Category: Green news

Living in a dorm is not a reason to go hog-wild with shopping, and being in college, students should learn how to make choices that are good for themselves and even the environment. This article by Julie Washington on Cleveland.com, “Create an eco-friendly dorm room”, contains some really helpful tips on reducing waste, buying green…

Here’s a reminder to college students out there. (Article reprinted with permission. Original article can be found here.) 50 Common Eco-Crimes Committed By College Students Most people try to be mindful of the environment, students included, but it’s not always easy to remember that almost every action we take has the potential to damage the…

I haven’t worn a watch in a long time, but if I would start wearing one again, then I think this is a pretty cute watch to have. The Sprout Biodegradable Watch features features an organic cotton band, biodegradable corn resin case and buckle, a sustainable bamboo dial, and mineral crystal lens. I wonder if…

Bees that pollinate the crops are disappearing. This article suggests that eating free-range beef can actually help increase the population of these pollinators.

In Metro Manila, billboards are a fairly common sight, but there’s something special about a new one that was just put up in Makati City. A plant billboard, the brainchild of Coca-Cola Philippines and WWF Philippines, was unveiled on June 23 and it’s a pretty unique one: It features Fukien tea plants, which absorb pollutants,…

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Gift baskets have got to be one of the easiest kinds of presents you can give anyone, plus it’s always fun to provide people with a heaping amount of choices. Eco Chic Gift Baskets have given these a nice green twist, however, providing organic and eco-friendly baby gifts, spa products, and organic and even vegan…

After what seems like forever, a city ordinance requiring people to dutifully segregate their garbage at home is finally being enforced. In our neighborhood, bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable trash have already been provided, as well as a list of which items fall under those categories. Households who won’t comply with the ordinance will be…

Who knew that the United States Post Office has been green for a while? They offer green stamps, eco-friendly packaging, and have even been using electric vehicles. Check out the website for more details.