MorGreen » Energy https://morgreen.org Plant More Gardens Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:45:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 Why it’s so important to define “solid waste” https://morgreen.org/why-its-so-important-to-define-solid-waste/ https://morgreen.org/why-its-so-important-to-define-solid-waste/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:45:50 +0000 http://morgreen.org/?p=89 Many people cringe at the thought of the word “solid waste.” However, it is important to understand exactly what this term encompasses. It may seem that the term refers to any potentially hazardous material that could severely affect the public’s health in one way or another. Yet, under current law, the meaning of these two words intentionally excludes many types of hazardous materials.

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The term “DSW” or Definition of Hazardous Waste was actually coined by the Bush Administration. If that raises red flags in your mind, you can be assured that it very well should! According to this definition, may types of materials known to cause cancer and heart defects are not considered hazardous waste. What this means in the real world is that it may be legal for companies and government agencies to dump these hazardous materials somewhere near your home.

The definition has been found to have a disparate impact on low income communities, where hazardous materials are commonly dumped for cost effectiveness and due to the lack of public outcry. Fortunately public interest organizations, like the Sierra Club, have challenged the DSW, prompting the EPA to take action.

Source: http://www.treehugger.com/energy-policy/hazardous-waste-next-door-importance-definition-solid-waste.html.

]]> https://morgreen.org/why-its-so-important-to-define-solid-waste/feed/ 0 How to use a wood stove without burning down the house https://morgreen.org/how-to-use-a-wood-stove-without-burning-down-the-house/ https://morgreen.org/how-to-use-a-wood-stove-without-burning-down-the-house/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:45:47 +0000 http://morgreen.org/?p=83 Don’t you just love the aroma and warmth that a wood burning stove brings to you home?  I am sure the last thing you want to do is have that same wood burning stove cause a fire.  What are different things you can do to stop that from happening?

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Well seasoned wood

Try to burn only well seasoned wood.  Well seasoned wood will help eliminate some of the sparking that wood that is not seasoned will do.  Also, with well seasoned wood, you will not need to open the front of the stove as often.  Both of those things can cause sparks to fly and if sparks are flying, sparks can turn into flames and that is what can cause a fire to happen.

Ash management

I know that nobody thinks about this but ashes can cause a fire.  Make sure your ash is thoroughly out and that there is nothing hidden and smoldering in your ash.  Make sure you discard your ash in a safe place that can contain a fire if one should light.

Just getting into the routine of following these simple safeguard tips can help you enjoy safe, warm and healthy colder weather months.

Source:  http://www.treehugger.com/energy-efficiency/how-use-wood-stove-without-burning-down-house.html.

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Assassin’s Creed III – in depth review Kent Brockman

Overall Impression

Graphics – 84%
Gameplay – 90%
Sound – 74%
Value – 94%

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