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The Power of Corn

Corn waste is now going from waste to fuel in Germany. One German energy company is now using waste from corn products to help power their communities as well as minimize the amount of waste that goes unused for other purposes.

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Schools and the Green Movement

Environmental education is pushing into a new system as schools are urging children and their families to lead more eco-friendly lives out side of school. 700 elementary and secondary schools took part in their first National Green Week as teachers infuse 'green' living lessons into their classes.

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The Home Greening Trend

In Portland, Oregon a woman named Michelle Walsh and her husband took 'green living' to the next level. They bought a condo that is eco-friendly, which was one of the nations first large-scale redevelopment to go 100% green. This is an upcoming trend in the home marketplace that may benefit our environment the more that this occurs.

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Coffee Waste Fertilzer: Start using your used coffee grinds for something other then an extra filler in your trash can. Coffee grinds contain amount of nitrogen in them that is useful when growing plants. These grinds can be created into a rich fertilizer helping you grow your plants. Not only will you feel better helping your plants grow, you will also feel content on minimizing the amount of waste you produce.
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Tip of the Day

Laundry detergent doesn't have to be purchased from the store. It is actually pretty easy to make your own detergent. With just a few supplies you can produce large amounts of laundry detergent at an incredibly affordable price and you will know what chemicals exist in the detergent. Start this project, start saving money and get closer to being self-sufficient.