Feb
18
Filed Under (Hair) by Go Green Advisor
going green
Ester asked:


My blonde hair is turning green and I haven’t been swimming and I’ve never died it or anything..what do I do!

CAREY
going green
joejonaslover778 asked:


i say green bay but i want to know other ppls opinon

CARISSA
going green
jswmom asked:


We’re planning to build a new home in Darke County, Ohio. We would like our home to be as self sufficient as possible. We are on the Ohio/Indiana line so would be easily available to be a speck home.

MILLIE
going green
Taylor A asked:


I am doing a assignment due in the morning. I need some good earth day, or going green jokes or riddles. Answer quickly with some help..or your number(:

BENJAMIN
environmentally friendly
Kenny Jones asked:


These days, more and more people are getting concerned about the environment, and the harmful affects that their vehicle can pose. Unfortunately, not everyone can run out and buy a new hybrid or other environmentally friendly car. But, with proper maintenance of your vehicle, you too can have a car or truck that is much more friendly to the environment.

Having your vehicle properly maintained by a certified mechanic can go a long way in helping to ensure that your vehicle remains as environmentally friendly as possible. A certified mechanic can perform regular tune ups which will not only keep your vehicle running in tip top shape, but will also help to keep it at peak performance which can make it a more environmentally sound car.

A vehicle that is well tuned will use less gasoline and emit less toxic pollutions, which of course goes a long way in helping the environment. With gas prices being what they are these days, everyone is looking to get the most mileage they can from a tank of gas, and having your vehicle running at it’s optimum performance will help to increase your gas mileage. Additionally, when your vehicle is running properly, is reduces the amount of emissions that your vehicle puts out, which helps to reduce the level of harmful pollutants in the air.

While some people will try and save a few dollars by doing their own tune ups on their vehicles, it is certainly best to take your vehicle to a certified mechanic instead to have the work performed. A certified mechanic can better understand the workings of your vehicle, and may take care of tuning up certain things that the average person may miss when working on your car. With many of the modern advances that have been made in the automotive industry, there are many machines that a certified mechanic can hook your vehicle up to that will help to catch any problems your car may have that you would otherwise not know about.

Furthermore, a mechanic will have the means to properly discard of car parts and car fluids that can be harmful to the environment, that the average citizen does not have access to. Items such as engine parts and tires can be disposed of in the best possible way so that they may be recycled and not end up in a landfill. Fluids from your car such as anti-freeze or used motor oil can be disposed of to the correct facilities, so that they do not end up being dumped on the ground to pollute ground water or harm wildlife.

If you want to make your car more environmentally friendly, make an appointment with your local certified mechanic today to receive a full tune up on your car. This is the best option for ensuring that your car remains running at it’s peak performance, so that it poses less of a threat to the environment.



ALTA
going green
Jeni B asked:


It’s a very pretty necklace and its platinum plated over alloy, my mom is allergic to nickel, but I’m not sure if I am. Is alloy going to hurt my skin? If so does anyone wanna buy a necklace, hahaha jk. OK thank you so much for your answers!

JERRI
going green
Fabulous asked:


We are Responsible for the earth

But a lot of people aren’t Taking Responsibility

.♥Go Green♥.

AHMED

environmentally friendly
Joey Lee asked:


Car fuel prices are fluctuating and escalating through the roof. Research shows the average age of vehicles to be 9 years. So is keeping your old car and stretching your work horse even further being environmentally friendly? How can we do that without having to spend more on maintenance?

It is a natural course with your car engine wear and tear affecting performance and car fuel consumption gets rises. Check out the following good practice car maintenance to enhance the longevity of your vehicle:

Cars are like humans, you need to keep them in tuned with the seasons. Remember to change to winter tires and add anti-freeze. Plug in your electric cord to warm up the engine half an hour before you start your journey.

And in summer, check your fluids too. The sun heats up and dries the fluids more quickly. Check your oil level, coolant fluids etc. Keep your car in a covered garage.

Sign Up For A Comprehensive Regular Tune-Up Package. The mechanics will do your oil change, change your air filters, check your spark plugs, radiator and fuel injector, test your brake pads, tire pressure, rotate your tires (if required) as well as tune your wheel alignment. Have the computerized system checked by your specialist mechanics. Life saving devices such as the air bags, antilock breaks etc must be checked for safety too.

Change Your Oil Every 3 Months Or 3,000 Miles. Here is a simple example to help you visualize. Imagine re-using the same pot of oil for deep-frying your French fries everyday for 3 weeks… the oil has become a thick crude of glob and your fries tastes weird doesn’t it? Same theory goes for your car. Revitalize your car engine with a fixed scheduled oil change routine.

Listen & Feel the Strange Warning Signs. Be conscious of squeaky noise, gasoline smell, and oil leaks on your garage floor. Check where the noise comes from. Early detection of car faults could save you a ton of money.

Befriend A Good Mechanic. Not only will you save money, you save yourself some anguish from unscrupulous mechanics some of whom change your good parts for bad or recommend unnecessary jobs. And now, get ready to enjoy the ride!



ABRAHAM
Feb
12
Filed Under (Home Improvement) by Go Green Advisor
environmentally friendly
Rebecca Noel asked:


Modern oil-based paints, made with synthetic resins called alkyds, have less thinner and give off fewer odors and toxic fumes than their oil-based predecessors.

Still, thinner is an essential component of alkyd paint. Because the thinner content of latex paint has always been much less than that of alkyd paint, there has been a dramatic shift over the years toward latex.

In fact, some oil-based paints are now restricted or illegal in certain regions. The already low solvent content of latex paints (a maximum of 8 percent) has been reduced to zero in some cases. These paints are marked zero VOC (for zero volatile organic compounds).

While this is good news for the environment, zero VOC paint can be difficult to work with because it dries very quickly.

Being a responsible consumer when it comes to paint can be hard. Unlike organic greens, there really isn’t an “organic” paint. Green Seal certification doesn’t necessarily tell you what is in your paint.

Regulatory agencies don’t require paint companies to divulge all of their ingredients. So how can you as a consumer make careful choices when you don’t know what’s in the can?

In the US, zero VOC is gaining attention. (VOC refers to Volatile Organic Compounds). What this means is that per federal regulation, there is a reduction in the amount of material coming out of your paint as it dries. This is a good thing for the environment, as it is well known that these substances react with nitrous oxides in the air to form ozone.

The EPA determined that the off-gassing from architectural coatings is estimated to account for about 9 percent of the VOC emissions from all consumer and commercial products. It is important to understand that using the EPA’s test method for VOCs, any paint with VOCs less than 5 g/l or less can be called zero VOC so even paint labeled zero VOC may not actually be truly zero VOC.

The colorant that is typically added to these paints has VOCs, meaning that the paint you take home may not be zero-VOC, even if the base is.

The lesson is that it is insufficient to consider only VOCs when making paint purchasing decisions. The environmental footprint of a zero VOC paint can include all kinds of synthetic materials to control flow, skinning, settling, etc., that ultimately don’t support a vision of sustainability and goodness for the environment.

There are zero VOC paints available that use only simple ingredients such as clay, marble, titanium dioxide, soy resin, a phosphate salt, cellulose, mineral pigment, with small amounts of dispersing aids and preservatives.

So do a little homework first and find true environmentally friendly paint as there are several really great companies out there.



EMMITT
environmentally friendly
Joey Lee asked:


You are an environmentally friendly person and have all the correct reasons to want to buy a Hybrid car. But buying hybrid cars can be a little more complicated than that. The complication is not whether to buy Hybrid cars but more on which to choose from, given the maze of hybrid cars currently in the market.

And just like in any purchasing process, there are certain considerations to be made before you could narrow down with your choices.

The Hybrid Car - A More Intelligent Vehicle. The nature of hybrid cars, or hybrid electric vehicle, HEV has two energy sources for its engines, namely electric and combustion. In an ordinary scenario, like cruising along the highway, the Hybrid car generally runs on one or the other of the sources, until the driver needs more power such as greater acceleration. When this happened, the two engines will operate in unison. Hybrid HEV cars are low emission, fuel efficient, and this is one of the key considerations when buying hybrid cars.

Another beauty of hybrid cars are is that they recharge their batteries while being driven. This literally removes the necessity of plugging the car for electricity. Unlike pure electric cars, which need to be plugged into wall sockets to be recharged.

Speak The Lingo. Prospective buyers should attempt to achieve some level of understanding with terms related in buying hybrid cars. For instance, according to the California Air Resources Board, Ultra Low-Emission Vehicle is a car with 50 percent cleaner emission and a Super Ultra Low-Emission Vehicle emits 90 % cleaner. There are zero-emission cars however, are purely electric vehicles, not hybrid cars. But pure electric cars are currently still rather cost ineffective and impractical for full scale production.

Your Lifestyle and Travel Needs. When buying hybrid cars, you should consider your work and home locations. Most Hybrid cars are made for urban or suburban travel. Short trips are most suitable for fuel savings, when hybrid cars are using electric engines at low RPMs. Conversely, driving on a highway or interstate travel won’t see much of the expected fuel reduction.

When is the Price Right. The other consideration for consumer before finally buying hybrid cars is the cost. Hybrid cars, are priced higher than gas-powered counterparts due to the fact that production of hybrid cars are still in low numbers and has more mechanically complex to build. But bear in mind that the upfront higher cost of your hybrid will be eventually offset over the long term by fuel saving due to higher fuel efficiency.

Tax Incentives Helps. Buying hybrid cars at present is encouraged by the Federal State, due to the long term benefits of limiting fuel usage. There several tax deduction for new buyers of hybrid cars. Several cities are offering free parking as an additional incentive for low-emissions vehicles. This list of considerations above is by no mean exhaustive. We have examined the factors from broad perspectives.

There is however, one key criterion you need to seriously consider when making your buying decision, namely how a Hybrid car fit into your lifestyle and travelling habits, whether you as an urbanite or a trans-state person is critical in buying that hybrid car..

While it is a fact that Environmentally friendly hybrid cars will be the new future vehicles of today’s roads, the greater question is, are you game for it yet?



LADONNA