Living Clean

Biofuel as Substitute for Jet Fuel

Grace — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:10:09 +0000

A study conducted at the Michigan Technological University claims that the seeds of a weed can be used to fuel airplanes in the future. Carmelina sativa is an oilseed crop that can be utilized to decrease the carbon emissions made by aircrafts, by as much as 84 percent.

Your Personal Home Remedy for Acne

Cheryl — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:15:10 +0000

Some home remedies for acne have been created by people who wanted to take care of their personal health care needs at home using natural products readily available from their own pantry, or which could be easily obtained from the local grocery store. Rather than spending time traveling to and from doctors’ offices and spending money on prescriptions that did not help, these people preferred to use home remedies for acne that had been in their families for generations or provided by friends.

Causes of Acne

Cheryl — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:14:14 +0000

Today, as we open the newspapers or magazines, we find advertisements promoting various types of creams and ointments for various skin conditions. Many who try these colorful and over-promoted products have ended up with side effects more costly to deal with than what they paid for the ‘miracle cure’! In this same vein, individuals affected by the skin condition known as acne often are understandably reluctant to take oral antibiotics or to apply chemical-based products. This has resulted in more and more affected individuals turning to more natural treatments.

Non-Toxic Flea Control

Cheryl — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:32:30 +0000

There are plenty of flea control products in the market today, but unknown to majority of pet owners is that most of the products are harmful to both the pet and the people around them. It’s a good thing there are ways to control these pests without poisoning pets, people, plants and environment. Here are some steps you can take.

The Electric Mini Cooper

Grace — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:36:05 +0000

The electric Mini Cooper, or “Mini-E,” as it is popularly called, is on field trial in the US. It is a Mini Cooper S that runs fully on electric energy. For a limited time, people can lease one for a year, and at the end of the contract, the car will be taken back by Mini Cooper for evaluation of their performance.

Biomass Power Gains Ground

Grace — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:43:47 +0000

While solar and wind power are already established alternative energy sources, biomass power is not used as much. But things will be changing in favor of biomass, what with the various biomass power plants rising up in different parts of the nation.

Alternatives to Sugar

Cheryl — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:19:18 +0000

Increased consumption of sugar per person over the last century is huge. In 1900 it was seven pounds per person per year and today the average is around 220 pounds. Directly related to the consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates (which change to sugar in the body) are diseases such as obesity, hypoglycemia, and diabetes.

Useful Gadgets for your Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Dan Harrison — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:58:57 +0000

The kitchen is a pretty important part of the home when it comes to using energy, since you're using electricity for appliances as well as gas or electricity for your cooker and oven.

Wind and Fire Energy for Your Home

Grace — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:43:58 +0000

Wind has also been a source of energy for men. Windmills were used in ancient Persia, for irrigation and milling. Today we have wind turbines to harness energy and convert it into electricity. Wind’s major disadvantage is that it depends on the weather. Power will not generate when the wind ceases to blow.

Green Oil Anyone?

Grace — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:44:01 +0000

Something is brewing in Mexico, and it’s not just the dreaded Swine Flu. Sustainable energy will be harnessed to harvest a conventional energy source. Thanks to a new innovation, solar energy will be used to pump petroleum from a Mexican oil well.