We spend at least 85% of our time breathing indoor air, yet we spend 85% of our time worrying about outdoor air pollution! I asked Lori Denis (photo below right)for ideas on simple steps that keep the air inside fresh and clean. She should know. She’s the star of HGTV’s “The Real Designing Women” and […]
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It’s Arbor Day. Can’t you plant just one tree?
Sure you can. Here’s how: 1) Scope out possible planting locations. Trees need room for both branches and roots to spread out, so adequate space is key. So is good soil. Is yours loose and loamy, or dense and full of clay? And what about water? Is your spot high and dry or low and prone […]
“Inception” and “The Adjustment Bureau” Ain’t Got Nothin’ on the New Disney Movie
Matt Damon and Leo DiCaprio move over. Sita, cheetah mother, gets my vote for “action hero” when it comes to thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. “African Cats,” Sita’s star vehicle and this year’s Earth Day release by DisneyNature, doesn’t at first seem like an obvious nail-biter. Gorgeous shots of Kenya’s extraordinary Masai […]
Recycling Electronics Just Got Easier
Tired of how inconvenient it can be to recycle your computer, cell phone, laptop, MP3 player or PDA? A new ECycling Leadership Initiative will make it easier for you to find more than 5,000 recycling locations around the country so you can keep your e-waste out of the trash. Consumer electronics industry leaders have launched this […]
GoDaddy or NoDaddy? It’s about more than the elephant.
Does GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons have any believable excuses for shooting an elephant in a village in Zibabwe, Africa a few weeks ago? If he does, the public ain’t buyin’ it. Neither am I. In early March, Parsons killed an elephant and later posted the video footage on his website. Outrage was swift and explosive […]
Is your environmental “glass” half empty, or half full?
Are you hopeful about the state of the world, or filled with despair? Japan’s nuclear disaster is only the latest in a string of environmental catastrophes that might make anyone question whether we’re doomed. I’m normally a “glass half full” kind of person. But after almost four decades of working as an environmental activist, I can’t help but wonder: “Are […]
What’s the Link between Population and Nuclear Energy?
Japan’s nuclear disaster got me thinking about energy demand. Nuclear power advocates justify the decision to power plants with uranium as the best way to meet energy demands that are increasing because world population is growing. I couldn’t help but wonder: why aren’t we talking about reducing population as part of our global strategy to minimize dependence on […]
How to Shop for Eco-Friendly Clothes – Part 2: Try TENCEL or Lyocell
534viewsIf we were to separate clothing into categories, somewhere in between natural fibers like cotton or hemp and man-made petroleum fibers like polyester, we’d find Lyocell, “a natural cellulose” product. Lyocell is made by processing wood pulp into fiber so it can be woven into fabric and sewn into socks, underwear, pants, and blouses, among many other fashion options. Lyocell, […]