You would never knowingly build your house on an open landfill. However, thousands of homes, schools, playgrounds and other developments have been built on the equivalent of landfills. In past decades, industries that closed down would simply move away, with little thought of the waste they left behind. Unwitting homeowners and municipalities built structures on [...]
What’s more of a certainty than the cost of gas and electricity going up and up. Despite this, most people still end up paying more than they should for these basic provisions, despite them often making up one of the largest household expenditures, after the mortgage. To help make sure you’re not paying over the [...]
The Prius family has expanded since the first Prius hit the road as the premier hybrid option for drivers seeking a “green” transportation alternative. Remaining true to its reputation and commitment for innovation, Prius holds over 1,000 patents that are either registered or still pending. Recognising that the original one-size-fits-all Prius does not suit every [...]
The last decade has seen a surge in all things eco-friendly. More people are consistently recycling, buying organic food, driving hybrid cars, and trying to live more self-sustainably. When this trend first started, the few who were actively practicing an earth friendly approach were not taken seriously and their concerns were brushed off. Resources were [...]
Green roofing systems are an increasingly popular eco-friendly roofing solution used on domestic and commercial properties across the globe. In addition to providing property owners with a host of environmental and cost saving benefits, they can also demonstrate an innovative use of design and architecture. With this in mind, we’ve got five awesome eco-friendly green [...]
Most of us cannot live without our morning jolt of caffeine. Each morning, millions of people descend upon cafes for their morning java. Unfortunately, most of these coffee beverages come in cardboard cup that end up in the trash, adding more strain to our already burdened waste stream. This is where Karla Zens comes in. [...]
Many drivers become accustomed to the same type of vehicle. SUV drivers tend to fall in love with SUVs, and economy car drivers tend to love small, four-cylinder cars. For this reason, luxury car drivers often have trouble switching to other types of smaller, greyer and more efficient cars. Here are five ways to break [...]
With the rise of popular couponing television shows as well as the effects of the recession, grocery stores across the country have seen a huge increase in couponing. Shoppers that utilize coupons swear that they save enormous amounts of money in the stores. To get started, there are a couple of things you need and [...]
Competing for business and talent in the modern workforce is no easy thing. The companies that have survived the tumult of the past four years have become lean and efficient. The top talent available for your workforce is (hopefully) highly trained and, as such, highly sought after. Many of these potential or current employees are [...]
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