Tragedy Of The Commons – An explanation

The term 'tragedy of the commons' pops up on many environmentally themed sites when discussing sustainability, but sometimes it's not explained Read more [...]

Biopiracy Threatens The Future Of Food

I recently came across the word "biopiracy" - something that happens when bioprospecting falls victim to good ole' fashioned human greed. So what do these terms mean? Read more [...]

Telecommuting for a greener workplace

Ever dreamed of working from home? Telecommuting is a great way to reduce work related travel; which saves you and your company money and time - and can also cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more [...]

Tips for buying recycled paper products

Not all recycled paper is created equal. If you're spending extra bucks to make your paper use a little more environmentally friendly, it's good to know what you are getting for your own "green". Read more [...]

The Precautionary Principle And The Environment

You may have heard this term used in connection with the environment - so what does it mean? Read more [...]

How Eco Friendly Is Your Bank?

A really green bank is one that goes way beyond using paper made with recycled content. A financial institution's environmental street cred should also be gauged by its investments and which industries it loans money to. Read more [...]

Online shopping – a greener choice.

By doing more of your shopping online you can save on fuel, emissions and probably score a bargain on the way. Aside from environmental and financial benefits; it's also highly unlikely you'll be maced, shot, stabbed or crushed. Read more [...]

Getting More From What We Have Helps The Environment

Waste not, want not is a saying I heard many times growing up and it's taking on even more importance now with our environment under assault on so many fronts and many natural resources rapidly dwindling. Read more [...]

Plastic cards not so fantastic for the environment

Billions of credit, debit, gift and other sorts of plastic cards are manufactured annually - and most will wind up in landfill within a couple of years. It's an environmental problem that can certainly be addressed by the companies involved; but they need to know consumers care about the issue. Read more [...]

Scarcity, consumption and the environment

Most of us see super specials and limited offer sale messages on a daily basis. They aren't always for real. Generating demand through artificial scarcity is a common practice, one that significantly boosts consumption and has a massive impact on the environment. Read more [...]