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		<title>Be Kind to the Environment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you feel that? The cool mornings are finally here, and that means that the fall season is fast approaching. I cannot say that I am a huge fan of chillier weather, and I will definitely miss summer. The thing is, fall means a new wardrobe most of all. I try to be as green [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/be-kind-to-the-environment/">Be Kind to the Environment</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can you feel that? The cool mornings are finally here, and that means that the fall season is fast approaching. I cannot say that I am a huge fan of chillier weather, and I will definitely miss summer. The thing is, fall means a new wardrobe most of all. I try to be as green as I possibly can when I am buying clothes and breaking out the old ones for the season. I have staples in my wardrobe that I wear every season, so I do not have to buy a lot of new clothes, which produces waste, you know? If you are ready to hop on board the green train and shop for some new fall duds, then I will share with you my green shopping secrets. Seriously, what’s better than getting to break out some new clothes? Oh yeah, doing that and still being kind to the environment! -Be prepared to make a <a href="http://www.ryanmerydithfrancis.com/2011/06/protect-your-home.html">commitment</a> to the new items that you purchase. Whenever you find something that you must have, then you really need to take some time and think about it in your future. Is the wardrobe piece something that you can coordinate with other items in your existing wardrobe? Do you see yourself wearing it again next fall or is it a fad? You need to make certain that all items you pick out are worth the money and the waste that was created in making it. -Find some vintage pieces to add to your collection. I love vintage clothes. I like to think that my vintage <a href="http://FOREXROBOTWORLDCUPREVIEW.COM">pieces</a> have an amazing history behind them, and plus it’s green to shop vintage. I love how that works out. -Organic cotton is a good choice for any garment. No matter what type of item you are looking for, if it is made from organic cotton, then you can be sure that it is green and it is free from harmful pesticides and chemicals. Just read labels while you are shopping. -If you find that next year you are so over one of your pieces, then find a way to repurpose it. You would be surprised what a good seamstress can do for your garments. For instance, take a dress that you no longer wear and have it made into a skirt. Or you could even have a sweater made into a super cute cardigan. There are so many <a href="http://borislurieartfoundation.org">possibilities</a>. -When you are out perfecting your new fall wardrobe, remember to shop with purpose and stay green.</p>
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		<title>Memory Foam Mattresses; The Green Option?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green issues have become something of a big deal of late. I know what you&#8217;re thinking, surely they&#8217;ve always been a big deal right? Well, yes, for those of us in the know, environmental issues have always been at the forefront of our lives, helping shape the way we live, but in recent years these [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/memory-foam-mattresses-the-green-option/">Memory Foam Mattresses; The Green Option?</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Green issues have become something of a big deal of late. I know what you&#8217;re thinking, surely they&#8217;ve always been a big deal right? Well, yes, for those of us in the know, environmental issues have always been at the forefront of our lives, helping shape the way we live, but in recent years these issues have been granted front-page status and as such, the way most of us live our lives has been altered for the better. Certainly the items we tend to purchase will have changed over the last few years, even if we haven&#8217;t noticed. Sometimes these changes are out of our hands of course as companies look into ways of creating eco-friendly packaging for their products and the like, but there are certain changes we can make that are entirely of our own doing.</p>
<p>Buying long lasting products might seem like a simple and rather obvious concept, but the sheer amount of waste we as human beings create is mind blowing! Even purchasing items that you might take for granted such as mattresses can affect environmental issues, which is why you might well want to consider the perks of a <a title="memory foam mattress" href="http://www.memoryfoamwarehouse.co.uk">memory foam mattress</a>, should you be in the market for such an item. Not only are memory foam mattresses famously comfortable and futuristic in their make-up, they also offer a far increased life-span when compared to traditional spring based mattresses, many of which are discarded once they become uncomfortable. Thankfully, this is not an issue which you are likely to be faced with for a very, very long time with a memory foam mattress, making them as a concept far greener than traditional set-ups.</p>
<p>Though it may seem odd to bring things down to such a basic level, it really does go to show that the simplest of changes to your life can make a difference and certainly as far as your comfort is concerned, purchasing a memory foam mattress rather than a spring based product is the kind of action which produces numerous positive reactions.</p>
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		<title>My Beds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bed is the one that is used for sleeping and relaxation to make the day more comfortable. The frame is the base that is available on the bed where the mattress is put. Cheap Iron Bed Frames:-I wanted a good bed with the elegant bed frame too. That is how I opted for the [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/my-beds/">My Beds</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The bed is the one that is used for sleeping and relaxation to make the day more comfortable. The frame is the base that is available on the bed where the mattress is put.<br />
Cheap Iron Bed Frames:-I wanted a good bed with the elegant bed frame too. That is how I opted for the <a href="http://cheapironbedframes.com/">wrought iron bed frames</a> which were really worth buying it. These iron bed frames give the best support and I have found them very much durable also. I did find many designs also in this type. I have found the comfort ability and also a good sleep on them.</p>
<p>Full Bunk Beds:-I was searching a bed that is good to look and also saves me more of the place where I can arrange with something else decorative. That is how I stumbled upon the <a href="http://cheapfullbunkbeds.com/">twin over full bunk beds</a> where I could save a lot of place in my bed room and also find the sufficient comfort on the bed. These beds are mostly supported by the four poles and the bed on the top can be reached by climbing a ladder.</p>
<p>Full Futon bed:-I purchased a full futon bed that has the traditional touch and also can be used for sitting and also for sleeping. I did save place also by purchasing this <a href="http://fullfutonbed.com/">futon sofa bed</a>. This bed has the frames that is made of wood and the one I purchased is the king sized one that has lot of place and that gives good sleep also. I will definitely recommend this type of bed as they give much elegant look in the living room or in the room they are placed and also are very comfort giving ones.</p>
<p>Cheap Duvet Cover Sets:-I had to find this type of the <a href="http://cheapduvetcoversets.com/">double duvet cover set</a> and I was in the search of the matching ones and I had in no time got those covering sets that too matching and that also looked very beautiful. I had many accessories and this gave me a good answer to all the accessories to be covered.</p>
<p>Cheap triple bunk beds:-I purchased the <a href="http://cheaptriplebunkbeds.com/">triple bunk bed loft</a> that too of the cost worth it. I placed them on to the corner of my bed room where I could find lot of place and also found much of comfort ability too. It also gave me a very royal look and so I would suggest purchasing this type of beds so as to save the space and to save money also.</p>
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		<title>Live Near Earth Friendly Shopping in Philadelphia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great place to live and work and, of course, shop? And you want to do it all while maintaining your green values? Then look no farther than the city of brotherly love. Philadelphia is working toward environmental goals that will, in time, rank it among the most environmentally friendly cities in the [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/live-near-earth-friendly-shopping-in-philadelphia/">Live Near Earth Friendly Shopping in Philadelphia</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a great place to live and work and, of course, shop? And you want to do it all while maintaining your green values? Then look no farther than the city of brotherly love. Philadelphia is working toward environmental goals that will, in time, rank it among the most environmentally friendly cities in the United States. Considering the city was built on the backs of steel mills and other industrial polluters, this transformation is bound to be slow and costly. But anything worth doing takes time, and usually, it takes lots of money. Still, you don’t have to wait to find great “green” living spaces in the city.</p>
<p>They’re available right now! Love to shop? You can shop quite of few of the big name eco-friendly retailers without ever leaving the Philadelphia area. Not only can you get a great rate on <a href="http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/" target="_blank">Philly apartments</a> near environmentally friendly malls, there are lots of stores here that have earned top ratings with the pro-earth crowd. The Green Depot, our planet’s foremost green building supplier has a store in Philly. REI has two stores in the area and Timberland has four. REI and Timberland are both ranked consistently high for their eco-friendly products and practices. With a great transit system, plenty of friendly neighborhoods and lots of history, Philadelphia has plenty to offer newcomers. Check out some of the great housing deals, or find environmentally friendly Philly apartments by shopping on line. When we shop online, we all do a bit to save the planet. Choosing your potential apartment, or picking a green retailer before you make the trip, means less time in your car and causes less smog forming emissions. So, go green from your PC. If you’re in Philadelphia, you’ll be doing that in plenty of good company.</p>
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		<title>Casinos Are Going Green</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lots of your favorite casinos are pitching in and doing their part for the environment. From their perspective, the growing trend towards becoming more eco-friendly has as much to do with luring in potential customers as it does with sustainability. Still, whatever their motives might be, green casinos are a better bet for the planet [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/casinos-are-going-green/">Casinos Are Going Green</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lots of your favorite casinos are pitching in and doing their part for the environment. From their perspective, the growing trend towards becoming more eco-friendly has as much to do with luring in potential customers as it does with sustainability. Still, whatever their motives might be, green casinos are a better bet for the planet and us. The Palazzo, a brand new, shining star in the Casino laden city of Las Vegas, made history, quite literally, when it was recognized by LEED-NC (Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design – New construction) as the largest “Green Building on the planet!” The LEED designation is the benchmark for design and construction of high-performing “green buildings”. Other big casinos in Las Vegas and New Jersey have been commended for their efforts to become better citizens of the Earth. Still, the one casino that probably deserves the most recognition for the lowest carbon footprint won’t be getting any special commendations. Online casinos, such as <a href="http://www.wagerinsider.co.uk">Caesars online</a>, are flourishing in a world that doesn’t need to go green&#8230; because it already is. When you take advantage of the opportunity to do your gambling via the world-wide-web, you are enjoying the same fun and games, but without the environmental impact of a huge building with extensive hotel and restaurant space, not to mention gaming areas. You are saving all of that energy and eliminating tons of waste. Of course, you didn’t drive to your computer, so you are cutting back on smog-forming emissions from your car or from the plane you’d have taken to fly out. So, the online casino probably does deserve a reward for being the greenest, but they really don’t seem to mind. After all, business for them is less costly and profits higher, so they’re seeing a lot more of the kind of green they’re really interested in without any award.</p>
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		<title>Cut Down on Plastic: Use Only One Refillable Credit Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is very little doubt that one of America&#8217;s major problems today is the huge buildup in credit card debt. In the years of profligate and reckless lending, credit cards were virtually thrust on people and the seduction of what seemed like unlimited credit was hard to resist. Living well beyond one&#8217;s means has unfortunately [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/cut-down-on-plastic-use-only-one-refillable-credit-card/">Cut Down on Plastic: Use Only One Refillable Credit Card</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is very little doubt that one of America&#8217;s major problems today is the huge buildup in credit card debt. In the years of profligate and reckless lending, credit cards were virtually thrust on people and the seduction of what seemed like unlimited credit was hard to resist. Living well beyond one&#8217;s means has unfortunately become a way of life. Not only is credit card debt one of the most expensive forms of debt but credit card companies  earned over $93 billion last year in late payment fees and penalties.</p>
<p>All of us must immediately discipline ourselves to live within our means and that means no more credit card debt. Using plastic has become such an integral part of our way of life that switching to cash is going to be extremely painful. Nevertheless, this has to be the starting point in the process of reorganizing personal debt to make it more manageable.</p>
<p>It is now possible to achieve this switch easily and retain most of the advantages of credit card use without going head over heels into debt. The solution is to use one single refillable credit card also known as a <a href="http://visionprepaid.com/" target="_blank">prepaid credit card</a> or a reloadable credit card. These cards operate much like debit cards do except that they are not linked to a bank account. Instead, you load money onto a card and then use the card for merchant transactions or to withdraw cash from ATMs. As the balance runs down, you can top it up by depositing cash with the issuer or with the help of your bank account. You just need to check that the merchants with whom you normally shop accept the card that you choose. Once you have done this, you can simply cut up your existing plastic.</p>
<p>Take control of your life and get a handle on your debt problem today.</p>
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		<title>A Step by Step Guide to Organising a Garden Cooperative</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ideally, we would all like to eat natural foods all the time that are grown with organic farming techniques and the appropriate vegetable seeds. This can ensure the health of our families by making sure that what they eat is free of harmful chemicals and pesticides. The increasing demand for organic foods has made them [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-organising-a-garden-cooperative/">A Step by Step Guide to Organising a Garden Cooperative</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ideally, we would all like to eat natural foods all the time that are grown with organic farming techniques and the appropriate <a href="http://www.outsidepride.com/" target="_blank">vegetable seeds</a>. This can ensure the health of our families by making sure that what they eat is free of harmful chemicals and pesticides. The increasing demand for organic foods has made them expensive but there are ways in which they can be made more affordable.</p>
<p>One method that you could adopt is to undertake the responsibility of organizing a garden cooperative. This means that you pool resources with other members to organize a cooperative that will be collectively owned by all the members. The cooperative will be able to obtain a continuous supply of fresh produce at an affordable price because of the volume discounts that would be available.</p>
<p>First determine what kind of foods you would like to procure and then identify the sources that give you the best deals. Ensure that you can compile a list of the products that are available and the prices that you have negotiated. It may be a good idea to see if there is a Community Supported Agriculture garden (CSA) in your vicinity. CSAs are generally highly committed to high standards of organic farming.</p>
<p>Next, announce your intention to form a cooperative and try and enlist as many members as you can. Use the local press and signs in local stores where possible. Distribute the product and price lists to members who sign up and provide them with an order form and a cut-off date for submission. Furthermore, get a commitment from them to contribute free time to help out in the running of the cooperative. Phone suppliers and place the firm order after reconfirming prices.</p>
<p>On the delivery date decided, pick up the order and, with the help of other members, redistribute the foods into various boxes or bags along with a copy of each member&#8217;s order. Inform members that they may now pick up their orders. As you can see, the bulk discount plus the savings in overheads should translate into substantial discounts for members.</p>
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		<title>How to Acquire a Perfect Lawn by St Patrick&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wouldn&#8217;t you like to grow the best lawn in your neighborhood, with the right shade of green, to show off on St Patrick&#8217;s Day? That would be quite an achievement, and it certainly can be done though it will require time, hard work and patience, and some knowledge about how to go about it. Your [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com">Earth Friendly Products | Green Shopping</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ecoshoppingdirect.com/how-to-acquire-a-perfect-lawn-by-st-patricks-day/">How to Acquire a Perfect Lawn by St Patrick&#8217;s Day</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn&#8217;t you like to grow the best lawn in your neighborhood, with the right shade of green, to show off on St Patrick&#8217;s Day? That would be quite an achievement, and it certainly can be done though it will require time, hard work and patience, and some knowledge about how to go about it.</p>
<p>Your first step is to acquire the correct grass seeds for your garden conditions. There are different <a href="http://www.outsidepride.com/" target="_blank">grass seeds</a> available for different climatic conditions. If you get mild winters and warm summers, as in the Southern states of  US, you will need a warm season grass seed. If, on the other hand, your climate is like the Northern states of the US, where summers are mild but winters are cold, you will need to plant cool season grass.</p>
<p>The next step is to determine how much the lawn is going to be used. If people are going to walk about on it constantly, you will need to plant grass that is hardy and recovers quickly. If the lawn is largely ornamental, you can be less picky. You will also need to decide how much time and effort you are going to devote to the lawn because some types of grasses require a lot more care and attention than others.</p>
<p>If your yard has several different growing conditions such as lots of sun in some parts and shade in the others, you may need to pick different grasses to suit these areas. Write down as much information as you can about the growing conditions, and then, compare them to the grass seed labels at the store. If you have a problem you can ask an employee to help. Remember that warm season grass is planted in the summer while cool season grass is best planted in autumn or spring. You may need to experiment a little until you find the right combination of grass.</p>
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