Bay Area residents pollute San Francisco Bay every year with enough trash to fill 100,000 kitchen garbage bags, according to the first comprehensive study of the volume of litter flowing into the bay. The tidal wave of fast-food wrappers, plastic … [Read more...]
Organic Composting Basics
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Compost is created from organic matter like leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps, cardboard, and more. It is used to help nourish the soil and nurture your growing garden. Organic compost represents an inexpensive way to fertilize your soil and to … [Read more...]
Recycled Toys Made Into Dog Sculptures
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I don't know why this is, but people lose and throw away toys like mad. Try taking a walk around your neighborhood and you would be surprised at the amount of toys in the street. Check out your neighbors trash and see what they are throwing away. I … [Read more...]
Colorado Eco-Friendly House Cleaning + Maid Services
February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I was sent this list of Eco Friendly House Cleaning Services in Colorado and completely forgot to post it. Denver Concierge 865 Decatur Street Denver, CO 80204 http://www.denverconcierge.com/ 303-975-2808 Green Sweep Cleaning & … [Read more...]
Upcycled Airplane Parts Made Into Eyewear
February 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
Airplanes have been reused into everything from houses to furniture. A new German company, Airborn Eyewear just launched the first Eco Friendly eyewear made from Airplanes. Normally, retired airplanes go into the Airplane graveyards to be … [Read more...]
33 Ways To Reuse Bread Tags
February 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
I have quite a collection of bread clips or tags, and wondering what to do with them? Many recycling companies may not take them, the problem being there is no number on them. But Bread tags are made with high density polystyrene products that can be … [Read more...]
EcoGraphic- Surprise Toxins In Your Home
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Another great ecofographic from Ecomom on the toxins on our home. Personally speaking, I have switched to vinegar, baking soda, lemon almost exclusively. Also recommend Epsom salts, lavender and Dr. Bonner's soap that can be used for just about … [Read more...]
SeaAngels- Picking Up Trash One Florida Beach At A Time
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Another volunteer Beach Clean Up crew recently came to my attention, Sea Angels in Ocean Ridge, Florida. Their group does beach and park cleanups monthly at Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean Ridge,FL and have adopted Beachway Drive beach access in Ocean … [Read more...]
Eco-Graphic: What Drugs Are You Drinking?
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
National Geographic put this up and an eye-opener it is. People are throwing their pill and medicines down toilets and drains, and guess where it ends up? In our groundwater, in our food and in of course fish. You can find the full size here at … [Read more...]
Eco-Graphic: The Importance Of Water
January 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
Access to clean water is a global crisis, in fact leaders say it is our number 1 crisis today. (Apologies, cannot find the source for the infographic) The Facts About Clean Water: Source and More Infomation @ Blue Planet Network 1.1 … [Read more...]
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