When your child goes away to college it can be a daunting experience for many parents. Having your child live away from home for the first time can be nerve-wracking. This is especially true for parents who firmly believe in living a green life – that is, helping the environment through their everyday actions and … Read more
Creating green products is becoming a big business. Inventors worldwide are developing new and exciting products to help cut emissions, reduce wastage, and make our planet happier. Thanks to crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo, innovative green products are being developed and manufactured at increasingly fast rates. From cheaper ways to power our homes … Read more
Taking the time to grow your own vegetables is a wonderfully green way to cut down on your consumed air miles and ensure you are consuming organic, naturally grown veg that’s chemical-free. It’s a good way to save money too, especially if you grow vegetables that are typically more expensive to purchase in-store such as … Read more
The mainstream media is full of stories about how our lifestyles are getting unhealthier and how this is having an impact on the environment. From increased meat production to our fondness for plastic-wrapped convenience food; the modern way of living is not only potentially damaging to our waistlines but too our planet. However, don’t despair! … Read more
It’s no secret that we Americans love our dogs. It’s estimated that between 37-47% of all families across the nation own a dog – that’s between 70-80million canine companions! Owning a dog involves purchasing lots of different products. Dog food, beds, toys, and grooming items will become an everyday part of your life. Choosing what … Read more
It’s finally summer and the evenings are getting warmer. You might be thinking about dusting off the barbeque and having your family and friends round for a party. After all, that’s what summer is all about! Here are our top tips for throwing a wonderfully green garden party. Before the party… Send out invitations by … Read more
Summer is one of the best times of year to teach your children about the environment and living green. The flowers are out in full bloom, the birds are singing and the insects are buzzing. Plus, the long vacation from school means there’s lots of time to plan green activities that are both educational and … Read more
The race for the White House is in full swing now, and we’re down to three front-runners: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump. Key topics such as national security, immigration reform, and the economy dominate the global headlines, whereas areas such as climate change, animal rights, and agriculture fail to hit the spotlight. In … Read more
Green Travel Tips: How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint When You’re On The Road If you are planning a trip, you are undoubtedly feeling excited as you anticipate adventure, fun, and taking a step into the unknown. But have you given much thought to the environmental toll that your vacation may be taking on the … Read more
Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food ends up in the trash. That’s 1/3 of the world’s yearly food production. All of that food waste is having a damaging impact on the environment, as explained in the following video, which also suggests ways that we can all work together to help reduce the amount of … Read more