So we all know how composting works, right? Whatever goes into the compost container takes time to decompose, then comes out as an earthy, dark and crumbly substance. Usually when we talk about composting, we refer to the composting of kitchen and garden wastes. Did you know that we can compost human waste?
Okay, I know that sounds gross, but composting toilets are actually very clean and effective. They are starting to sprout up in many state parks and even some green college campuses. Think of it as a very upscale and green portable toilet. The building pictured actually contains
Laundry
by Bea August 19th, 2010 | Easy Ideas, Household Hints, Reduce
Doing your laundry may just seem like a simple chore--okay, well maybe it is not so simple for everyone--but what you may not know is how much is wasted when one runs a load of laundry. All we see is a water going in, the machine churning, and water being spun out. I have not tried to calculate the amount of water that our machine uses, but I have a feeling that it is a lot more than I think it is.
If people changed the way they did their laundry, we could make a big difference in this world.
If people changed the way they did their laundry, we could make a big difference in this world.
Green Fashion Designers
by Jaclyn Abergas August 12th, 2010 | Easy Ideas, Shopping
It's easy to live a green life now, with all the green restaurants, furniture, home and personal items. And now, even fashion designers have decided to embrace green life and share it with their clients.
Meet some of the world's green fashion designers.
Anja Hynynen (Sweden)
Based in Sweden, with regular trips to Scotland, Anja Hynynen, 27, creates clothing from organic materials. As an independent designer, her collection is mainly womenswear, with some for men and children. Her designs include tailored pieces with exquisite detailing in woven fabric, knitted pieces and pieces with application work.
Raquel Allegra (USA)
Born in Berkeley, CA, Raquel Allegra
Meet some of the world's green fashion designers.
Anja Hynynen (Sweden)
Based in Sweden, with regular trips to Scotland, Anja Hynynen, 27, creates clothing from organic materials. As an independent designer, her collection is mainly womenswear, with some for men and children. Her designs include tailored pieces with exquisite detailing in woven fabric, knitted pieces and pieces with application work.
Raquel Allegra (USA)
Born in Berkeley, CA, Raquel Allegra
Styrofoam Trays
by Bea August 5th, 2010 | Environment, Pollution
Styrofoam trays have been quite the debate in many school districts over the past few years. Most schools choose to keep Styrofoam as the material for the trays because of the costs. Some students eat off of these trays three times a day. In other words, students eat off of these trays three times a day, for about 30 minutes a day, and then they throw them out. What a waste right?
Not only is it a waste in terms of the volume of trays that are thrown out, but the fact that these trays are made of Styrofoam makes it much worse.
Not only is it a waste in terms of the volume of trays that are thrown out, but the fact that these trays are made of Styrofoam makes it much worse.
