just catch my interest. I first heard about this on public television, that goats were being studied for Kudzu control in Kentucky. The University of Kentucky is studying the effects of goats grazing kudzu infested fields to see how many goats per acre are needed for kudzu eradication or sustainable kudzu grazing for goat meat production. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:39:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Goats-Verses-Kudzu&id=2971663 http://ezinearticles.com/?Goats-Verses-Kudzu&id=2971663 Going green is in. And everybody is joining in the bandwagon. In our personal effort to follow suit, here are seven simple ways to contribute to living light on Earth. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:31:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Tips-in-Living-Green&id=3153067 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Warming-Tips-in-Living-Green&id=3153067 The thought to have your own garden at home is one many people pursue. You may want to grow your own delicious fruits and vegetables to cut down on how much you pay for them at the grocery store. You can also grow lots of different types of plants and flowers. Regardless of what your intentions are with the garden, the success is going to depend on the quality of the soil. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:28:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Create-Your-Own-Organic-Fertilizer&id=3173138 http://ezinearticles.com/?Create-Your-Own-Organic-Fertilizer&id=3173138 Former President George W. Bush in his State of the Union address in 2007 had announced a 22% increase in governmental grants in the field of research and development of alternate energy. However, his second speech delivered at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) at Golden Colorado resulted in some astonishing developments. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:16:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creation-of-Alternate-Energy-The-Role-of-the-Government&id=3182239 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creation-of-Alternate-Energy-The-Role-of-the-Government&id=3182239 Former President George W. Bush in his State of the Union address in 2007 had announced a 22% increase in governmental grants in the field of research and development of alternate energy. However, his second speech delivered at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) at Golden Colorado resulted in some astonishing developments. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:19:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creation-of-Alternate-Energy-The-Role-of-the-Government&id=3182239 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creation-of-Alternate-Energy-The-Role-of-the-Government&id=3182239 There is tremendous amount of heat energy, called geothermal energy, lying dormant under the surface of the earth. This can be a viable source of alternate energy, which can be turned into electricity to light or heat our homes. Unfortunately, geothermal energy remains untapped as it faces some serious criticisms from critics and scientists. It is because of such resistance from experts that we are yet to manufacture geothermal energy on a mass scale. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:02:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Geothermal-Energy-What-is-Stopping-Us-From-Creating-It?&id=3182227 http://ezinearticles.com/?Geothermal-Energy-What-is-Stopping-Us-From-Creating-It?&id=3182227 Though we might all know that there is immense amount of energy lying dormant under the surface of the earth, we do not seem to have made much progress in the field of geothermal energy development. It is time that we tapped this huge storehouse of natural power lying underneath the surface of this world as it could be a viable source of alternate energy. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:01:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Untapped-Potential-of-Geothermal-Power-As-Alternate-Energy&id=3182203 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Untapped-Potential-of-Geothermal-Power-As-Alternate-Energy&id=3182203 How important is the health of the oceans to Man's and the Planet's survival? Can the ocean take care of itself or must we be good stewards? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:22:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Keep-the-Oceans-Clean?&id=3152445 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Keep-the-Oceans-Clean?&id=3152445 Water management projects exist all over the globe and are incredibly important; one particularly significant project that stands out in water management is the Hoover Dam. Created in the 1930's during the difficult times of the Great Depression, the project was one of the biggest of its time. The actual building that went into the dam was dangerous, dirty and hot. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:59:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-Hoover-Dam-A-History-of-Water-Management-in-the-1930s&id=3151455 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-Hoover-Dam-A-History-of-Water-Management-in-the-1930s&id=3151455 Did you know that forests cover more land in Portugal than any other land form? Did you know that it covers more space than agriculture and farming can? As you can see, statistics wise, forests are about 38% in Portugal. With this fact in mind, Portuguese forestry is very huge contributor in its economy. Apart from garnering prestige due to the beauty of the country's lands, the Portuguese pride their selves in succeeding in the line of exporting forest products. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:50:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Portuguese-Forestry-Portugals-Economic-and-Environmental-Pride&id=3180857 http://ezinearticles.com/?Portuguese-Forestry-Portugals-Economic-and-Environmental-Pride&id=3180857 No one thinks much about Daylight Saving Time except that we get an extra hour (or lose an extra hour), of sleep on Sunday. Most of us take it for granted. However, here are some interesting facts on the tradition you may not have known. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:21:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Daylight-Saving-Time-Exposed&id=3151298 http://ezinearticles.com/?Daylight-Saving-Time-Exposed&id=3151298 If you have heard about alternate energy sources, you ought to have heard about biofuels as well. But what is biofuel and from where can we get it? Biofuel is obtained from converting organic matter in to fuel and used as alternate source of power. Ethanol and some plant derivatives are categorized as biofuels. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:56:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Basics-of-Biofuels&id=3177596 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Basics-of-Biofuels&id=3177596 Whether you're a hippie from the olden times or simply riding the drifting trend of times, you know for sure that Green is in. Smart mommies bag cool bonuses and save money by being environmentally friendly, while training children some significant life lessons about caring for the planet. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:26:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eco-Friendly-Tips-For-Hip-Moms&id=3171383 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eco-Friendly-Tips-For-Hip-Moms&id=3171383 As of 9:15am, October 14, 2009, Lake Lanier has returned to full pool for the first time since October 2005. The lake had reached the 1050.97 foot level on December 8, 2008 and many declared Atlanta's primary source of water dead. It has risen over 19 feet since then. Most Atlantans are probably sighing in relief as the memory of a four year drought has been replaced by other concerns. Unfortunately the problem is not over. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:09:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Critical-Water-Shortages-Practical-Solutions-to-Save-Both-Water-and-Money&id=3092106 http://ezinearticles.com/?Critical-Water-Shortages-Practical-Solutions-to-Save-Both-Water-and-Money&id=3092106 You've most likely heard over and over again how the landfills are overflowing and waste is polluting our planet. It's becoming more difficult to find ways to dispose of all the waste created each year. No one knows for sure how much more abuse the earth can take. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:26:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Biodegradable-Products-What-Makes-Them-Better?&id=3148182 http://ezinearticles.com/?Biodegradable-Products-What-Makes-Them-Better?&id=3148182 Scientists pretty much all agree on global warming today, but what are the health aspects? Clearly one is heat stroke. Did you know that close to 700 people a year die from heatstroke in the US alone? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:03:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Health-Consequences-of-Global-Warming&id=3170280 http://ezinearticles.com/?Health-Consequences-of-Global-Warming&id=3170280 A carbon footprint is a measure of how much our day to day activities impact the earth. Specifically, it refers to how much greenhouse gases are produced because of our activities. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and help prevent greenhouse gases. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:43:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Ways-to-Reduce-Your-Carbon-Footprint&id=3170465 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Ways-to-Reduce-Your-Carbon-Footprint&id=3170465 Deep Ecology is the belief that man belongs to the world rather than the world belonging to man. The ecological crisis we face today is a direct result of the belief that mankind owns the world by right. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Deep-Ecology-An-Old-Idea-That-Could-Save-Us-All&id=3149637 http://ezinearticles.com/?Deep-Ecology-An-Old-Idea-That-Could-Save-Us-All&id=3149637 Carbon Free is a UK-based company who has been studying the trend of consumer preference from traditional fuels for electricity to power generated by alternative energy sources including solar cells and wind turbines. According to this company, there is a rising trend for homes preferring micro-generation of electricity using alternate energy sources. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:20:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alternate-Energy-For-Homes-What-the-Future-Holds&id=3177539 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alternate-Energy-For-Homes-What-the-Future-Holds&id=3177539 Going green is the new mantra as humanity grapples with the most serious challenge to its continued existence. What can we, as women, do to save our environment? In primitive times, women were the first environmentalists. Observing nature's growth processes, they harnessed this knowledge for agricultural practice. Since survival was precarious, natural resources were carefully husbanded. Waste was not an option. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:56:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Healing-Mother-Earth-What-Women-Can-Do&id=3167330 http://ezinearticles.com/?Healing-Mother-Earth-What-Women-Can-Do&id=3167330 There have been five major mass extinctions of life over the last 540 million years. One of them 250 million years ago wiped out over 90 percent of all animal life. The last one 60 million years ago killed off all the dinosaurs. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Humans-Be-the-Next-Dinosaurs?&id=3149545 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Humans-Be-the-Next-Dinosaurs?&id=3149545 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.