Plastic Pollution in America: Alert to Disaster
Plastic Production Plastic is everywhere. In fact, if you look at your surroundings, you will see multiple plastic items—colored pens, mirror frames, …
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Natural and Organic: Decoding Labels for Cleaning or Personal Care Products
Every day the message to consumers tells us the marketplace for personal care products and home cleaning products is complicated, and that switching …
Continue ReadingDeath of the Plastic Straw
Plastic Lifetime National Geographic reports that the first plastics made from fossil fuels are just over a century old. Widespread use took affect …
Continue ReadingIngredients You Don't Want in Your Makeup
If you’ve spent a lot of time trying to create a diet that will benefit you with an overall healthy body, demeanor and lifestyle—why hasn’t that …
Continue ReadingUrban Beekeeping for Beginners
You’ve romanticized about having your own honeybee hive apiary; have thought about helping save the bees from disease, nutrition and pesticides; or …
Continue ReadingHow to Regrow Veggies from Kitchen Scraps
Ever wish you didn’t have to throw out so many vegetables or that you didn’t need to buy them? What if you could fix both problems in one? What if you …
Continue ReadingShould You Invest in Solar Panels? Find Out if the Price is Right
More and more homeowners are considering solar panels for their home. In some communities they are even a common sight, but in most places it’s still …
Continue Reading3 Energy-Saving Hacks for Hot Months: Save Energy & Money This Summer
The summer months bring melting popsicles, late sunsets, and utility bills that can leave you and your vacation aspirations covered in sweat.
Continue ReadingThe Market for Green Chemistry is Growing
As consumers and producers become more aware of the environmental impact of their life choices, green chemistry is growing as a way to more safely …
Continue ReadingHow to Make Air Conditioning More Efficient & Sustainable in Your Building
Most commercial and retail buildings still run on energy gained from burning fossil fuels, a method that is no longer sustainable. Other than …
Continue Reading5 Reasons to Choose Eco-Friendly Windows
When you realize that your heating and cooling bill is as large as it is because your windows are letting too much air escape, it is time to upgrade …
Continue ReadingCreating a Rooftop or Balcony Garden: Quick Tips for the Adventurous Gardener
In the heart of a city, it is challenging for gardeners to find a few inches of soil to call their own. An increasingly popular option – for both …
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