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Things To Keep In Mind While Hiring An Burlington Self Storage Warehouse By: alsop54850b
If you are looking to rent an Burlington Self Storage Warehouse then it is important to do at least some amount of independent research on the topic before you sign a contract with any one storage company.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Making The Switch From Plastic To Natural Fibers By: John David
So what’s the point of using a cotton or hemp shower curtain anyhow? The short answer is this: switching to cotton shower curtains or other natural fibers such as hemp can add little comfort to your personal life and have a tremendous positive impact on the environment.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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A Recyclable Shower Curtain, Who Is Kidding Who? By: John David
Regular vinyl shower curtains release chemical gases and odors from their ingredients and are manufactured with non-renewable and chemical resources. They are difficult to clean and end up in a landfill where they don't decompose and could release dangerous substances into the ground. The alternative that we liked the best is a linen shower curtain made of 100% hemp found at buygreensavvy.com.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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What Is A Single Use Bag Anyway? By: John David
Excerpt from the Los Alto’s Town Crier, May 10, 2009. The Los Altos Environmental Commission May 11 unanimously approved a plan to promote elimination of single-use bags. The proposal is scheduled for discussion at Tuesday’s city council meeting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Do We Really Need To Spend More Green To Be Green? By: John David
On July 21, 2009, the Green Brands Global Survey was conducted by Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates (PSB) with fellow WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY) agencies Landor Associates and Cohn & Wolfe, as well as independent strategy consulting firm Esty Environmental Partners to give us some relevant consumer information.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Check The Label And Truly Stimulate Your Economy! By: John David
One of the more simple home accessories is the bathroom shower curtain and guess what, 99% are not made in the United States. Is that a problem really? Probably not as bathroom shower curtains, trash bags, etc are what we call commodities and really should be sourced where labor is cheap. But is that always the case?(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Frugality Doesn’t Mean Cheap, It Means Smart! By: John David
I have to admit, looking for the lowest price on a particular brand is always the best choice and frugal shoppers have lots of choices these days while awaiting for the economic stimulus to reach mainstreet.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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In Search Of The Best Biodegradable Bags? By: John David
Single use bags are getting a lot of political press these days and the question of paper or plastic at the grocery store seems a bit old school at this point, or is it? Some grocery chains have switched to a new version of plastic, or as it is marketed, biodegradable plastic to ease the burden of this grocery checkout dilemma.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Non Biodegradable Garbage Bags, Why? By: John David
I had a vividly strange dream last night that all the garbage eating bugs and worms at our dump were dying off from starvation because they couldn’t get a good meal. The reason, our household garbage was being carted off to the landfills in non biodegradable garbage bags. It was a strange dream indeed.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Read The Label When Buying Linen Shower Curtains By: John David
Common vinyl shower curtains release chemical gases and odors from their ingredients and are manufactured with non-renewable and chemical products. They are difficult to clean and end up in a landfill where they don't biodegrade and potentially release dangerous substances into the aquifer.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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