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 [...]
Just Eat Organic – there are many reasons to make the move to organic living and organic products. Here is a fun little video that is loaded with information about Organic foods and the importance they play in you nutritional well being. Watch it and listen, you just may learn something! “Just Eat Organic” [...]
Mo, the Morselist’s UPTEEN LEAN CLEAN GREENS This is a Guest post by: Maura (Mo) Knowles Mo is a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, is also the founder of Mac–n-Mo’s . These Morselicious Treats were created by Mo for her Dad, Mac, a diabetic, after his quadruple bypass surgery in 2010. MAC N’ MO’S Morselicious Treats & Mix are Vegan, Kosher, [...]
I am sure that by now you have heard of the “Dirty Dozen”, not the classic 1967 film, but the list of the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables. If not I will shed some light on your shopping habits. We hear a lot about buying and eating Organic, but why? What are the reasons? [...]
I was visiting the GMO Dangers Facebook page and saw this interesting question from a fellow Green Enthusiast and wanted to share it with you. George Blup writes: What have you done today to Make Monsanto s life more difficult? Have You: 1) signed a petition for GMO labelling or any other [...]
Out of the mouth of babes. I remember I did a science experiment in 4th grade because I heard that Coca-Cola could damage your stomach lining. I remember coming up with a gross idea where I put meat in several different containers. One with nothing, one with water, one with Coca-Cola and some other types [...]
Just in time for the Holidays – The Go Green Guy would like to introduce my friend Mo and her new e-cookbook – “12 days of MORSELICIOUSNESS” Who is Mo and what is a Morselist? Mo, the Morselist created Mac-n-Mo’s Morselicious Treats for her Dad, Mac, a diabetic and heart patient. Her morsels are [...]
When you eat local, you are not only supporting your local economy, but you also develop a relationship with your food grower that allows you to gain a new understanding of what goes into food production. When you eat local, you are getting healthy, fresh produce, in season, which has often been harvested just one [...]
Mac-n-Mo’s Morselicious Treats were created out of love by Mo (that’s me) for Mac (that’s my Dad). Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved to bake. In fact, I was a Blue Ribbon Prize Winner in the 4-H Food Group in Sacramento, CA. As an adult, I continued to play with [...]
There has been a lot of recent buzz following veganism lately. Movies like “Forks Over Knives” and Hollywood celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia Silverstone have made the veggie lifestyle more mainstream than ever. And with 49 of the 50 states reporting obesity rates over 20%, there has never been a better time for [...]
If you think about life, so much of what we do involves food. Most of us eat at least three meals a day, and so many of our social functions centre around eating. So it makes sense that one of the most important ways that we can all be living a more eco conscious green [...]
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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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