Don’t "Take Away" – Take the Time for a Sit-Down Lunch!

Stop forking around with disposable plastic packaging and utensils and sit down for a real meal with real forks and knives. Continue reading → Read more

Check, Twist and Replace to Save 10,000 Gallons of Water

It’s Fix a Leak Week! Continue reading → Read more

5 More Tips for Going Green at Work

1. Cleaning Products
Whether you’re using an independent cleaning person or the building management has a staff in place, now is the time to switch cleaning products to greener versions to drastically reduce indoor air pollution and to avoid adding que… Continue reading → Read more

Enduring Lessons from the Titanic

Faith in technology should have a limit. Continue reading → Read more

15 Earth Day Tips that Really Make a Difference

Don’t aggravate yourself. These green Earth Day tips from NRDC’s Simple Steps are worth the effort. Continue reading → Read more

Water Plants in the Morning

Save water, and make plants stronger and healthier, by watering in the morning. Continue reading → Read more

Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden

A wide array of common plants support bees, from annual flowers to popular perennials, garden vegetables, shrubs and even trees. Continue reading → Read more

How to Find Safe, Sustainable Fish

Week 5 Challenge: Fish

The Issues
I write this post with a heavy heart. I cannot think of fish right now without thinking of the Gulf Coast oil disaster, including what that is doing to aquatic life and the fishing industry. Who knows at this point h… Continue reading → Read more

EPA Proposes Weaker Safe Swimming Guidelines

Under new guidelines, 1 in 28 swimmers could become sick in water that passes EPA safety muster. Continue reading → Read more

Even Nail Polishes Labeled "Natural" May Not Be

A study finds toxic substances in many nail polishes that claim to be free of harmful ingredients. Continue reading → Read more