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About Tom Chu

Tom Chu is the SEO manager at PsPrint, an online printing company specializing in brochure and poster printing among other popular services. Follow PsPrint on Twitter and Facebook

myRose – Can A Mobile App Bring Us Back to the Green?

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  In this age of relentless urbanization and technological advancements, the following statement often rings true: one small step for man – one giant leap backward for the environment. Today, forests are quickly being replaced by shopping malls, and ecosystems are being replaced by social networks. So it might seem a bit ironic that our mobile phones (of all things) could possibly become the beacon that attracts us back to the loving arms of Mother … Read More

Cool Summer Upcycled Crafts Ideas for Your Inspiration

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  Summer is almost here, and already you can hear children playing outside and birds singing. While there is a great deal to do outdoors during the summer months, you don’t have to keep yourself chained to those activities the entire time. You and your family might feel like spending a couple of hours inside to escape the heat. Here are six upcycling projects that you can enjoy while helping the planet by reducing waste. … Read More

8 Upcycling Craft Ideas for Families

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  Spending time as a family is important. Finding something fun to do that costs little or nothing isn’t always so simple, however, especially when you have children who are easily distracted. It is what usually leads so many to spend a lot going out to theme parks and other expensive adventures.

Spring Cleaning: 10 Ways to Upcycle Junk Creatively!

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  Everyone knows they should recycle. But many people forget that there are two other R’s in Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and that the other two immediately work together. Upcycling is the process of putting together something new by using old materials you might otherwise throw away. Doing this not only reuses an old item, but reduces both what goes into the landfill and what you might otherwise purchase. The Internet is practically bursting with … Read More

Top 6 Countries Using Solar Energy

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  Using solar energy has numerous advantages, and that’s why many countries have decided to use more renewable energy rather than rely on other forms of energy that are running out. Not only is solar energy much cheaper but it’s not as harmful to the environment since it doesn’t produce pollution like other forms of power do.   One of the main factors that prompted several countries to convert to using solar power is the … Read More

Types of Green Energy Stickers

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Sustainability and eco-friendly products are becoming a big seller in today’s economy thanks to the greater demand by a more informed and concerned customer base. But many who want to switch to a greener way of living don’t understand the use of certain information indicators, such as energy stickers and ecolabels. What Are Ecolabels and Energy Stickers? These are simple stickers that have been placed on products in order to inform the consumer of what … Read More

Green Work Habits That You May Not Have Thought About

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As thousands of people try to “go green” in an attempt to help the environment and our natural resources, there are various ways to help out that you may not have considered yet. No matter where you are, there are always things you can add into your daily routine in order to help a little more. When you’re at work, you can slightly adjust the way you do certain things in order to save energy, … Read More

8 Ideas to Recycle Cardboard into Something Useful

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  There are some materials that we have a habit of taking for granted. They are everywhere, but no one wants them until they have a very specific need. Cardboard is a perfect example of this. It is versatile, and we need it for boxes when we move and sometimes to line a floor in a garage. But what other reason do we have for using it? … Read More

10 Awesome, Independently Run Blogs for Upcycling Ideas

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Reduce, reuse, recycle — the three R’s that all environmentally friendly people live by and the principles that we are first taught in kindergarten as children. But while few of us have lived by them, many are now making the move toward finally protecting the planet in any little way they can. You might not be an eco-superhero. You might not make regular rounds at secondhand shops or the recycling center or even sort your … Read More

5 Ways to Upcycle Items Into Garden Containers

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A big part of being environmentally conscious is knowing when to reuse and when to recycle. Both, along with reducing waste and resource use, are crucial parts of protecting the planet. They are also elements to our lives that will, over time, become second nature as we push forward into a more eco-friendly age. The act of being eco-conscious is spreading all over the world. If your hobbies also lay in gardening, you will be … Read More