What Is Ecologically Sound Tourism & How Can I Judge For Myself?
When I travel, how can I be sure that tour operators are practicing ecologically sound tourism? Are there certifications for “eco-tourism”?
Can those ubiquitous paper and foil juice boxes be recycled?
Juice box packaging, which is called “aseptic,” was originally invented to safely ship foods without the need for refrigeration, and to recipients who lacked refrigeration. In fact, the invention has helped feed many needy people in the developing world.
Are silver dental fillings, which contain mercury, toxic?
Despite their name, “silver” fillings are actually composed of about 50 percent mercury and 30 percent silver, with the remaining components divided among copper, tin, zinc and sometimes cadmium. Dozens of Americans have complained that the fillings have damaged
Guilty About Golf: How Your Favorite Pastime Is Killing The Planet
Maybe you should feel guilty about your golf habit, given the toll the sport — and keeping the greens and fairways in shape — takes on the environment.
Organic Beer: Bring It On!
I’ve enjoyed organic wines, but do any companies make organic beer?
Should I Eat Salmon From Fish Farms Or Wild-Caught?
Which is healthier to eat and better for the environment: farmed salmon or wild-caught?
Can Hair Dye Hurt Me?
Dear EarthTalk: Are commercial hair dyes dangerous to my health?
Dear EarthTalk: Which are healthier to eat: salmon grown on fish farms, or wild salmon?
Affordable by Design
The principle “small is beautiful” is often held aloft by environmentalists, but it’s not always practiced by Earth-conscious architects, whose tony showcase eco-homes are sometimes sprawling mansions.
Greening Habitat for Humanity
In the fall of 1995, a group of architects, environmentalists and builders converged on Atlanta for a symposium on encouraging low-cost green home design in the non-profit sector. "There’s nobody out there really focusing on affordable green housing," says Global Green USA Executive Director Matt Petersen, whose group co-sponsored the conference with Habitat for Humanity, the Department of Energy (DOE) and several private foundations.
The Roots of Recycling
Although it may appear to be a new phenomenon, recycling in one form or another has been practiced for centuries—even in ancient civilizations.