Scallops return to Tampa Bay after 30 years due to improved water quality.
Recycle Facts
Every ton of 100% recycled paper saves:
17 (35 foot tall) trees
7,000 gallons of water
60 pounds of air pollution
2 barrels of oil
3.2 cubic yards of landfill space
4,100 kilowatts of energyFigures from RecycleBank
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Current Energy
A turbine to harness produced power from the Gulf Stream is being researched at Florida Atlantic University and in 3-5 years could be operating. More..
Sweet Energy
Beginning in the spring of 2009 ,at South Bay, the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences research plant, may be able to convert sugar cane to ethanol.
Building Green
Two counties, Sarasota County & Gainesville require government buildings have a green rating system by the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. More..
Solar Green Sarasota is building solar capabilities to produce energy that will power up to 50 homes. This is being powered by Florida Power and Light's Sunshine Energy. More...
Wind Green Florida Power and Light also has plans for powering up to 200 homes in St. Lucie County through a wind project. More...
AMG Green Gardener
House Plants
Use three tea bags placed in the bottom of your pot for plants, and then fill with soil. The plants will have added nutrients, and keep their moisture.
Tomatoes and diseases
no chemicals.
Combine in a bucket:
1 tbs. baking soda
1/2 cup Epsom salts
3 cups compost
Place just a handful in before planting the tomato. Sprinkle a small amount of dry milk on the soil. Do this every few weeks and your tomatoes will be the best.
Tree Planting
When planting a tree line the hole with baking potatoes. They tend to hold moisture and give nutrients to the tree as they decay.
Aphids and perennials
Here is the solution.3 drops of liquid dish soap,
1 tbs. garlic oil
1 quart water
Mix and pour into a spray bottle and spray.
How do you make garlic oil? 1 c vegetable oil and 1 minced whole bulb garlic.
Roses look anemic?
Solution:
1 quart of water
1 used steel wool pad
Let sit for a week. Throw out the steel wool. Each time the roses are watered add 2 tbs. of solution to a gallon of water. Watch the difference. -HVS
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AskMeGreen.com is a unique website concept new to the environmentally challenged. We found it wasn't easy to be green without going through rigorous research to find the best green products and services to fit the specific needs of everyday people and business. The solution however was utilizing the power of the internet. AskMeGreen.com brings green product information and services from anywhere in the world to one site. We eliminate unwanted information and provide one spot shopping at your finger tips. Green conscientious citizens know what they want, we make it easier for them to find it.
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News releases
Herald Tribune - "Site Wants to be All Things Green"
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