The Green Earth Book Awards by Nature Generation are intended to draw attention to quality environmental-themed books for youth that often miss out on the mainstream book buzz that helps readers find them. But once discovered, these authors and illustrators inspire youth to grow a deeper appreciation, respect, and responsibility…
You know those days when you start a baking project only to discover halfway through that you’re missing a key ingredient? We’ve all been there. Rather than waste time and energy — not to mention gas — by running to the grocery store, first check to see if there’s a…
Do you dread opening your summer electric bills? If you’re like many U.S. residents and rely on air conditioning to stay cool over the summer, the corresponding increase in your utility bills can be frightening. But keeping cool in the summer doesn’t have to break the bank. There are lots…
Some people feel that 3D movies offer the ultimate adventure. I beg to differ. A road trip up the Big Sur Coast of California? Now, there’s an actual reality that can put any virtual reality to multi-sensory shame. While heading north along U.S. Highway 101 through the central California coast,…
Once upon a time, kids of any age returning from school were told, “go outside and play.” “Outside” may have been a back yard, a park, or a nearby patch of woods. Today’s kids are more likely to have a scheduled play date, join an organized sport on a manicured…
Concrete, steel, and mriad other construction materials we take for granted are leading sources of atmospheric C02. The good news is that concrete can be made from the trillions of tons of excess CO2 in the atmosphere. San Jose, California-based Blue Planet has developed a technology that captures CO2 at the…
Some might classify millennials as the generation of high expectations. They expect to make a lot of money. They expect to create successful relationships for themselves. And, they expect their politicians to make climate change a priority, especially if anyone expects millennials to continue to populate the planet. Will Millennials…
Originally written by Virginia Buechel, of iScrap App. Most of us know the value of recycling and reusing items like plastic bottles, hand-me-down clothing, and newspapers. Through reuse and recycling, we can reduce what goes to the landfill, reduce waste, and save on energy used to produce new materials. But…
We’ve all experienced at least one insect infestation, but it doesn’t mean we have to live with — or even like — Nontoxic Pest Control remedies. Whether it’s an army of ants, spindly spiders, paper-loving silverfish, creepy cockroaches, pesky mosquitoes, or tenacious termites; when insects invade our home, we feel…
Sleep is bliss, but it isn’t always environmentally responsible. Traditional mattresses contain a miasma of chemicals, from flame-retardant chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ethers to formaldehyde and mercury. In recent years, sustainable mattress companies have risen to the challenge of making a clean, earth-friendly bed. Many of these environmentally responsible companies…
