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Eco Friendly Ethics

Electrical Preventive Maintenance to Extend Life of Electronics

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Electrical Preventive Maintenance to Extend Life of Electronics - Dont let them wind up here!

Electronic devices are tricky and expensive to recycle, although there are programs that do take electronics for recycling. You need to make sure it is a reputable company for recycling electronics though, as some unscrupulous recyclers just take and dump your electronic devices either in a landfill or overseas. Places exist in China, where the workers are subjected to terrifying conditions and toxic waste and a life of illnesses and short life spans due to the toxins all for a whopping 8 dollars a day. So extending their life makes sense from a waste standpoint as well as an economic one. Here are some tips and ideas on how you can get the most out of your electronic products.

1. Keep Them Clean

The manual says to do this, but how many of us ignore the manufacturer’s recommendations in this regard? Continue Reading Electrical Preventive Maintenance to Extend Life of Electronics Here

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Posted by admin - October 10, 2010 at 6:14 am

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Farm Aid 2010 25 Kicks off Today!

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Farm Aid 2010 25 Growing Hope For America is this years theme

Farm Aid 2010 25 will begin today at 2pm Eastern Standard Time and will be broadcast live in HD on youtube HERE and DIRECTV’s The 101 Network at 6pm EST. The 25th anniversary kicks off from Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI tonight at 2pm Eastern, 1 Central (Milwaukee time), and among the scheduled performers are Willie Nelson himself, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews performing between 7 and 11 PM Central Standard Time, with Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones, Jason Mraz and Jeff Tweedy also performing between 5 and 7 Central Standard Time. Continue Reading Farm Aid 2010 25 Kicks off Today! Here

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Posted by admin - October 2, 2010 at 1:19 pm

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Dirty Gold The Negative Environmental Impact of Gold Mines

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Dirty Gold The Negative Environmental Impact of Gold Mines: Gold mine with cyanide leach piles and ponds, Black Hills, South Dakota

Dirty Gold The Negative Environmental Impact of Gold Mines, and the term dirty gold is derived from gold that is mined with a negative environmental impact and deemed unsustainable. Unfortunately, gold is one of the dirtiest metals to mine, requiring large amounts of toxic chemicals and generating tons of waste. Here are some of the effects of dirty gold mining practices.

Ecosystems

This precious metal is usually mined in enormous, open pits. Some of these gigantic craters can even be seen from outer space. Continue Reading Dirty Gold The Negative Environmental Impact of Gold Mines Here

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Posted by admin - September 11, 2010 at 3:14 pm

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Awning Saves Energy – How Awnings Save Energy

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Awning Saves Energy - How Awnings Save Energy

Awning saves energy – how awnings save energy, and for the record, the awning has been around awhile, and have been enjoying a modest resurgence lately. During a span in the 1930s, when summer temperatures were at record highs across the US, they were a common sight on the fronts of businesses and homes all across the landscape. There is nothing complicated about the awning; the principle of them is really quite simple – anything that is in the shade keeps cooler.

The energy savings from using these are quite significant. Continue Reading Awning Saves Energy – How Awnings Save Energy Here

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Posted by admin - September 8, 2010 at 8:34 am

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How To Be Ethical And Be Green When Shopping

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Be ethical and check those labels when shopping!

As we examine How to be Ethical and Green when shopping, are you concerned with remaining true to your ethical convictions when shopping? Some people are concerned about animal testing and other processes used in the development and manufacturing of consumer products. These are practices that some view as unethical, and it can be helpful to have some tips on how to keep your shopping trips ethical.


Genetically Modified Foods or GM Foods

GM Foods (Genetically Modified Foods, or GMFs) are a concern for those who want to minimize their impact on the environment. GMFs are a new technology and much is left up to chance, in what amounts to an uncertain experiment with our food. Because labeling laws are dicey, look for foods that are labeled to be free of GMFs – unlabeled foods may or may not contain GMFs, including produce. If you have to guess, choose organic and/or locally grown foods that are far less likely to be genetically modified. Continue Reading How To Be Ethical And Be Green When Shopping Here

Originally posted 2010-04-10 14:23:44.

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Posted by admin - September 1, 2010 at 5:02 pm

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eCycling: EPA eCycling Program – A Brief Explanation

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eCycling: EPA eCycling Program - A Brief Explanation, don't let this happen to your old electronics!

eCycling: EPA eCycling Program – A Brief Explanation, and fyi ECycling refers to the recycling of electronic products, which are more commonplace in American homes, as well as around the world. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA for short has instigated a program to help and encourage the recycling of electronics.

To get the program to the regional and community levels, the EPA headed up “Plug-In to eCycling Partners.” These partners support electronics recycling programs in individual communities. They offer local governments, retailers, and manufacturers opportunities to reuse and recycle their products. Those who make and sell electronics then sponsor or instigate programs and opportunities for consumers to recycle their used electronic products. Continue Reading eCycling: EPA eCycling Program – A Brief Explanation Here

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Posted by admin - August 10, 2010 at 9:29 am

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