The children’s birthday party has been grasped by many businesses as just another marketing tool, and they are churned out one after the other, with lots of waste and at a pretty penny too. You know the one’s I’m talking about, MacDonalds, the bowling alley, extreme sports venues. Complete with processed junk food, plastic party …
Hopelessly Addicted to Craig’s List I have to admit, I am a Craig’s List junkie. Craig’s List is a service where people post whatever they want to sell at a designated price and people contact them through their Craig’s list email. Go to the website and see if your city is listed. (Note, the link …
I’ve had a busy old week and so this edition of the Eco-radar is running a few days late. But here it is… Last Thursday saw the UK’s very first biodiesel-fuelled train take to the tracks. Virgin Trains launched biodiesel train as a six-month trial that if successful, may see the rest of the fleet …
Since I built my home to be non-toxic, furnishing it has become a dilemma for me. Many of my own pieces are worn from my children using them as jungle gyms, and the color scheme of my new house is very different than my old house. I could buy furniture from companies that use woods …
Sunday 17th June 2007 is Father’s Day. This year think about giving the Dad in your life something that will show him how much you care, for him and for the planet. Here are our picks for a great green Father’s Day. The greenest gift to give this Father’s Day is some of your time. …
“Have you ever wanted to unplug from the rat race and free yourself?” asks Nick Rosen in his new book How to live off-grid. In it he provides not only the inspiration to get off the beaten track and find your own space, he also provides countless resources to help you do just what he …
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Be seen. Be heard. Make an impact. You’re invited to use digital art to speak to the one issue we all face simultaneously: Environmental stewardship for our family, our community, the planet. The artists selected for the Common Ground Collection 2008 of limited edition museum quality prints will be featured in a media relations campaign …
This week’s Carnival of the Green is at Groxie, and my pick of the posts has got to be the Recycling Guide at Confessions of a Closet Environmentalist. Honestly, even if you think you know it all about recycling, you should read this post.
Green fingers – What effect is climate change having on our gardens and what can we do about it? Greener battery options – We explore the alternatives to disposable batteries. Old fashioned household products are green and CHEAP! – Forget having a myriad of chemical cleaners in your home. All you need are 3 simple …