Live Green, Love Earth, Leave a Legacy
Ice is not the instinctive answer that comes to mind when considering powerful industrial cleaning tools. Industrial cleaning is a challenging task that demands both powerful equipment to handle tough compounds and versatility to achieve standards of cleanliness that vary in different industries. An effective cleaning solution may need the capability to remove precise burrs…
While visiting Publix and browsing the meat section (looking for inspiration for tonights dinner) I realized I had no definitive knowledge on what “Antibiotic-Free” labels were real and backed and what were not. Did you know that 80% of all antibiotics sold are used by the meat and poultry industry to make animals grow faster or to prevent disease?…
Living a green life isn’t just about helping the environment. By being green, you can also improve your own life thanks to potential health benefits and the possibility to save money. When it comes to your home, there are plenty of simple, quick ways to upgrade to a greener standard of living – here are…
“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race”, said Herbert George Wells, prolific English writer. Bicycling is a great physical activity, beneficial in so many levels you cannot even imagine. Besides the obvious health benefits, it is a way to enjoy nature on…
For many homes with the space to fit them, outdoor pools are the pride and joy of any residence. However, they’re not exactly cheap to run through traditional means. Fortunately, help is at hand with a number of natural or eco-friendly solutions. These tips won’t just keep your bills down, they will help reduce your…
The clothes we wear and the materials they are made of can have a negative impact on the environment and on our health. The plethora of cheap clothing and the constantly fleeting fads are contributing sufficiently to the enormous amount of waste. As a result, many people are turning to sustainable fashion. Don’t imagine uncomfortable…
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There’s little that will add greater value to your home and provide benefits far beyond the aesthetic than trees. Many of us take these beautiful plants for granted when designing and planning a maintenance routine. However, they improve both individual properties and offer their benefits to the entire community. Below, we’ll talk about how you…
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Many of the deciduous trees around Portland appear are showing fall colors much earlier than usual. While trees may get a jump on the season for various reasons, this year’s early debut of autumnal hues is being attributed to the Pacific Northwest’s unusually dry, hot spring and summer. Drought in Oregon and Washington has been…
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This planet’s natural resources are running dangerously low. The reason behind such a discouraging situation is that we are taking more than we are giving back. And, no, plastic islands floating the world oceans don’t count as giving back. The environmentally-conscious people are trying to find solutions that will provide future generations with the same…
Moving a home can be a pretty stressful experience regardless of where you live. The modern lifestyles we lead can be very busy at times and that could sometimes lead to a chance at a promotion or moving to a new location around the country or the world itself. In many cases the move will…