Heavy rain causes flash floods in Singapore - 5th June 2011"SINGAPORE: Singapore national water agency PUB said heavy and intense rain fell over the central and eastern parts of Singapore early Sunday....."
Forever Living Products Aloe Vera Health and Vitality
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Saturday, June 04, 2011
The Coming Crisis: Arizona fires burn tens of thousands of acres
The Coming Crisis: Arizona fires burn tens of thousands of acres: "A mountain community is evacuated, and smoke and ash blowing into New Mexico alarm many residents of Albuquerque. Wildfires raged in eastern Arizona....."
Friday, June 03, 2011
The Coming Crisis: Breaking News: 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake near the Coast of Honshu, Japan - 3rd June 2011
The Coming Crisis: Breaking News: 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake near the C...: "A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck the Coast of Honshu, Japan at a depth of 24.5 km (15.2 miles), the quake hit at 16:00:16 UTC Friday 3rd June 2011..."
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Springfield, Massachusetts - Connecticut River TORNADO - incredible!!!
Springfield, Massachusetts - Connecticut River TORNADO -incredible!!!
June 2011
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Heavy rain flooding and landslides in the Philippines, Thailand and other parts of Asia
The adverse weather continues worldwide....
Serious flooding in Thailand
Serious flooding in the Indonesia, Philippines
Serious flooding in Thailand
Serious flooding in the Indonesia, Philippines
Monday, May 23, 2011
Preparation List of Food & Supplies - Emergency preparedness plan
This is a very useful video which I found on YouTube. It has some very useful information in terms of an emergency plan or exit strategy. There are plenty of other videos online, so make sure you look them up and start making preparations.
Just in case you can't watch the video, I have made a list of most of the things listed in the video below (Amend it according to your needs)
Just in case you can't watch the video, I have made a list of most of the things listed in the video below (Amend it according to your needs)
Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit (Bug Out Bag)
Use a waterproof backpack/duffel bag or suitcase -- Store your Bug Out Bag where you can reach it in seconds
1) Cash/credit card, phone card
2) Bottled water
3) Over the counter pain medications / Prescription medications
4) First aid book and small kit
5) 3 day supply of high energy foods e.g raisins, granola bars, peanut butter, crackers
6) Can opener / Plastic utensils / Paper plates / Cups /Wipes
7) Change of clothes - Socks, rain coat, shoes
8) Blankets or sleeping bag / waterproof tent
9) Small tool kit / Knife / Rope / Candles / Waterproof matches
10) Important phone numbers
11) Cell phone or Mobile phone
12) Pen and paper
13) Duct tape / plastic sheeting / Compass / Local map - Sunglasses / Visor cap / Sunscreen / Hair ties
14) Compact umbrella
15) Hand crank flashlight
16) Hand crank radio
17) Hand crank lantern
18) Infant and baby, elderly or disabled family member special care items
19) Hand sanitizer, wipes, plastic bags e.g. Toothpaste and toothbrush and other toiletries
20) Whistle on string for each person / Mace or wasp spray
21) Small portable sterno holder (canned heat holder)
22) Important papers (ID info, blood type, allergies, child's photo) kept in a zip-lock bag
23) Eyeglasses, Spectacles (including spare pairs) and Contact Lenses (including solutions/saline)
24) Car keys
25) Ready to eat canned meats, tuna, sardines
26) Fresh or canned fruits and vegetables
27) Water and other drinks and juices, capri sun etc - Water is the MOST important.
28) Peanut butter
29) Bread
30) Dried fruit and nuts
31) Biscuits, cookies and energy bars, cereals
32) Instant coffee, tea, bags
33) Vitamins and other supplements
34) Special dietary needs and other foods35) Wind up torchlight or flashlight
36) Wind up radio
37) Solar powered chargers for mobile phones etc
If you can think of anything else that would be useful to put on the list, leave a message in the comments section below.
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Joplin Missouri Tornado AfterMath Video (Dog Saved Live)
Joplin Missouri Tornado 23 May 2011
(Some audio issues but good footage)
(Some audio issues but good footage)
Massive Tornado hits hospital in Joplin, Missouri
21 May 2011 Topeka, Kansas - Tornadic storm and large hail stones
Joplin Missouri tornado total devastation loss
Tornado leaves scores dead in US city
Below I have included some useful links on the latest warnings from the UK Met office.
Below I have included some useful links on the latest warnings from the UK Met office.
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How to Survive- Storms
ALERT - Met Office - UK: severe weather warnings for Northern England May 2011- <---- Check here for other UK weather warnings (If link is broken, go to main page)
Joplin Death Toll Climbs to 116 and more fatalities expected as gas leaks cause fires, more weather looms
Stunned Joplin Survivor: 'This Is All Gone'
Tornado Warnings Still Ongoing Now <---- Check here for other US warnings
How to Survive- Storms
ALERT - Met Office - UK: severe weather warnings for Northern England May 2011- <---- Check here for other UK weather warnings (If link is broken, go to main page)
Joplin Death Toll Climbs to 116 and more fatalities expected as gas leaks cause fires, more weather looms
Stunned Joplin Survivor: 'This Is All Gone'
Friday, May 20, 2011
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes in Spain May 2011
Double Earthquake hits Spanish town of Lorca, Murcia - Magnitude 5.2
Earthquake in Lorca:
A team from TVE records the collapse of a Church Bell and Tower
Strong earthquake near Lorca and Murcia in Spain <--- Check here for up to the minute information and updates
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Survival Garden (This may save your life!) Must see....
This short video shows you the tools that you will need in the future for surviving emergencies in a scenario where you will have to provide food for yourself and your family....As the motto of the Girl Guides goes always "Be Prepared"....
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Tools needed for a Survival Garden
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Japan declares nuclear no-go zone
Japan declares nuclear no-go zone
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Large Tornado at Pine Apple, Alabama on April 15, 2011
Raging tornado in Alabama on 15th April 2011
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South recovering from storms, death count climbs
Storm leaves Alabama poultry industry in ruins
US tornado outbreak was 'biggest ever'
US tornadoes: Death toll rises as more bodies found
Severe weather USA Tornadoes Slideshow/Pictures of the devastation
Tornado strikes St. Louis airport in US
US storms kill 313 across 9 states
Youtube video - How to Survive- Storms
Storm leaves Alabama poultry industry in ruins
US tornado outbreak was 'biggest ever'
US tornadoes: Death toll rises as more bodies found
Severe weather USA Tornadoes Slideshow/Pictures of the devastation
Tornado strikes St. Louis airport in US
US storms kill 313 across 9 states
Youtube video - How to Survive- Storms
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Amazing footage of liquefaction in Japan and incredible ground movements weeks after the major earthquake
Japan incredible ground movement "LIQUIFACTION" process - Part 1
Japan is SINKING into the ocean - liquefaction of the ground continues!
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Japan nuclear operator aims for cold shutdown in 6-9 months
Saturday, April 09, 2011
A Last Message Sent Out From Man In Japan. YouTube Has Been Restricted In Japan
I just came across this video sent from a distressed french man who with his family, wife and children, lived and worked in Japan. This was uploaded to YouTube on 17th March 2011.
From the video, you can see that this man is clearly distressed about the fact that there was a nuclear explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, but on switching on the television, there was no news, advice or guidance as to what to do.
Does anyone know if this man and his family got out of Japan ok?
A Last Message Sent Out From Man In Japan.
YouTube Has Been Restricted In Japan
Also, the thought had crossed my mind that if and when this disaster happens elsewhere there should be a plan in place to inform and let people know what is happening, what to do, and give them up to the minute information.
Yes, people deserve to know the truth, instead of watching comedy shows on TV.
This is where other world Governments need to take notes and learn from these mistakes.
Contingency planning is the key to SUCCESS!
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Geologist Predicts Major North America Earthquake Imminent
There have been a few signs predicting or pre-warning the earthquakes we have been seeing around the world lately.
Watch the video to learn more....
Apparently, there is a major earthquake coming to North America anytime soon.
Watch the video to learn more....
North America earthquake coming soon?
Video dated 16th March 2011
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Quebec Canada Earthquake, small earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on 16th March 2011
Quebec Earthquake, A minor earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.3 struck Canada on Wednesday 16th March 2011 around 1:36 p.m. It was apparently strong enough to bring down the federal site, with earth tremors stretching from Laurentians, Cornwall, Greater Montreal to Ottawa.
No injuries reported from what I have read so far.
No injuries reported from what I have read so far.
This may be a pre-warning before a bigger event in Canada or possibly surrounding areas....
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Check out this great MSN video: Blue Planet: Deep Trouble
Check out this great MSN video: Blue Planet: Deep Trouble
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LOL....Suddenly this video is private.
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LOL....Suddenly this video is private.
Basically, in the comments section you are being made aware that the native people are part of the BNP.....Let me explain....There is a man going around the Internet saying he is native American, but is actually a member of the BNP.....It's a smokescreen...A con.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Japan Devastation Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Aftermath Video
Japan Devastation Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Aftermath Video
Fresh footage of huge tsunami waves smashing town in Japan
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Japan Earthquake 8.9 magnitude followed by Tsunami and warnings for other areas
Japan Earthquake: Tsunami Hits After 8.9 Quake
Destructive Japan tsunami caught on film
Last night I was reading about an
earthquake that struck Japan on the 9th March 2011, measuring 7.2 in
magnitude on the Richter scale, fortunately, in that earthquake there
were no serious casualties according to the news reports that I have
read, although there was a Tsunami warning issued at the time.
Today,
11th of March 2011 yet another earthquake has hit Japan once again,
this time very serious. This earthquake measured 8.9 in magnitude followed by a Tsunami of approximately 32 feet high, according to news reports.
Many people have been injured, hundreds have been killed, thousands are feared missing.
Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan, Russia, Marcus Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Hawaii.
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7.2-magnitude quake hits Japan
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Japan: Earthquake aftermath at a glance
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Scientists say Japan quake shows US nuclear risk
Two Japanese Nuclear Units Still at Serious Risk
Chile & Easter Island on Tsunami Alert
U.S. airlines halt most service in Japan after quake
Hawaii orders evacuations in Pacific tsunami threat
Hundreds dead and up to 80,000 missing in Japan tsunami
Japan declares nuclear emergency
Japan earthquake: UK rescue team heads for Japan
For Battered Japan, A New Threat: Nuclear Meltdown
South Korea relatively safe from major quakes: experts
Japanese Nuclear Meltdown Confirmed
Donate Carefully for Japan Disaster Relief: Avoid Charities Fraud
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Informative video on HAARP (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program)
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5.8 Magnitude earthquake rocks China 2011
An earthquake measuring 5.8 in magnitude has hit China today. So far 16 people have died and 135 people so far are injured.
Well, this is getting scary, an earthquake almost every month!
Well, this is getting scary, an earthquake almost every month!
Monday, March 07, 2011
Massive 6.2 earthquake in Chile today, thankfully nobody injured
I have just been reading that there was a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Chile on Sunday (yesterday), it shook and destroyed buildings, but thankfully nobody was injured and no lives were lost.
Well, that really is a turn up for the books. I guess that has made my monday! Some good news for a change.
Well, that really is a turn up for the books. I guess that has made my monday! Some good news for a change.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Dramatic aerial video: Strong earthquake hits Christchurch, New Zealand February 2011
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand yesterday, over 98 people dead, many people have been injured and killed and there are still people trapped under rubble. Another 200+ people unaccounted for so far.
This is really serious!
Related External Links and Information
Canterbury Earthquake Response information about the 22nd February 2011 earthquake in Canterbury, New Zealand – canterburyearthquake.org.nz is managed by Christchurch City Council and CDEM group
New Zealand Earthquake Kills 145 With More Than 200 Missing
This is really serious!
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Canterbury Earthquake Response information about the 22nd February 2011 earthquake in Canterbury, New Zealand – canterburyearthquake.org.nz is managed by Christchurch City Council and CDEM group
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Brazil hit by worst floods in decades in 2011
I have just learned that Brazil is experiencing severe floods and landslides since December. The worst flooding in 28 years.
Wow, I wonder what is going on in the world!
There is something very wrong.
There is something very wrong.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Monday, August 23, 2010
Dancing panda - This will cheer you up!
Cute dancing panda!
Isn't it nice not to have a care in the world, just eat, sleep and dance....LOL
I love pandas! They are so cute, cuddly and so peaceful, they don't trouble anyone.
I love pandas! They are so cute, cuddly and so peaceful, they don't trouble anyone.
Short video of the Cycle Hire Scheme in Kennington, London
Cycle hire scheme, Kennington, London
While out and about in South London, I came across the bicycle hire scheme in London.
Above is a short video clip of the bicycle hire scheme introduced around London recently. From my footage you can see that these bikes look to be quite popular, there were only four bikes when I passed by the hire spot some days ago, which is located near Kennington Park post office on the junction of Bowling Green street and Kennington Road in London just around the corner from the Oval Cricket ground. So, if you live near that area you know where to hire your bicycle. The cycles appear to be quite popular, there were only four bikes available when I walked past. Looks interesting enough and appears to be taking off.
On the temporary Android phone that I have, the Samsung Galaxy S, I downloaded the Cycle hire widget from the Android market, this app seems to do a good job of locating the cycle hire points around London and I was easily able to locate the place where I recorded the video in Kennington park complete with a map of the area in a matter of seconds. It's a free app, so this adds to the convenience.
If you have used one of these bikes or the Cycle hire widget on Android, leave a comment and say what you think about the scheme.
If you have hired one of these bikes, leave a comment and say what you think about the scheme on my youtube page as well.
If you have hired one of these bikes, leave a comment and say what you think about the scheme on my youtube page as well.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Pakistan Floods 2010 - VIDEOS
Three million affected by Pakistan floods
Pakistan flood aftermath
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Thursday, July 08, 2010
The Gulf of Mexico Oil spill 2010. Shocking new pictures
The Gulf of Mexico Oil spill 2010. Shocking new pictures.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Videos from the Ideal Home Exhibition 2010, Earl's Court, London
Ideal Home Exhibition 2010, Earl's Court, London
A fun-filled day at the Ideal Home Exhibition 2010
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Green Blogger said...
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Green Blogger said...
- Love the videos from the Ideal Home Exhibition, wish we could have been there, watching the videos it looked like a great "green" event.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Grow your own vegetables - Gardening at home
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| Plant and Vegetable grow bags |
This is a little piece about one of my favourite hobbies, gardening. I enjoy growing things and the anticipation of seeing the results of my hard work come to fruition. In the past, I have successfully grown a garden full of potatoes, spinach, onion and a few other things.
While out and about a few weeks ago, I came across some vegetable grow bags, which is the main focus of this article. You can also buy plant grow bags for flowers and other plants for decorating your home and garden.
The Grow Me! seed bags are similar to the brown paper bags you get when you buy things in a coffee shop. They contain a number of seeds, which are easy and fun to grow. So, even if you have a small garden, window-sill, lawn, patio tubs, planters, containers, a flat or backyard you can have a go at growing some lovely and fresh vegetables in no time at all. It's easy and you also have instructions telling you what you have to do.
While I was choosing my grow bags, I came across a woman who was browsing and we got talking. She was giving me instructions on how to pickle my beetroot with vinegar, once I had successfully grown them.
These grow bags are also an excellent way to introduce children to gardening and nature, helping them to appreciate how things grow and seeing the fruits of their hard work....So exciting for them.
These grow bags are also an excellent way to introduce children to gardening and nature, helping them to appreciate how things grow and seeing the fruits of their hard work....So exciting for them.
I bought three of these grow bags, which were:
Beetroot - I love beetroot. In the bag you have 4 plants pots, instructions on how to plant them, some compost and about 100 seeds, which is more than enough for you to attempt at growing your own fresh and tasty vegetables. According to the packaging, these are easy to grow.
You can use beetroot to add colour to salads and soups. Boiled or pickled, they are sliced or diced to accompany lettuce, tomato, and radishes for any typical British style salad.
Beetroot vegetable grow bag with pots, seeds,
compost and instructions
compost and instructions
Carrot - I have always wanted to grow some carrots. Carrots can be eaten raw, cut into sticks for snacking, can be shredded into a salad, sliced for stews and casseroles or boiled and eaten along with a wholesome meal or you can throw them in a blender or juicer and make a nice nutritious drink. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, calcium and a number of nutrients for health and vitality.
In this grow bag you have the early Nantes variety of carrots. The bag again contains all the things you need to successfully grow your own carrots. It comes with 400 seeds, 4 plant pots, instructions, and compost. There are other varieties of carrots that you can buy.
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| Vegetable grow bags - Carrots, beetroot and lettuce |
Lettuce - I love fresh lettuce with beetroot. In this bag you get 500 lettuce seeds, 4 plant pots, instructions and compost to successfully grow your own succulent lettuce. The dark green leaves of lettuce are a good source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A and have a high water content.
Grow your own workshop in Myatts Fields park in August 2010
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Brixton Farmer's Market - Every Sunday 10am - 2pm on Brixton Station Road
I first found out about the Brixton Farmers' Market while in Brixton in October last year. At the Brixton Farmers' Market, I was able to taste some fresh organic cheese, talk to some fruit and vegetable sellers and take some pictures. Also on offer are free range eggs, and organic meat.
Brixton Farmer's Market Placard
English apples, seasonal vegetables, speciality juice, traditional meat, free range eggs, homemade preserves, local honey, handmade bread, fresh fish, regional sausages, farmhouse cheese.
When you visit, you will be amazed at how fresh everything tastes.
It is located on Brixton Station Road in Brixton, just past the bridge near Brixton Leisure Centre every Sunday between 10:00am - 2:00pm.
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Recycling old batteries
While I was out and about, I came across a battery recycling scheme taking place at Currys Digital stores where I saw that they had a container filled with batteries for recycling.
I have an old Bisto container which houses all my used batteries (while I tried to figure out what to do with them), so I was glad to see that I can dump all my used old batteries for recycling. I now use rechargeable batteries most of the time so I don't really have to worry much about recycling old batteries which contain mercury, a poisonous chemical found in batteries. Well, at least you know that batteries can be recycled.
I have an old Bisto container which houses all my used batteries (while I tried to figure out what to do with them), so I was glad to see that I can dump all my used old batteries for recycling. I now use rechargeable batteries most of the time so I don't really have to worry much about recycling old batteries which contain mercury, a poisonous chemical found in batteries. Well, at least you know that batteries can be recycled.
While talking to one of the Managers in-store, I was given some information about some other recycling schemes that they have. He told me that customers can drop off their used and old electrical equipment that needs to be recycled at Currys. I was impressed as sometimes you see these used electricals lying in the streets causing an eye-sore, so you can drop them off at Currys Digital for recycling.
How much do you get for recycling old batteries?
Well, as far as I know, you don't get anything for recycling old batteries in the UK, but you may get something for your battery recycling efforts in other parts of the world.
However, it is good to recycle them because batteries contain toxic chemicals and are dangerous to just dump in the dustbin.
How much do you get for recycling old batteries?
Well, as far as I know, you don't get anything for recycling old batteries in the UK, but you may get something for your battery recycling efforts in other parts of the world.
However, it is good to recycle them because batteries contain toxic chemicals and are dangerous to just dump in the dustbin.
Recycling Batteries at Currys and PC World
You can also recycle your old printer ink cartridges in the recycling bins provided instore.
Ink cartridge recycling at PC World and Currys
Update 18 June 2013
I saw an advert online where some people are buying old ink cartridges. So many you can do a search and see what's on offer for your old ink cartridges. I normally just send mine in those plastic charitable envelopes when I get a few piled up.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Deep freeze costing Americans big money
Well, I don't think it's just the Americans that are losing money from the big freeze...However, shouldn't there be contingency plans in place for this early winter weather?
In the meantime, in the UK, transport chaos as usual and closed schools, oh and a shortage of grit....what's new...
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In the meantime, in the UK, transport chaos as usual and closed schools, oh and a shortage of grit....what's new...
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Happy Christmas from Green Issues Blog
Wishing you a lovely Christmas and New Year from Green Issues.
Below are a few videos I recorded with a Christmas theme...
Snow at Christmas December 2009 at Camberwell Green
Christmas Lights in Oxford Street, London 2009
London Christmas Lights Oxford Street December 2009
Leave a comment.
Below are a few videos I recorded with a Christmas theme...
Christmas Lights in Oxford Street, London 2009
London Christmas Lights Oxford Street December 2009
Leave a comment.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Go Green Natural Kitchen Cleaner review
I know it's been a while since I posted anything on this blog, but I really have been busy getting on with my life offline...Anyway, I was shopping in one of those 99p bargain stores a few days ago and came across a new green product I wanted to share, because I really like it.I have seen a number of this particular brand of Go green products and wanted to buy a selection of them, but seeing as I have never tried this particular brand, I decided to pick one in the store, try it out and then buy more later if it was any good.
The Go green natural kitchen cleaner is a brand of environmentally friendly products designed to help you to keep your household clean and fresh while helping to keep the environment pollution-free at the same time. It is made by MPM Consumer Products based in Manchester.
This natural kitchen cleaner has the added benefit of helping to keep your surfaces, like tiles, glass and mirrors streak-free with a gentle shine. I will be buying more of this product as the price is affordable, it is gentle on the hands and contains natural ingredients in the form of essential oils such as lemongrass oil, grapefruit oil, limonene, and other ingredients which are lactic acid, sodium citrate and non-ionic surfactant. It also contains alcohol.
In terms of the ingredients, some essential oils such as Lemongrass are known for their anti-bacterial properties and others are known for their anti-viral properties, therefore it makes sense to include these in a household cleaning product.
According to the packaging, the Go green natural kitchen cleaner contains 'cleaning ingredients derived only from plants & vegetables' and 'helps remove grease and grime leaving surfaces fresh and clean.'
The Go green natural kitchen cleaner is a clear colourless liquid and has a consistency very much like water with a slightly soapy formula. It is free from petrochemicals, artificial colours and fragrances, preservatives, animal derived ingredients, sodium laureth sulfate (SLS), parabens and phosphates.
The Go green natural kitchen cleaner is made in the UK.
Update 2010:
A few weeks ago, I went back to buy some of this natural kitchen cleaner, which I think is excellent, unfortunately, they don't have any more.
Update 8th February 2011:
Spoke to the company that sells this product and they say it is available to buy in Lidl stores and 99p stores. So, I guess I'll try Lidl since my local 99p store doesn't have it anymore.
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Monday, September 07, 2009
Heavenaura - A Sad Pathway - Calming Music
I came across this video and music online and enjoyed listening to it, so I thought I would post it here.
The artist is Heavenaura who put the song together on Musicshake and the song is entitled A Sad Pathway.
The artist is Heavenaura who put the song together on Musicshake and the song is entitled A Sad Pathway.
Heavenaura - A Sad Pathway
(Audio from original Artist)
Heavenaura - A Sad Pathway
(Video with Dolphins swimming)
I would love to swim with dolphins, they are so friendly.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Top Green Tips for becoming more Green and Environmentally Friendly
Did you know that car parts and old electrical items can be recycled and used to make things like pens and pencils? I was given a few recycled pencils and a pen and when I read the information on the side, they were made from recycled car parts.
Selling off unwanted and used electricals - You can easily sell your unwanted and used electricals to people who need and want them, or you can give them away. Some people use the parts of these machines for spares or to build things. This will save landfill, which is where most of these items go once they are no longer in use. If not in this country, then they go to developing countries where they pollute the land for innocent people.
Buy re-usable or rechargeable batteries - If you buy re-usable batteries, you can use these for a number of years without throwing them away. This will not only save you money, but it helps to preserve the environment as single use batteries contain mercury which is not only poisonous but also toxic. There are many places that now provide battery recycling such as your local library and various retail outlets.
Recycle your old and unwanted clothing, shoes and accessories - You can give these to a reputable charity. Old clothes and accessories can easily be used to make new material such as quilts and blankets and can be re-used by others. If your shoes are in good condition, you can give these away as well. Also, someone, somewhere could make good use and appreciate this clothing. Instead of throwing these items away, give them to people who need them.
Use natural products - Natural occurring products are good for the environment as they require minimum manufacturing, energy, chemicals etc. These also have the added bonus of being biodegradable, decomposing and wearing away once left out in the open environment for a considerable length of time.
Use biodegradable products - These will waste away and disintegrate easily and naturally and will not litter the environment and pollute the sea.
Use a water butt - You can use one of these to collect water. The water can be used to water your flowers, as well as house and garden plants, these have an added bonus as plants like rain water. If you look at your house plants which are watered with tap water, you can see a white film and build-up around these plants. This is caused by the calcium and other minerals in tap water. The plants hate this. I used to have this on my plant, so I started using filtered water on the house plant and I sometimes leave the plants outside when it rains, this will help to wash away the calcium.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Some pictures of my plants and pictures of flowers taken on my travels
Since this is an Environmental blog, I am going to add a few pictures of my plants and other flowers I come across on my travels. I used to have about four plants, which I put outside, but people keep coming to steal them in the middle of the night. My favourite was a nice rubber plant that I promised to look after for someone who was going back to America, many years ago. My neighbour appears to have this problem too, thieves in the night. It is either my plants get stolen or they die. My African violet died. *big sigh*. I have had about 4 African violet plants and they have all died on me, I am just not good with that plant.
Flowers on display at Westfield Shopping Centre
These are some purple flowers I saw when I was at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush. Nice aren't they?
At the moment I have one Crassula ovata otherwise known as a jade plant, good luck tree, or money plant. It appears to have a number of names, which I have maintained for well over a year now. For some time the leaves were looking a little yellow and the plant did not look so well. I went to buy some fertiliser and met a lady who gave me some of her liquid fertiliser while I was out hunting for some. We had tea and a long chat too and she told me how to maintain the Crassula ovata, which she said I had over watered. She advised me to leave it outside and take the plant out of the pot completely in order for it to dry out a little bit. Unsurprisingly, this worked as these plants do not like too much watering. They are known as succulents.
I plan on buying an aloe vera plant soon. Aloe vera plants are great because you can break off a branch, squeeze the juice out and rub it all over the skin to keep mosquitoes away, this was a good mix with citronella spray to avoid getting bitten.
Crassula ovata
Below is a rosemary plant I spotted on my travels.
Rosemary Herbs
I have tried my hand at growing my own fruit and vegetables both here and abroad. I have also grown scotch bonnet peppers successfully there and my brother grew some brown beans on a few occasions.
I have grown potatoes, spinach, onion, water cress and mustard. Potatoes and water cress are fairly easy to grow. Potatoes like lots of water and with a lot of sunshine you can easily get some really big potatoes. The spinach gave me a few headaches and had some kind of parasite growing inside it and eating the leaf from the inside out. I used to pluck off the leaves that had this problem and eventually the spinach grew big and strong and were able to withstand the pests. On many occasions, we enjoyed the spinach and it feels so good to be able to grow your own fruits and vegetables from time to time.
As part of my science course at college many years ago, we had to grow flowers from their seeds, but that did not go too well. As you can tell, I am not so good with maintaining flowers but I am better with plants.
Here is one of my Jade plants. When I bought it it was really small. I've changed the pot once because it has grown so big. I have others.....Nice isn't it?
Related Blog Links
Healthy Eating - Living Salads
How to care for African violets
Care and Growing African Violet Plants – Easy to Grow Colour
Update 6th May 2011
Beautiful flowers on the concourse at Victoria station
Here is one of my Jade plants. When I bought it it was really small. I've changed the pot once because it has grown so big. I have others.....Nice isn't it?
Crassula ovata or Jade plant
Crassula ovata, Jade plant or Good luck tree
(Seems to have lots of names)
Some African violets in a flower bed at Bankside
Related Blog Links
Healthy Eating - Living Salads
Related External Links
How to care for African violets
Care and Growing African Violet Plants – Easy to Grow Colour
Friday, August 21, 2009
Teenage Entrepreneurs Sow Seeds of Hope in their Community
This is so inspiring... These entrepreneural teenagers along with their mentors are helping their community, making some money and learning essential business, horticultural and environmental skills all in one.
Watch the video....
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