As humans, we can’t help but exhale carbon dioxide every time we breathe, as well as create at least some amount of emissions and waste, no matter how low we try to be. But we can reduce the carbon dioxide we emit through our daily activities such as eating, driving, flying, staying cool and warm, …
With all of our hard work saving the earth from global warming, let’s remember to take time to celebrate— greenly, of course! With a few simple adjustments, we can turn our celebrations, from birthday bashes to baby showers, into eco-friendly fiestas—a step that raises awareness about global warming while keeping the good times rolling. Check …
If you really want to speak up and be green from head to toe, stepping in the green shoes is the way to go. A considerable number of eco-responsible companies produce sustainable shoes made from renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials such as jute, organic cotton, latex, and cork. Simple Shoes is a small business committed …
Trees help the environment by providing shelter, shade, and food for other living things. They purify air and water. They incredibly beautify every corner of the world. They humbly fuel much of human society and the economy. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, making them heroes in their quest to stop global warming. Many of …
With Asia supplying billions upon billions of goods sold in the United States, the number of cargo containers offloaded at California’s Port of Long Beach has tripled in a decade. Traffic jams of leviathan, cargo ships— some carrying over 10,000 full tractor-trailer-containers— are not uncommon in Long Beach. Inside these ships’ containers are products your …
For better or worse, our society is dependent on motor vehicles. For most of us, our daily lives are filled with vehicle trips, for just about every out-of-home need and activity we undertake. As the exhaust from our vehicles is rich with carbon dioxide, this means that trips to school, work, the grocery store, and …
While paper-free electronic mail may be the greatest invention to ever happen to the tree, it is also becoming an increasingly potent weapon inthe battle against global warming. E-mail transfers information at the speed of electricity, which is very convenient when your time is limited and the issue isurgent. Today’s e-mail—sent and received through all …
While many modern dicoveries have added o the growing problem of exessive levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere,modern technology can alsohelp us to save trees and burn less fossil fuel as well. The Internet has been positive for humankind in so many ways, and it will be key to achieving our planfor carbon neutrality. …
When you flip on a light switch, you probably think of, well, light. But do you ever think about coal? The majority of U.S. residents get their electricity from coal-fired power plants, and these plants contribute 40 percent of America’s carbon dioxide emissions. Green energy can help the environment in reducing greenhouse emissions. Largely carbon …
We all know that money talks, but do we realize how loudly our collective shopping dollars shout, forcing companies to listen to our choices, and to attempt to understand our preferences? Why Support Green Businesses? When we choose to support green businesses that make and market goods that reverse rather than advance global warming, we …
