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Plastic notation and BPA Plastic material is found in so many different products, many consumers may not even realize the things they use might have plastic in them. N ot all plastics are the same; they are classified in seven different categories and come in many different forms. You can determine the...
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Eco-Friendly Holiday The focus on saving sustainable resources continues to grow, and more people are working to find different ways of becoming more efficient in their day-to-day lives. As we venture into the fall, it’s time to think about how we can apply our “green” techniques to...
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Compost heaps The best way to get started Composting is not only good for your garden, it also takes a small burden off the environment. With compost you turn waste into rich nutrients and return them to the earth and your plants, relieving your local landfill. It’s also a more fun, interactive...
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Sometimes the grass really is greener… …depending on the amount of water, mulch, pesticides, fertilizers, time and money used on the project. But if you are looking for a fun, ecologically friendly way to free yourself from the tyranny of your lawn, consider finding a plant and revitalization...
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Less gas more, emissions? With warmer days fast approaching, have the open roads begun to beckon? Looking at the high cost of gas and insurance, it would only be natural to wonder if a scooter might be a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to enjoy the summer months than an automobile...
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Origin of Earth Day Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 by millions of people and national governments in approximately 175 countries. Rather than limiting the event to one day, most cities spend the entire week of April 22 celebrating Earth Day. There are actually two different observances...
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Green Footprint A common buzzword in green speak is ecological footprint. This term defines the fact that the earth can only repair or replace a finite amount of raw resources and environmental damage every year. This total is called biocapacity, and when it is exceeded, the extra demand is called overshoot...
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How to build a compost pile It’s spring and your gardens are calling for a little rejuvenation. Why not consider starting a compost pile this season? Composting is not only good for your garden, it also takes a small burden off the environment. With compost you turn waste into rich nutrients and...
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Put Your Shredded Paper to Use You've shredded bank statements, credit card applications and junk mail. Now you have a shredder basket filled with little pieces of useless paper right? Nope! Instead you have a nearly unlimited supply of something very useful. Recycle it Don’t just throw away...
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Save energy at work We can do our part to save energy, even in the office. No, the financial benefits don’t necessarily affect us individually, but the energy reduction on our environment and strain on natural resources should be beneficial in itself, not to mention the cost savings on corporate...