Earth Friendly

Have you ever been to a pet expo? Well, if you haven’t, this year is definitely filled with opportunities. Some of these events have adoption centers, competitions, free health exams, pet photo contests, etc. Find out if there is a pet expo being held near you: Calendar of Pet Expos.

Almost everyone has a cell phone (to those of you who refuse to be controlled by your electronic devices, I commend you but I’m addicted). So have you ever considered how much electricity you use to charge your cell phone, iPod and digital camera? Well, if you want to reduce your dependency on electricity for these items, you can invest in the Brunton SolarRoll , which can charge these devices with the sun’s energy. It can even charge a car battery! This solar gadget can keep you twittering, texting, jamming and chatting in an eco-friendly way.

It’s time to make those summer plans, especially if you want to do some traveling before the warm weather disappears. It seems like the months are flying by…I feel like I’m mentally stuck back in January, but no it’s really May and actually almost June! So where what place would you like to visit this summer? The mountains in Colorado are breathtaking and can always bring my sense of peace back, but if you feel like you need a break, the beach can have a mellowing effect too. For some eco-friendly ways to make your trip eco-friendly, check out Low Impact Summer Traveling.

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Your pets can get fleas at any time throughout the year, especially when we have those warming periods in winter. However, with summer weather now moving in, you have to be even more careful that fleas don’t attack your pets. Not only can your pet get diseases from flea bites, the fleas can also bite you and infest your home. Instead of reaching for harmful pesticides to repel and treat flea infestations, read Eco-friendly Pet Care: Natural Flea Solutions.

Traveling with your pets doesn’t always go smoothly, and if you’re planning a trip across the country or across the world, then you have to worry about other things.

Pets that are up to 99 pounds have to go underneath the plane, which can be a scary experience for even the mellowest person. There is no one  ensure that your pet has enough oxygen, food or water. Plus, it could become too hot or too cold of an environment. However, airlines are making changes to accommodate pet owners, and it’s beneficial to check out your options before risking your pet’s life. Read Pets in the Air and New Airline Means Friendlier Skies for Pets.

Rechargeable batteries are handy to have around, but whenever I need to use them, I can never find the charger. Then I end up having to buy batteries again. If this happens to you too, you may be happy to know that there are now USBCELL AA rechargeable batteries. All you do is pop off the bottom and plug it into your computer to charge them…it’s similar to how you would use your jump drive. There are quite a few products that are battery operated (remote controls, wireless gaming controllers, digital cameras, flashlights, MP3 players, etc.), and you probably own them. For $18.85, you can have two AA rechargeable batteries. Check them out: USBCELL AA Rechargeable Batteries.

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• Every year 3.575 million people die from water-related diseases.
• There are approximately 884 million people who don’t have access to clean, safe water.
• An adult body is made up of about 70 percent of water.
• Drinking too much water too fast can cause water intoxication.
• A normal, healthy person can drink up to three gallons of water per day.
• Water makes up 70 to 75 percent of the Earth’s surface.
• More fresh water is stored in the Earth as groundwater.
• Earth functions on a closed system, which means that the same water that is used gets reused later.

There are many different ways that you can save water. It’s just a matter of implementing these changes into your everyday routine. Some easy ways to save water include taking shorter showers, fixing leaks and turning off the water when you brush your teeth. But what else can you do around your home? For more ways to save water, read Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Spare.