What is GMO? The letters as we all know stand for Genetically Modified Organism, an organism whose genetic material has been altered… but what does that mean? You will be, as I was, amazed to really understand and try to comprehend what GMO means and how it may be effecting our lives. Here is some [...]
6 Green Tips to get your Office on the Sustainability track. Everyone has Green Tips that they are doing, maybe you have started carrying a re-usable water bottle, bought a hybrid vehicle, planted your own vegetables, but why stop there? Here are a few Green tips that you can take to the office. The possibilities [...]
10th Annual AltBuild Conference & Expo, May 10-11 Offers Cutting Edge Discussions by Industry Thought Leaders on the Future of the Los Angeles Region and Related Building Issues to Pros and Public FREE Expo Also Offers Popular ‘Ask an Expert’, Compost and Vegetable Garden Workshops, Wildlife Backyard Certification On May 10-11, 2013, the [...]
This is an Update from an article posted last year on Inexpensive Long Range Electric Vehicles that I thought was worth re-printing with additional text. Are long range electric vehicles possible? The future of the Electric Vehicle depends on the price point and range. To really make an impact on the auto market, Electric Vehicles [...]
Green Technology Trends in 2013 a guest post by Lindsey Mcmahon Green technology has come a long way. As little as 20 years ago, few people gave thought to the long-term effects of their lifestyles. Today, more people and companies than ever are jumping on the green trends to help make our world a better [...]
Morselicious Treats Earn Non-GMO Project Verification I would like to congratulate and share with you this post about our friend Maura Knowles. Maura or Mo as she is known is the creator of Mac-n-Mo’s Morselisious treats. Mo has been working hard to grow her business and get her brand out to the public and [...]
The new LED light Bulbs from Cree! As I sit here at my computer thinking about all that we can do for the environment and how much momentum we are getting from people around the world… I can really see people finally getting an idea of the big picture and the small steps to get [...]
This week only you have a chance to make a difference just click your mouse and plant a tree! Click your mouse and Plant a tree with a Facebook ‘Like’. For this week only, CREDO is planting a tree for every new person who ‘Likes’ their page on Facebook. So if you become a fan [...]
Lynnette Pate – “The Organic Guru” is hosting a couple of amazing events to raise money and awareness for her two causes. When you Go Organic you will be starting the fight against cancer. Fuel for The Body – her very own quest to educate people on the importance of eating organic and The [...]
Could it be true? Ludwick Marishane, a student at the University of Cape Cod has come up with a product he calls DryBath™. A waterless Shower. According to his website Headboy.org, “DryBath™ is the world’s first germicidal Bath-substituting™ skin lotion/gel. It is a proprietary blend of a biocide, bioflavonoids and moisturisers. DryBath™ is a truly novel [...]
What is Green Art? According to Eco-Artist Cassandra Tondro: Green art is art that is made from natural, nontoxic, recycled, repurposed and/or sustainable materials. Why is it Green? Many traditional art materials are toxic and come from unsustainable sources. Most pigments and dyes are synthetic, and are made from from [...]
I am sure in the past year or two you’ve heard much about the diminishing bee population. There have been countless stories, publications and even a documentary film on the subject. The truth is that over the past decade, the honeybee population has been diminishing at an alarming rate due to a mysterious phenomenon known [...]
Did I hear that right? Nissan Leaf prices are dropping for 2013 model. From all reports I have seen, the reason behind the price drop is that Nissan has moved production of the all Electric Leaf to the United States. Nissan has announced that production of the 2013 Leaf will begin at their new plants [...]
Top Trends in Green Energy for 2013 - guest post by Lewis MacNulty Overview and subsidies If 2012 was a transition year for global green energy as governments around the world drove through initiatives that lead to projects and investment deals, 2013 also promises to be an exciting year for the growing industry as these transitional [...]
Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed Guest Post Reprinted by permission from Professional Mariner Magazine Originally Printed Aug 22, 2012 01:38 PM by Capt. Kelly Sweeney In 2009, even before the general public had a chance to ride the vessel, I was lucky enough to take a trip on the [...]
THE GIFT OF GLEE: Affordable, Natural Candy Gifts for Everyone on the Holiday List From stocking stuffers to snow day activities, Verve, Inc., manufacturer of Glee Gum, offers fun green holiday gifts for the whole family. Sweet treats made with natural, allergen-free ingredients and boxed in colorful, eco-friendly packaging lift spirits at low cost. And they’re a lot easier to wrap than partridges and [...]
ThermoPod® Thermal Protective Mailers and Box Liners: They Offer Mail Order Customers Earth Aware Options For Shipping Mail Order Foods and Wines Ship it Green! Holidays are prime time for mail order steaks, seafood, chocolates, pies, cakes, spices, and premium wines, either as a yummy gift for your friends and extended family or as a [...]
Singapore uses Vertical Garden design to make up for land shortage. With land in many areas becoming a scarce commodity, people are searching for ways to make better use of their space. From Tall buildings, to multi-level parking structures and now, Vertical Farming? Singapore recently opened the first commercial Vertical Garden farm. What is a [...]
MAKE IT A GREEN HALLOWEEN: GLEE GUM SUPPORTS NATIONWIDE EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF AN EEK-O-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY Go Green America TV would like to share this with you. We love the folks at Glee Gum and support their efforts to help make Halloween and every day a little Greener and healthier. For the fifth year, Glee Gum proudly partners with Green [...]
If you have gently used or new bras sitting in your lingerie drawers waiting to be worn, give them to a women in need. Breast Oasis is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting communities by providing women who may not be able to afford them, with clean, certified, gently used bras. BreastOasis.org has teamed [...]
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Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed
Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed Guest Post Reprinted by permission from Professional Mariner Magazine Originally Printed Aug 22, 2012 01:38 PM by Capt. Kelly Sweeney In 2009, even before the general public had a chance to ride the vessel, I was lucky enough to take a trip on the [...]
Green Chemistry: California Leads the Nation
Amber Keenoy, Senior Consultant – Antea Group, LEED AP BD+C The state of California is set to launch a new green chemistry initiative. The driving forces behind the impending legislation are public health (children’s biology), marine biology, ocean litter, and skyrocketing costs of toxic waste sites. Children are especially susceptible to exposure from toxic chemicals. [...]
Understanding the Value of Water – Guest Post from Nick Martin
Guest Post by Nick Martin, Associate, Antea Group and as originally published in the NAEM e-news – http://naem.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Docs/enews-2012-03-antea-spo.pdf Understanding the Value of Water Generally speaking, water is undervalued. On average, my family pays $28/month for water. I pay twice that much for a landline phone I rarely use and three times that much for cable [...]
Why Are Kids Today So Sick? Food For Thought!
So I was reading a Parenting Magazine recently (which I don’t normally do as the hypocrisy ….for things like “how to have healthy kids” articles next to articles about how to make sugary snacks for your kids…but that is for another blog) and came across an article that really struck a cord with me. It [...]
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes – Guest post by David Copley Upcycle Your Baby Clothes and make them live on. In a realistic sense, recycling is only just beginning to catch on with the masses as something that they not only should be doing but could be doing with relative ease. [...]
Do You Really Need Organic Clothes For Baby?
In my business I’m constantly asked about organic clothing (especially for children) and whether it’s worth the extra money. My short answer is yes! Definitely. Let me tell you why. WHY? Buying organic clothing for your children reduces their exposure to pesticides… and cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops out there. [...]
Building Green? Join The Go Green Guy at AltBuild Expo 2013
10th Annual AltBuild Conference & Expo, May 10-11 Offers Cutting Edge Discussions by Industry Thought Leaders on the Future of the Los Angeles Region and Related Building Issues to Pros and Public FREE Expo Also Offers Popular ‘Ask an Expert’, Compost and Vegetable Garden Workshops, Wildlife Backyard Certification On May 10-11, 2013, the [...]
LED Light Bulbs from Cree, I love this new one!
The new LED light Bulbs from Cree! As I sit here at my computer thinking about all that we can do for the environment and how much momentum we are getting from people around the world… I can really see people finally getting an idea of the big picture and the small steps to get [...]
Eco Artists love Bristle magic and so do I
Eco Artists, If you ever paint, have painted, plan to paint… you get the picture, you have to try this amazing brush cleaner. Not only does it work it is environmentally responsible and safe! And Eco Artists love it! Bristle Magic is: * Non-toxic * Biodegradable * Sustainable * Non-flammable * No-fumes * [...]
Saving Profits from Metal Recycling
One of the most important things to metal recycling scrappers is making money. The more knowledge and resources you have for scrapping, the more money you can make. Knowing when to strip copper wire loads or how to take apart computers are all useful steps to making more money. What happens after you make the extra money? After scrappers [...]
A Family That Scraps Together, Stays Together
Scrapping copper, aluminum, brass, steel, and other metals can be very rewarding to your wallet if you do it the right way. While your scrapping can be rewarding with money, it can also be rewarding with your family and children especially. Teaching the rights and wrongs of the industry and how to make money recycling [...]
Understanding the Two Types of Metal When Scrap Metal Recycling
Understanding the Two Types of Metal that are Regularly Recycled: Guest post by Kylie Elcano Year in and year out, millions of tons of metal are recycled in the United States alone, helping scrap metal recycling generate billions of dollars in profit for scrappers. Some of the recycled metals are exported to other countries to meet [...]
Green Technology Trends in 2013
Green Technology Trends in 2013 a guest post by Lindsey Mcmahon Green technology has come a long way. As little as 20 years ago, few people gave thought to the long-term effects of their lifestyles. Today, more people and companies than ever are jumping on the green trends to help make our world a better [...]
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel a guest post by Sam Marquit Being a commercial contractor gives me some insights into certain aspects of businesses in the eco-friendly travel industry. There’s a greater trend recently towards green materials and eco-friendly building, mostly to become LEED certified. However, that’s not where hotels and tourism [...]
Grow Up Green – Start with the children
Helping Kids Grow Up Green a guest post by Allison Foster It was a different place entirely when I grew up back in the late fifties and early sixties. I know older people often say this but it was. It was a different kind of world. We did not have a lot of plastic [...]
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