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It's time we started thinking about cell phones and their effect on the environment. Nearly every American household has at least one cell phone. The chemicals and metals used to manufacture cell phones are highly toxic. Other cell phone factors have a negative effect on the environment as well. Are we putting the environment at risk with our love of cell phones? What is it about cell phones that rings the alarm bells of the Eco-friendly?

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Today's synthetic and solvent-laden cleaner take less effort on your part to do the cleaning, but the chemicals that are used in these cleaners can do more to damage your health and clean your house. These cleaners are also bad for the environment when they get into waterways and oceans.

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Are you concerned about global warming, climate change and pollution that is harming Mother Earth? As an environment conscious individual you too can make a difference to the world by adopting eco friendly clothing.

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There are many items around the house in which you can create crafts from. It is also environmentally friendly to use items that you might typically throw away, but instead find other uses for. Items like cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes, shoe boxes, magazines, buttons, or cans can all be used in some type of arts and crafts project.

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Pollution is hazardous to the health of human beings and the domestic animals that live with us. But is pollution also harmful to the animals that live in the wild with no protection from the elements? How does pollution affect wildlife?

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Talk about the negative impact of global warming is abundant. You may be surprised to hear that there are positive effects associated with climate change caused by global warming. In order to make an educated decision, it's always best to hear both sides of the argument. In the case of global warming, the cons do outweigh the pros. Nevertheless, consideration must be given to the pros of climate change.

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On my writing desk sits a well worn copy of “50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth”. I consider this one of the best children's books on environmental issues there ever was. My kids used this book for school and home environmental projects. Occasionally, I browse its tattered pages to recall information while writing. In these days of ecological uncertainty, there are many fine children's books on environmental issues. Here are just a few you might want to check out for your children.

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Eco friendly gardening supplies make less impact on the environment. From tools to fertilizers, organic gardeners have always tried their best to use environmentally friendly. Choose eco friendly gardening supplies as a thank you to mother nature for the use of her resources. The benefits of using green products extend to gardeners and their families as well. Eco friendly gardening supplies produce superior, chemical free produce.

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Kitchen cabinets may not be on your list of environmental bad boys. Still, Eco friendly kitchen cabinets are favored by environmentally conscious consumers. Construction methods for conventional kitchen cabinets use wood, glue and finishes that leave a heavy impact on the environment. New kitchen cabinets can fill your home with toxins. Installing eco friendly kitchen cabinets is good for your family's health. It also leaves mother earth with a big smile on her face.