ShareDon’t you just love the annual fireworks displays? Especially if it takes place on or near the water. There’s nothing quite like the way the water reflects those fiery bursts of color. The July 4th fireworks display (and getting to play with sparklers) was always one of the highlights of summer for me. Whether you’re [...]
ShareIt’s that time of year again. As the weather heats up outside so do the grills. Summer is one of my favorite times of year since it means I get the chance, once again, to enjoy that one-of-a-kind aroma of barbecue wafting through the air…. sure beats the smell of cigarette smoke! Personally, I like to [...]
ShareWhat exactly is green home renovation? No, it doesn’t involve painting your home avocado green or turning it into a terrarium. Any improvements you make on your home that result in using fewer of the earth’s limited natural resources and cuts down on waste are steps towards green renovation. To begin, there are some quick [...]
ShareBPA Plastic- Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common ingredient involved in manufacturing plastic food containers; baby bottles, plastic cups and canned baby formula are all common vehicles for BPA. So what’s all the fuss about? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), BPA slowly leeks into the contents which they were [...]
ShareJust because you are a renter does not mean that you have to compromise on your standard of living. Here are fifteen simple and cheap things you can do to make your rental apartment or home more environmentally friendly: Replace old light bulbs with low-energy ones. Turn off lights in empty rooms. Put [...]
ShareFor those environmentally-minded individuals who are bothered by the comments and claims of global warming refusniks, SkepticalScience.com has a well-researched list of 119 rebuttals to global warming skeptics. As in most things in life, the best defence is a good offense, and each rebuttal is linked to numerous supportive reports and studies. Here are twenty [...]
ShareOne of the most influential movements of the 21st century without a doubt has been the promotion of all things “green,” with special attention to energy and environmental conservation, utilization of renewable resources and improved air and water quality. But with manufacturers slapping their “green” logo on everything from air conditioning appliances to construction materials, [...]
