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	<title>EcoVillageGreen &#187; Green Issues</title>
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	<description>Eco Friendly Home Product Ideas &#38; Information</description>
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		<title>Ten Advantages Of Recycled Plastic Lumber</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[recycled plastic lumber]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recycled plastic lumber, also known as plastic wood, is something we see more and more in our outdoor environments. It’s a common construction material for outdoor furniture, playgrounds, decks, and even railway ties. However, if you’ve ever compared a traditional wood Adirondack chair with a recycled plastic version you will notice two things: the plastic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Lifecycle Of Renewable Energy Certificates</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/5115/the-lifecycle-of-renewable-energy-certificates/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[green tags]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[renewable electricity certificates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy credits]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are also known as green tags, renewable energy credits, renewable electricity certificates or tradable renewable certificates. Regardless of what they’re called, the bottom line is that they can be relatively confusing. I’ve read a great deal about RECs lately and perhaps it’s the way my brain thinks&#8230;but I find RECs to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Most Eco Friendly Cars, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly cars 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fuel efficient vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green cars]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I finally got around to watching the film ‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’; mainly so I could watch the more recent ‘Revenge of the Electric Car’. It’s got me thinking about cars and as a result I’ve compiled a list of the most eco friendly cars for 2012. I have to admit that I haven’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Natural Ant Killer Recipes To Try During Your Next Home Invasion</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/5093/five-natural-ant-killer-recipes-to-try-during-your-next-home-invasion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly pesticides]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural ant killer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural pesticides]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Let me start this post by saying that I’m a huge fan of ants. We all should be; life simply wouldn’t exist as we know it without them as they play many critical ecological roles. However, there are times when these little lovelies invade our homes and become a nuisance, and then it’s time to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Possible Paths To Green Dream Jobs</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4998/five-possible-paths-to-green-dream-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly careers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green dream jobs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who were starting to doubt, I’m here to tell you that green dream jobs do exist. In fact, with all industries and sectors incorporating sustainability into their portfolios, more jobs are being created that offer an opportunity to earn money while doing good things for the planet. I feel I can speak [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Companies Going Beyond Fair Trade Coffee</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4971/five-companies-going-beyond-fair-trade-coffee/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4971/five-companies-going-beyond-fair-trade-coffee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fair trade coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Products]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve written a lot about fair trade here on EcoVillageGreen – from flowers to diamonds – but it is coffee that has been the poster product for the fair trade movement. Fair trade coffee has become such a mainstream product, in fact, that places like McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts are selling it. Fair Trade certified [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Tips For DIY Organic Gift Baskets</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4960/five-tips-for-diy-organic-gift-baskets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly gift ideas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love receiving gift baskets. There’s something about getting a package filled with a variety of things that I find appealing (perhaps for the same reasons I’d rather order two or three appetizers than a main at a restaurant). Of course, receiving organic gift baskets is even better! A basket filled with organic goodies doesn’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is There Such A Thing As Fair Trade Diamonds?</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4956/is-there-such-a-thing-as-fair-trade-diamonds/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4956/is-there-such-a-thing-as-fair-trade-diamonds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fair trade certification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fair trade diamonds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers that are concerned about buying ethical jewelry, may be wondering whether there is such a thing as Fair Trade certified diamonds. After all, we see the Fair Trade label on our produce, coffee, chocolate and even flowers, but what about our jewelry? Right now, neither Fair Trade USA nor the Fair Trade Foundation in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thirteen Seasonal Steps To Organic Lawn Care</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4946/thirteen-seasonal-steps-to-organic-lawn-care/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4946/thirteen-seasonal-steps-to-organic-lawn-care/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural lawn care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organic lawn care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I’m a huge advocate for edible landscapes, however, with a family I have to admit it’s also nice to have a patch of lawn to kick a ball about. We have a patch in our back yard and to keep it looking nice while also caring for our health and the environment, I turn to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sustainable Architecture Has Economic, Environmental And Social Benefits</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4902/sustainable-architecture-has-economic-environmental-and-social-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4902/sustainable-architecture-has-economic-environmental-and-social-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green building design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sustainable architecture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With a steadily increasing population and the movement toward urbanization, we need to look toward sustainable architecture as a means of reducing the impact our cityscapes are having on our resources and the planet as a whole. In 2004, the total CO2 emissions from commercial and residential buildings made up 39% of total annual emissions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eco Friendly Party Supplies Are A Great Way To Reduce Your &#8216;Party&#8217;print</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4868/eco-friendly-party-supplies-are-a-great-way-to-reduce-your-partyprint/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4868/eco-friendly-party-supplies-are-a-great-way-to-reduce-your-partyprint/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compostable plates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco confetti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly party supplies]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The guest list is made, the date has been set and now the nitty-gritty of party planning really begins. Whether planning for a back yard barbeque, an elegant wedding, or a six-year old birthday party, you can help the planet by incorporating eco friendly party supplies into your plan. I’ve been to a lot of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reusable Water Bottles Are Part Of The Solution To Our Plastic Bottle Build-up</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4859/reusable-water-bottles-are-part-of-the-solution-to-our-plastic-bottle-build-up/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4859/reusable-water-bottles-are-part-of-the-solution-to-our-plastic-bottle-build-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BPA free water bottles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plastic water bottles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reusable water bottles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The US and, in fact, most developed countries around the world have an obsession with bottled water. This obsession is creating an obscene amount of waste; waste that can be greatly reduced by using reusable water bottles. Between the years 2002 and 2005, the sale of bottled water in the US doubled, going from 15 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What’s Behind The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Label?</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4852/whats-behind-the-sustainable-forestry-initiative-label/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4852/whats-behind-the-sustainable-forestry-initiative-label/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[certified forestry products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco labelling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eco logo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[greenwashing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sustainable forestry initiative]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to their website, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is an independent, charitable organization that promotes sustainable forest management. It’s a certification body that labels products and companies that have met a set of carefully considered standards. SFI is one of many forestry certification bodies operating around the globe. While these certification labels are a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buy Fair Trade Flowers To Make The Gesture Really Count</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4840/buy-fair-trade-flowers-to-make-the-gesture-really-count/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4840/buy-fair-trade-flowers-to-make-the-gesture-really-count/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly flowers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flowers are a beautiful gesture, whether to commemorate a special day, say thank you, or simply just because. However, unless you buy fair trade flowers your beautiful gesture may not be as rosy as you hoped. Flower farms are big business and the US imports the majority of its flowers, particularly roses, from Ecuador and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Inspirations For Eco Friendly Wedding Invitations</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4737/three-inspirations-for-eco-friendly-wedding-invitations/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4737/three-inspirations-for-eco-friendly-wedding-invitations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly wedding invitations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re trying to go green for your upcoming wedding, eco friendly wedding invitations are a good place to start. Believe it or not, the wedding industry can have a big impact on our forests. Over 2 million people get married each year in the US, which is about 5,500 marriages per day. With an average [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Duct Cleaning May Not Be The Answer To Health And Efficiency Problems In Your Home</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4655/duct-cleaning-may-not-be-the-answer-to-health-and-efficiency-problems-in-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4655/duct-cleaning-may-not-be-the-answer-to-health-and-efficiency-problems-in-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleaning heating and cooling systems]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[indoor air quality]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You have likely received advertising for duct cleaning services claiming to improve the air quality of your home as well as the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. If you are considering these services, read on as the information in this article might surprise you. In the 1990’s, both the US Environmental Protection Agency [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Do Solar Panels Work? Shedding Light On Photovoltaics</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4629/how-do-solar-panels-work-shedding-light-on-photovoltaics/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4629/how-do-solar-panels-work-shedding-light-on-photovoltaics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[how do pv cells work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how do solar panels work]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My son asked me the other day, “How do solar panels work?” I’ve come to realize lately that if I can’t break something down into simple enough concepts for my four year old to understand, I don’t understand it well enough myself. I knew the basics enough to say that energy from the sun is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Look For The LEED For Homes Logo If You&#8217;re In The Market For Sustainable Housing</title>
		<link>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4559/look-for-the-leed-for-homes-logo-if-youre-in-the-market-for-sustainable-housing/</link>
		<comments>http://ecovillagegreen.com/4559/look-for-the-leed-for-homes-logo-if-youre-in-the-market-for-sustainable-housing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green building design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[LEED for homes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEED for Homes is a rating initiative created by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) to help transform residential buildings into sustainable homes. The USGBC is a non-profit organization with the goal of transforming the built environment within a generation. USGBC developed the LEED program, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Define Sustainable Development?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[define sustainable development]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The terms sustainability and sustainable development are used every day, in the media, by governments, corporations&#8230;you name it. Yet, despite seeing and using these terms regularly, how many of us can actually define sustainable development? Unfortunately, short of doing a survey, I can’t answer this. However, I do have the utmost faith that if asked, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Tips For Reducing Your Home Office Footprint</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicola Temple</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days, many people have a home office and telecommute part of the week, or do all their work from home. Though it may seem as though a home office is a more environmentally friendly alternative to commuting to an office, this isn’t always the case. Depending on a number of factors, including how often [...]]]></description>
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