Did you know that electronic waste is slowly overtaking landfills? Electronic waste in the form of cell phones, computers and mP3 players is at an all time high. It is estimated that of the 130 million cell phones that are switched off, stuffed in a drawer or disposed of every year, only one percent are [...]

After seeing the world and serving our country in a war overseas, some returning service men and women may feel a need to help our country in a new way. Starting a job that helps our country reduce its energy consumption and save the planet may be the answer. If you’re looking for a new [...]

Enjoying your backyard can be difficult to do when the weather is cold. Keeping your backyard eco-friendly during the winter can also be difficult when you do not feel like spending time outdoors. However, it is not impossible to enjoy your backyard in winter while still keeping it eco-friendly. Below you’ll find five ways you [...]

There are many things college students plan to do in the future: start sleeping more, hold a job, maybe have a family, and maybe even make time to be good to our planet. But going green doesn’t need to wait until after graduation! There are many easy and affordable ways to become more Eco-friendly right [...]

Turn on your computer and you’ll easily find website after website telling you what we can do that is environmentally friendly, including this one! Turn on the television and the news broadcasters will tell you the latest tales of impending doom. With all that’s going wrong, it’s easy to forget the accomplishments we’ve already made. [...]

To celebrate fall we wanted to share our top 10 run down of photographs of leaves. These stunning images of leaves are truly inspirational, the beauty of nature never fails to impress; 1. Leaf by Jeff Kubina 2. His Fingerprints Fern Leaf by Randy Robertson 3. Sailing by Steve H 4. A Frosty Morning in [...]

This article is a guest post by Jack Lundee, supporter of all things green and progressive. A large handful of students were seen grinning about Columbian Square on October Twentieth with Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, model Christy Turlington Burns and Juju Chang, journalist. They were [...]

When you reduce your boat’s “carbon footprint,” you also reduce your operating costs. Even as you acknowledge your blissful days on the lake are an extravagance, you argue their benefits for your sanity and your family’s happiness more than justify the expense. Moreover, you love your days on the open water so much you are [...]

“Reduce your carbon footprint,” is a mantra that we’ve all heard from the local news anchor, read in our newspapers and seen on the cover of magazines. But what does carbon footprint really mean, and does reducing it honestly make a difference? By definition, our carbon footprint is the impact that our activities, both at [...]

Ecological transportation and the sporting nature of motorcycling may seem to be at odds with each other, but these bikes prove green doesn’t have to be boring. Mavizen TTX02 Electric classes are the latest thing in motorcycle racing, and the TTX02 offers a turn-key package to get into the sport. Mavizen takes KTM’s RC8 frame [...]

If I have one pet peeve above all others, it is when I encounter someone who clearly doesn’t plan ahead. Being very environmentally conscious myself, this issue seems to be at its’ peak when people are at the grocery store or a home improvement store and they haven’t made any effort to carry a tote [...]

“Nature tourism” or “ecotourism” is recreational and educational travel based on the fascination and appreciation of forest and marine habitats. Unfortunately, these habitats are being exploited and destroyed at an alarming rate. The wildlife they support is decreasing in numbers and are even becoming extinct. The threat comes from agriculture, logging, fishing, and hunting. These [...]

This is a story of a successfully performed green renovation in Toronto’s Riverdale neighborhood that should serve as an example to all builders and communities around the world. Riverdale sprung up as a small rural community of Ontario’s early settlers. Back then, it was called Riverside. But after it was annexed to the City of [...]

Insulated glazing, also know as double glazing to the layman, oh where to begin? Well let’s start with the definition shall we? The Double Glazing term relates from double to tripled paned glass windows separated by an air or other gas filled space to reduce heat transfer. Pretty groovy, huh? Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) are [...]

Fans of skiing generally state that one of their favorite things about the sport is that they can enjoy nature and the beautiful scenery around them. Unfortunately, ski resorts have often existed at odds with nature, with little notice of destroyed wildlife habitats, soil erosion, watershed maintenance, or sustainable tourist practices. This attitude is beginning [...]

Concern about our environment is no longer relegated to a small group of dedicated composters. Going green is popular these days, not only as a personal choice, but also for businesses, colleges, and universities.Though we hear the term “going green,” this is a broad term, which lacks a focused meaning. Most people think that going [...]

Going green doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of green! Reducing and reusing in our homes is just as important as recycling and can help save you some cash. Here are five tips we’ve incorporated for saving green while going green. • Pick Cloth Over Paper Hand towels and cloth napkins are everywhere [...]

The PowerSupersite has just published a very insightful infographic showing power consumption facts for the USA. The statistics show that over the course of a year the US actually uses more electricity than Japan or China topping the list at 4.40 Trillion kwh, however Canadians use more electricity per day than Americans, the stats show [...]

This year has been particularly dry for North Texans and most of us are under severe water restrictions. A couple of weeks back I was contacted by a wonderful local company called Niagara Conservation, they sent me a fantastic water saving “EcoKit” for our home to try out and review… As soon as the Water [...]

The entire green revolution is aimed at providing a safer, cleaner world for our children and future generations. What better place to use eco-friendly products that in playgrounds, areas which cater exclusively to children? Rubber mulch is the up and coming playground flooring alternative that is making a presence in playgrounds around the world. Rubber [...]