There are many easy and affordable ways to save water at home. With a small investment, even more water can be saved. Why save water?
If you are connected to a municipal water supply, using less means paying less. If you are using a private well, conserving water prolongs the life of your well. Either way, our planet is running out of clean water and all of us must look carefully at our water usage.
Deforestation is the permanent loss of forests and woodlands. Tree farms are not included in this definition, since they are farmed rather than naturally occurring. Naturally occurring forests and woodlands cover about 21% of the earth’s land mass. Unfortunately, about 1.8 million square feet of natural forest is being destroyed every minute!
Nanotechnology is the science of engineering microscopic particles to perform tasks on a cellular level. Some nanoscientists are developing microscopic machines to perform tasks in a world so small that the unassisted human eye is unable to watch. Various nano-fields have emerged: nanomedicine, nanoengineering, nanoagriculture, and many more. Scientists are making astounding discoveries on the nano scale level.
Just a generation ago no one seemed concerned about any danger with common household products and the environment. Cleaning and home care habits that seemed harmless in the past now pose a danger to the earth and its inhabitants. Below we will look at a few of the most common dangerous ingredients in household products.
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