6 Ways to Save on Your Utility Bill

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For many people, paying utility bills can be an incredibly stressful experience. This is often due to the fact that bills often rack up without any advance notice, making the results feel unexpected. However, there are some methods you can use to lower your bills and make sure that you pay less for your utilities. […]

3 Things You Can’t Miss on Your Next Bathroom Renovation

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The bathroom is one of the most commonly abused parts of the house, so it’s natural to see signs of wear and tear early on. If you don’t want to live with a shabby bathroom, maintenance and renovations are essential to keep it in good condition. A nice, clean, and presentable bathroom is not just […]

7 of the Most Energy-Efficient Ways to Run your Garden

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Your outdoor space, whether it’s a grassy yard or a well-maintained garden, is ‘green’ by definition. However, did you know that it may not be as ‘green’ as every gardener hopes it would be? If you notice that your utility bills seem to never go down especially in the summer, your precious garden may very […]

All You Need to Know About Green Roofs

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Green roofs are emerging home improvement technologies that can provide a wide range of tangible and intangible benefits to communities interested in enhancement of their environment. Green roof development involves the construction of a vegetative layer on top of a human-made structure or building adding green spaces to areas that would otherwise be unused.  The […]

The Environmental Benefits of Portable Sanitation

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Portable sanitation isn’t just a way to meet legal requirements for certain types of gatherings and projects or a convenience for your employees and guests. It is actually an environment-friendly investment, as well. Let’s explore the environmental benefits of portable sanitation. We’ll provide practical examples of how these products help the environment locally and globally. […]

How to Properly Prepare for Home Exterior Painting?

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Painting any surface is more than just taking a brush and a can of paint and just throwing it onto the façade. There need to be elaborate preparations, especially if you are painting the exterior of the house. This surface is most exposed to dirt so it will probably require thorough cleaning and perhaps a […]

Jatropha – The Wonder Crop

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Jatropha is a genus of nearly 175 species of shrubs, low-growing plants, and trees.  However, discussions of Jatropha as a biodiesel feedstock are actually means a particular species of the plant, Jatropha curcas. The plant is indigenous to parts of Central America, however it has spread to other tropical and subtropical regions in Africa and Asia. Jatropha […]

Conserving and Protecting Green Spaces in UAE

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Water conservation is an issue which should concern us all, especially here in the United Arab Emirates, and it’s not one to be taken lightly. We all enjoy being surrounded by green and pleasant landscapes, but is our obsession with green spaces to a decline in drinking water in the UAE? Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) […]

Top 3 Green Buildings Rating System in the Middle East

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Green buildings not only contribute towards a sustainable construction and environment but also bring lots of benefits and advantages to building owners and users. Lower development costs, lower operating costs, increased comforts, healthier indoor environment quality, and enhanced durability and less maintenance costs are hallmarks of a typical green building. A wide range of green […]

Houston’s Concern over Toxic Seepage Due to Hurricane Harvey

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Hurricane Harvey has caused widespread destruction along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. The flooding, rainfall and winds have damaged homes, businesses, schools and infrastructure. Hurricane Harvey has caused damage to the area’s many petrochemical plants used in the oil and natural gas industry, as well as in manufacturing consumer products. The chemicals used in […]

6 Top Reasons to Use Modern Planter Boxes for Gardening

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There is a recent trend of modern planter boxes especially for those who love to plant trees. If you want to enjoy gardening in style, consider using a modern planter box that adds a touch of sophistication to your outdoor space, and also provides a practical solution for growing plants and vegetables in small or […]

Water Purification Designs for Developing Nations

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According to the World Health Organization, 748 million people lack access to uncontaminated drinking water sources. Moreover, WHO estimates that 1.8 billion people use a fecally contaminated drinking water source, 2.5 billion lack access to improved sanitation facilities and more than 840,000 people die from water related diseases annually. Contaminated water is the number one […]

Role of Consumers in the Success of Food Sustainability Initiatives

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Food production practices have changed a lot since people first started working the land about 13,000 years ago, as some historians estimate. Though people have existed for much longer than that, the population started growing with the start of some basic crop cultivation. However, it really boomed only after the appearance of the mechanization processes […]

5 Ways To Stay Cool This Summer

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Summer is finally here, and it’s already been over a month in some places! With the sun beaming down, the humidity sticking to your skin, and temperatures rising no matter what day you go outside, it can be tough to enjoy your days. While the excellent summertime is almost always fun, there are some severe […]

9 Things to Know About Energy-Efficient Home Improvements

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Remodeling your house is not only an opportunity to visually enhance and improve the function of your home, it’s also a great way to reduce waste and save energy. Energy-efficient home improvements will help to increase the comfort of your home while helping to protect the environment. If you’re considering remodeling, it’s worth the time […]

Sustainable Fashion To Protect Our People And Our Environment

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Did you ever think the concept of a sustainable wardrobe would enter your home, let alone your mind? We all thought sustainability was about environmental matters. Well, yes, but we are all part of the environmental system. We are all in this ‘give and take’ concept of using resources, and often without thinking about the […]

Introduction to Hydroponic Farming

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Hydroponic farming is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. The hydroponic gardener regulates the composition of nutrients in the liquid solution used to water the plants. He also regulates the frequency of supplying the nutrients to the plants. Simply, the hydroponic gardener controls the growing environment of the […]

Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Environment Protection

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Artificial intelligence or AI (also known as machine intelligence) is the process of making a machine behave like a human. Artificial intelligence has swiftly emerged as an effective tool for environment protection and conservation of natural resources. Installation of smart grids in cities can utilize AI systems to regulate and control the power consumption. The […]

5 High-Tech Green Technology to Make Your Home Greener

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Not living in an off-the-grid house like an Earthship, for example, does not mean that you can not live the eco-friendly lifestyle. These days, there is plenty of modern green technology on the market that will make your home greener, ranging from smart lights to greener garden tools to smart thermostats and more. Most of our older […]

Everything You Need to Know About Green Roofs

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Green roofs can provide a wide range of benefits to urban communities interested in enhancement and protection of their environment. Some of the most important merits of green roofs are reduction in energy use, decrease in air pollution, improved water quality, enhanced stormwater management and decreasing heat island effect. Let us explore the benefit of green […]

Environmental Conservation in Islamic Teachings

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Islam has a rich tradition of highlighting the importance of environmental conservation. According to basic Islamic teachings, the basic elements of nature – land, water, fire, forest, and light – belong to all living things, not just human beings. Islam integrates the concept of environmental conservation into the philosophy of life for every believer. By doing […]

6 Surprisingly “Green” Facts About Porta Potties

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In an age when 74 percent of U.S. adults believe the country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment, it’s time to shed light on the misconceptions and eradicate the stigma of what is actually one of the world’s largest sources of sustainability: porta potties. These two words may conjure thoughts of stifling […]

Everything You Should Know About The Aeration Mechanism

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If small enough, or even microscopic bubbles are achieved, as is possible with Aeration Turbines, supersaturation takes place – where oxygen levels are pushed beyond their natural limits. In normal circumstances, water will automatically drop oxygen levels back to their natural threshold, so there seems to be no point in doing this. The combination of […]

A Room By Room Guide To Having An Eco-Friendly Home

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We all need to do our bit to protect the environment, and by visiting our website, you will pick up a lot of ideas on how you can go green. This includes going eco-friendly at home. From practical everyday habits to home renovations, you can save money while saving the world. In this room-by-room guide, […]

How to Treat Industrial Wastewater without Chemicals?

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According to The United Nations World Water Development Report 2017, the volumes of industrial wastewater could double by 2025, while the market for wastewater treatment technologies is also predicted to grow as much by 2020. This shouldn’t be a surprise since wastewater can present an opportunity for cost saving and reducing water dependency when managed […]

The Dangers of Farm Run-Offs for Those Living Near a Farm

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Living near a farm is a dream come true for many people. Few things are as charming as waking up in the morning to the peace, tranquility, and beauty that country living offers. But there is also a downside to living near a farm: pesticide-ridden rain run-off that can affect your drinking supply and your […]

Waste Management in Britain: Interesting Facts

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On an average, each one of UK’s households produces one tonne of rubbish per year. Nationally, a total of 31 million tonnes of waste is produced annually. Tesco generated 46,684 tons of food waste in 2016-2017. Reliable statistics clearly reveal that Britain’s mountain of waste can fill the nation’s largest lake, Lake Windermere in just eight […]

How to Build a Hydroponic System from Water Bottles

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In recent years, the hydroponic system is getting increasing popularity worldwide. The reason for why it has become so popular is that the same makes the plant growth effortless. Following this system, people prevent the unwanted use of soil as the plants are grown in the container consisting of water, oxygen, and other nutrients. This […]

6 Special Tips for Hot Water Installation

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If you are looking for hot water installation of the system, it is important to follow the guidelines of the manufacturers. There are different types of heaters available in the market, however the basic installation process is the same. You can talk to the experts how to use DIY to perform the task. Here are […]

How to Save Water: An Infographic

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Water is everywhere. You drink it to hydrate your body. You use it to cook food and make drinks. It’s one of the most ubiquitous ingredient in the products you use—soap, moisturizer, perfume, shaving foam. If it’s not part of the ingredients, it was most likely used in the making of the product. The world […]

6 Pro Hiking Tips from the US Marines

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What better source of getting the best hiking tips than from the people who hike 20 miles regularly? Since 1775, the United States Marine Corps has been studying the most efficient and safe way to move under the heaviest load. Whether they’re hauling heavy duty gear or AR-15s with accessories, they know how to properly […]

Current Limits in Aeration Technology

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Put a steel pin or a small aluminium disk gently on the surface of water and it will make a slight dent but it will stay there. It will not sink, even though both aluminium and steel have a lot higher density than water. This demonstrates the toughness of any normal water surface, where water […]

5 Easy Ways To Save the Planet

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The fact that climate change is an ever growing, man-made risk is shockingly still a divisive debate among the general public, with most people unable to grasp the severity of the situation and how they’re contributing to it. They don’t realize that 2016 was the hottest year recorded since 1880, that sea levels are rising […]

Urban Heat Island Effect: Causes, Impacts and Mitigation

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The urban heat island effect arises due to absorption of incident radiation from the sun by built surfaces of tall buildings, roof, concrete structures and asphalt roads and then releasing it in the form of heat. The term “urban heat island” describes the built-up areas that are significantly hotter than the surrounding open, natural or […]

5 Ways for Going Greener In Your Everyday Life

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The big concern of our lifetime is the environment. Everything else is mumbo-jumbo in comparison because, without a habitable world, nothing else can exist. Forget politics, economics, business, social structuring, anthropology; everything falls short in comparison to the importance of the environment. With billions of people now living on this earth, it is more important […]

Top Ways to Reduce Wastewater Generation

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Freshwater is one of the most precious resources on earth. Everyone can take benefit from its preservation. There are many ways in which we can reduce its wastage. There are many inefficiencies that we need to overcome to ensure that we intelligently use this rare source of life. Wastewater generation is increasing at an astonishing […]

Introduction to Green Buildings

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Green building refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. Benefits of Green Building Green buildings offer widespread benefits to a number of building industry stakeholders, including building occupants and society as a whole. Green buildings […]

8 Benefits of an Eco-Friendly House

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The world all around you is going eco-friendly. The term may befuddle you at first and make you question how the houses you’re currently living in could be dangerous for the environment. The answer lies in one word: energy. Everything you use and see is somehow a form of energy. The main objective of an […]

Advances in Aeration Turbine Technology

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The future of aeration technology lies in really dynamic solutions, such as turbines. They are in jet planes and even cars, hydro power plants, steam turbines, gas turbines and as wind turbines. They convert electricity to various kinds of flow and vice versa. Surely this is where the action is, so work should be done […]