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		<title>A Green House Is A Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ Phillip Jr.</dc:creator>
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<p>There is a green revolution out there; a green lifestyle that is fast emerging in the modern times that can begin in your own homes. The community and activists are practicing it and everyday more and more are joining this step to sustain mother earth &#8211; our one source for survival and longevity. </p>
<p>But in a vast scene, this type of phenomenon, which can be practiced in detail can start in your own ways. We just have to know how to practice the lifestyle properly. Going Green is at the palm of our hands. There is much offer of a ... <a href="http://www.russwholesaleflowers.com/blog/tips/go-green/a-green-house-is-a-home/">read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin-right: 5px" alt="russ on flowers green 1 A Green House Is A Home" title="" src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/russ_on_flowers_green_1.jpg" width="150" align="left" height="150" />There is a green revolution out there; a green lifestyle that is fast emerging in the modern times that can begin in your own homes. The community and activists are practicing it and everyday more and more are joining this step to sustain mother earth &#8211; our one source for survival and longevity. </p>
<p>But in a vast scene, this type of phenomenon, which can be practiced in detail can start in your own ways. We just have to know how to practice the lifestyle properly. Going Green is at the palm of our hands. There is much offer of a green lifestyle today that you can have or do even under your own roof. RECYCLING is one of the main keys of going Green. </p>
<p>There is much trash produced in the world and many dump sites are almost filled with mans unwanted objects of industrialization. Things that will haunt us for a very, very long time because they are not biodegradable, but there is a lot of hope because of recycling. Papers with blank pages at the back can still be used as scratch papers, old containers can be filled again with other things as long as they have similar chemical component and use, and used grocery plastics can be used again for other things. </p>
<p>What one can do, too is to bring green bags (some groceries have them for free) or your own re-usable bags for your items. You could even look more fashionable and at the same time as you put up that cool sunglass, you&#8217;re one proud mamma, doing your part in saving the environment. Then there are the banana peels, orange peels or fish remains from your dinner last night. </p>
<p>Look outside your window, you might be forgetting that there is an empty space with soil at your garden waiting to be fed with your biodegradable trash. Mister early worm will surely be welcoming. Your smiling flowers or baby vegetables will need the compost from your excess food. It would really be interesting sharing your food with your plants and flowers. After all, they are part of the family.</p>
<p>For some more knowledgeable and technical homes a family can also use materials that are earth friendly. There are solar powered roofs developed nowadays for an alternative source of energy at home or bio fueled cars that can be used for cars. Using CFL lights can also help save energy at home.</p>
<p>But of course, after all these practices have been mentioned, there are still the basic things that we should not forget like turning off the water while brushing your teeth, turning off the lights or any electric appliance when not in use, and the very primitive way of walking when your trip is not that far. This can even be a way of exercise to limit those aching muscles at night. </p>
<p>This going green lifestyle does not only make you a hero to mother earth but also a hero to your grandchildren. If your four-cornered structure is colored by a going green way then a harmonious HOME is achieved with a spark of hope for a cleaner future. </p>


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		<title>123 Lets Go Green!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ Phillip Jr.</dc:creator>
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<p>There is much in this life that we could truly enjoy in a spic and span environment &#8211; an ordered system of lifestyle and a cultivated surrounding. This is what going green is all about.  </p>
<p>Planet earth is now in its critical stage. Forests are denuded, mountains are destroyed, rivers have been polluted and many other environmental issues are bombarding humanity. With the fast paced technology and its developments, its forefather, industrialization is also running fast with the dark changing times of our planet.</p>
<p>Just as the color suggests green instigates a spark of hope with the catastrophe that is ... <a href="http://www.russwholesaleflowers.com/blog/tips/go-green/123-lets-go-green/">read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin-right: 5px" alt="russ on flowers green 14 123 Lets Go Green!" title="" src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/russ_on_flowers_green_14.png" width="150" align="left" height="150" />There is much in this life that we could truly enjoy in a spic and span environment &#8211; an ordered system of lifestyle and a cultivated surrounding. This is what going green is all about.  </p>
<p>Planet earth is now in its critical stage. Forests are denuded, mountains are destroyed, rivers have been polluted and many other environmental issues are bombarding humanity. With the fast paced technology and its developments, its forefather, industrialization is also running fast with the dark changing times of our planet.</p>
<p>Just as the color suggests green instigates a spark of hope with the catastrophe that is happening to our dear environment. The paradise of beautiful flowers, colorful insects and butterflies, and free-flowing rivers may not all be visualized again in a perfect  picture, but at least going green slowly prevents the complete destruction of this planet.</p>
<p>This is a call, a responsibility &#8211; a vocation for each one of us residing in this once very beautiful planet. But due to mans selfish motives and uncouth practices, trees are now dead logs, rivers are now fatal, and that once fresh air is now like a ghost roaming the polluted city.</p>
<p>There are just many things we could do for mother earth. Going green is as easy as 1 2 3</p>
<p>One: start with your own self. Discipline is very important; before you reach out to other people, you have to practice first on what you preach. Start by throwing your pieces of trash in the proper place or putting that small piece of paper in your pocket when mister bin is nowhere to be found. Segregate properly. There are many places nowadays that practice trash segregation and as an individual it is but right to follow this program. Stop in front of those colorful trash cans, take a moment and bring your trash to its proper home.</p>
<p>Two: Pay it forward. Be a responsible adult or child. Always remember the things learned in school. Be an example to others &#8211; to your sons and daughters, to your siblings and especially to your friends. Living righteously for the environment is worth it even if they call you a geek. This is a long term solution even for those persecutors. Your every step is equally important for them. Maybe, just maybe, being an example can bring the practice into a whole new network of people who are also paying it forward.</p>
<p>Three: Reach out to the community. They say it takes two to tango but think about a group of people in a ballroom, enjoying themselves on the dance floor. Just like dancing, you may have different ways: tango, boogie or cha-cha. Helping out with the community natural fertilizer, joining the weekly community clean up, helping out with your schools environmental club. </p>
<p>Young or old, we each have our chance to take part in this green revolution for our mother earth. And if we dance harmoniously, there may be an aesthetic result in the future. Our performance as humans today in helping to save the environment is a great artistry each can offer to our childrens future. </p>


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		<title>Practice Going Green In Small Ways</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ Phillip Jr.</dc:creator>
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<p>Helping the environment and going green is not as hard as it sounds. It is not even remotely difficult. It just calls for many small, minor changes in our lifestyles and you will be surprised at how much impact you can generate by going green. </p>
<p>The first aspect in your life where you can practice going green is in your transportation. With gas prices steadily rising and being expected to increase over the years, going green with your mode of transportation seems a pretty logical idea. Not only do you save money, but you save the environment as well. Try ... <a href="http://www.russwholesaleflowers.com/blog/tips/go-green/practice-going-green-in-small-ways/">read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Helping the environment and going green is not as hard as it sounds. It is not even remotely difficult. It just calls for many small, minor changes in our lifestyles and you will be surprised at how much impact you can generate by going green. </p>
<p>The first aspect in your life where you can practice going green is in your transportation. With gas prices steadily rising and being expected to increase over the years, going green with your mode of transportation seems a pretty logical idea. Not only do you save money, but you save the environment as well. Try green transportation by using a bicycle or your God-given legs. Keep your car in tune and practice good driving. A well-kept car uses less gas than a car in poor condition. If you can imagine a life without your car, sell it!</p>
<p>Go for quality and not for quantity. When buying items, dont make price your highest priority, consider if the item youre buying is going to last you for the long term. Buying cheap may help you save in the short term, but going green in your purchases will save you money in the long run. Make sure also that your ordinary household items are recyclable such as tissue paper. </p>
<p>Water is another aspect in which going green practices are important. Do your laundry only when you have a full load of clothes. Otherwise, youre just wasting energy, soap, and your own effort. Search your home for water leaks and have them repaired right away. Not only will it save your money on water bills, it also helps conserve water for future use. Another way of going green is by changing your showerhead to a lower one. A lower shower head uses less water to get to your body. This also saves you time.</p>
<p>Learn how to conserve electricity. Unplug appliances that are not in use. You can change all your light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs. Australia has applied this going green change  which means this is not impossible. Learn how to dispose of your bulbs properly, as well as your used batteries. If you have changed cell phones over the years, donate your mobile phones and batteries for proper recycling. </p>
<p>You should know that not all household cleaning materials should be bought from the grocery or supermarket. Going green with your household products can mean using soap, vinegar and baking soda as cleaning ingredients. This not only means less expense for you, but less chemicals released in our environment.</p>
<p>Sleep early and go to bed early. This may seem like a foreign concept in this modern age but sleeping early means less electricity consumption. Turn off unused lights before going to bed and wake up early to take advantage of the natural light of the sun. You can also have a healthy dose of vitamin E while youre at it. If you want to learn more on how you can go about going green, check this site out http://frugalist.instantcreditcard.com/2007/how-to-go-green-and-save-a-boatload-of-money-57-tips-tutorials-and-ideas/. </p>


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		<title>In An Industrialized Environment, How Can We Go Green?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ Phillip Jr.</dc:creator>
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<p>Buildings and offices are just some of structures that take part in this whole idea of industrialization. And they are also a big contribution to our city trash, so this article presents ways on how (yes we know we are all victims of the system and cannot really fight the effects of industrialization) offices can take part in the move of going green in their own baby steps.  On each floor of the building one department could have one way of helping out mother earth.  </p>
<p>On the first floor, officers should use CFLs for their lights. With the ... <a href="http://www.russwholesaleflowers.com/blog/tips/go-green/in-an-industrialized-environment-how-can-we-go-green/">read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buildings and offices are just some of structures that take part in this whole idea of industrialization. And they are also a big contribution to our city trash, so this article presents ways on how (yes we know we are all victims of the system and cannot really fight the effects of industrialization) offices can take part in the move of going green in their own baby steps.  On each floor of the building one department could have one way of helping out mother earth.  </p>
<p>On the first floor, officers should use CFLs for their lights. With the same quality this would help save energy consumption in the office. On the second floor, papers with black pages at the back can still be used for non-formal print outs or as scratch papers for notes. Old folders and labels can also be reused. There would be less trash, less expenses for the department.   On the kitchen area, own mugs for each employee should be practiced than using plastic or paper cups from coffee dispenser machines. A minimized or scheduled use of the air conditioning system and other electronic gadgets can also be practiced to help conserve energy on the building. </p>
<p>There are also water energy, energy efficient and indoor environmentally friendly office materials and equipments that company can follow and use to join the move of going green.   There are also the bio fuels developed that companies can use for their cars and company trucks. The use of this kind of fuel is providing a healthier air to many people, and like returning a favor to consumers and ordinary citizens their right for a cleaner environment.  </p>
<p>On the outside of a building, the proper segregation of waste is also one major factor on how offices, buildings and companies could help out in going green.  In the city scene most especially, the people are one of the major contributors of waste. With the ways mentioned above, they could also reduce, reuse, and recycle through segregation of their trash in all departments. This will reduce the production of trash. Reusing old electronic equipments or even donating them to communities in need can also help reduce the amount of non-bio degradable trash produced.  In general, the whole concept of a RECYCLING program means a company can somehow promote a healthier environment to live in.  </p>
<p>Ways mentioned are an ideal dream for some companies who often care only about their businesses. But going green is not only a vocation to ordinary citizens but for them also because these companies and offices are also part of the inhibitors of the planet earth. We share the same air, water source and all the kinds of energy. They maybe up in those tall tower buildings and using the most high technology equipment but we are one in having the responsibility in taking care of the planet earth.  A better habitat means a better cooperation from each one of us. With proper project planning and implementation, companies and offices can also take part in making this world a better place to live in.</p>


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		<title>Going Green On The Go</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ Phillip Jr.</dc:creator>
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<p>Most people like traveling and taking a break every now and then. Vacations are something of a reward for hard work and its a chance to relax and be with your loved ones. Did you know that you could incorporate going green activities and habits while on vacation? Its not as complicated as it sounds. There are simple things that you can do to help the environment even if you&#8217;re far from home. </p>
<p>You can take the first step in a green vacation by choosing a green destination. Log on to the Internet and check out places and destinations that ... <a href="http://www.russwholesaleflowers.com/blog/tips/go-green/going-green-on-the-go/">read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people like traveling and taking a break every now and then. Vacations are something of a reward for hard work and its a chance to relax and be with your loved ones. Did you know that you could incorporate going green activities and habits while on vacation? Its not as complicated as it sounds. There are simple things that you can do to help the environment even if you&#8217;re far from home. </p>
<p>You can take the first step in a green vacation by choosing a green destination. Log on to the Internet and check out places and destinations that are greener than most  look out for human traffic and ecological state while making your choice. You can opt to take a mission vacation where you go to a destination and engage in activities where you can help out the local activity. </p>
<p>Choosing a local destination is also a great move in going green. When you travel within the country or within your state, you also help tourism as you spend fewer resources in transportation. You can always choose a good national park and get yourself re-acquainted with nature. </p>
<p>You can also go green with your choice of board and lodging. There are hotels all over the world that try to employ going green principles. Don&#8217;t go for expensive hotels but choose cost-efficient and energy-conserving lodging areas. If you have friends and family in the area, you can opt to stay with them  this does not only lessen your costs, but also helps expend less energy. </p>
<p>Another choice where you can employ environment-friendly decisions is your mode of transportation. Traveling by air definitely eats up more fuel. If possible, choose to travel by train. Its cheaper, more earth-friendly, and definitely interesting. Not only are you practicing going green, you&#8217;re also enjoying more scenery and meeting a lot of different people. </p>
<p>If you do decide to travel by plane, you can still help the environment by packing lightly. Choose only items that you need and pack a few key pieces of clothing. You can always do your laundry at your destination area. This helps the environment because the lighter the plane, the less fuel it uses. </p>
<p>While enjoying your vacation and seeing different sights, go green by lessening or eliminating your use of bottled water. Bring a water container which you can fill up with water or your choice of drink at restaurants and drinking stations. By doing this, you lessen the presence of plastic in the environment. </p>
<p>As you go back to your home, most people will bring along souvenirs for themselves and their friends and family back home. Choose souvenirs wisely  sometimes the stuff we bring home is worth less than the amount of resources spent to get it from one place to another. Bring back only items that are really special and hard to find. </p>
<p>If you want to find out more on how you can travel and still help keep the environment safe for the future, get to the Internet and check out http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/green-index/travel-outdoors-guides.html.</p>


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