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At home, at work and at school, Americans have successfully engaged in recycling programs–and one of the best success stories is paper. In 2005, a record-high 51.5 percent (51.3 million tons) of all paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) hopes to increase that number and has set an ambitious goal of 55 percent recovery by 2012. Every American can do his or her part. Although each community’s recycling programs... more

Most travellers to Costa Rica tend to come in the ‘dry’ season which runs from December to April, avoiding what is commonly known as the rainy season, from May to November. However their fears about the rain are frequently misguided as the ‘green’ season offers some distinct benefits to vacationers and eco tourists seeking to truly experience Costa Rica’s protected rainforests, such as the well known Manual Antonio National Park. Here are ten reasons why the ‘green’... more

The two most common home improvements are new kitchens and new bathrooms, for a variety of reasons. Few people replace their living room or bedroom regularly, but kitchens and bathrooms have so many fixtures and fittings that can quickly become dated, as there are constant advances in design. When you’re improving a kitchen, you’re probably most interested in the decoration function is important to some extent, but in the end kitchens work very similarly, and most modern fitted kitchens... more

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the world’s five oceans (followed by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean). The decision by the International drographic Organization in the spring of 2000 to delimit a fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean, removed the portion of the Pacific Ocean south of 60 degrees south. Save the pacific is a foundation for the conservation and education of this great unknown Zone. We need to bring the concerns of our waters to the people, to try... more

Wood-frame homes are more environmentally friendly than those constructed of steel or concrete, according to a new study by 15 U.S. universities and research institutes. Additionally, the researchers, known as the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials, or CORRIM, concluded that most of the energy required to build an average home is consumed during the manufacture of building materials – not during actual construction. “These are landmark findings,” said Kelly... more

Dragon Ball Z is an anime show that has gone from cult following to smash sensation in the United States. What started out as a cult following among high school and college students has spread to enjoy a more mainstream popularity among these younger groups, while continuing to expand through other demographics. A Japanese creation, this show in many ways opened the door for others to follow. Dragon Ball Z is the middle instillation of a three part anime trilogy. The whole thing started out with... more

It can sometimes be difficult to visualize the importance and direct effect that simple conservation efforts can have when we are bombarded with negative information regularly. Lets take a look at what a few changes in the activities around the kitchen sink can do. Rather than running the tap when cleaning vegetables, use a bowl of water. Later, reuse it to water outdoor plants. Reusing water from rinsing out the coffeepot for outdoor plants, the compost or lawn is something we do all the time. Rich... more

If one person can change things to reduce their Carbon Footprint and make a positive difference on the environment, imagine the difference a whole office can make. The things we do in our everyday lives have a huge impact on our environment. Whether we realise it not, everyday, we are adding to the problem of global warming. The idea of this article is to offer some tips which can help you reduce your office carbon footprint and help the environment by not adding to the global warming issue. Did... more

The issues associated with the continued of fossil fuels are complex. What is undisputed, however, is the world is turning to meet the challenge through renewable energy. The World Turns To Renewable Energy When one thinks of the amount of energy needed to power the modern world, it is easy to get a headache. The sheer volume is so massive as to be difficult to picture. Now that we have awakened to environment, climate and societal problems associated with the continued use of fossil fuels, it is... more

The Greenhouse Effect, undoubtably you have heard of it by now: The inexorable warm up of the planet Earth due to the emission of man-made Carbon Dioxide and other gases. While I am no expert on this subject, I have an all-around knowledge of what it is, and why it is so hard to say whether or not we are actually undergoing greenhouse warming. Here is a general rundown of the Greenhouse Effect, with the astronomer in mind. As you know, the planet Venus is enshrouded by clouds. Venus is also very,... more