EcoTourism That is Fun, Affordable, and Makes a Difference
Like the idea of ecotourism, but not exactly sure what that means? Most of my trips meet three criteria: they’re fun; affordable; and make an environmental difference in some concrete way. The fun part is simple to define. I’m the
Solar Charging Tables Power Up Campuses, Malls, Disaster Areas & More
When your power supply goes on the fritz, or even if you simply need to supplement the power available on the regular grid, what can you do to keep electricity flowing and your electronics working? Consider solar charging tables. WHAT
Consumer Electricity Choice to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
I live in Maryland, where I have consumer electricity choice. In other words, it is possible to source my electricity from clean, renewable energy instead of from coal-fired power plants. That’s because in my state (and several others), the utility
Fight the Polar Vortex With Warm Wool Sweaters and Socks
Wondering how you can stay warm when the polar vortex and other cold winter weather strikes? I turn to wool, for everything from socks to sweaters to underwear. CHOOSE SAFE AND HUMANELY PRODUCED WOOL The trick is to find wool
Going to Europe? Rent a Bike When You Get There.
Rent a Bike in Europe Renting a bike has always been an inexpensive and “green” way to get around when you travel. This is especially true in cities in Europe, where “bike hire” schemes have become one of the most popular ways
When Should You Sue to Protect the Environment?
Should you take polluters, companies, governments or even citizens to court? When should you sue to protect the environment? The simple answer is, “When they break the law.” In most nations of the world, important laws now exist to protect clean air
5 Ways to Use Less Gas and Save Money
As you shop around to find a fuel-efficient vehicle, you’ll notice different average mileage figures given for driving in the city and on a motorway. Yet there are many other reasons why a car’s mileage could vary. Fuel economy can
Indoor Plants for Air Purification
We spend close to 90% of our time indoors. Shouldn’t we want to be breathing the cleanest, freshest air possible? One way we can do so is by installing plants in the rooms where we work and live. Gaddy’s
Office Green Cleaning 3 Ways
People spend almost a third of their lives at work, yet many offices and industries haven’t taken important steps to “green” their offices. That’s a mistake, for two key reasons: · 1) Research shows that productivity increases when people
Organic Food is Better. End of Argument.
The infographic below from the Organic Center explains why eating organic food is better for you and the planet. In short, producing organic food saves millions of gallons of drinking water. It reduces our exposure to toxic chemicals when we
