Rainbow on a Plate
While we know antioxidants are good for us, what do they do exactly? Simply put, antioxidants prevent oxidation, a natural chemical reaction with oxygen…
Sweater Dressing
Hand-knitted pieces have always been ahead of the sustainability curve, and as crocheting, knitting, and other DIY crafts have become more popular, knitters are leading the conversation around lower-impact dyes and the positive attributes of natural and organic materials. Wool and alpaca are strong, long-lasting, warm (even when wet) and breathe well. Cottons are soft […]
Semana del 30/10/11
Querido DiálogoEcológico: He observado que algunas tintorerías ofrecen “limpiado en húmedo” en comparación con la limpieza en seco. ¿Cuál es la diferencia? ¿Es mejor para el ambiente?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Cuáles son las bombillas más “verdes’ en la actualidad? Entiendo que ha habido una reacción negativa contra las compactas fluorescentes porque contienen mercurio.
The Real Cost of Gold
Dear EarthTalk: Most gold mining operations use cyanide to extract gold from surrounding rock. What are the environmental implications of this, and are there alternatives?
Bottle Bills
Dear EarthTalk: Why don’t more states mandate deposits on beverage bottles as incentives for people to return them? Most bottles I’ve seen only list a few states on them.
iGrowit
An app for would-be vegetable growers that helps you choose which veggies you can plant today in your region, how to go about it and how to cook them up once they’re ready to pick. Fresh vegetables never go out of season and growing your own ensures ultimate freshness and nutritional benefits, not to mention […]
Dolphins and Whales Dying in Gulf
Dolphins and whales have been washing up dead along the northern Gulf of Mexico in alarmingly high numbers.
The Halloween of 7 Billion
Rising population numbers throw a harsh light on the global need for health care and the growing problem of resource depletion.