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We Were Hacked!

hackersI’d like to apologize to all our readers for being out of commission for the past week or so.  Unfortunately, some lonely soul, who has absolutely nothing better to do than prey on people, hacked our site.  As we wanted to make sure that all of our content was clean and would not affect anyone who visits our site, we [ Read More → ]

5 Simple Ways to Be a Greener

1) Brushing Your Teeth Without Leaving the Water Running: Most people leave the water running the entire time they are brushing their teeth. Instead turn the water on to wet the toothbrush. Then turn it off until you have to rinse. 2) Taking a Shorter Shower: Try to limit your time in the shower to 10 minutes. This can be difficult [ Read More → ]

Indoor Landscaping: Don’t Be a Dinosaur — Go Green!

Climate change and toxic construction materials have moved indoor landscaping and green building up on the list of priorities these days. Contractors are working closely with landscapers to create what the public wants. Consumers are increasingly pressuring builders, and their backers, to go green. Yes, those who fuel the economy have been listening to the science, and many feel that [ Read More → ]

How to Choose Green Wedding Garments

Promote recycling at traditional weddings or church weddings by choosing tuxedos that are from resale clothing stores. Or completely skip tuxedos by having groomsmen and groom wear already owned suits. Suit ties can be in same color tones or patterns. The groom can stand out with a different colored vest or tie. Green beach wedding garments can be made out of [ Read More → ]

What Is Biomass Electricity And Is It Green?

In the race to find a sustainable source of alternative energy, many heads are turning towards biomass electricity. There are many questions being asked, from exactly how the electricity is made and what it is to whether it is truly a green alternative. While far fewer consumers know about biomass and the potential held within that would be [ Read More → ]

Outdoor sports the green and sustainable way

1. Choose your mode of transport Now that you have decided to go out, the most important query concerning ecological impact is how would you get there. Driving or flying to your leisure spot is unnecessary and surely is not ecological. When the outings are nearby you can become green by riding a bicycle. Find out the spots that are [ Read More → ]

Tips on Creating a Green Playroom for the Home

No, this isn’t a treatise on how to paint your playroom walls green – although it’s certainly an option as well as a very nice, versatile color. No, this is how to create a child’s playroom using earth friendly alternatives. If you’re a parent who wants to go green for both the environment and your children’s health, here are some [ Read More → ]

10 Ways to Green Yourself

#1. Start Sustainable. Sustainability is the ability of an eco system to maintain ecological processes, functions, and productivity into the future. You can use products that are sustainable, and are always replenishing themselves, such as fast growing bamboo. #2. Recycle everything. * Don’t stop at recycling your plastic bottles and paper bags. In fact, one billion bottles of water are transported around [ Read More → ]

How to Give Gifts the Green Way

1. Give an e-card – you can save on paper, envelopes and postage when sending an electronic card. But not only that, so much thought has to go into this type of card to send just the right one. Besides, they are so much fun to receive. 2. Order online instead of driving to the store – when you order online instead [ Read More → ]

Investing the Green Way

So you’re green? You live in one of those houses that is dug out of the side of a hill with solar panels everywhere. You ride a bike in the summer and drive an electric car in the winter. You grow your own food, pump your own water, and not one drop of oil will ever be [ Read More → ]