sustainability

You don’t need to install solar panels on your roof to “green” your home. You can start small, and you can start now … Read the restby simply changing some of the things you do. A perfect example of this also happens to be my first tip for eco-living, and it’s as simple

This morning, much like every other, I walked from my bedroom to my coffee maker without any detour. But unlike most mornings, today I had something unique — genuine East Hawaii coffee grounds that I picked up on my trip to Hilo, Hawaii, at the locally owned and operated Hilo… Read the rest

Greenpeace has created a petition that urges President Obama to gain the support of fellow world leaders in the realm of immediate climate change action. The petition asks Obama to take the lead by signing a Climate Change Treaty during UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen next month. Go here, and… Read the rest

As a self-proclaimed “premature” cat lady (three and counting, so far), I have to say that this video made me laugh. But despite its humorous nature, it also made me wonder whether or not domestic animals are actually starting to notice strange shifts in weather patterns…
[Via: Huffington Post]… Read the rest

Environmental news tends to be on the dark, scary, slightly hopeless side, so we jump at the opportunity to report about progress in the eco-realm. So, here goes — A recent report by Report Buyer shows that about 25 percent of American adults buy primarily organic food and beverages. And… Read the rest

Have you ever thought about how much paint and dye it must take to color all … Read the restof the packaged food and beverages that are being produced and consumed on a daily basis? I’m going to make a bold assumption here by saying that like you, I haven’t either. Unfortunately, this

For me, paddling out into the ocean, rain or shine, incites a natural feeling of connectedness between me and Mother Earth. After all, unlike other nasty water sports that spew pollutants into her water, surfing is kind, gentle and inherently natural, right? Not exactly.
What many of us don’t realize… Read the rest

In the eyes of many snowboarders, downed trees are merely obstacles to be jumped, jibbed, or avoided. Professional snowboarder Mike Basich, however, sees the natural timber from a more  sustainable perspective.
The snowboard manufacturing process typically has anything but a light environmental footprint. Honeycomb and foam cores are marketed as… Read the rest

In today’s green day and age, buzzwords such as “biodegradable,” “eco-friendly” and “compostable” ring in everyone’s ears, inspiring thoughts of environmental sustainability for years to come. We see these words on everyday products, as well as the packaging they come in; from plastic coffee cups that read, “100 percent compostable,”… Read the rest

Sustainability is certainly a buzzword, but what does it really look like? Green Living Project is looking to answer that question. Their mission is to ”educate and inspire citizens to live and support a more sustainable lifestyle through stories focused on successful and unique sustainable projects from around the world”… Read the rest