Environmental Etiquette
Why It’s Cool to Eat Bugs, Buy Local Produce and Use Glass Containers Q: I would like to give the students in my ecology class a taste of an “alternative…
Why It’s Cool to Eat Bugs, Buy Local Produce and Use Glass Containers Q: I would like to give the students in my ecology class a taste of an “alternative…
…They’re more commonly used on solar farms. How Many Panels Do You Need? It’s time to do a little math. 1. Determine Your Energy Usage How many kilowatt hours (kWh)…
When Buying Cheaper Isn’t Always Buying Smarter For most environmentalists the first law of money is “Spending less is best.” That’s a fast way of saying the less we buy…
…buyers. A 1994 European Union directive requires companies operating in its 27 member nations to take back and recycle (or otherwise deal with, taking the burden off of local communities)…
…their tax dollars, and residents of older communities subsidize the existence of the these facilities. Sprawl communities typically lack parks, museums, civic spaces, libraries, and the like. This frequently occurs…
Finding an Environmentally Conscious Florist is Worth the Trouble Since flowers and plants are, at their roots, products of nature, conscientious consumers tend to consider them a dependably green buy….
…paper products used by Starbucks are also low, except for the brochure entitled “Starbucks Commitment to Social Responsibility.” This brochure details ideas about responsibilities to communities and the environment, and…
…commerce is wheels within wheels. A tiny handful of companies owns most of the other brands and companies in the world. Consequently, even when a company seems to have earned…
…as long as they leave enough for you, who can’t live with that? CONTACTS: OrganicGardening.com; State of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife; Instructables; One Change Indoor Compost Bin; Composting101.com….
…before needing replacement and are approved by the U.S. FDA and Health Canada. Many of these healthier and environmentally friendly (and less costly) alternative products are available online as well…