I recently had a nasty surprise on my energy bill. My usual small bill of $220 a quarter jumped to a whopping $400. Quite steep. My initial reaction was that it was likely due to the carbon tax but quickly realised that, despite it being winter I had my air con running a LOT. (It gets stuffy and air conditioning in Brisbane is...
read moreThe vehicle recycling industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and it generates over $20 billion a year. But, it’s far from reaching its full potential. Each year, 11 million cars are recycled, but that number could be much higher if more car owners start realizing how beneficial car recycling...
read moreBeing eco-friendly is taking the world by storm. People are becoming more conscious about taking care of the earth to live a happy and healthy life with limited waste and pollution. Below are some of the ways to have eco-friendly products that will help you from day-to-day to make the earth a better place to live. Limit water...
read moreAs a school teacher, I always had the best looking potted plants in the building. Why, you may ask? Well maybe you don’t ask, but I’ll tell you. Coffee! When my coffee got cold, I would just pour the dregs into a potted plant. It is a natural fertilizer. Just as coffee wakes you up and gives you energy, so it does with...
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