The decorations have already gone up in the malls, and it’s starting to look very festive around the neighborhood as the residents get ready for the Christmas season. A stroll around the block revealed that many people already have their Christmas tree up! I wonder what they’d do with the tree if they knew that in 2006, up to 6 million Christmas trees in the United Kingdom were simply incinerated or discarded in landfills after the season ended.
One way to make your Christmas more environmentally friendly is to eschew the PVC tree in favor of a live one. Sounds
Green Christmas Decorations
by Heather Duchan November 29th, 2011 | Environment
Americans spend millions each year on Christmas decorations. Altough some of these decorations are saved and used year after year, the ultimate fate of most will be in a landfill. Add in the energy use for producing many of these products, and you have a less than eco-friendly Christmas in many households. The good news is that eco-friendly decorations can be made or bought with just a little extra thought.
One of the greenest ways to dress up your tree or home for the holidays is to use nature to your advantage. Real plants like holly or poinsettias are beautiful,
One of the greenest ways to dress up your tree or home for the holidays is to use nature to your advantage. Real plants like holly or poinsettias are beautiful,
Environmental Practices for Business
by Heather Duchan November 18th, 2011 | Environment
Green business is likely not just a passing trend. People across the globe are becoming more aware of environmental issues each year, and taking more personal actions towards sustainability. As this continues, businesses that employ eco-friendly practices will reap the rewards of more consumer support. Now is the time for businesses to make the transition. For businesses new to environmental practices, here are tips for going green and staying green.
1. Make it official. The first stepping stone to going green in the business world is to create a mission statement or make edits to an existing one. This green manifesto should include the company's
1. Make it official. The first stepping stone to going green in the business world is to create a mission statement or make edits to an existing one. This green manifesto should include the company's
Minimalism and You
by Angela Yorke November 7th, 2011 | Environment
Buy Nothing Month has come to an end, but I still see stuff around the house. I know there’s a difference between not buying things and doing something about existing possessions. Reducing clutter in the home is one way of keeping things relatively simple, but lately, I’ve been starting to think that minimalism is the only way to go, if I (and probably many others like me) want to prevent the things I own from owning me.
What is minimalism? It’s certainly not new, but it’s been gaining ground over the years as the economic downturn and news of doom
What is minimalism? It’s certainly not new, but it’s been gaining ground over the years as the economic downturn and news of doom
Greening Your Community
by Heather Duchan November 1st, 2011 | Environment
The mantra, "think globally, act locally" has been used by environmentalists for years now. Greening our homes and communities is the first steps necessary to create a sustainable world. Here are five ideas to get you started:
1. Reconnect with your neighbors. The first step to changing your town is to get to know your neighbors. Whether you live in a hippie haven or a super conservative town in the country, you're likely to find that people from all backgrounds care about preserving the environment in one way or another. Decide where your ideas collide, and find ways to act
1. Reconnect with your neighbors. The first step to changing your town is to get to know your neighbors. Whether you live in a hippie haven or a super conservative town in the country, you're likely to find that people from all backgrounds care about preserving the environment in one way or another. Decide where your ideas collide, and find ways to act
