So you head to the grocery store armed with your reusable shopping bags, but standing in the fresh produce section the only bag options seem to be of the clear plastic variety. Faced with a dilemma, you don’t really want to wrap your organic fruits and veggies in bird and sea turtle-choking plastic. Then again, [...]
We live in a strong culture of gift giving, as evidenced by gifts for nearly every holiday, both religious and non-religious, as well as birthdays, weddings, graduations, and more. Gift giving can be a great time of shared community and love. But it can also be a detriment to the environment, when one time use [...]
More and more companies are realizing that the “green” movement isn’t about to die anytime soon. As part of their realization that many Americans consider the environment as a major concern, they are now looking at ways to be more environmentally conscious. Some are looking at the composition of their products, ensuring that their eggs [...]
While many environmentally minded people are familiar with the practices of reducing and recycling, there is a third ‘R’ that is often overlooked. Reusing materials can help reduce our consumption and aid in the reduction of waste in landfills across America. The use of reclaimed oak, and other wood materials, is a great way to [...]
There have been great strides in the automotive industry to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency so as to make cars less abusive of the environment. In 2011, we have seen an influx of relatively eco friendly cars that combine practicality with style and luxury to suit almost anyone’s taste. When deciding which eco [...]