Published on September 16th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Since the start of the environmental revolution in the 1960s, institutions of higher education have been at the forefront of being leading advocates and innovators for their efforts in green living, business, and policy. In the last decade or so, online sustainability degrees have become a popular academic aspirations for the new generation of movers and shakers, but are they worth it? Let's find out. ... Read More →
Published on September 15th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
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Drop the disposable cleaning wipe, step away from that plastic container so you can learn how to make your own reusable cleaning wipes... Read More →
Published on September 14th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Slow Food USA is having a "Slow Food Challenge" on September 17th. Can you do it? Can you make a meal on $5? ... Read More →
Published on September 13th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
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Beeswax has been the lighting staple for homesteading for years and is now becoming popular for modern, urban families as well. Here are 5 reasons to choose beeswax candles... Read More →
Published on September 12th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
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With his project, Like it for Good, Jan van Voorst transforms your activity in social media like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus into green deeds. So, every time you like, tweet or + a post on the Like it for Good page, you are sending a free donation to charities around the world and are joining them in saving the planet. ... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
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Commercial detergents are full of chemicals that might irritate your skin. You can make your own laundry detergents but there is a great alternative that is from nature. And they are affordable. ... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
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Wouldn't it be great if world's garbage did not end up in landfills or be incinerated? And wouldn't it be great if you can throw out your garbage and a big composting machine can turn it into nutrient filled mulch in matter of hours and not months or years? If a green technology company called Ecologico-Logic had its way, it just may be possible to turn garbage into plant food and we don't have to worry about clogging landfills or polluting the air.
[Top image: Artist rendering of 50 ton per day capacity muncher by Jacob Dickinson, used with permission from Ecologic Logic... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
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The garden snail. A formidable pest and one that has tormented gardeners for generations. I have experimented with many methods to control or in some cases eradicate these pesky critters, but whatever I try they still feast on my produce before I do. It is infuriating, but being angry at snails does not seem to work. So instead I have turned the problem on it’s head and embraced the garden snail with open arms and an empty stomach. From now on if I catch a snail eating my lettuce, I eat the snail. Simple, sustainable, effective and delicious!... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Fortunately, many cultures have found alternatives for wheat giving an awesome opportunity to try out some new cultural fare. To avoid paying high prices, here are four good wheat-free breads that are delicious, easy on the wallet and adapt well to any meal... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
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Nine cities in Bolivia went car-free this past Sunday, in honor of National Day of the Pedestrian. The first Sunday of September is being planned as annual day of for the pedestrians. ... Read More →
