How does going green effect the whole world?

Posted: May 2009 in Green Living
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I’m writing a research paper on going green. My teacher wants us to write about how it effects the entire world. The paper is due December 19
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How to Brew Green Tea?

Posted: May 2009 in Tea
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ence the utmost health benefits, green tea is preferably brewed rather than fermented. Fermentation is most likely used in black tea but never in green tea. There are basically three important reasons why brewing is used in green tea. Reason # 1 – Brewing doesn’t eliminate the important nutrients, vitamins and components that comprises green tea. On the other hand, fermentation wastes there components leaving other beverages with nothing but the idea that it is tea and people can get something from it. Reason # 2 – Brewing can bring out the best in catechin and theanin for these two elements contribute to a lower level of caffeine in your green tea. Reason # 3 – Enhance taste and aroma. Indeed, brewing has a very enticing smell that can’t be found in fermented beverages. If you wanted to have a good green tea, brew it. Although, if you keep on wondering why you’re green tea tastes a bit strange compared to other great tasting brewed green tea, maybe there’s something terribly wrong with how you prepare your tea. Brewing green tea is easier contrary to what people think. To learn more on how to brew the best green tea, read the instructions below. Step 1 – Water Choosing what kind of water to use is a very important detail that you have to take note of. Ideally, manufacturers would prefer brewing green tea using soft mineral water or natural water. If you can’t afford purchasing bottled water daily, you can take into consideration tap water. Here, you would know how tap tasteless water can be converted into one soothing beverage. If you’re planning to use European bottled water, don’t. It’s because this kind of water are considered as hard water that is not suitable for brewing green tea. Step 2 – Chlorine-free Chlorine must not be mixed with the process. To remove it, just leave your water in your pot for a couple of hours before finally boiling it. Step 3 – Boiling process Depending on how much water you have put will be the time it will boil. The more water, the more time it will take to boil. When you have noticed that the water is already boiling, take off the lid of the pot and let it boil continuously for a few minutes more. Step 4 – Temperature It is said that correct temperature of boiling water will vary on the kind of tea that you are about to use. This is the moment when extraction of polyphenols take place. Step 5 – Steep Let your tea leave steep for about three to five minutes. With longer steeping time, the polyphenol level increases while if steeping time takes only for a couple of seconds, it will result to bring about more caffeine in the tea. The moment the caffeine content in your green tea is increased, it will result to a decreased polyphenol content which is one of the main reasons why antioxidants are made. There is an additional knowledge regarding brewing. Tea leaves Research shows that it is better to brew green tea leaves that are smaller because of the fast infusion. Choosing large leaves or ones that are tightly curved can have a longer infusion time. Teabags or loose leaves? It is more advisable to use loose green tea than green tea teabags. Loose green tea enables polyphenols to freely float inside your cup of green tea instead of locking them inside your teabag. http://green-tea-miracle.blogspot.com
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How do I start “going green?”

Posted: May 2009 in Green Living
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There is so much talk about going green lately, and while I know what it means I’m wondering how I can start going green myself. I’d like to minimize the footprint I’ll be leaving on the earth but I don’t know where to start.

Tips or ideas?

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What can I do this Earth Day to help out?

Posted: May 2009 in Earth Day
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What can I do to celebrate Earth day? I want to help the environment obviously and maybe help others on the right track too =]
And don’t say ‘plant a tree.’ Come on.
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I half to change my 3 prong dryer cord to a 4 prong where does the green grounding wire go,,?

Posted: May 2009 in Maintenance & Repairs
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where does the green grounding wire go does it matter where it goes as long as it is screwd down?is there electricity cominng out of it?
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Who are the most inspiring environmental/eco friendly designers?

Posted: May 2009 in Other - Environment
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I am fascinated by design from house to interiors, from land to clothing. I would love to read more about them. Who are the most inspiring environmental/eco friendly designers?
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With every thing “going green” is there a craft magazine that has projects made from recyclables?

Posted: May 2009 in Hobbies & Crafts
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With every thing “going green” is there a craft magazine that has projects made from recyclables?

Is there a magazine that has projects that are made from old items that you would normally throw out? Preferably projects that are fun and easy to make.

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Have any Eco-friendly and inexpensive Christmas decoration ideas?

Posted: May 2009 in Christmas
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Could you please give me any eco-friendly and inexpensive christmas decoration idea. Please list websites if they are used for your answer.
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What do you think about this statement of Going Green & the Economy?

Posted: May 2009 in Polls & Surveys
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What do you think about this statement of Going Green & the Economy?
” If funding mattered, halloween costumes wouldn’t come in adult sizes. If funding mattered, Bendy straws would stay straight. If funding mattered, electric guitars wouldn’t be electric. If funding mattered, no food would be served on a stick, & if funding mattered, parachutes would only be used for emergencies.
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what is the difference between global warming and going green?

Posted: May 2009 in Global Warming
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Do they both fall under the same category as global warming? Is going green just ways to prevent global warming?? Or are they both two different things??
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