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In addition to being extremely efficient, geothermal heating and cooling systems are also incredibly durable. With the proper maintenance, a geothermal system can easily last for well over two decades. If you are tired of dealing with skyrocketing energy bills, …

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Everyone is concerned about the future of our environment, and rightly so. Landfills are filling up and some have even leaked dangerous chemicals to the surrounding landscape. Cost and time are often factors that bar some people from participating in …

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While you may think natural grass would be inherently eco-friendlier than its artificial alternative, the question of which solution is better for the environment can be surprisingly complicated.

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Considering an eco-friendly move may not be on the top of your list when you are planning a moving trip, however it is not difficult to do and will not create extra stress to the trip. Being eco-friendly whenever possible …

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Winter heating costs can be a financial burden. Most traditional heating solutions are not only expensive, but bad for the environment. Fossil fuels pollute the air, while electric heating requires increased production from utility companies. You might want to look …

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If you’ve become concerned about the environment along with millions of others, you may have wondered what it takes to maintain an eco-friendly pool. Whether you regard your pool as a luxury or a hot-weather necessity, there are ways to …

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We humans tend to see ourselves as being at the height of evolution and therefore don’t always consider how we’re impacting the environment when we allow urban expanses, pollution, sedimentation, and a lapse in helpful agricultural policies to reign supreme. …

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Scientists and the public have come a long way in terms of protecting the environment, and scientists continue to search for ways to make our existence on this planet more green every day. But what exactly are they doing? What …

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Climate change is a very real threat that is going to change the way we all live in the coming decades. While most workers (except perhaps engineers) don’t have the resources to address climate change on an international scale, every …

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Green techniques are beginning to make their way into all aspects of your world, and dentistry is no exception. While green dentistry may be a newer term, it includes numerous practices that some dentists have been using for many years. …

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