Alicia Silverstone may be famous for Clueless, but this lady definitely has a Clue! I recently discovered “The Kind Life” a website dedicated to creating and living Happier, Healthier and more Meaningful lives. What is most exciting about this great website is that it is run by non other than Alicia Silverstone. Alicia shares much [...]
Ecochimp Exclusive: Getting to know The Go Green Guy Posted on May 15, 2012 We chatted to American television personality (Go Green America TV) and green-warrior, The Go Green Guy (known to the people closest to him as Jeff Davis), to bring you this exclusive Ecochimp interview, where we got to know him [...]
B.Y.O.Bs – Bring Your Own Bags! This is one of the simplest ways to make an enormous difference in the world we live in. A very small deed that will have a very large impact on the environment. Load them into your car, never venture out on a shopping trip without them. People are always [...]
Superstar Justin Timberlake talks about his golf addiction. And His “Green ” golf course! Justin jokes “Bring your sticks, bring your money!” when asked about coming to check out his new course. Watch this video interview with Justin Timberlake as he talks about how the golf course has become a place where he can get [...]
What do you do to Go Green? What is Going Green? Why should we Go Green? We all have our own ideas and abilities. We can do little things or big things. The fact is as long as we are all being conscious of the fact that we need to do something, there is no [...]
Celebrities Gone Green! Many celebrities are Living Green lives these days and doing there part to help the environment as well as to raise awareness. Here are some of Go Green America’s favorite Green Celebs! Ed Begley, Jr. – We could all learn a green thing or two from Ed. The guy who has a [...]
Watch and listen – Leonardo DiCaprio has an important message for all of us! For over ten years, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has supported social causes and films on environmental issues. The actor and environmentalist has a particular fondness — and concern — for the ocean as well as the global need for clean drinking [...]
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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 [...]
Common Backyard Plants That You Can Eat
Common Backyard Plants That You Can Eat: a guest post by Linda Bailey When you think about eating plants you typically picture a salad or maybe a nice ripe tomato. Of course you know that you can grow tomatoes or lettuce in your backyard, but most of us do not have the time or energy [...]
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 [...]
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