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…
As any eco diva knows, natural spa treatments are one of the hottest trends in primping and pampering. But your day of pampering at one of these chic eco-spas could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. If you’re looking for a little all-natural luxury on a somewhat more…
Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate the special women in your life, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could also celebrate Mother Earth in the process too? This Mother’s Day, why not treat your mother to something special while also remembering Mother Earth? There are many eco-friendly…
I remember how much we loved Fulton Street in downtown Brooklyn when I was growing up. You could get just about anything that you wanted from the family-owned stores that lined the street. It was all within walking distance from our home. There was a candy store owned by a…
Getting hand-me-down furniture is a great way to keep good stuff out of landfills. But if your new-to-you pieces need a little refreshing, it can be hard to know where to start. Blogger Dinah Wulf of DIY Inspired explains how she “glammed up” a play table she received from a…
