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May
12
2011
Did you know that small actions can create big change -- especially when it comes to the environment? Here are 10 low-cost ways to lessen your impact on the planet and create a healthier, more eco-friendly office.
Increasingly, employers are encouraging and rewarding healthy behaviors. We’ve gathered five great ideas from employers all over the country to inspire you to eat healthy and be green at work. If you are a manager, try implementing some of these ideas. If you are an employee, share this list with your manager!
Corn and potatoes are turned into plastic and that plastic is a compostable material. But it may not belong in your compost heap. So what does it mean when something is compostable?
Removing makeup is a daily routine for many women. Here are 10 makeup removers that are both natural, effective, and found in most homes.
When it comes to cleaning house, it's tempting to enlist off-the-shelf products with ingredients such as bleach and ammonia. Yes, they clean -- but, ironically, these cleaners also pollute. Nontoxic cleaners deliver considerable power at minimal cost. Start cleaning green with these green-cleaning superstars.
As host of HGTV's Pure Design and Style at Home contributing design editor, Samantha Pynn knows a thing or two about eco-friendly style. We've compiled some of Sam's best tips for how to DIY, what materials to use in your home, and where to shop for the best eco finds.
ROCKVILLE, Md. - A federal task force on Thursday vouched anew for the safety of U.S. nuclear power plants in the aftermath of the Japanese crisis.
The group established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it has not identified any issues that undermine confidence in the continued safety and emergency planning at the 104 U.S. nuclear reactors.
Environmental art doesn't necessarily have to be restricted to a pile of rocks stacked together by Andy Goldsworthy -- it can also take the form of wearable, fashionable, and socially engaged garments too.
May
10
2011
Are you hoping to find an environmentally friendly employer? It may seem like a daunting task, but it is actually getting easier every day. Here are five tips that you may want to keep in mind:
The week is coming to a close and I hope you’ve learned something about being “green” that you didn’t know before. As I mentioned in my post on Earth Day, today’s post is on 101 Greener Home Tips. There are tons of things we can do at home- big and small, to become more eco-friendly.
We were first introduced to Ed Begley, Jr. as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere. These days he’s entertaining us with his reality show Living with Ed. The popular Planet Green show, which airs on HGTV, teaches us to get more green as we watch Ed educate his family: actress-wife Rachelle Carson and daughter Hayden.
PORTLAND, Ore. - In what is likely the final major hearing before a federal judge decides what must be done to make Columbia River dams safe for salmon, lawyers argued Monday over just how many salmon have to come back and whether that satisfies the Endangered Species Act.
- By failing to take action against global warming, the federal government has violated its legal obligation to protect the atmosphere as a resource that belongs to everyone, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court last week.
There are many little things we can do in our homes to play a small part in reducing landfill waste, cleaning the air, and preserving the natural landscape. But we double our efforts when we get our kids involved, helping them understand the why to our what.
In the Fall/Winter 2009 edition of "Get Started 2010," Solar Today Magazine's Liz Merry provides some tips about Working in Solar Energy. Here is the article in short form (accompanied by my commentary):
Being eco friendly doesn't always have to be such a chore. In fact, some products that have been introduced make it very easy, and won't break your budget. Leading an eco friendly lifestyle has never been easier. Here are 10 recommended eco friendly products that you should check out today to reduce your impact on the environment:
May
6
2011
MOSCOW (AFP) - Russian environmental activists said Friday they had been repeatedly attacked by security guards and unknown "goons" while trying to prevent logging in a Moscow region forest for a disputed highway.
Once you’ve made the decision to go green in your life, you don’t have to stop at making your home more green. It is possible to make small changes at your work in order to help the office become more green. Small changes that you make at work can not only save resources, but they can also save the office money and might just inspire some of your co-workers to make the choice to live a greener life at home as well. The following are some tips to consider when trying to Go Green in your office. You’ll help the environment, and just might save some money as well.
Forget ammonia-based window cleaners! The windows in your home can be effectively cleaned with 4 tablespoons lemon juice mixed with a half gallon of water. Other effective cleaners for glass and mirrors are rubbing alcohol and witch hazel.
Aaa-choo! ‘Tis the season for Kleenex, eye drops, and decongestants. Allergy season is upon us. Its symphony can be heard in the refrains of sniffles, sneezes and nose blowing. If you suffer from the wide array of seasonal allergy symptoms such as fatigue; sinus congestion; itchy eyes, nose or throat; or watery eyes, don’t let a high pollen count get you down this summer. Here are 7 natural ways to beat allergies from my latest book, Allergy-Proof.
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