Washington, D.C. -- Washington D.C. took another step in its commitment to a swimable and fishable Anacostia River with the installation of the Bandalong Litter Trap™ which was unveiled Tuesday by District of Columbia Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. The … [Read more...]
Recycled Affordable Homes
July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am always impressed by innovative people like Dan Phillips from Huntsville, TX, who builds these unique and affordable homes from recycled materials. Green Factor: 85% of the building material used was reclaimed For more information on … [Read more...]
Recycling and Reusing Books- Make Money
July 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
Make a Chair To me, books are meant to be read and shared with as many people as possible. When they have made the rounds, they get donated to the library. But libraries and used book shops don't want the Encyclopedia's from 1962. So what can you … [Read more...]
Sustainable Furnishings
July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ever feel bad about buying new furniture, bedding and decor and worried that you aren't supporting the environment? Tired of doing a search to find products in your area? Try going to Sustainable Furnishing Council, a non-profit group of furnishing … [Read more...]
Mexico Goes Green
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love Mexico, the people, the language, the art, the colors, the ruins, the food. I hate the poverty and the trash! Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Mexico's Environmental Ministry have now published guidelines for Anti-Litter and Recycling … [Read more...]
Green and Eco Friendly Back To School Supplies
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Loads of green and eco friendly school supplies from The Green Office! Click on the link to find all sorts of products for home and office as well. Post-its, Notebooks, pencils, pens, staplers and paper products. Astound your friends with these … [Read more...]
Reborn and Recycled Jewelry
July 28, 2009 By 4 Comments
I was reading about Daryl Hannah being arrested in protesting for Mountain Top Removal and got to thinking about mining in general, because it's not just the coal mining that is bad, it's all ore and gem mining for our unending thirst for baubles … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Drain Unclogger
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is nothing worse than clogged drains! I refuse to buy Drano anymore, have tried Drainbo, but sometimes you have to get on your hands and knees and fiddle around with a wire hanger to get the gunk out or call a plumber ($70 + /hour) My … [Read more...]
Eco-nomize -Solar Powered Backpacks
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Green and Save- No batteries Needed Eco Chic Backpacks and Messenger Bags Solar Powered Backpack ($230) Solar Powered Backpack Green Factor Recharges your electronic devices using solar power Includes 2,2000 Ah li-opm Batteries to store … [Read more...]
Taxpayer Cost of Coal Ash Spill=$800 Million
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On February 12, the Tennessee Valley Authority board met for the first time since the December 22, 2008 collapse of an earthen damn at their Kingston Fossil Plant. The collapse allowed 1.1 billion gallons of toxin-filled coal ash waste to pour over … [Read more...]
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