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PARK(ing) Day 2012: A Biofriendly Way to Get Your Park On
Once a year, on the third Friday of September, people around the world celebrate PARK(ing) Day. What is PARK(ing) Day? Well, in simple terms, it is a biofriendly way to get your park on. It is a day when people across the globe lay claim to otherwise auto-filled, metered parking spots throughout the
Biofriendly Technologies Set to Change the Future
Image by Network Rail Technology is evolving at an amazing rate these days. Things we would have thought impossible, or at least extremely “futuristic”, 20 to 30 years ago are now becoming reality. Even more so, green technologies are coming to the forefront and changing the way we think
Bringing Your Kids into the Eco-Friendly Fold
Image courtesy of Leslie Quigley aka LaMamaNaturale Unbelievable as it may seem, the kids are heading back to school for another year of learning. Since they are going to be learning all kinds of new things to help their minds grow and futures unfold, now is a great time to bring your kids into the
5 Natural Ways to Fight Indoor Air Pollution
Image by Missy S / Creative Commons When the days get hot, many people feel they will find solace in the cool indoors. While going into an air conditioned house or building may seem like the ideal place to hunker down and hide from the sun and heat, indoors air pollution is a factor many […]
Eco-Friendly Ways to Clear Your Mind, Body and Soul
Image by Tambako / Creative Commons During the summer months, there are very few of us who wouldn’t like anything more than to be able to truly relax and enjoy the summer. We love to spend more time with our kids, families, and friends, go to the beach, go camping, and more. Unfortunately work
10 Inventive Ways to Use Solar Power
Image by Markus Ram / Creative Commons Solar power is one of the best alternative energy options available today. Unlike wind or tidal energy where you are, in part, dependent on nature cooperating with your energy-collection efforts, there is very little that can hinder your ability to harness the
Net-Zero ‘Ready’ Schools: Energy-Efficient Design at a Whole New Level
Jody Richards Elementary photos courtesy of Sherman Carter Barnhart A few years ago I wrote a blog about Richardsville Elementary School, the first Net-Zero Energy public school in the United States. Well, it’s been almost two years since that incredible accomplishment, so I figured it was due
Fuel Economy Hits the Road
Image by Ed Kwon / Creative Commons For many people summer is the time of the year when they hit the road to do some traveling. Whether it is for a family vacation, a simple road trip, a business trip or any other reason, summer seems to be a busy time of the year for […]
Environmentally-Friendly Summer Excursions You Are Sure To Enjoy
Image by dorena-wm / Creative Commons Although summer won’t officially be here until mid June, many people are already planning their summer vacations. The kids will be out of school in a few weeks and if you haven’t already planned a cool family trip, now is the time. To help you with t
21 Eco-Friendly Summer Tips That Are Worth Repeating
Image by Per Ola Wiberg / Creative Commons I don’t know about where you live, but it has been getting pretty hot around here. Temperatures have been closing in on 100°F and I’d say it is about time for some eco-friendly summer tips. Last year I covered this topic as well, and I figured
How Four Moms Have Shaped the Future of GM and the Malibu Eco
Most people have a certain vehicle in mind, or at least an idea of what they are looking for, before they go car shopping. In fact, many people already have the make and model picked out before they even step foot on the lot. But who is to say that particular vehicle is going to […]
Fuel Economy: Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
With a gasoline prices as high as they are, getting the biggest bang for your buck at the pump is essential. In fact, families are reportedly spending more on transportation than on food these days. That is anyone who drives a vehicle needs to be aware of some of the basic fuel economy tricks of [&h
What Could Be More Biofriendly Than Planting a Tree?
Image by Vijay / Creative Commons Since 1872 people have been celebrating the “tree-planting holiday” known as Arbor Day. This year, National Arbor Day falls on Friday April 27th. While Arbor Day is a creative way for people and groups to get together and plant lots of trees, in reality,
3 Environmentally-Friendly Ways to De-Stress for National Stress Awareness Month
Image by Helga Weber / Creative Commons April is National Stress Awareness Month. It is a time when people from all walks of life can learn about how stress impacts not only their day to day lives, but their health, their sanity and their overall well-being. In honor of National Stress Awareness Mon
Earth Hour 2012: Joining the “I Will If You Will” Challenge
Image by Craig Mayhew and Robert Simmon, NASA GSFC / Creative Commons Saturday, March 31st at 8:30pm marks Earth Hour 2012. Will you be there? Will you be joining in? Will you be going dark for an hour to show that when we, as individuals, ban together we can make a difference? Well…I will if
5 Eco Tips for Taking Advantage of Daylight Savings Time
March 11th is the day. Time to turn those clocks forward an hour and spring into Daylight Savings Time. Now, in my book, there are pros and cons to people having to move their clocks forward an hour. In all honesty, I think the pros outweigh the cons, but to each his own. Image by […]