Environmental Health

How to Be a Tree Hugger

By eHow Health Editor

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As the world wakes up to the importance of environmental stewardship, protection of natural resources, including trees, is less of a partisan issue. While in the past, the words conjured up images of crunchy, disheveled hippies, nowadays, even ... more »

How to be Less Wasteful

By CatsEyeEditing

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Being environmentally friendly does not have to involve a lot of time and energy. In the long run, conservation can help save you time and money as well as preserve the Earth’s natural resources. Choosing a few things to change in your life can ... more »

How to Become a Member of Greenpeace

By Melissa Maroff

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Maybe whipping up nonfat, sugar-free cinnamon dolce lattes for unappreciative people is not enough for you—or just not your "cup of tea." You want to join an organization that works to make a difference for the environment and the planet, as well ... more »

How to Bundle up for Warmth

By kjones83

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When the weather gets cold, staying warm is important. By following these tips, you can have fun and stay safe when the snow starts to fall... more »

How to Clean the Living Room | eHow

By Chuck Marean

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Pick up objects and particles and move them to where they belong. A way to remember this is: throw away, put away, dust, & vacuum... more »

How to Deal With Secondhand Smoke

By Mary Ann I

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Smoking is so bad for us all, even if we don't smoke. Second hand smoke (they are saying) is worse for us than actually smoking. The best way to deal with second hand smoke is to do your very best to stay away from it. I'm not saying that second ... more »

How to Decrease Your Garbage Output and Carbon Footprint

By missforty

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How much trash do we put out at the curb each week? Is there a way each of us personally could decrease the amount of garbage sent to landfills each week?.. more »

How to Detect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

By Bryan Jones

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, Carbon Monoxide (CO) claims the lives of more than 500 Americans each year. Did you know that low levels of CO exposure resemble symptoms of the flu, food poisoning and other illnesses?.. more »

How to Dispose of an Oil filter

By jimdris

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Although do-it-yourselfers commonly recycle the waste oil drained from their personal vehicles, they do not know how to properly dispose of old oil filters, which could also be considered to be hazardous waste. This article contains two ... more »

How to Do Your Part to Be Green

By SeventhSibling

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Of world concern is the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases the inventions we created are spewing into the air, contributing to global warming. Those inventions have led to the niceties of our lives, like the wonders of paper towels. You ... more »

How to Fight a Forest Fire

By eHow Health Editor

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Battling wildfires has got to be one of the toughest jobs in the world. Imagine being dropped from an airplane into the midst of a conflagration of biblical proportions, armed primarily with a shovel. It sounds more like a punishment than a ... more »

How to Find Out if Your Meat and Poultry is Part of the May 2008 Recall

By byllz

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A company based out of New York is having to recall 286,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry because it is believed to be contaminated with bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis, is an illness that causes high fever, headache and nausea. ... more »

How to FInd Out What Is In Your Home Drinking Tap Water

By MIHealthCoach

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In some communities, the city water supply is not what it should be. It can be filled with contaminants, or have unsafe levels of particular chemicals, such as flouride, lead or chlorine. Here's how to find out how safe your tap water is at home... more »

How to Go Green and Cut Carbon Emissions all while Saving Money!

By Matthew123

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Ten Easy Steps to Go Green and Cut Carbon Emissions all while Saving Money! ^^^Please Rate my How To article^^^ References: www.oprah.com www.lowescreativeideas.com www.climatecrisis.net.. more »

How to Have an Environmentally Friendly Bedroom

By Hillary Marshall

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Not many people would think that it was possible to make their bedroom more eco-friendly. From the bedding you use to the furniture you choose, it is possible to perform an eco-make-over on your bedroom. Making your bedroom more eco-friendly does ... more »

How to Have an Environmentally Friendly Bathroom

By Hillary Marshall

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One of the easiest rooms in your home to make eco-friendly is your bathroom. Obviously it is not a large room and it's points of waste are easily recognizable. Often, because it is so easy to make earth friendly changes in your bathroom many ... more »

How to Help End Water Pollution

By eHow Health Editor

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Even if the closest waterway is hundreds of miles from home, you can take steps to reduce water pollution in rivers, lakes and oceans. By living responsibly and making environmentally sound consumer choices, you can do your part to protect our ... more »

How to Help Slow Climate Change

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The greenhouse effect is necessary to keep our planet warm enough to sustain life, but its acceleration is a problem that scientists are racing to correct. Unfortunately, most of the factors affecting the climate of our planet are man-made and ... more »

How to implement 10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint

By June Summers

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There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint on the earth. There are millions of ways to be eco-friendly with all the products, facts and resources we have today. These are just ten of the easy and money-saving ways to stay green... more »

How to Keep an Office Space Germ-Free

By WeeSandy

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With co-workers coming in sick, sometimes even on medication that makes it impossible to identify (thus avoid) them, it is important to know how to get rid of all the germs that you KNOW are clinging to the surfaces of your office space!.. more »

How to Live Green Starting at Home Part 2

By only1special1

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To continue our quest to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly started in 'How to "Live Green" Starting at Home Part 1' , we are taking our focus into the kitchen. This is one of the most used rooms in the house and ... more »

How to Make $ from Recycling Ink Cartridges

By KimPrints

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Recycle ink cartridges. Want a great way to earn a little extra cash and help the environment at the same time? You've clicked on the right article. Learn how to take empty/used ink cartridges, toner cartridges, and even old cell phones, and get ... more »

How to make a solar water distiller

By binder

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Want to make drinkable water without a stove/fire? Here's a fun and simple solar distiller that might just come in handy someday. This is a nice survival tool... more »

How to Pick Up Dog Poop In a Pinch

By Melissa Maroff

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Dogs need exercise. That’s why we walk them. Dogs also need to go to the bathroom on the walk. That’s why we bring plastic bags. Did you ever find yourself walking your dog and didn’t have plastic bags with you for whatever reason and your dog ... more »

How to Prevent the Getting the West Nile Virus

By byllz

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The West Nile Virus is spread by Mosquitoes. Often times the side effects are not that serious, however, there is a small part of the population that can develop a severe case of the West Nile Virus. Understanding how to prevent getting the ... more »

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