Since I live in an apartment building, I am unable to receive direct electricity from wind mills or solar panels (I can and do buy some electricity from those sources through my electric company but the percent is quite small). Thus, I instead compensate by doing the three R’s as much as possible.
How to Endanger Species While Being “Dolphin-Safe”You’ve probably seen the label ‘Dolphin-safe’ on tinned tuna in your local grocery store. It sounds great. It gives our imagination thoughts of dolphins swimming freely through the ocean without harm, fisherman smiling as they bring in large nets of tuna, and allows us to think we are being environmentally friendly.
What isn’t mentioned on the can, is millions of other species are being caught as a replacement.
Gardening Tip: An Easy Way to Stop Killing Your PlantsDespite common belief, the reason most plants die is over-watering. This occurrence includes gardens, yards, and even household plants. In a previous article, we discussed how to grow veggies in an apartment. One commenter, Cromely, suggested checking the plants before watering to make sure they need it.
Growing vegetables is something everyone should do. The problem is, if you don’t have land for a garden, growing veggies becomes much more difficult. But do not worry my fellow apartment friend. There are ways to grow your own vegetables inside your apartment (or on your balcony). The only difference is that you are more limited to the type of vegetables you may grow.
First things first, do you have a southern window or balcony? If so, you are in luck! You can grow a wide variety of vegetables suitable for mild climates and can find a big enough pot for. The most common apartment vegetables are lettuce and tomatoes (mainly grape or cherry tomatoes). Both are easy to take care of, grow in most climates, and do not need large pots.
Green up Your Home for FreeGoing green doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Actually, there are many aspects of being environmentally friendly which have no cost. Although solar panels and wind turbines are important to lowering the overall pollution output, you can still make many different green changes at home without the use of such technology.
The three R’s of waste management are extremely important and can help us turn the planet around and help us live in a healthier environment.
