Category: Green news

I admit, I am guilty of this hideous practice. I drink a lot of water, you see. But I have yet to find a nice water bottle that looks…well, interesting, to say the least. Most of the water bottles I’ve seen are just so bleah, so boring. I mean, if I’ll be carrying it around,…

New York City’s air quality has consistently been among the worst in the US. The city has the highest asthma mortality rate in the country. In July 2005, Mayor Bloomberg signed the Clean Air Taxis Act, allowing the use of hybrid electric vehicles as taxi cabs. According to the Sierra Club, this could reduce emissions…

In April 2007, Home Depot launched its Eco Options program. It helps customers identify products that have less impact on the environment. The products include all natural insect repellents, biodegradable pots,certified wood, organic plant food, energy efficient lightbulbs and programmable thermostats. For more information, visit Home Depot.

Here’s a contribution from our niece, Kristen. Hi Green Unlimited, I found a toothbrush that is made with 100% recycled plastics in the handle of the toothbrush. I found it on amazon.com. The product is called Preserve Toothbrushes. I also found a product that is from ECOLIPS. Their products are Eco Tints. Basically, they’re lip…

From a McDonald’s in Quezon City, Philippines. I’d applaud this sign if only they would quit stashing all takeout in plastic bags and if they started using recycled materials for their food containers.

In the UK, that is. While telecommuting is making great strides already, there are still plenty of companies out there who sneer at it and think it’s just a creative way of skiving off. Ah, if they only knew how much happier it would make employees if they are allowed to work at home. A…

Visit The Rainforest Site and help preserve endangered land. You can even take the pledge to conserve energy.

Everyday we are exposed to various man made chemicals. Environmental illnesses, breathing problems, chemical sensitivities are on the rise. Symptoms may include exhaustion, headaches, asthma or hay fever, dizziness, nausea,vomiting, stomach cramps,loss of concentration, rashes, muscle aches, heart palpitations. How to clean up your personal and living space? Avoid all scented products such as perfumes,…

Who doesn’t love a good long bath? It’s one of life’s simple pleasures. Unfortunately, long baths take its toll on the environment too. A bath uses 30 to 50 gallons of water, while a short shower only uses 10 gallons. Factor in the energy used to heat the water. Eeek. Or if that proves difficult,…

OK so I felt guilty for using the computer and contributing to this blog. So here are some tips on minimizing the environmental impact of computer use. ELECTRICITY: Buy computers with the Energy Star logo. Turn off the computer when not in use and only turn on peripherals when you are ready to use them.Screensavers…