Living Green
Noise pollution: Something to shout about
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17 May 2013
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 08:42
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As the citizens of Great Britain have grown increasingly aware of their environmental and social responsibilities, so too have businesses been encouraged to follow suit. As a consequence of this, commercial leaders are now far more aware of their individual carbon footprint and the impact that various types of pollution have on the well-being of the natural environment and its inhabitants. One of the...
More trees for the cities
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16 May 2013
- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:20
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Many people face the long standing issue of where they would prefer to live—in the country (rural areas), or in the city (urban areas). Considering the notable increase in the population of urban areas, we can presume that most people now prefer to live in cities. Although it may not be a question of preference, but just of necessity. There are more readily available opportunities in cities in terms of employment,...
Grocery home delivery services save on fuel costs, vehicle emissions
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30 Apr 2013
- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 08:51
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Staying in and having your groceries delivered to your home is the greener alternative to driving to the store, finds a study from the University of Washington. Using a grocery delivery service can cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least half, found university engineers. “A lot of times, people thing they have to inconvenience themselves to be greener, and that actually isn’t the case here,” said Anne...
Recycling on His Cycle: Ten Year Old Vanis Buckholz
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26 Apr 2013
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 07:46
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Any time we find someone who sets an example for ecological awareness and sustainability, we like to acknowledge them. Typically these environmental super heroes are a little older, perhaps a politician, activist or members of the scientific community. It is not often that we find someone making waves and creating inspiration the way that Vanis Buckholz has. What makes him more exceptional is that he...
The Golden Age of Water is Dead; Residential Water Treatment 101
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25 Apr 2013
- Published on Thursday, 25 April 2013 08:45
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Americans have long been spoiled by an abundance of high quality and relatively cheap water, however this is changing fast. More and more Americans are becoming aware that water is a very precious natural resource and it is not nearly as abundant as we once believed. Poor water quality was once thought to be a “third world” problem and water scarcity only a concern for arid climates like the desert southwest. Not anymore...
Eco-friendly practices to prep your home and garden for spring and summer
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24 Apr 2013
- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 02:22
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Depending on which part of the world you live in, you're either basking in spring's sunshine or desperately awaiting the onset of warmer weather. Hopefully, you're in the former, not the latter. Whenever it hits your neck of the woods, springtime usually gives us the inclination to tackle a few cleaning projects. With the proper products and tools and some time cleared...
Sustainability in the Playground
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22 Apr 2013
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 08:58
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When people hear the words “recycled” and “playground” in one sentence, the first thought that comes to mind is an old tire tied to a tree branch. Others may think of old playground sets being recycled or reused. While not completely wrong, the two ideas presented are just “the tip of the iceberg”, so to speak, in terms of recycling. Many don’t even realize that a lot of park and playground equipment...
Passive vs Active: Which is better for a greener household?
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17 Apr 2013
- Published on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 09:13
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There are two universal truths to being green: one, it can greatly reduce the adverse effects of today’s lifestyle to the environment and two, it can also significantly cut energy bills. That’s why more businesses and households today are inclined to increase their sustainability efforts. Green living is a broad term. Some define it as having a greenhouse and compost in their yards while others think...
On the home front: Is your furniture making you sick?
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12 Apr 2013
- Published on Friday, 12 April 2013 08:18
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The moment we leave home, we subject ourselves to a bombardment of different hazards, chemicals and irritants. We can never be certain what we have come into contact with when we are in the office, driving or shopping. We wash our hands frequently and concern ourselves with the minutia of what we may have been exposed to in the workplace and other areas that we deem to be ‘high risk’ for harmful chemicals...
Rent Green will electric and hybrid car rentals take-off
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12 Apr 2013
- Published on Friday, 12 April 2013 02:28
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While most of the country is mired in snow and sleet, our minds can't help but jump ahead to spring and summer, when Americans will hit the road to do some family travel. It can cost a family a small fortune to drive, however, especially as gas prices climb the closer we get to Memorial Day. And 2013 looks like it might even get worse. In an analysis on state-by-state gas prices, USA Today wrote...
