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Piece of Mind: Building With Whole Trees
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Building With Whole Trees. Roald Gundersen, an architect who may revolutionize the building industry, shinnied up a slender white ash near his house here on a recent afternoon, hoisting himself higher and higher until the limber trunk began to bend slowly toward the forest floor. Loggers pass over such trees because they are too small to mill, but this forester-architect,...
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Piece of Mind: Natural Insecticides
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Monday, September 28, 2009. As you may be experiencing a increase of ants in your house or getting ready to plant a winter garden, here are some tips on natural pest control:. Mint, cloves, rosemary and thyme can be used as insecticides. Neem Oil - Neem oil is used in gardens and landscapes against insects that chew on plants such as black vine weevil. Article © Lisa A. Swan, Design Forward. Green Boo...
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Piece of Mind: March 2010
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Monday, March 29, 2010. April 22, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day 2010. How do you plan to celebrate? Find an event that fits you:. Global Days of Service. April 17-18 - Join millions around the globe to make your community and the world cleaner and more sustainable. National Mall, Washington DC - April 25th, 2010. Athletes for the Earth. For kids and families. Lisa A. Swan. In Las Vegas,...
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Piece of Mind: Waste Less Living
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Saturday, October 31, 2009. Waste Less Living is a 'Zero-Waste' service that has an effective system for distributing, collecting, and then composting your waste from your next party or event. So how does it work:. Boidegradable and 100% compostable. Made from renewable resources (i.e. corn, sugar, potatoes, post-consumer-waste paper, wheat, rice, bamboo). Lisa A. Swan. Lisa A. Swan. Green and Eco Fri...
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Piece of Mind: Solar Roads: The Greatest Pipe Dream Yet
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Sunday, February 28, 2010. Solar Roads: The Greatest Pipe Dream Yet. Over 5.7 million miles of highway stretch across America alone. The carbon footprint produced by the machinery needed for salting and snow removal of these paved roads is almost immeasurable. With the world's attention focused on the climate crisis industry has shifted toward developments in renewable resources. The LED's would provi...
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Piece of Mind: Straw Bale Home for Sale
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Thursday, June 10, 2010. Straw Bale Home for Sale. A friend of mine is selling her straw bale home in Winchester, CA. This is a wonderful home that she put a lot of love and passion into building. Anyone would be lucky to have it. This a very unique opportunity to purchase a completed straw bale home. Here is the info from the MLS:. Lisa A. Swan. Is that really for sale? Lisa A. Swan.
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Piece of Mind: February 2010
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Sunday, February 28, 2010. Solar Roads: The Greatest Pipe Dream Yet. Over 5.7 million miles of highway stretch across America alone. The carbon footprint produced by the machinery needed for salting and snow removal of these paved roads is almost immeasurable. With the world's attention focused on the climate crisis industry has shifted toward developments in renewable resources. The LED's would provi...
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Piece of Mind: Earth Hour 2010: Millions Turn off Lights for Earth Hour
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Monday, March 29, 2010. Earth Hour 2010: Millions Turn off Lights for Earth Hour. Earth Hour, organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), saw millions of people switch off their lights for an hour this weekend. Earth Hour was considered success on west coast. Symbolic lights turned off on Las Vegas Strip and LAX entrance. Article © gather.com and buffalorising.com. Lisa A. Swan. Lisa A. Swan. Design F...
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Piece of Mind: Earth Day 2010
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Monday, March 29, 2010. April 22, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day 2010. How do you plan to celebrate? Find an event that fits you:. Global Days of Service. April 17-18 - Join millions around the globe to make your community and the world cleaner and more sustainable. National Mall, Washington DC - April 25th, 2010. Athletes for the Earth. For kids and families. Lisa A. Swan.
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Piece of Mind: Cloud-seeding ships could combat climate change
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Tidbits of earth friendly advice and my thoughts on politics, the world, business and life in general :. Monday, September 28, 2009. Cloud-seeding ships could combat climate change. Twomey effect' boosts reflectivity. New spin on sailing. These rotors would be easier to operate remotely than sails and would also serve as the conduits for the upward spray, with the spray consisting of droplets 0.8 µm in diameter generated by passing sea water through micro nozzles. The power for the spray and the ...The i...
