Green Living Tips
Eco Friendly Green Living Gifts
Eco Friendly Green Living and Healthy Living go hand in hand. We need to be more thoughtful about how we spend our day, how our habits touch the planet, what our actions have in common with the condition of the planet or our own backyard. We don't need to take the weight of the world onto our shoulders, but, with some education, discussion, alternative living ideas, we are sure to find a few ways we can change the way we do things so we make a positive change toward a better more healthy wor...
Should Bottled Water Be Banned?
Bottled water consumption has increased dramatically over the past 35 years, as the graph below shows. We are a society on the go and buying our water in bottles is convenient and easy. Some cities and towns are banning bottled water at meetings and events. What about you? Could you live without bottled water? Should you be banning bottled water from your home? Personally, I avoid bottled water as much as possible and recycle any plastic I do use. Here's why. I welcome your thoughts. Pho...
Eco Friendly Lighting Tips
When it comes to saving the planet and saving some money on your energy bill, lighting can play a key role. Lighting can account for about 30% of your energy bill, so changing your lights to more energy efficient options can save you quite a bit. Not to mention the positive impact on the environment. Here are some tips for more energy efficient lighting: The first thing you should do is switch to compact fluorescent lighting (CFL). That's those swirly lights that have a whiter glow to them ...
Green Tableware for your Next Big Gathering
Sugarcane Bagasse (Bah-Gahs) is in. Styrofoam is out. Bagasse is a fiber made from sugarcane after its juice is extracted. Unlike Styrofoam, bagasse is a totally renewable resource, as well as biodegradable and compostable. Another plus is that bagasse is not made from trees. For your next large gathering or party, why not use Bagasse tableware instead of Styrofoam or paper plates? Our choices really can make a difference. Continue reading to learn more about this wonderful fiber. Image Cr...
How to "Go Green" and make your life and our earth a better place...
One day, as I was pushing egg shells, coffee grinds and cantalope rind down the disposal, I mentally doubled over in pain at the thought of how wasteful I was being. Thus, my quest for starting over in life and leading a more "green" existence. When I look out my home office window and see the absolute beauty of our garden, I have to be reminded that we, as human beings, have been givin an AMAZING opportunity to live on this incredible earth. We take it so for granted. So, in an effort to pay...
is guerrilla gardening for the benefit of the community or is it just environmentalism growing out o
Guerrilla Gardening is variously defined as: "political gardening, a form of direct action, primarily practiced by environmentalists." or ""gardening public space with or without permission.". Some people argue that community gardening falls under the definition of Guerrilla Gardening and it has become a term used by community groups public service organisations to galavanise local people into participation because of its 'edgy' conotions. Some urban areas have certainly been transformed b...
What is Green Living?
Green living means choosing to live life in a way that allows you to interact with your surroundings in a sustainable manner. Or more simply, you try to make a small impact on the earth. Making green choices reduces pollution (both in your home and the ecosystem), preserves natural resources, and can even increase your health.
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