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 [...]
Every year parents spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on toys and activities for their kids. While many of things are great for keeping young minds and bodies active, many of them are unnecessary. Sure kids need structured play, but they also need free play and this is easy to do when the worlds [...]
LED light bulbs are the future of lighting, it is the Greenest light available in all aspects. With LED light bulbs you get – Energy saving, recyclable, carbon reduction, does not put out heat or UV and a beautiful source of very controllable light. Puts green in your pocket with huge savings over it’s [...]
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 [...]
I was introduced to a company a few weeks ago (my interest was peaked when I was told they store their products 150 feet below ground in a cave) now I am completely hooked. Apteka Natural thoughtfully chooses the products they carry. Seeking only the best of the best from the far ends of the [...]
With Earth Day quickly approaching I would like to share with you a series of books that are great for the little ones! Meet Pee Wee and learn about composting in Pee Wee and the Magical Compost Heap , amazing illustrated adventure books to help teach composting Fun & Factual, by author Larraine Roulston Last [...]
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 * [...]
Why should we go organic? Let me start off by saying life is a learning experience and I am learning something new everyday. Hopefully by sharing what I learn, I can contribute to the Health of all who will listen as well as the health of the environment that supports us all. I also believe [...]
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon so how will you celebrate? Many will where a Green Shirt, Hat, socks, etc…, maybe enjoy a plate of green cabbage and corn beef, possibly a green beer or two. I have some ideas of my own. How about starting the day off with a healthy Green Smoothie? Then [...]
Can You Really Live Off the Grid? A Guest Post by: Brooke Haughton Living sustainably in an environment that has green trees all over while breathing in fresh air really feels relaxing and alluring. If your environment is green, you most likely will have the urge to go for a morning jogging or do yoga [...]
Is Residential Solar right for you? This is such a great question. There is a stigma when it comes to Solar Power for the Home that it is pricey, too expensive to get started, not enough return,etc… What is the truth? I am in the process of discussing this subject with some Solar Companies and [...]
The basic white shirt – it will take you about anywhere. It looks equally chic with jeans, a skirt or under a blazer with slacks. It is a classic that will hold it’s own. Think Audrey Hepburn with sleeves rolled up, stacks of bracelets and short shorts or Sharon Stone at the Oscar’s in a [...]
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 [...]
4 Methods of Proper Waste Management, Guest Post from Brenda Lyttle It is important how you carry out waste disposal. In today’s world where population is on the rise and so is rapid industrialization, creation of waste material is a common phenomenon. These wastes are harmful to the environment and how you [...]
Imagine that someone offered you a way to save money, improve the beauty and value of your property, and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment, just by making one decision. Would you be interested? What if that decision involved little or no cost to you? This may sound like some sort of too-good-to-be-true, late-night TV [...]
With the new year in full swing, and two months plus a few weeks more winter, it is the perfect time to edit your closet – the green way I might add. Editing your wardrobe really isn’t that bad. Yes it is time consuming, yes it can be a hassle, but you may just find [...]
In today’s consumer world, plastic is everywhere—from plentiful stores of bottled water to disposable plasticware to the containers that hold our store-bought food. It seems like you can’t go out shopping without running into a good deal of plastic. And while this material is strong, reliable, and undoubtedly useful, we also may have way too [...]
With the holidays fast approaching shopping for something unique and eco-friendly can become a difficult task. This week is the first of my green gift giving ideas for the holidays. Tops on my list is something from Apple & Bee an Australian company that makes the cutest array of bags for all kinds of [...]
Your Right To Green Water , a Guest post by Stephanie Monty As the green revolution presses on and the demand for healthy, organic food rises to a fever pitch, a greater issue pollutes the discussion tables of the world’s eco-conscious citizens. One question keeps circling in the minds of the earth- and health-conscious denizens of [...]
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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
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 [...]
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 [...]
Soothe Teething Pain with Essential Oils
Soothe Teething Pain with Essential Oils Guest Post by: Lynne Malinowski As parents, we’ve all been there. Sometime before 12 months of age, your wee one will start drooling like a fiend, gnawing on fingers, toes, and the occasional coffee table, and wail from the pain of new teeth erupting. Before you resort to the Baby [...]
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. [...]
Is the Earth disposable? Life? Your things?
I often take a look at my followers websites, blogs, etc… to see who people are. What they do. Where they come from. I recently was drawn to a blog called Wayward Whispers. In her profile she describes herself as a : “Real person sharing thoughts on life from my perspective. Welcome to my world.” [...]
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 [...]
What To Scrap This Summer This summer you will be able to relax and scrap with ease of knowing that there are several HOT items for scrap this summer. With the warm weather fast approaching here are some guaranteed items that will be popping up all summer long. Beat the Heat. Scrap the Rest. [...]
What Not To Do…While Scrapping
While you are recycling your scrap metal with the local yards, you want to be sure you are following the right ways of doing things according to your yard and the local authorities. Many people associate crooks and thieves with the scrap industry, so this is your opportunity to rise above the critics and show why scrapping [...]
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 [...]
Go Green With Your Groceries: guest post by Virginia Cunningham Grocery shopping can be almost as green as you want it to be, and is perhaps somewhat dependent on where you shop. Today, just about every grocery store has what they’ll call an “organic” section, which is compiled of food that is grown and produced completely [...]
Five Surprising Technologies That Might Save The Planet
Five Surprising Technologies That Might Save The Planet: a guest post by Gemma Hastings When talking about global warming and the technologies that could help to slow it down, mostly we tend to focus on the obvious tech and gadgets like energy-saving light bulbs or solar-powered lights. These technologies can all help us to save [...]
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 [...]
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