Recycled plastic lumber, also known as plastic wood, is something we see more and more in our outdoor environments. It’s a common construction material for outdoor furniture, playgrounds, decks, and even railway ties. However, if you’ve ever compared a traditional wood Adirondack chair with a recycled plastic version you will notice two things: the plastic [...]
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are also known as green tags, renewable energy credits, renewable electricity certificates or tradable renewable certificates. Regardless of what they’re called, the bottom line is that they can be relatively confusing. I’ve read a great deal about RECs lately and perhaps it’s the way my brain thinks…but I find RECs to [...]
I finally got around to watching the film ‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’; mainly so I could watch the more recent ‘Revenge of the Electric Car’. It’s got me thinking about cars and as a result I’ve compiled a list of the most eco friendly cars for 2012. I have to admit that I haven’t [...]
Let me start this post by saying that I’m a huge fan of ants. We all should be; life simply wouldn’t exist as we know it without them as they play many critical ecological roles. However, there are times when these little lovelies invade our homes and become a nuisance, and then it’s time to [...]
For those of you who were starting to doubt, I’m here to tell you that green dream jobs do exist. In fact, with all industries and sectors incorporating sustainability into their portfolios, more jobs are being created that offer an opportunity to earn money while doing good things for the planet. I feel I can speak [...]