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Our Impact on the Environment: World Wildlife Day 2014
Today is the first official World Wildlife Day. Not only that though, it is also the anniversary of the founding of CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) back in 1973. It is a day to help raise awareness of the dangers faced by our world’s
Sustainability and the Super Bowl
Sustainability and the Super Bowl. Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day (second only to Thanksgiving). Unfortunately, even with that being the case, not all of the food people make, buy or order will be consumed. Much of it will go t
Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions to Start Your Year Off Right
It’s that time of year again. Time to ring in the new year! To help you start your year off right, I wanted to give you a few eco-friendly new year’s resolutions you might want to add to your list. Some of the most popular new year’s resolutions involve losing weight, exercising mo
Holiday Indoor Air Pollution: How to Combat the Risks
One of the things that really seems to help get people in the holiday spirit is when they smell a scent that reminds them of something from their childhood. The smell of fresh-baked Christmas cookies, just like the ones mom used to make, can bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. Walking into
Fuel Economy Tips for the Holidays
Traveling for the holidays has become somewhat of a tradition for many families here in the United States and around the world. Some of our travels will only take us a few miles down the road, while others may lead us across the country. If you plan on driving at all over the holidays, you’re
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an Eco-Friendly Twist
Thanksgiving is a special time of year. It is a time to be thankful for who you are, for what you have accomplished and for how far you have come. It is a time for people to see past their disagreements, to set aside their differences and to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles simply so that
Earth-Embracing Paints and Sealants
When you’re looking to engulf yourself in more eco-friendly surroundings, start by using greener paint on your surrounding walls – and by that, I don’t mean you should paint a “green” room (unless that’s the look you’re going for, in which case, by all means). T
Biofriendly Tips to Help You Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
The kids are out of school, summer is here and despite rising gas prices many families are planning to hit the road at some point this summer. In fact millions of people are expected to be making a trek to their favorite vacation destinations this year. Some will be traveling by plane, some by train
4 Creative Ways to Have Eco-Friendly Fun This Summer
Summer’s just around the corner, and soon families around the country will be celebrating the warm weather by hitting the pools, going on bike rides, and embarking on family vacations. This year, though, why not try to incorporate some eco-friendliness into your summer activities? It’s easy to d
Re-Purposing Existing Properties Can Increase Sustainability
As a follow-up to last week’s post, “A Biofriendly Way to Tap Into Renewable Energy? Use Existing Properties.“, I thought I would discuss how the use, or reuse, of existing properties could increase sustainability. One of the problems we have on this planet is that people are const
Earth Day: How to Get Your Kids Involved
This year Earth Day is all about educating people on climate change and the effect it is having on people all around the world. It goes way beyond that, however, as this Earth Day strives to highlight the exceptional acts being taken by people, like you and me, to combat climate change and do what [
5 Tips to Reduce Your Water Footprint
In energy conservation, we always hear about ways to lower our carbon footprint. Don’t get me wrong, reducing our carbon footprint is essential in making efforts to preserve this fragile environment, but we should also mention our water footprint just as much. The average American household wa
Valentine’s Day With An Organic Flair
Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with the ones you love. Whether you are sharing the evening with a special someone, or you have decided to spend the day with friends, or you are looking to pamper yourself a bit…one of the best ways you can do that is with an organic flair. Alm
New Year’s Resolutions for the Environmentally-Minded
The new year is upon us and while many people have set their sights on New Year’s resolutions that simply give them a new chance to get back into old habits, many others are looking for a way to become more environmentally-minded in the new year. For those of you who are either already incorpo
10 Eco Holiday Gift Ideas
Image by Andy Noren / Creative Commons The holidays are here, and although many people have probably completed their holiday shopping and are ready, I’m not in that category. If you aren’t either, here are 10 eco holiday gift ideas that might put a dent in your holiday shopping or maybe
10 Money-Saving Transportation Tips
According to reports, the average American travels in their vehicle an estimated 37 miles each and every day. That is over 13,000 miles per person, per year, which is double the amount we drove 30 odd years ago. Needless to say, such transportation habits can and are having a negative impact on the