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A solar battery charger is a wonderful gadget, but in my experience it has its time and place. Not surprisingly, going solar is ideal when you’re off the grid, but have you considered it for trickle-charging? We’ve covered solar chargers in a few previous articles here on EcoVillageGreen and so I wanted to take a [...]

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The Five Ws Of WaterSense

by Nicola Temple on May 16, 2012

in Water usage

The WaterSense label is essentially to water what the EnergyStar label is to energy; a certification that a product has met with strict standards in terms of efficiency. Some people may not be as familiar with the WaterSense as the program was only started in 2006, compared with EnergyStar, which began in 1992. So, I [...]

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Natural handmade soap is one of those delightful things I love to pick up and smell at local markets. Some of them smell good enough to eat and, quite frankly, bare an uncanny resemblance to a slab of fudge! Soap-making is a very popular hobby these days. For starters, it’s wonderful to make your own [...]

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What Motivates You To Eat Organic Meat?

by Nicola Temple on May 4, 2012

in Food

When I started to write an article about organic meat, I honestly thought it would be fairly straightforward and I would list some pros and cons and be done with it. It was not to be so. In hindsight, it’s not surprising that when I looked into the consumption of organic meat and meat in [...]

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Having lived for a few years in Australia, I know all too well the importance of sunscreen. Having also spent a lot of time diving on coral reefs, I also know the importance of using a biodegradable sunscreen. Millions of sunscreen-slathered divers and snorkelers jump into the ocean each year to enjoy the splendor of our reefs. However, tour [...]

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