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Wardrobe malfunction!?

Kay, so i am trying to become more eco friendly and i just joined the animal rights club. but now i have a problem. i have no idea what kinds of clothes will fit my new lifestyle so my question is what can i wear that is eco and animal freindly. (FYI- i love the colors black, red, purple, basically dark colors and i love hot topic!)

Does this bother anyone else?

Okay, so I was at Old Navy the other day with my mom, and we were paying and the guy gave us the clothes with the hangers still on.
And my mom, being the super eco friendly person she is, said “Oh we don’t need the hangers, you can have them back. I’m sure you’ll reuse them”
And the guy looked at her like she was crazy and said, “Oh no, we don’t reuse them, we just throw them away. We don’t have a recycling system”
And my mom was like “thats just so sad”
And the guy was like “I know, but what can you do?”

I was thinking, seriously buddy, is it that hard to use the same hangers when you get new clothes in? It would save SO much plastic! And I hate how they sell all these shirts that say save the earth and stuff, and I had actually bought a bag from there that said “Peace, Love, Recycle”
its completely hypocritical. All these stores are selling all these bags and shirts with earth friendly slogans, and they just continue on killing the earth when its so easy to change a few things to be more green

and there was a question on here once that some teenage girl posted, that was like “Do you guys recycle? I don’t. My friends and I do exactly the opposite. Its so stupid and uncool” etc, etc. Like hello, YOU are going to be the one living in this world!

sorry about that little rant, I’m just really annoyed and frustrated. Its like, no matter what you do, there are always more people and bigger companies who are ruining it all. Does this bug anyone else, or am I just crazy.

UGH. it just kills me.
PocketBean: because we don’t need them! And we always figured, up until now, that is, that stores took them and reused them. For example, Target always keeps the hangers and reuses them, they don’t let you take them. We figured they’re be going to better use there. Apparently not.

How do I meet and befriend Hipsters in High School?

I’m moving to a neighboring school district next year. My current district is full of stuck up, snobby, conformist brats that only can think about themselves. The school I’m moving to is average, with diversity and normal income people. I already know some people who go here (all really nice) which is good. I want to take this opportunity to be myself: artistic, talky, fun, crazy, loves volunteer work, eco–friendly, want to be a vegetarian, doesn’t mind second hand clothes, in other words a hipster (except I love pop, hip-hop, and rap). How do I meet and befriend Hipsters in my new high school?

What is the best “green” laundry detergent?

I’m looking for the the best eco–friendly laundry detergent that I can find.

My criteria are:
-Does it get laundry looking and smelling clean? Stains will get pre-treated, but does it work well on “general soil”?

-Will it work in an older, non-HE washer until we can get a newer one?

-Can it get the job done without fading clothes?

-Is the company genuinely ecologically responsible, not just jumping on the “green” bandwagon?

Would be a bonus if it was readily available (we use Alice.com) and affordable.

We’ve tried Method, which we like OK.
We’ve also tried Sun and Earth, but find the citrus oil smell and feel a little unappealing, even after clothes are rinsed and dried.

And, most recently, we’re using Grab Green powder pods. I like the convenience of these, but the 2-3 pods needed for a large, non-HE load is not economical, and the strong soda ash odor as clothes are washing is unpleasant.

Any other suggestions?

THANKS!

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Why are they doing this!? Am I selfish?! Am I wrong?!?

They’re bribing me to eat meat with 100 dollars a week, i want stuff so bad, I need new clothes, i want extensions, I want to take Italian courses, get a new phone, I want all these stuff and they know it
Meat makes you gain protien which means muscle, not eating meat is somethign that made me happy, somethign that I called my own, I loved the fact that I didn’t have to worry with bulking up or that I was beign eco–friendly with no eating meat, they forced me to eat fish which I felt rotten for doingso after and now they’re bribeing me to eat meat with money, money that I want so bad, I want stuff so much, I want to get the food at the health store I like, I want my extensions, I want to take a course in learning Italian, I tried gettign a job but I didn’t work out (I’m only 15, 16 in sept) they know I want these things and now told me they’ll give me money if i changed me eating habits, I did try to change my eating habits for them, I stopped going vegan and went vegetarien and adde
d fish back into my diet, I ate what they wanted to I STOPPED EATING ALL THE HEALTHY FOODS AND ATE AT FAST FOOD RESTURANTES FOR THEM TO MAKE THEM HAPPY!!!!! AND NOW THEY WANT ME TO EAT MEAT!!!!!! EVEN AFTER I ATE THAT JUNK FOOD AND FELT BAD AFTER THEY STILL COMPLAINED ABOUT MY EATING HABITS, I don’t know what else to do what the hell to say, vegetarien is healthier over-all, it makes me happy, why can’t they accept that, Am I wrong?! I’ve tried to compramise every fucking thing, I ate things I hated, I CARE about my weight and what I put into my body why is that usch a problem for them to understand, what’s wrong with me being healthier??!! …God. I’m cryign I’m so fustrated, why make me eat stuff I don’t like when vegeatiren makes me happy
I have, I’ve tried, books, offerign to go to a nurtienist, health food stores, asked the doctor
they won’t listen
they want me to eat meat and will stop at nothing

washing clothes & sweat stains?

which clothes do you wash in cold water, hot/cold, and hot?
i know if you don’t wash in hot water it’s more eco–friendly. i usually keep my washer on hot/cold…

also, my dad is a mail carrier and wears white t’s under his uniform shirt, and they have sweat stains. i was wondering how i can help him get rid of them? also, my brother has some sweat stains on the underarms of his shirts, so i’d like to help him out also 🙂 some of his shirts have designs on them, so i haven’t tried bleach on them bc i fear it will mess up the design, and if i just put it on the armpits i’m afraid the armpits will end up brighter than the rest of the shirt, lol.
thanks! 🙂

Character naming help, please!!!?

I’m writing a book and I need help naming some of my characters. Its a vampire story and I want them to be cool, Transylvanian names. (not the POV girl and her friends’ names, though) I also could use some surnames, if you don’t mind. Here are their descriptions;

POV Girl:
-short with fair skin
-long blonde hair and spring green eyes
-peppy and cheerful
-wears casual clothes and a furry poncho and matching beret
-very Eco–friendly
-enjoys the outdoors and the sun
-mortal

Prince Vampire Dude:
-tall with pale skin
-long black hair and red-violet eyes
-sly and mysterious
-wears typical people clothes and a dark red cloak
-loves the moon and his pitch black horse, Midnight
-likes seeing flowers wither
-vampire

Prince Dude’s parents:
-tall with pale skin
-dark gray hair and red-violet eyes
-witty and selfish
-king and queen of Transylvania
-want their son to choose a wife so he can become king
-vampires

POV Girl’s BFF #1:
-tall and fair skinned
-long brown hair, blue eyes, and small glasses
-smart and sarcastic
-wears organic fabric and shirts about saving the Earth and jeans
–Eco–friendly
-nerdy
-grows vegetables in her backyard
-mortal

POV Girl’s BFF #2:
-short and fair skinned
-short blonde hair and green eyes
-dumb and clumsy
-wears pink outfits like dresses and frilly shirts
-pretty and girly
-mortal

Thanks in advance!!
Japanese names won’t do, FYI

cloth diapers?

I take care of a tiny baby, making alot of descions and stuff. I am a totally green girl and into eco friendly living. Plus, cloth diapers are cheaper. I know i know, there is laundry… For those of you who have used cloth diapers, What did you think? Did the baby ever wet their clothes? Is it worth it?

am i a poser?

do you thinkk i’m a poser if i’m a veggateriann, eco friendly crazyy, smart, kinda at times seriouss and loves to runn but look scene?? I love the scene lookkk. I love to wearr make up and funky clothes and poofy hair. and i love change. i cant keep things the samee. and i give people my true opinion

best smelling “green” detergent?

i am looking for a detergent and liquid fabric softener ( preferably the same scent) that’s eco friendly and smells fresh and clean.i was going to try seventh generation but my boyfriend and i both thought it smelled AWFUL so i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? if it comes down to it i would at least like to find a detergent and fabric softener that at least smells clean and fresh and leaves clothes soft, if no one has any greener suggestions.

Cleaning products give me a headache.?

Smells give ne migraines, so i’m looking for a multi purpose cleaning spray that doesn’t smell.
Lots of people recommend eco friendly products, but some of these still smell.
Can anyone suggest anything that will clean my kitchen surfaces, but won’t give me a headache.

Which is the right university course I should take?

I’m interested on helping the environment and possibly creating eco friendly products or designing more eco friendly homes. Which university course(s) should I take? Also I’m looking at Ontario universities. Thank you.

What are the best organic face creams for anti-aging?

I’m going green and wanted to change my cosmetics to more eco–friendly products. I get dark circles under my eyes are there any organic face creams that can help with that? What should I try?

What are some eco friendly ideas?

what are some imaginitive products or ideas that people can make? SOmething that is not on the market to day but can be invented.

I would like to find international cleaning expo/show’s which target eco-freindly/natural/cleaning products.

I need to source business opportunities in overseas markets where people undertake under a licensing agreement to manufacture, distribute, wholesales and retail to a niche market an eco–friendly multi-surface cleaner.

What are some of the lifestyle changes that we can make to stop global warming?

Maybe by using eco–friendly products in our daily life? I think they are also safer for our home and family.

What is the term of someone who is living a green, eco-friendly life?

Ok, I am french and do not know the correct term in English.
I recycle, use green products, recycle rain water, I compost, ect ect… is there a name for someone who does these things? Eco-…. ?

🙁 help? any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks !

Writing a guide. What would you want to see in a Natural Remedy Guide?

My husband and I opened an eBay store selling Eco Friendly products, natural remedies for health conditions, essential oils, and detox bath salts. I am in the process of writing a guide about Natural Remedies. I am stuck, I would like to know what others would like to read in a guide about Natural Remedies. Let me know what you would want to know.
Thanks

I need a name for a new Eco-friendly cleaning service??

i’m having a hard time finding a name for a cleaning service that uses 100% Organic cleaning products. Everything I can think of is already taken…Eco-clean, Enviro-clean, Naturaclean , green clean….etc. I want something that yells “Green!”

Any ideas???

Why Is the government Trying to prove this to us?

2 things.

Why are normal humans blamed for pollution when factories make x100 more pollution than we make in a day.
(They sell us eco–friendly products, where the engergy that was put it to making the produck *factories* is way more phenominal)

2. I’ve heard that the Milk commercials have a deeper meaning to them.
I couldn’t help wonder that “Never stop drinking milk” was a very “pushy” setence in the commercials. Why are we (humans) the only animals that drink milk after there childhood?

Why isn’t marijuana legal?

It’s not bad for you at all! It doesn’t kill brain cells, doesn’t cause cancer, has never killed someone or made them act violent, does not mess with your lung compacity, and It’s less addictive than alcohol or cigarettes. It has been proved to help cope/cure illness’s
And everything Rick Simpson said about it on phenixtears is true! I’ve witnessed the hemp oil being used and have seen the great results.

Also it can be turned into many things like clothes and paper, and its more eco friendly to be used as paper than trees.
Also it Canada had it legalized this year it could have brought in a tax profit of around 13billion dollars.

I don’t get how alcohol and cigarettes are legal if they’re so bad for you, yet marijuana which is more durable and doesn’t cause health problems is illegal.
the govt must be really f***ing stupid if he doesn’t want 13Billion+ everyyear
F*** you jimmy, watch the marijuana documentary, it is not a gateway drug you unintelligent f***. People do stuff by their own choice, the drug doesn’t make you do that. you idiot
crash your an idiot aswell
Cali- your a great person, and yeah i dont drink because i do messed up things when i do, and i dont smoke tabacco products, only marijuana with pure hemp bob marley papers
shut up chris, humans have cannaboid recepters in their brain. We’re meant to comsume cannibis
bw022 you dumb f***ing cun* it was on CTV news that it could have brought in 13B

What’s the difference?

What is the difference between organic, eco–friendly, recycled, and all-natural if you are referring to clothes?

Do vegetarians HAVE to be environmentally friendly?

Some vegetarians drive decent cars.

For some reason, this suprises some people who expect us to drive a eco-warrier shopping trolley powered by wheat or something

Why is that ?

I know a few veggies in my circle of contacts with decent cars

Criticism of leather interior i can understand.

why do so many people assume vegetarianism comes with a lot of other beliefs ?

You would think we all have cloned views on environment, religion, lifestyle, clothing, capitalism, politics….

Views on the environment are irrelavent to this question, i’m asking about “assumptions”

This question is prompted by someone last night who couldn’t understand why i didn’t eat meat yet drove a decent car
exfst, i understand your point – well made.

I can see where the assumptions come from, but does that extend to people being right to crticise me because i don’t meet thier pre-concieved stereotype ?

Somehow, i got the impression he thought i wasn’t really a veggie because my car produces lots of BHP

Has anyone ever had an allergic reaction to laundry detergent?

I recently switched from Tide to an eco–friendly laundry detergent. I washed everything from my clothes to my pillow cases and bed sheets. After a few days, I developed itchy little bumps all over my body. And what’s worst is my face also broke out in tiny little bumps that itch like crazy. When I wake up in the morning, my eyes are so swollen that I look like someone beat me up. It’s that bad.

Has anyone ever experienced this? And if so, can you tell me how long it took for your rash to go away? Please share.

I am Going Green and need help?

I am in high school. Next year i have decided to make a statement that all you need to survive is God, and all natural things. You don’t need a bf, crap on your face, bad music, and everything media has to offer. I buy my own clothes and stuff and I need to find a place to find cute clothes that are made of all natural fabrics, eco–friendly, or recycled. It is extremely hard to find things that are cute and not expensive…I am not a fan of going to school in a paper bag, and I need clothes for the new school year, also school supplies and everyday items. Any ideas where I could find these things online?

Whats the difference between organic, all-natural, and eco-friendly? ?

You see so many products these days with these titles, you cant tell the difference. So whats the difference? And which one is best?

Do you think my niche in interior design for children with green design a good specialty?

I have an business in interior design and decorative painting. I have recently decided to specialize in children’s decor from the nursery to teen-age retreat with an emphasis on eco–friendly products that are organic and all natural. I am a full service design studio, but wanted to be set apart from the rest. What do you think?

How to make a compound for school project?

I have to make a compund but we have to use eco friendly products. So we cannot use styrofoam balls. We need something round. Any ideas?

What would you do in this ethical dilemma?

Sierra Club lobbies for stricter antipollution regulations, pushes companies to use more eco–friendly products and techniques, and leads wilderness trips to promote appreciation for nature.

To raise money for its mission, the not for profit business began licensing its logo for a wide array of products. They have sold T-Shirts, Coffee mugs, and more. Now a company has approached Sierra Club about manufacturing a bed cover that will have organic cotton and vegetable dyes. However, the bed has synthetic fibers to keep the cover together thus kind of going against the mission. The bed cover will result in a much greater profit, would you recommend that the bed cover be licensed?

Is there an eco-friendly shampoo that fights dandruff?

i need a shampoo thats anti-dandruff but i would love to use something more eco friendly than head and shoulders. Anybody know of a good and effective product?

thank you! 😀

Anyone know of Safe EFFECTIVE Alternative to Flea bomb?Used natural exterminator..still have some fleas.HELP!?

I hate chemicals in the house so we had a natural exterminator used mostly eco friendly materials.They’re still here! I have a 2 yr old that crawls and jumps all over so I’m concerned about the residue left behind by flea bombs.Not a bad infestation (a few jump in the bowl of water w/light @ night)but I don’t want it to turn into one.Our dog was given flea baths and has the chemical on him so he’s fine…

We are leaving on vacation for 2 wks and were considering flea bombing the house as we leave.Don’t want a takeover while we’re gone!I’m concerned about the chemical residue left on everything like clothing bedding dishware etc… (we’d take the toys all out of the house)etc what is the best protocol or any alternative ideas or solutions?

Do You Like The New “Hipster” Trend?

To sum it all up in a basic sense, a “Hipster” is a witty smartass who is against anything popular or mainstream. As far as style goes, it usually consist of plaid, certain glasses, side-swept hair, tight jeans, and converse or some type of non-label clothing. Small assets to the Hipster personality is usually drinking a lot of coffee, listening to bands no ones heard of, hating bands that everyones heard of, being sarcastic and smart, riding bicycles instead of driving, some are eco–friendly, most are very skinny.

If you disagree with the above, then go **** yourself.

What do you think of the new trend?

BQ: Is this where all the “Emo” kids went when they got to college?

http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Hipster

About how much do closet organizational systems cost?

I have two closets. The first is rather small and holds my suitcases, book bags, totes…etc. as well as my accessories such as scarves and hosiery. The second is a walk in closet that holds my clothing. I’ve been thinking about having someone come in and install an organizational system/help me organize my closets as there never seems to be enough room for all my stuff.
I’m not really concerned about using eco–friendly materials…my main concern is the cost. Would anyone who has had one of these systems installed before give me some information about the cost? I’m basically looking for a general idea of what a project like this would run me.
Please no links/ads. and no chat speak.
Thanks in advance.

help with a kids grade five project???

shes got to make a diagram of a eco friendly house.. outdoor and indoor.. e.g a clothe line in the backyard saving energy from using the dryer.. i need a list of other things to make it a eco friendly house.. thanks
she’s got to be able to make these things.. by using a big cardboard box as the house and to be able to put this all in the house and or outside for everyone to understand what it all is..

How to help people in poverty when buying clothes… ?

I am in need of some new clothes… I am trying to be more Eco friendly and thinking about others. I hate wasting food etc. because I know there are people who need it. I saw a commercial for (I think) PayLess shoes and they said if you bought one pair then another pair would be donated to a needy child and I thought that if they did this with shoes where could I find places/sites that do this with all clothes….

My question is: What are these sites?
also… I am giving my clothes to good will but I wear my clothes so much that they have holes in them, accidentally get bleached, or stained up because of my sloppy cooking so its hard to even donate them

Seventh generation cleaning and laundry products?

have any of you used them and do you think they work well? the laundry detergent & softner I am currently using is OK but I am not impressed with the fabric softner. I have well water, very hard water, and the softner isn’t very effective compared to non-eco/animal friendly products

are there any environmental laws that regulate corporations/products?

canadian laws preferably that regulate how eco–friendly a product has to be?

What’s an effective way to advertise an eco-friendly online store?

We’ve opened up an online store of green products – called http://www.CraftedNaturally.com Though I have received some orders – I am not getting as much as I would prefer. Does anyone have any suggestions?

what are some ideas to re-invent an (everyday) product to make it more ECO friendly?

ex. like a solar powered ipod…or they might have tht

Eco-friendly eyeliner?

Hi. Does anyone know any eco–friendly eyeliner? Without animal products, toxic chemicals, etc. Also, I have sensitive eyes, so what brand would be best for me? Thanx.

Do You Like This New “Hipster” Trend?

To sum it all up in a basic sense, a “Hipster” is a witty smartass who is against anything popular or mainstream. As far as style goes, it usually consist of plaid, certain glasses, side-swept hair, tight jeans, and converse or some type of non-label clothing. Small assets to the Hipster personality is usually drinking a lot of coffee, listening to bands no ones heard of, hating bands that everyones heard of, being sarcastic and smart, riding bicycles instead of driving, some are eco–friendly, most are very skinny.

If you disagree with the above, then go fuck yourself.

What do you think of the new trend?

BQ: Is this where all the “Emo” kids went when they got to college?
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Hipster

Leather and a hybrid don’t get along?

This is not a question. I’m just letting all you greenies out there to know that leather is very bad for the environment. Cattle as you may know emit methane, which is like over 20 times more toxic than carbon dioxide. Millions of tons of grain are fed to cattle. Pesticides are constantly sprayed on crops to feed the cows. And transport trucks for transporting the food and the cows themselves to slaughterhouses are big polluters. Also pesticides are constantly tested on animals (rats, rabbits, dogs, fish, and more) every day. As more animals die, the laboratory people order more animals, which causes pollution. If any of you own a hyrid or any car or piece of clothing in general that is made of leather, please think about the animals and the environment. Fabric is 100% more eco–friendly than leather and billions of gallons of water would be saved if “green” people or people in general switched to buying products other than leather and fur. Thank you.
Also, if you buy leather or fur, you are encouraging the company to order more leather and fur. More animals would be killed and methane emited and so on. Don’t buy them, please!

What do you think of this so far?

Here is a part of chapter one of one of my books that I have just started writing today.
The prologue:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmSOb3c9GENj1k2YCGtN6.nsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110121181349AAE1rw0

This chapter isn’t finished and it’s just a draft.

Pain strikes through my body as I slip on the wet concrete floor, seeing the warning sign only now. My cheeks redden as my butt hits the ground and I blank out for a second or two, confused. Looking around me, I hear the laughter erupt from the food court. Basically every pair of eyes is on me, some filled with sympathy, others a pang of jealousy while more people have a hideous amount of amusement on their faces.
Hearing the thud of footsteps, a sturdy hand is reached out, the person wanting me to take it. Gazing upward, I gape. This can’t be happening! August, one of the most cutest, caring but dorky guys that was in my year raises an eyebrow, his arm just hanging in front of him.
Taking his hand, hoping that I am not too heavy, I feel the weight of him pulling me up. Positioning my feet steadily on the dampened ground, I look around the mall to be relieved that only a few people are still interested. The crowd has left just as quickly as if they had just finished watching a dumb movie. “Are you alright?” August’s corn-silk hair falls perfectly just shy of his neck, covering only the tips of his ears. There’s no doubt that my friend and I check him out from time to time but for me, I have a different guy on my mind.
August’s parents were hippies back in the day, and I guess you can say that they still are. His Dad has waist-long wavy brown hair and wears tie-dye t-shirts, he works in an eco–friendly business along with his wife. “Um, yeah, I’m fine,” my face grows hotter by the second. He smiles, nodding thoughtfully and crosses his arms against his peace sign cotton shirt. His parents only allow him to wear colourful, hippie style clothing. I can’t say that I hate the way he dresses but August doesn’t care what people are thinking about him, even if it’s good things.
“That’s good,” he shifts to his other leg, careful not to step on his flared light blue jeans and he has to take a step.
“Yeah,” I say checking my phone to play time, then meeting his gaze. “Well, I-I should get going,” he nods. “I’m in kinda a hurry.”
As if seeing my hurried lie, he says, “OK,” and looks away, scratching his arm. “I’ll see you around, maybe.”
Nodding, I leave and smile briefly to myself. there’s no doubt in stating that it was awkward, but his lack of failing to look cute made me forget about the embarrassing incident that happened before hand. Rushing to Mandy’s Mother’s car, I apologise for being late and hope that her Mother isn’t too angry with me. I’m usually late when it involves my best friend’s Mum. It’s as if I have some unknown thing against her.
Mandy just smiles at me as she tells her Mum for probably the seven billions times as to where Quinn lives. I’ve been friends with Mandy since we were six, and have been hanging out with Mandy, Quinn and the gang since the end of tenth grade. Ms. Rhine grunts when Mandy tells her where, “That driveway is so hard to get into. Can she wait outside?”
“She is, Mum.” Mandy and I smile, knowing that Quinn always waits outside her gate ever since Ms. Rhine’s car smashed into the neighbour’s fence.

Essay about educational and career goals. Can you read and correct my essay, please?

The instruction is for me to write a 500 word essay outlining my career and educational goals, and my choice of a certain degree program.

ESSAY:

My life-long career goal is to become a physical therapist, someone capable of restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health in accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions. While my educational goal is aimed at studying to become a physical therapist, I would also like to express my passion for science (especially biology) and computers. I plan to, first, obtain a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, and then enter and succeed in a refined physical therapy programme. I may even want to make use of my bachelor’s degree and work in a laboratory before studying towards obtaining a degree in physical therapy. It would be a worthwhile experience and broaden my horizons so that I will not be limited to just one career.

I chose biotechnology because it utilizes the sciences of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering computers and information technology to develop tools and products that hold great promise and concern. It has made a great impact on medicine, the environment, edibles, clothing and agriculture, and with its advances, we are on the path of a wonderful journey.

Biotechnology has enabled humans to expand their understanding of the biosphere by journeying into space and exploring the depths of the ocean. We have not only been able to look at the surrounding universe and the depths below with the advancement of tools and techniques, but we also have been able to live there. Organisms that can be used to control or cure certain diseases can be genetically modified and High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds have been developed due to biotechnology. With newer discoveries in this field, better and more eco–friendly fertilizers, manures, pesticides, weedicides and insecticides are being developed. Biotechnology can show us the way to a new, renewable source of energy!

I chose physical therapy because it also utilizes biology, chemistry and physics. It is through that programme, I can be in a profession where I will not have to sit at the desk all day and have the chance to make meaningful differences in the lives of people. Physical therapists get to interact with their patients one-on-one, helping them stretch and do a variety of therapy exercises. They teach people how to walk and use their bodies again, cope with a chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis, and reduce pain.

Jobs are available to physical therapists in a variety of health-care settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, home health care and private practices. Physical therapists are in demand as people are getting older and physical disabilities are increasing. Also, physical therapists earn a good salary. This will make it easy for me to get a job that pays well by the time I complete my studies.

[445 words]

I’m considering making the switch to cloth diapers for my 6 month old son- pro’s vs. con’s? maybe a web-link?

I’ve always thought I might prefer cloth diapers to disposable.
But where I live, disposable is the “norm” (I don’t know anyone who cloth diapers) so I never really put as much consideration as I wish I would have.

This past couple months I’ve been thinking about making the switch, I’ve done alittle reading, though not nearly enough to make an informed decision. It doesn’t help that since I don’t know anything about cloth diapering to begin with, I feel clueless as to how it works.
I’m having trouble finding a good website for information on cloth diapering vs. disposable, so if someone could provide a link, that would be much appreciated.

In all honesties, my reason for wanting to cloth diaper is really rather silly: I think that they look cuter than disposable diapers.

Besides that, I’m not a very eco–friendly person. I do take public transportation and I recycle when given the opportunity but that’s about it.
I will admit, these past 5 1/2 months, I feel alittle guilty everytime I throw my son’s diaper in the trash because I know that’s just going to take forever to decompose. Its the same guilty feeling I get when I throw away styrofoam cups.

It wasn’t until I started doing some reading that I found out there could be other benefits.
Is it true that cloth diapers retain the feeling of “wetness” more than disposables and can sometimes help in the potty training process?
(I know that’s a couple years off, but it would be a nice factor to help me convince my hubby to make the switch.)

How about when you’re out in public?
When at home I imagine you could just put the dirty cloth diapers in a plastic bin outside your back door, but when out in public, what do you do? Do you use disposable when out or do you carry the dirty diaper around with you?

How about how clothing fits? Is it true that cloth diapers are more bulky than disposable? does this make it difficult to snap the crotch of onesies or put pants on your infant?

My husband is not at all interested in cloth diapering. Apparently his mother tried it with him and had nothing but bad things to say about it. So I will need to find some arguement to help my case when I ask my husband to make the switch.

I’m unsure the financial difference- and that would be a major factor in our decision to switch or not to switch.

Another major factor: we don’t currently have a washer and drier, and instead use the laundrymat on weekends. There are cloth diapering services in our area, though I’m unsure how those work or what the costs are.
We will most likely have our own washer and drier when we move to Korea in January. (my husband is military)

So if anyone has any personal experience with cloth vs. disposable diapers, please let me know.

Do people care about how their everyday products are made?

Just curious. Since people seem to be going through this “natural, organic, eco–friendly, reduce reuse recycle” phase, do they really care about these sort of things? I mean a product might be labeled as eco friendly, but it might only be the ingredients and the packaging that’s eco friendly. The place the product was made might not be and the forms of transportation used to get the product from there to here might not be eco friendly. Are people interested in knowing more about how their products are made so they understand the affects of the product on the world or no?

Eco-Friendly and/or Cruelty-Free Liquid Bleach Alternative?

I have been looking for a product that is an alternative to liquid bleach. I have a front loading, high-efficiency washer and I can’t use a powdered bleach alternative in my washing cycle. I would like to know if there is a liquid bleach alternative on the market that is eco–friendly and cruelty free? I usually dry my white sheets in the sun, but now that the frost is here, I can’t do that anymore. I’d love to keep my whites white in the cold months as well.

How do I make my own cleaning products?

I’d like to try making some cleaning products that are eco–friendly. How do I make ones that actually clean?!

How Has Toshiba Chosen to become more Eco-Friendly?

Has Toshiba reduced the number of Toxic Materials in their products and approximatly by how much? (Most recent Data would be great). And also how have they made their products energy effecient and have they reduced their se of energy?

It would be great if anyone could answer these questions. I was unable to find this information in the Toshiba environmental Handbook. Again thanks if anyone can fill me in on this information.

If the gov. forced companies to become more eco-friendly, wouldn’t that hurt the economy?

The major complaint by environmentalists is that businesses emit massive amounts of pollution through the elimination of waste, pollution from production itself, and the vehicles they use to transport their products. Sure the government could place restrictions on emission levels, but how would they prevent the economic loss that would cause when the companies can no longer produce as they have been? Please someone lend an idea. Thanks!