Plastic Pollution Flows from Washday to the Sea
Microscopic plastic debris from washing clothes made of synthetic materials is accumulating in the marine environment and could be entering the food chain.
Filed under: Green Living, May 2012 | Tagged: debris, eco, environment, marine environment, plastic, plastic debris, plastic pollution, pollution, synthetic materials, washing clothes, water | Leave a Comment »
Natural Wealth Spreadsheet Proposal
At the United Nations Rio +20 conference this June, one proposal will suggest that all countries begin “green accounting” to audit the state of their rivers, forests and other landscapes.
Filed under: Green Living, May 2012 | Tagged: audit, environment, forests, green, Green Living, landscapes, natural wealth, rivers | Leave a Comment »
Green Washing Update
More companies today than ever are honestly working toward becoming more green. Smart shoppers will help them on their way by consistently making the right environmental choice, not just a marketing choice.
Filed under: Featured Articles | Tagged: clothing, eco, ed begley jr, environment, green, shopping | Leave a Comment »
A Conversation with Frances Moore Lappé
Cultivating an ecological worldview can uplift us from disempowerment and despair to empowerment and hope.
Filed under: April 2012, Wise Words | Tagged: disempowerment, eco, ecological, ecological worldview, environment, Frances Moore Lappé, politics, science | Leave a Comment »
The Healing Power of a Walk in the Woods
We all innately know that spending time in nature is good for our body, mind and spirit. Now, medical researchers and scientists are discovering just how powerful forest walks can be.
Filed under: April 2012, Featured Articles | Tagged: environment, forest walk, health, hiking, mental-health, nature, walk, walk in the woods | Leave a Comment »
Lessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints
Guiding children in Earth-friendly principles is a rewarding goal. Fortunately, there are many ways to make green living a feel-good, easy and fun habit.
Filed under: April 2012, Featured Articles | Tagged: children, environment, green, Green Living, health, nature, science, transportation | Leave a Comment »
10 Ways to Reduce Costly Food Waste
Approximately 40 percent of all edible food products in the United States is wasted each year. These tips can help reduce your “food print.”
Filed under: April 2012 | Tagged: discarded food, environment, nature, reduce waste, save money | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Andrew Weil blog updates
