Do you have a stash of greeting cards - Xmas, birthday, or whatever occasion - that you really don't want to keep any more? The recycling bin is certainly a greener option than disposing of them with your household waste, but they can also be reused.
A fear of spiders isn't uncommon, although often unfounded. Sometimes fear can be turned into fascination once we understand more about something. A fascinating aspect of spiders is the silk they produce to spin a web, which is the strongest natural or synthetic fiber known.
Contrail is short for condensation trail, a streak of artificial cloud made by jet aircraft engine exhaust; also known as a vapour trail. Contrails aren't just a form of visual pollution to some; they are also thought to have an impact on climate.
Millions of gallons of used engine oil are dumped annually instead of recycled. Learn more about the importance of recycling used engine oil and how you can locate collection points in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia.
While it's great to see what would appear to be concern from many businesses in regard to the environment, consumers need to be able to recognize greenwashing when making a purchase decision.
Sure it may be easy to stop by the local grocery store for a bouquet of blooms, but do you know from where they came? Are they organic? Were the workers who cared for them and cut them treated and paid fairly? Worry not a minute longer about the ethics of the floral world. Here are some fresh cut flower alternatives for enchanting your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. More from GLI: Depressed? Get Some Fresh Air Bach Flower Remedies: Natural Medicine from Nature's Bounty Natural Shampoo Alternatives from the Kitchen
Valentine’s Day was first celebrated in the Middle Ages and although there are only legends connecting the day to romantic love, the U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately 190 million valentines are sent each year in the US. Half of them are given to family members other than husband or wife, usually to children. [...] More from GLI: Valentine's Day Kid Crafts 30 Green Crafts on Cyber Monday Eco Valentine's Day Ideas
People of Georgia have been allowed to produce food for their own consumption in their backyard since the Civil War but recently, the local government has been hampering their effort with zoning laws and “Right to Grow” bills. But Powder Springs Republican Earl Ehrhart, who represents Cobb County in Georgia’s General Assembly, wants to change [...] More from GLI: Blog Action Day 2011: Rising Food Prices The Slow Food Movement Picks Up Speed/Momentum Food Not Lawns Wants to Replant Your Yard