This is how we all can make a difference to reduce water pollution-
As you read this, consider that your brain is made up of 73 percent water, while the planet we live on is about 70 percent water. Only three percent of Earth’s water is freshwater, with most of that locked in ice. Now consider that the human population is climbing from over 7.7 billion people […]
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The future is green with industrial hemp: Top uses for Cannabis sativa
On Monday, the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee approved a bill to create a regulatory framework for the newly legalized industrial hemp industry in America. The Sunshine State is on the verge of becoming a “hemp pioneer.” The notorious plant has been grown for 10,000 years but its use in agriculture has suffered from its association […]
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Trump Administration wants to stop regulations on energy-efficient lightbulbs
Once again, the environment will likely take a back seat to President Donald Trump and his administration’s goals to reverse Obama-era regulations that would help make the planet cleaner and save consumers money in the long run. Trump’s administration announced that it wants to rollback a regulation that would have gone into effect to help […]
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Top 6 Most Eco Friendly Pesticide on a Farm Near YOU!
There is nothing more rewarding than bringing in a basket of freshly picked vegetables from your own home garden, which is why it can be a huge disappointment when you come into your garden to find it infected with pests. Picking the right pesticide can be just as challenging as ridding yourself of those pests, so […]
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This is how eco-friendly housing can be gratifying and prosperous
As warnings about climate change become more and more common in the daily news, many homeowners are faced with concerns they haven’t had to think about too much before. Would my home be ready to withstand a natural disaster? What if my house isn’t ready for a changing climate? Meanwhile across the world, people […]
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Can Old Medical Equipment Be Recycled?
Some of the most prestigious careers that someone can have are within the medical field. We need doctors, nurses, and medical assistants. They give us medicine to help us feel better and take care of us while we’re ill. Also, they are trained to save lives. However, doctors don’t save people’s lives alone. Often times, […]
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Crayola Goes Green and Offers the ColorCycle Program
Here at Green and Growing, we stress the importance of cutting down on waste and recycling as much as possible. Our landfills are already full, so we need to recycle as much as possible. This allows us to keep using resources instead of throwing them away. However, there are some products that are questionable in […]
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Why You Need to Buy an Eco Friendly Mattress
When it comes to purchasing eco friendly products for your home, mattresses may not be at the top of your list. In reality, the mattresses in your home may not be healthy for you or the environment. Walter Bader, the co-founder of Organic Mattresses Inc., says that “mattresses are like cigarettes in the 1930s.” They […]
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Excellent Ways to Green Your Camping Trip
For many people, going camping is a way to appreciate nature and spend time in the wild. It acts as a relaxing recharge that helps them find peace away from all the excitement in town. It does not seem like you can find any other way to admire the environment. However, many people actually harm […]
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Natural Ways to Put Bad Breath Bacteria at Bay
If there’s one thing that we are collectively insecure about, it’s bad breath. Nobody wants to walk around with onion breath. Nor, do we want to have coffee breath while we head into a big meeting. There are mouth washes and breath mints that you can use to try and put the bad breath bacteria […]
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