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Jul
Posted by Dee P. in Organic Thoughts. Tagged: Agriculture, California, Conservation, conserving water, consumption, EPA, Green living, Irrigation, saving water, Smart Irrigation Month, Water, water conservation, water use, WaterSense. Leave a comment
I’ve been visiting family here in my home state of CA this past month and temperatures have been very high! The idea of slip and slides and running through sprinklers have not been more appealing since childhood. Yet, just taking a few extra minutes in the shower makes me feel guilty. You see, on every major freeway you’ll find the lit up signs announcing the severe drought taking place here. It compelled me to look into the major causes and also share ways we can all pitch in and conserve water.
This isn’t just a problem in CA. Surprisingly, I learned that in the US we have one of the highest averages of water use per person. Not surprising, I also learned that July is the peak month for water use. Through a campaign started in 2005 by the Irrigation Association it is now also considered Smart Irrigation Month. To learn more about how you can be involved and help support this cause visit their website: www.smartirrigationmonth.org. You can also visit the EPA website and learn about the WaterSense program and products.
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Oct
Posted by Dee P. in Organic Thoughts. Tagged: Agriculture, Coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut tree, coconut uses, Coconut water, Dr. Mercola, eco-friendly, environment, Environmentalism, Food, Fruit, Going Green, green deals, Green living, green products, Health, infographics, natural alternatives, natural remedies, palm tree, plants, sustainablity, Tree. 2 comments
Most of us have probably heard a little something about the many uses and benefits of coconut. We can cook with it, put it on our skin, and even in our hair. Coconut water has recently gained mass popularity for its super hydrating qualities and high levels of potassium. Coconut seems to be a natural and healthier alternative to conventional products in many ways. I, personally, use raw coconut oil to cook with and to moisturize or heal my skin. Currently, I put unsweetened, shredded coconut into my smoothies and on my morning cereal, which I then drown in unsweetened coconut milk. Recently, a good friend even made me a delicious coconut martini. It’s everywhere! Aside from its edible fruit, however, the entire coconut palm tree could very well be one of the most useful and sustainable plants around. From its palm leaves to its roots, the coconut tree can provide food, fuel and shelter. The infographic below from mercola.com does a great job of breaking down all of the parts of the tree and its various uses from around the world.
For original infographic go to: "Plant of Life: An Infographic on Various Coconut Uses." Use the embed code to share it on your website.
To see my article on the GreenDeals Go Green Blog go to: The Many Uses of Coconuts
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