5 Eco-Friendly Actions You Can Take to Protect the Environment
Taking steps to protect the environment is something everyone should do. It is our planet and our responsibility to do what we can to prolong it’s longevity. Whether you are believer in climate change and global warming or not, the actions you take do have consequences. As our children and their children will be inhabiting this world […]
Nature Indoors: Why You Need Living Walls at Home and Work
While many of us would love to be able to spend the entirety of our days outside enjoying all nature has to offer, there are those who have been forced to come to grips with the fact they are confined to an office space for 8 hours or more, at least five days a week. Add […]
Watch Out for These Holiday Health and Environmental Hazards
The holidays are meant to be a joyous time, when families and friends can enjoy each other’s company, reminisce, spend time together and celebrate the holiday season. Unfortunately, holidays can present some hazards too. While you do your best to make your most of the holiday season, keep an eye out for these health and […]
4 Simple Ways to Lower Your Environmental Footprint This Autumn
Here at Biofriendly Corporation, we are all about the green. Finding ways to help people lower their environmental footprint fits right in with our efforts to help lower harmful emissions and increase fuel efficiency. So, now that we are officially in Autumn (although I’ll tell you it really doesn’t feel that way here in Southern […]
Protecting the Environment: International Coastal Cleanup Day
Protecting the environment is important to every person’s survival, regardless of his or her beliefs about climate change and global warming. You, as an individual, may have various ways you go about conserving energy, reducing waste and lowering your overall environmental footprint. Keeping the ocean clean and free of waste may or may not be […]
Drought or No Drought: Water Conservation Choices You Should Be Making
As World Water Week comes to a close, I thought it would be good to provide a little more information and tips about water conservation choices you should be making…regardless of whether your area is afflicted by drought or not. Here in California, we are experiencing a severe drought. With 2013/2014 state rainfall totals estimated […]
4 Toxic Products That Can Ruin Your Summer and the Environment
As we head into summer, there are probably a number of activities you, family and friends have planned. Maybe you are planning a family vacation or a day trip to the beach. Whether you are looking at spending some time away from home or you are planning on opting for a few staycation ideas, you are […]
Let Nature Take the Cake This Father’s Day
If you are unsure of what to do for your dad this Father’s Day, or tired of doing the same thing year after year, why not let nature take the cake this year? Get away from the norm and do something different with your dad. I’m not saying you need to skip the card, or ditch […]
Eco Designs: 4 Inventions and Ideas Inspired By Nature
Biomimicry is the process of studying nature’s design, then taking that design and incorporating it into or imitating it in specific man-made materials, goods, technology and architecture. Nature has so many wonderful ways to enhance sustainability and survival. We, as a society, would be remiss if we didn’t learn from nature and use nature to […]
Earth Hour: The Environmental Impact of Idling Gadgets
Earth Hour happens once a year, every year. It’s only an hour, but it is a time when the world can unite in their efforts and strides to protect the planet. I think it’s small actions such as these that can have broad reaching impacts, particularly when they are done more often. Last year’s event […]