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These days, many people have a home office and telecommute part of the week, or do all their work from home. Though it may seem as though a home office is a more environmentally friendly alternative to commuting to an office, this isn’t always the case. Depending on a number of factors, including how often [...]
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Green initiatives for businesses should have the triple goal of affecting the 3 Ps – people, planet and profit. Depending on the size of the business, these initiatives can range in scope from a multi-million dollar investment in green energy to improved recycling facilities in the staff room. It is more likely that most green [...]
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There are many save the rainforest organizations, each battling in their own way to save some patch of rainforest from destruction. It’s a subject that is very close to my heart as I used to work for one such organization. It’s a tough job. I was a conservation biologist for a number of years, and [...]
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We’ve referred to carbon footprint a lot here on EcoVillageGreen; usually in reference to reducing it. It’s a term one hears a lot in environmental circles. But, what is a carbon footprint? Essentially, a carbon footprint refers to the measure of carbon dioxide produced by our daily activities. It refers to the fossil fuels we [...]
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The little green and white ‘USDA Organic’ label is often one of many adorning the packaging of organically certified products. This plethora of certifications can sometimes be confusing. In this article, I outline the standards behind the label, as well as the USDA Organic definition. I hope you find it helpful in clarifying what it [...]
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