Eco Friendly Advice for Healthy Lawns and Greenscapes
Going with eco-friendly methods can actually save you time and money, and help the environment.
EPA Launches New Program to Green America’s Capitals
“The selected cities will offer sustainable development models for their states and for many communities around the country…
Green Crafters Combine Beauty, Function
Old books and coke bottles get new life as purses and jewelry…
Ways to Travel Green by Checking into an Energy Star Labeled Hotel
Energy Star labeled hotels are independently verified to meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by EPA…
Green building takes hold in Katrina’s wake
Millions of words have been written about New Orleans’ recovery, but few examine how energy efficiency is being pushed to the forefront in the rebuilding…
Greensburg goes green
After two years, only 800 residents call the Midwestern farming town home, in comparison to the 1,400 before. But residents are determined to rebuild it into greener place…
Cancer Could Push Some Animal Species to Extinction
“We are looking at cancer from a conservation perspective, to start to understand when cancer is important in wildlife populations and the drivers to development…
California Baby spray uses natural oils to repel bugs
If you’ve been searching for all-natural products to protect your baby in the summer months, look no further. California Baby products are eco- and baby-friendly…
U.S. EPA’s Environmental Justice Resource Guide available to the public
Justice Resource Guide provides information on funding sources and other resources that help communities understand, prioritize, and address their specific environmental concerns…
Going, going green
The Griffith’s thought they were well on their way to living an energy-saving green lifestyle. What more could they do to soften their carbon footprint? Turns out, a lot…
“Green Dining” Best Practices for Chefs and Corporations Cut Environmental Impacts and Costs
Corporate cafeterias, museums and restaurants across the country are about to take a bite out of foodservice costs by sparing the environment…
The messy yard of tomorrow?
You know those bank advertisements that say “it all depends on your point of view?” My lawn is just like that. From one point of view, my yard is a portrait of responsibility. From another, it’s the scourge of the neighborhood…
Great green gifts for Dad
Got a father who’s hard to please? Never fear, here’s a list of green Father’s Day gifts perfect for all kinds of dads, from sports nuts to tech-heads…
Sun Powers This Jewelry Business
How did a paleontologist, a writer/environmental activist, a softwear designer and a geologist end up running a jewelry business?
Giving green paint new meaning
Adding Paint color inside your home can provide vibrancy, enhance your mood and create a sense of personality in an otherwise drab room. It can also give you cancer
Good cap, bad cap
In the Coruche district of Portugal, cork oaks are vital to an entire ecosystem and actually help stave off devastating effects of global warming…
Richard Avanzino, Transforming Animal Welfare
Because many animals picked up on the street, many overcrowded shelters euthanize large numbers of healthy animals. That’s not the case at Maddie’s Pet Adoption Center…
Mitsubishi and Subaru Launch Electric Cars in Japan
The vehicle has a range of about 100 miles, and it can be quick-charged in about 30 minutes. A 47-kilowatt motor drives the wheels via a single-speed reduction gear transmission…
New options for pedal pushers
For bicycle enthusiasts, key innovations are making human-powered, non-polluting transportation distinctly more conducive for commuting…
It’s Too Easy Being Green: Defining Fair Green Marketing Practices
The hearing examined “green” marketing claims, their interpretation by consumers, and the role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in establishing guidelines…
