Keeping Green Ideas Simple and Down to Earth
Valentine’s Day has the unfortunate reputation of a Hallmark holiday, co-opted by corporate culture with glitter tags, sugar overdose, and stressful, overbooked restaurant outings. Infuse your Valentine’s gifts with a little personal touch this year by cooking your own special meal for your love or making your own gifts, like these … [Read more...]
The sports drink aisle grows into a meandering wall of plastic bottle-filled elixirs coming in every color of the rainbow. With the overwhelming number of sports drink choices it's easy to throw in the towel and stick to water. However, sports drinks help the body replace valuable nutrients and electrolytes lost during strenuous workouts. Luckily, … [Read more...]
Lunch is something we often look over in the morning rush to be on time. We either pack something quick and not so healthy, or just skip making it altogether to buy something near work. A good, healthy lunch is important to making sure you stay energized and centered during the day. It’s also an opportunity to practice being more green! Fresh, … [Read more...]
I am lucky to have a lemon tree growing in the yard but now I have an overflowing wheel barrow full of sunshine. It's easy to accumulate a pile of lemons and anxiously wonder what to do with all of them. In some parts of the country, rat populations increase and become a major problem when citrus fruits are left in the trees for too long. Bipolar … [Read more...]
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Аlvin Toffler The rise of DIY Have you noticed how much speed DIY-ig has gained lately? Yes, DIY has been steadily securing its place among the green activities you can engage in to save the planet while having … [Read more...]
I might have to buy a new car in a few years. So in preparation for that inevitable event, I am always interested in new automobile technology and what innovative designs have been incorporated into the shiny new cars coming off the assembly line. And more than any fancy bells and whistles, I am most interested in how energy efficient a car is. … [Read more...]
Air fresheners you can buy at most convenient stores often contain toxic chemicals, which are not tested or approved by the FDA. The biggest culprits are terpenes and phthalates, which are both carcinogenic endocrine disruptors. Other toxic compounds include formaldehydes and petroleum distillates. They release a multitude of volatile organic … [Read more...]
If you are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle there's no reason you should forgo your eco-consciousness. There are several items made from sustainable materials that also provide impressive alternatives to traditional work out equipment. From shoes to water bottles, there's always an earth friendly choice. Here are a few eco-friendly … [Read more...]
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