Recycling plastic soda bottles and transforming them into a high quality eco friendly bags may sound a little far fetched but that is exactly what California based GreenSmart are doing with the introduction of an innovative new line of backpacks and messenger bags. Making use of the latest technologies, GreenSmart are able to take twenty-five [...]
Based on a recent report from the Local Government Association in the United Kingdom, Britain as a whole will exhaust landfill capacity by 2018 unless much more effort is put into increasing recycling rates. Official statistics reveal that the UK is top of the European league when it comes to the volume of garbage that [...]
The affluent multinationals out there with all sorts of money invested in the fuels that are slowly killing us, have a stake in demoting Global Warming as a problem. Here are some global warming myths that you might hear from the evil and the ignorant alike. Global warming is a myth that may not be [...]
It is a sad fact but the United States is the number one garbage-producing nation in the world. Australia comes in at second with eighteen million tons of rubbish but that does not compare to what the United States is generating. Sure, more people are recycling and are worried about environmental protection but it is [...]
With just about every country in the world looking for creative ways to power our homes and businesses, it is no wonder that the issue of producing solar energy would come up frequently. While most people understand the basics of how solar panels work and what can be done with storing the energy, there are [...]
The three "R's" are something you need to remember when it comes to environmental services. As well, it is important to understand how improper waste disposal impacts our planet. No, it is not "reading, 'riting, and 'rithmatic." It actually is reduce reuse recycle and all three are valuable parts to the bigger solution, which begins [...]
In the 21st century, there is no doubt about it – it is cool to be green. Kermit the Frog’s infamous line about it not being easy to be green, well, that is outdated. Hollywood celebrities are driving around in hybrid cars, talking about organic, whole and slow foods, eating little red meat and going [...]
Consumer electronics, like mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players and televisions keep people in touch with their work world, as well as for entertainment. What most do not think about when making an electronics purchase is what they will do with the item once it breaks or becomes obsolete. Each year in the United States alone, [...]
If you are looking for a unique way of upping the aesthetics of your landscape, have you considered using recycled glass as an alternative to traditional bark and gravel mulches? Glass mulch is proving to be a popular choice amongst the gardening and landscaping fraternity due to the wide variety of colors and textures that [...]
Green or renewable energy is fast becoming a source of great concern in the United Kingdom. The National Energy Foundation is actively seeking ways that it can widely promote renewable energy and sustainable development. Several different projects are currently underway in the area of renewable energy. Energy for Good The National Energy Foundation in collaboration [...]
Mulching is an important aspect of gardening since it helps the soil retain moisture as well as keeping it nutrient rich for healthy plant growth. Furthermore, mulching also kills off existing weeds and prevents the growth of new ones. Indeed, if you want to preserve the beauty and well being of the plants in your [...]
Earth Hour 2009 takes place, starting at 8.30 local time, on Saturday 28 March 2009. It will start at 8.30 pm in New Zealand and work it’s around the world, much the same as New Years Eve does. Earth Hour is an initiative by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to encourage folks of all ages, [...]
