Chemicals in the Garden

Hi, I'm Lori Else, and I love to garden. A few years ago though, I just could not win! I had bugs everywhere, and when I would try to spray to get rid of them, my plants would die from the spray! Soon, my grass and surrounding lawn also started to turn brown. I had no idea what was going on. One day, I was ranting to my son about my gardening woes. He had just graduated from a university with a degree in environmental science asked if he could come look at my spray. It turns out it contained harmful chemicals that were spreading. It was not only killing the bugs; it was killing the plants and everything else around it. He helped me find a safer substitute, saved my future gardens, and so I started talking to my son more about environmental topics, which provides the content for this blog.

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Keeping A Clean Home Without Using Traditional Cleaning Chemicals

9 January 2015

Exposure to chemicals and negative impact on the environment are two of the most common reasons why people turn their backs on traditional cleaning products in favor of less poisonous alternatives. If you're still on the fence, rest assured that your house will be as clean, sanitary and germ-free with these alternative cleaners as it would be with traditional cleaners. In fact, your home might be even cleaner because there won't be any lingering chemicals and odors when you're done scrubbing.
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Don'y Throw That Away Just Yet – Reuse Old Socks And Cardboard Boxes

2 January 2015

There are things that are thrown away every single day that could have easily been used for something else. You can easily turn your trash, such as old socks and cardboard boxes, into a treasure that you and your family can enjoy. Old Socks Socks wear out quickly, and you likely purchase them several times a year. Before you throw them out, there are many ways you can reuse them including:
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Keeping Your Office Carpets In Top Condition

22 December 2014

Office environments are usually extremely busy, which means that office carpets have to put up with a lot of foot traffic, dirty shoes, food and drink spills, and much more. This usually results in carpets getting torn or appearing dull or faded. Occasional vacuuming and cleaning can help keep your carpets in good condition, but there is also a lot more you can do to maintain your office carpets and preserve them from damage.
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