Have you ever been enjoying the beauty of a landscape only to have your experience ruined by the sight of trash on the ground or in the water? Few things ruin the beauty of nature like improperly discarded plastic bags, bottles, paper, tires, and so forth.
You may want to get active and help fix the problem, but it seems daunting and unpleasant. So why not host a trash pick-up party? You will elicit extra hands to help while visiting with friends and having fun. Read the rest of this entry
Packaging can be quite wasteful, from the use of oversized cardboard boxes and plastic tape to bubble wrap and Styrofoam peanuts. Plastic does not biodegrade (break down in landfills), and of course all that paper and cardboard comes from trees. There are, however, some ways you can make your packaging greener. Here are some ideas.
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The rise in autism cases has many people concerned, especially as a definite cause for the disorder is elusive. The Centers for Disease Control reports that 1 in 150 children (more boys than girls) born today will develop autism. The rise in autism since the early 1990s is epidemic in proportion, but thankfully, there are some insights as to what triggers this disorder.
Toxins in general are implicated in autism, and now environmental factors are coming under scrutiny. Specifically, household items such as cleaners are potential culprits. Read the rest of this entry
Perhaps, when you first heard the terms “cob structure” and “cob building,” you thought it had something to do with constructing buildings from corn cobs. Actually, cob building is a form of earth and straw construction that is quite ancient.
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Are you concerned about the environment and want to reduce the pollution of waterways by reducing your personal water consumption? Or perhaps you would just like to decrease your water bill. No matter what your reasoning, if you’d like to conserve water around the home, these tips should help you out.
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