Posts Tagged ‘eco’

Environmental Damage Caused by Illegally Scrapped Cars

March 2nd, 2011

This article was produced on behalf of Giveacar – a fundraising organization that donates money made from scrap cars to charitable causes throughout the world.

Scrap CarsMore than half of the vehicles taken off the road each year are being illegally scrapped or dumped. These practices could be causing significant damage to the environment and endangering public health, not to mention the cost to legal operators. Environmental authorities in the UK have begun to clamp down on this worrying trend, but it remains to be seen whether they have sufficient power and resources to be able to bring tit to an end.

When scrapping a car it is important you know about the legislation regarding car disposal and ensure that you only give your car to someone who will deal with it in a legal manner.
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Green Gift Wrapping

December 3rd, 2008

Green Gift WrappingJust in time for the holidays, here are some green gift wrapping ideas from Gaiam to keep you from feeling so guilty when you look around the room on Christmas morning and see all of that wasted gift wrapping paper.

For Great Gree Giftwrapping Ideas…

1. Keep your used aluminum foil throughout the year and use it for space-age gift wrap for the kids come Christmas time.

2. Reuse your shopping bags – simple but effective and cheap!

3. Keep those used gas-station-bought maps from the last family vacation. Not only do they make great green gift wrap, but it will remind your family of what a great time you had!

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