With millions of people going hungry each day in this country and across the globe, the critical issue of food waste and the major role it plays in global warming and climate change is a deeply-disturbing reality that we all have a responsibility to change. It’s been suggested that, were food wastage a country, it would [...]
While we were sleeping, scientists were working diligently on newer, safer, diesel fuels. And, although trucks are the vehicles that mostly make use of the technology, many car manufacturers are considering it now. Here are just some of the benefits of the new diesel. What Is It? Diesel fuel is a type of fuel that’s [...]
Since the summer of 2014, energy prices have fallen to less than half levels seen in March 2014. While some investors may be warned off by the pump value of oil and natural gas, the present and future of U.S. energy production has never been brighter. Exploration companies and energy sector investors see current world energy [...]
Moving to a new home is a challenging task and often a difficult time for the entire family. There is a lot you are going to leave behind and a lot that you will have to endure during the removals, starting from choosing a new home, to hiring a moving service and packing. It is not surprising that moving [...]
I have so many fond childhood memories of my father's backyard garden. When I close my eyes, I can still see him happily digging, raking, planting, watering and weeding his vegetables. Gardening was his was of relaxing after a long day of work. And it was also a source of pride. Of course, the best part for [...]
"Thank you for Upcycling! " Upcycling has taken over the green DIY world and it’s easy to see why. In fact, a quick search of “upcycled recycled repurposed” on the Etsy marketplace yields an amazing 32,069 results! And thousands of upcycled and repurposed creations can be found on Pinterest! It's not surprising. The idea [...]
Everyone loves trees. We plant them, we climb them, we take pictures of them--we even hug them. So it just makes sense to want to protect them! Trees also help to clean the air and prevent soil erosion, so what can we do to preserve these gentle giants all over our planet? The first step is to [...]
Have you ever noticed how irritating many name-brand cleaning supplies are? Many of us ignore those harsh irritants and happily spray away without realizing that some of the ingredients in these cleaners are potentially-harmful. Did you know that a number of ingredients have been linked to asthma, allergies chemical burns, poisonings and even cancer. Some cleaning supplies are so harmful that the [...]
Yes, April 22 is Earth Day, but what we do every day is what really makes a cumulative difference. Launched in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22. From New York to New Dehli, Earth Day events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for our planet and to advocate for environmental action and protection. Earth Day is [...]
Change The World Wednesday (#CTWW) - Air Pollution - 8 Green & Easy Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality I am so excited to be participating in Change The World Wednesday (#CTWW) this week. Each week, Reduce Footprints challenges us to try a new task ... or "amp up" something we're already doing. By [...]
Do you sometimes feel like we drowning in a sea of apathy and ignorance? The scary truth is that since the early 20th century, our planet's mean surface temperature has increased by about 0.8 °C (1.4 °F), with about two-thirds of the increase occurring since 1980. From the calving glaciers in Greenland to the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica--one [...]
Climate change is happening. The evidence is clear. Every time I turn around I am confronted with earth-shattering news stories, mind-blowing documentaries, provocative "expert" forums, passionate panelists and alarming social media debates offering wildly varying opinions about the causes, impact and future of our planet due to climate change. There are so many thoughts and opinions on this topic that you [...]
How many times have your friends come over and instead of sitting in your living room they head straight for your kitchen, pull up a chair and hang out there for the rest of their visit. That's not a surprise. For many of us, the kitchen is often one of our favorite and most-used rooms in [...]
