A guerilla (alt. guerrilla) is a soldier. It is a term of war suggesting associations ranging from Che Guevara’s revolutionary activities to much of modern irregular warfare. A guerilla is a soldier who fights in an unconventional manner, close to the land. The Swamp Fox of the American Revolution is a guerilla fighter, but George… Continue reading Guerilla Gardening: Environmental Improvement Or Criminal Nuisance?
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Package-Free Grocery Stores and the Environment
In August, the first grocery store in the USA to sell mainly package-free goods will open in Austin, Texas. The store’s name is in.gredients. The move toward package-free food shopping has to do with the fact that packaging is expensive, wasteful and not exactly sustainable. Why Package-Free? Packaging, depending on the type of container, can… Continue reading Package-Free Grocery Stores and the Environment
Genetically Modified Corn Now Sold At Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer, has confirmed that it will begin allowing genetically modified sweet corn to be sold in its stores. This decision came despite a petition submitted by the consumer group, Food & Water Watch. The petition contained over 463,000 signatures and asked the retail giant not to carry the product.… Continue reading Genetically Modified Corn Now Sold At Wal-Mart
The Importance Of Crane Mats
As the years go on the demand for lumber continues to grow. From household product to building, wood is needed to construct products to meet the demands of people. One of the products that is made out of hardwood timber are crane mats. Crane mats can be made up of many different types of wood.… Continue reading The Importance Of Crane Mats
Top 4 Types Of Green Technology
The world is advancing at such an incredible rate that it’s often difficult to keep up. New technology is emerging all the time and that technology is getting greener and greener by the year. It is of utmost importance, as we all know, that we look after the rock on which we live, so green… Continue reading Top 4 Types Of Green Technology
Why Is Heat Transfer Important For The Environment?
Heat transfer is an important concept for modern engineering and industrial processes. Without heat transfer, modern luxuries like vehicles would not work. The following guide explores the science and technology behind heat transfer, and how it can impact the environment. Understanding the Different Types of Heat Transfer Heat transfer is the study of how heat… Continue reading Why Is Heat Transfer Important For The Environment?
Cut Down On Bottled Water With 3 Tips
1) Bottled water can be an expensive choice to receive your recommended daily amount of water. While most bottled water is advertised as a fresh mountain spring source, most of it is simply filtered tab water. One easy way to cut down on bottled water is to simply buy your own water filter and run… Continue reading Cut Down On Bottled Water With 3 Tips
Going Alternative With Synthetic Gas
Going Alternative with Synthetic Gas The race to find alternative fuel sources is intensifying. There are plenty of reasons for this, and the fact that many traditional fuels are non-renewable resources is just one of them. New sources of fuel are needed to help save the environment, and they are also necessary in order to… Continue reading Going Alternative With Synthetic Gas
Journey Inside A Sewage System
While the prospect of entering a sewage system, even via a metaphorical journey, may not sound the most luxurious, there are a number of processes that come together to make such a vital process work. Perhaps you never realised just how much happens after it passes away from your home, until now. How sewage builds… Continue reading Journey Inside A Sewage System
Dealing With The New Green Deal
By its name, people will already have a hint on what the Green Deal is all about in the first place? However, what is it, in fact, telling the people? In a general sense, it is a new initiative of the UK government to further motivate both the home owners and businesses to employ more… Continue reading Dealing With The New Green Deal