1.7kviewsMercury’s not safe enough for light bulbs, batteries, thermometers and various medical devices. But your eyes? That’s another story, at least according to the United Nations Minamata Convention, so named because thousands of people in Minamata, Japan suffered mercury poisoning from contaminated industrial wastewater. The UN convention last week decided that companies can use mercury […]
Want a smart shopping strategy that will save you money, reduce food waste, and cut down on trash? Buy in bulk. To raise awareness about the benefits of bulk buying, the Bulk is Green Council (BIG) is sponsoring National Bulk Foods Week this week. What Makes You Green When You Buy in Bulk? For starters, […]
Want to try organic dark chocolate infused with caramel and sea salt? How about hand lotion made from argan oil and shea butter? Looking for a non-toxic way to ward off termites? Or safe and healthy cleansers you can use without getting sick? Maybe you just want a dose of inspiration to keep you living […]
If you’ve been wondering what fracking is and whether it’s good or bad, you’re not alone. It’s a complicated, high tech process whose advocates say it produces abundant clean energy. As an environmentalist as well as a consumer, though, I’m concerned about the impacts fracking is having on drinking water, clean air, and farmland. To […]
Every time I clean out my fridge or pantry, I’m appalled. As conscientious as I try to be about my food budget, I still find myself wasting more than I should. I’m not a hoarder, but I do hate throwing things away. To me, it’s just like burning money, and who has money to burn? […]
Don’t you love it when someone else cleans your house? I sure do – unless, of course, they “clean” it using products laden with nasty chemicals that leave my rooms smelling like antiseptic and that leave me with a big headache. I’ve tried a lot of so-called green cleaning services over the years, but generally […]
Right now, something completely amazing is happening on a barrier island in North Carolina. Sea turtles, one of the Earth’s most ancient creatures, are coming ashore at night to dig nests and lay their eggs. They’ve been doing the same thing, over and over and over again, for more than 100 million years. And it’s […]
Your demand for more eco-friendly cars is inspiring Ford Motor Company to manufacture vehicles that get better gas mileage, use more recycled materials, tap alternative (and less polluting) fuels, and maybe even help you save energy when you’re not driving (think: washing your clothes). I recently spent two days at the Go Further With […]
