Ecotravel/Ecotourism

Recyclebank and Green Your Vacation Challenge

Published on July 11th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor

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This year, nearly 900 million tourists worldwide hit the roads, skies and seas in pursuit of some R&R. This takes a heavy toll on local ecosystems, water, air and wildlife. But greening your vacation doesn’t require a complete lifestyle upheaval; there are tons of simple changes you can make to your summer vacation (or staycation!) plans to reduce the impact on the environment. ... Read More


Ecotravel/Ecotourism

Agritourism Is A Win-Win Business

Published on June 20th, 2011 | by Karen Lee

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Recently there has been a significant amount of buzz circulating about eco-tourism and, more specifically, about agritourism. This buzz coincides with the renewed interest in farmers markets and consumers who are interested in once again becoming closer [&hellip... Read More


Pollution

Formaldehyde Listed as Carcinogen

Published on June 12th, 2011 | by Karen Lee

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The government issued a warning on Friday about two common chemicals. It also added a botanical to the list of carcinogens. What do these two chemicals do and how are they classified by the National Toxicology Program that issued the report... Read More


Special Occasions

Last Minute Green Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Published on February 11th, 2011 | by Karen Lee

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You had a busy week. You meant to buy something very special and very romantic but you never made it to the store. And now, you realize Valentine's Day is Monday. Read on and see how you can make this year's Valentine's Day, unforgettable, inexpensive, and, oh yeah, rockin' green! ... Read More


Food and Cuisine

3 Tips for More Sustainable Living

Published on February 8th, 2011 | by Karen Lee

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There are a million different ways to live sustainably and if you think about them all, they can make your head spin. I'm the epitome of 'Give me the Cliffnotes version!" type of a person. So let's see how we can simplify ways to live sustainably. ... Read More


Green Resources

Ways to Make a Green Start to 2011

Published on February 7th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor

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For the last decade now it seems that every year, the social and political push to become a greener person gets stronger. Increasingly people understand what causes global warming, and I don’t think for a minute [&hellip... Read More


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