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Environmentally friendly alternative to salt for de-icing walkways?
This is a question that many Departments of Transportation have struggled with as well! There are other chemicals that you can use, but all of them will have at least some impact on the environment. ...
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Biodegradable paint for short term use
I think it would be milk paint.
http://www.milkpaint.com/
Milk Paint receives USDA Biobased Certification
Safe for MCS, Hospitals, Children's things and the Environment
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How to get rid of greenfly in roses and grapes without toxic chemicals?
Sticky Fly Traps are great in greenhouses, but rapidly overwhelmed outdoor. And ladybirds are inefficient in face of an herd of green flies protected by ant shepherds (the ants protect the greenflies ...
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Baking Soda and Slugs
Ducks will eat slugs and produce duck eggs (hens), duck meat (hens and drakes), and high-nitrogen contributions (poop) to your compost pile or directly in your garden area.
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What non-toxic products can I use to keep my kitchen counters clean and safe?
If you want commercial products check out Good Guide, they rank products based on ingredient hazards and larger environmental impact. They have an extremely large database and rank things from ...
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