Why It’s Important to Buy Local
As top scientists warn humans are running out of time to stop the worst ravages of climate change, more people want to do their part to prevent catastrophe. Recycling is only part of the battle — avoiding significant damage will require additional changes in how people live. Nearly everyone buys groceries and household necessities, but […]
Which Generation is More Eco-Minded: Ours or Our Grandparents?
Image by dorena-wm Over the last few years people seem to be getting more and more eco-minded. Whether it be through their work, home or personal lives, people seem to have gained an awareness on what is and isn’t eco-friendly. Whether or not they do anything with that awareness is a different story, of course. […]
10 Simple Earth Day Do’s and Don’ts
Image by Randy Wood When it comes to Earth Day I could update you on all the activities and events that are planned. I could go over the idea behind Earth Day and why it’s important to educate people on sustainability and the need to protect the environment. I could tell you all about climate […]
5 Tips For a Biofriendly and Happy Holiday
Image by Justin and Elise Well, the Thanksgiving weekday is almost upon us. I can’t believe how the holidays have raced in so quickly. It’s been a busy year, but there are many wonderful people and things to be thankful for. Therefore to thank you for all you do, I thought I’d share a few […]
20 Green ‘Mom-Approved’ Summer Tips
Image by Horia Varlan Remember when mom used to tell you…”Put on your sunblock.” “Don’t ride your bike in the street.” “Don’t eat the sand at the beach”. and more? Well, Summer is officially here, so it would probably be a good idea to get a refresher on some of those mom-approved green rules of […]
Giving Yourself an Environmental Kick Start
Well, history was made again this past weekend. Earth Hour 2010 took place around the world at 8:30pm (local time) on Saturday, March 27th. I hope you took part, as Earth Hour was designed to unite millions of people around the globe so they could show their support to “turn the lights off on pollution […]