Companies can be somewhat coy in relaying information to consumers about product ingredients, which can make it difficult for consumers to make environmentally friendly choices. Pick up some tips on researching products claiming to be green – and even those that don’t.
Continue reading →Natural spaces are a great treasure and we need to do all we can to protect them while enjoying what they have to offer. Whether you’re planning a trip to the beach, a park, a forest or the outback; here’s 10 tips for minimizing any negative impact of your visit.
Continue reading →The general wisdom is we shouldn’t become attached to objects, but we do – which may not always be such a bad thing environmentally speaking.
Continue reading →You’re not imagining dust bunnies in your home seem to be breeding like, well, rabbits; or that the top of your fridge appears to have become a magnet for filth. The Earth’s atmosphere is now twice as dusty than it was just a hundred years ago.
Continue reading →Apologies to anyone named Jones – it’s in reference to the old saying "Keeping up with the Joneses" – our battle to maintain our self-perceived standing among our peers, whoever they may be. It’s a habit that is destroying our environment and one that many of us would have trouble admitting to.
Continue reading →The leather and chrome plating industry is about to get some unwanted attention again after new study from the Environmental Working Group has found carcinogenic hexavalent chromium in the tap water of 31 out of 35 US cities sampled.
Continue reading →Another looming resource crunch is in relation to rare earth metals, which are used in many electronic devices. It’s another reason we need to get into the habit of recycling electronic equipment.
Continue reading →What’s known as the butterfly effect reminds me of my own potential impact on the environment around me – the little things I do that I don’t think have any consequence may indeed do
Continue reading →Having a tough time encouraging your family, friends and colleagues to go green? Perhaps try approaching it from another angle – don’t mention the environment at all.
Continue reading →You may have a small treasure trove of recyclable stainless steel at home – in this article find out where it may be hidden and learn more about the environmental benefits of recycling the stainless steel laying around your house.
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