Alternative Energy

Solar Power Infographic

Published on May 10th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

We recently discussed the possibility of solar power in colder climates, but what about sunny states? Which states rank highest for solar power and who is adding solar power to their home energy plan? The following infographic offers clear and insightful data answering these questions... Read More →


Garden and Yard Care

Grass Clippings: How to Compost and Recycle Lawn Waste

Published on May 9th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang

Most of us still have lawns all around us, which, while beautiful, are truly energy intensive in Maintaining. The're use of water, gas-powered mowing and weed killing are harsh on local eco-systems . You could consider a lawn alternative, such as a native plant garden, or something that fits with your micro-climate. Some people even grow food and veggie beds in their front lawns. If your heart's set on keeping your lawn, consider cutting down on your energy use with a push-reel lawn mower and let your grass clippings stay on your lawn. Here's how to compost and recycle your grass clippings... Read More →


Climate Change

8 Ways to Reduce Light Pollution – Keep the Stars Twinkling

Published on May 7th, 2012 | by The Green Divas

Until I interviewed the Dark Ranger (aka Kevin Poe), I hadn't thought much about the seemingly disappearance of the stars in the sky. I knew my suburban existence had something to do with not seeing as many stars as I remember as a kid, but I also figured I had romanticized that magical sparkly starry sky of my summer-camp days in the Berkshire mountains of Western Massachusetts. ... Read More →


Food and Cuisine

Sucralose: What is It and Alternatives for This Chlorinated Sugar

Published on May 7th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Think sucralose is a good sugar alternative? It depends on your definition of healthy. Green Living Ideas often focuses on healthy living including eating whole food diets. The more an ingredient is transformed, especially in a lab, the less likely it will be included in healthy food listings. Sucralose is the for the popular product, Splenda, and it is basically chlorinated sugar. While even doctors promote it as a healthy sugar substitute due to its lack of calories, there's a few things you should know about sucralose. Here are a few reasons you might want to re-think products with sucralose and some alternatives... Read More →


Conservation

A Global Platform for P2P Cargo Bike-Sharing

Published on May 2nd, 2012 | by Lynn Fang

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We've talked about biking to work and how it helps the environment yet there's still some difficulty in having biking become the main transport getting people from point A to point B. What if there was a way to share bikes, specifically, cargo bikes which offer storage space making an excellent car replacement. Enter a global platform for P2P cargo bike-sharing, helping replace driving with biking... Read More →


Health and Fitness

Global Health and Innovation Conference by Unite for Sight

Published on May 1st, 2012 | by Karen Lee

Unite for Sight is a 501(c)(3) non-profit global health delivery organization that eliminates preventable blindness and it sponsors world's leading global health and social entrepreneurship conference that attracts over 2000 participants from all over the world every year. The goal of this conference is to exchange ideas and best practices across disciplines in order to improve public health and international development on various aspects, including community development, environmental health, social entrepreneurship, refugee health, maternal and child health... Read More →


Food and Cuisine

Vegan Wannabe: Kicking the Cheese Habit

Published on April 30th, 2012 | by The Green Divas

Over the years, I’ve wandered in and out of various states of vegan and vegetarian and even had a few years as an omnivore (but only ate very carefully chosen responsibly raised meats). My downfall has always been cheese. Do they have a 12-step program for cheese – just cheese? I need it... Read More →


Food and Cuisine

Bountiful Baskets Brings Produce and More to Co-Op Newbies

Published on April 30th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Bountiful Baskets is a food co-op available in 19 states. The co-op offers 1/2 fruit and 1/2 vegetables at reasonable prices every other week. The produce is available for pick up at several locations within the states available. The co-op is run by volunteers allowing expansion as more families become involved. Bountiful Baskets is a simple idea which brings produce and more to co-op newbies... Read More →


Eco Friendly Home Maintenance

Three Efficient and Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants

Published on April 27th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand

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I love how spring awakens nature, adorns the trees with brand new clothes and allows all living creatures escape from their winter hideaways to enjoy the sun. But what is natural outdoors often turns into a problem indoors. Look at ants. They are an important part of the environment and helping keep the ecological balance by feeding on pests, dead insects and decomposing tissue from dead animals. But who wants them at home? Here are three of the most efficient and natural ways to get rid of ants... Read More →


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