February 2008 Archives

Spring is knocking at the door and that means that it's DIY time!

That's right all you weekend warriors, strap on your tool belts and prepare for battle. But where do you start?

As long as we're looking for a project to start on, why not choose one that will help us take another step towards living green? And if we're going to take that step, why not address an issue that contributes up to 25% of our overall energy bill all year round?

That's right it's time to tackle the water heater!

From the authors of the quintessential how to go green guide for individuals and households, True Green: 100 Everyday Ways You Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet...

...here is True Green at Work!

Who knew so much damage could come from drinking water?

Sure, you thought your reusable bottle was cool, trendy, and environmentally friendly, but in reality, it was doing more harm than good...to the environment AND your health.

Never fear, the CamelBak supers are here to rescue you!

We've already talked talked about 5 reasons bike commuting is great for us all and for the environment, but how can you avoid a little thing called death, in the process?

It's not that hard, really, all it takes is a little common sense and the aid of these helpful resources...

Oh yeah, all these tips and resources are good for all your biking excursions, not just specific to commuting on your bike.

With spring knocking on the door, we'll all be calling in plenty of those "sick" days, won't we?

If, however, you do have to head in to the office (or wherever it is that you work), commuting on a bicycle could be MUCH more beneficial...and FUN...than you possibly realize.

Think it's not practical for ya? Bike commuting may actually save you time!

Americans spend 90% of our time indoors and between 80%-90% of most people's exposure to pesticides occurs indoors.

With statistics like that, why is indoor air quality not a larger concern?

In fact, various studies have shown that indoor air pollution can be 2-5 times worse than the air pollution outside!

Clearly this is a problem more of us could easily remedy. Enter AirMD, "the first and only green air purifier on the U.S. market".

So what makes it so green?

What's the newest item on the chopping block of bannings?

Disposable chopsticks.

The Wall Street Journal reported this morning that people all over China, from pop stars to environmental groups, are jumping on the bandwagon to ban disposable chopsticks.

When this story was first passed on to me, I thought, "Seriously, how big of an impact could they really have?".

So what kind of impact do they have, how many people's jobs depend on them, and just how big of an industry is it?

The answers will blow your mind--they sure did mine!