…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…
…wood products will force logging companies to adopt more sustainable practices, as laid out by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), an environmental auditing association for the timber industry. Source: http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/25171/story.htm…
…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….
…BC Women of ancient cultures couldn’t buy feminine hygiene products at the supermarket or drugstore chain, so they improvised, fashioning them instead out of various natural and biodegradable materials—from papyrus…
Setting An Example The Four families featured in “Seriously Green” (July/August 1995) sounded like my kind of people. I recycle, compost and chop up my yard waste for mulch –…
Environmental Fallout from the Low-Budget Travel Craze It has never been easier to fly. Internet-based services and third-party affiliates like Travelocity.com and Cheap Tickets.com now offer plane tickets at all-time…
