http://ecofriendlytip.com Check out the Latest Green News and Tips Today Wed, 23 May 2012 18:28:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2012/02/22/new-online-landscape-design-service-offers-tips-on-how-to-go-green-with-landscaping/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2012/02/22/new-online-landscape-design-service-offers-tips-on-how-to-go-green-with-landscaping/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:13:02 +0000 Rokai http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=9846 According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. With green, sustainable landscaping becoming an important factor for many people designing an outdoor living space, PlanWorx™ offers a variety of custom, sustainable design options that are both environmentally friendly and money-saving.

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]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/11/19/new-help-for-green-initiatives/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/20/going-green-with-exercise/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/20/going-green-with-exercise/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:15:56 +0000 Elaine http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7871 The colder months are fast approaching so it is the ideal time to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Not only will it keep your body in shape, strengthen your immune system, but also by choosing a greener way to exercise the environment also benefits. Working out the Eco way is easy and all it takes it [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/20/going-green-with-exercise/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/13/new-york-launches-recycling-program-in-public-schools/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/13/new-york-launches-recycling-program-in-public-schools/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:11:32 +0000 Lira http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7754 Good habits must be taught to children early so that they can carry this through out their life and educating children on the benefits of recycling truly has its advantages. In an effort to raise awareness and practice of going green, New York City has set up a recycling program in of its public schools. According [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/13/new-york-launches-recycling-program-in-public-schools/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/favorable-reasons-to-go-green/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/favorable-reasons-to-go-green/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:39:19 +0000 Elaine http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7419 Going Green is a positive thing. This fact can not be stressed enough. The reality of the situation is to many people are under the illusion that it will be difficult, more expensive, and to time consuming to change. When it actual fact life will remain the same only greener and better for every living [...]

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]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/25/going-green-with-toilets/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/06/09/benefits-of-going-green/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/06/09/benefits-of-going-green/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:50:32 +0000 Elaine http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=6895 Going Green is one of the most important lifestyle choices each individual on this earth should be making. Global warming has always been an issue of course, but its only recently that the threat has been discussed and fought back on with movies, concerts, organizations and more trying to spread the word! The decision to [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/06/09/benefits-of-going-green/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/03/14/going-green-on-st-patricks-day/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/03/14/going-green-on-st-patricks-day/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:58:43 +0000 Elaine http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=6555 Its that time of year again, Saint Patricks Day 2o11 is quickly approaching. The time when Irish are more prouder than ever of their heritage and non Irish join in the festivities. The good thing about this special day is the amount of green on display. Why not be clever this year and promote Eco [...]

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]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/01/29/25-environmentalists-who-were-way-ahead-of-their-time/feed/ 1 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2010/04/12/going-green-at-work/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2010/04/12/going-green-at-work/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:39:36 +0000 Elaine http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=4925 Most of our waking days are spent in work so it should never be neglected when making the change to a more Eco atmosphere. If you run your own company then you can make changes that everyone should follow, however if you just work their then you can still make changes and get everyone involved. [...]

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