Keeping Green Ideas Simple and Down to Earth
Eco-vacations are all the rage with trips to the rain forest or stays on organic farms increasing in popularity. Sometimes the only get away is a road trip to a nearby state or town. The most eco-friendly vacation is one spent at home, but not … [Read more...]
If you walked into an energy generating gym, you might not notice at first. You'd see your regular sweaty, toned bodies on sleek workout machines, but there's a special icing on the cake here - these machines are hooked up to batteries that generate … [Read more...]
The popularity of documentaries like Food, Inc. and Forks Over Knives have helped bring food safety to the forefront. For many viewers, the films forced them to research how to decrease their exposure to illnesses and long-term diseases. While … [Read more...]
As some of you may know, I'm back to my vegan roots and have been kicking the cheese habit - again (15 days, but who's counting?). Whether you are a vegan, vegan wannabe, vegetarian or are an omnivore and love delicious food, you might appreciate the … [Read more...]
Mother's Day is a few days away, unless you're in Mexico than you really blew it. If you waited until now for mom's gift, don't despair, we got you covered. We also think Mother's Day is a perfect holiday for honoring Mother Earth and that special … [Read more...]
We recently discussed the possibility of solar power in colder climates, but what about sunny states? Which states rank highest for solar power and who is adding solar power to their home energy plan? The following infographic offers clear and … [Read more...]
Most of us still have lawns all around us, which, while beautiful, are truly energy intensive in Maintaining. They're use of water, gas-powered mowing and weed killing are harsh on local eco-systems . You could consider a lawn alternative, such as a … [Read more...]
Until I interviewed the Dark Ranger (aka Kevin Poe), I hadn't thought much about the seemingly disappearance of the stars in the sky. I knew my suburban existence had something to do with not seeing as many stars as I remember as a kid, but I also … [Read more...]
Think sucralose is a good sugar alternative? It depends on your definition of healthy. Green Living Ideas often focuses on healthy living including eating whole food diets. The more an ingredient transforms, especially in a lab, the less likely it is … [Read more...]
Have some fun, enjoy some relaxation watching digital ocean scenes and show the world's oceans some love. TheBlu is global interactive screen saver working to increase awareness for our stressed oceans. You can learn more about the project … [Read more...]
We've talked about biking to work and how it helps the environment yet there's still some difficulty in having biking become the main transport getting people from point A to point B. What if there was a way to share bikes, specifically, cargo bikes … [Read more...]
I had the honor of attending 9th Annual Unite For Sight Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University over Earth Day weekend. Unite for Sight is a 501(c)(3) non-profit global health delivery organization that eliminates preventable … [Read more...]
Or, 6 Reasons Why I want to be a Vegan I never liked meat. Seriously as a kid, I used to gag on all the various meat products my mother tried to get me to eat. It was the late 60s and they all bought into the hype that we needed tons of meat protein … [Read more...]
Bountiful Baskets is a food co-op available in 19 states. The co-op offers 1/2 fruit and 1/2 vegetables at reasonable prices every other week. The produce is available for pick up at several locations within the specified states. It is run by … [Read more...]
I love how spring awakens nature, adorns the trees with brand new clothes and allows all living creatures escape from their winter hideaways to enjoy the sun. But what is natural outdoors often turns into a problem indoors. Look at ants. They are an … [Read more...]
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