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Why Hemp Isn't A Drug
Thu, May 30 2013 at 8:37 AM
By Green_Bear
What's the first thing that springs to mind when someone says "hemp"? Is itwoah, drugs? Okay, let's talk about that. Why The US Classes Hemp As A Controlled Substance In the United States, it is illegal to grow hemp without a license from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (...Read this blog
Smart food choices for your Kids for a healthier life
Thu, May 30 2013 at 5:41 AM
By ana jackson
Parents play a key part not only in making healthier options for their kids but also in educating kids how to make healthier options for themselves. One of the best methods you can help your kid maintain diet plan is to inform them to work on their portion control. Your kid's doctor can assess your...Read this blog
Why Water Should Not be the Go-To Dust Control Solution
Tue, May 28 2013 at 4:33 PM
By Brittney Sheffield
Controlling dust is a huge undertaking for most farmers. While at times it is necessary to use water, which is usually viewed as the simplest solution to control dust, the ideal method would be better for the environment while saving time and money. While water may seem like the go-to solution to...Read this blog
6 Simple Games You Can Make From Your Recycling
Tue, May 28 2013 at 12:53 PM
By Green_Bear
It's half term this week and the summer holidays are looming ever closer. The kids need something to do, and fast. And luckily all it takes is a rummage in the recycling bin to give them something fun to do. We've got 6 craft projects that your kids (and your bank balance) will love.1. Tin can...Read this blog
What instituto-e can do for you
Mon, May 27 2013 at 2:23 PM
By Hristina Vasileva
As its name implies, Instituto-e is an institute that carries out research. What many companies don’t realize though is that this research has a whole range of very practical uses that can be applied to make their production process more cost effective and more sustainable So what does this mean...Read this blog
String or Plastic Bags in Turkey?
Mon, May 27 2013 at 10:19 AM
By vedat şafak yamı
  An amendment was made in 2011 in the law number 5179, banning plastic bags from widespread use in supermarkets and other shopping centers.. pls. see the clause in Turkish: http://www2.tbmm.gov.tr/d24/2/2-0048.pdf   .. Some municipalities are...Read this blog
How To Make Your Own Diaper Rash Cream
Sun, May 26 2013 at 11:21 AM
By Green_Bear
Finding an organic and natural diaper rash cream that works and doesn't completely empty our your purse can be tricky. But when the alternative is to slather your...Read this blog
OK, Plastic, It's A Wrap: Why We Don't Need
Sun, May 26 2013 at 10:25 AM
By Green_Bear
Plastic wrap is, quite frankly, a menace. It's a binding agent for urban tumbleweed. In its PVC form, it can...Read this blog
Do You Know What You're Feeding Your Pet?
Fri, May 24 2013 at 7:13 PM
By Green_Bear
How much do you know about pet food? And if you knew it, would you keep feeding Mr Snuggles it? We took a look at what goes into those cans, and it isn't pleasant. If you're delicate of stomach we suggest you skip this next paragraph.   Pet food mainly contains meat. Or more accurately, meat by-...Read this blog
15 Ways To Upcycle a Bicycle
Fri, May 24 2013 at 4:44 AM
By Green_Bear
The more you look at a bicycle, the more incredible it appears. The perfect human-powered form of transportation? We think so. Take the fact that you're using the same amount of calories as walking, but getting around three times as fast - the equivalent of a car doing 1,037 km per litre. At a...Read this blog

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