Category: Green news
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Meat Guzzlers
Here‘s a New York Times article that will make you think about going vegetarian even more.
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Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head
As April showers begin, some ideas for eco-raingear from Ideal bite: Nau Succinct Trench – rainproof, lightweight, recycled-plastic men’s trench coat; with hood, in two colors ($198). Patagonia Eco Rain Shell Jacket – hip-length women’s waterproof coat made from recycled polyester; moisture-wicking, in three colors ($190). Timberland Earthkeepers Boots – waterproof boots made from eco-materials…
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No such thing
If you see water, fish or salt labeled organic, don’t buy it! These can’t be certified organic. Visit Organic Consumers Association to learn more. In the meantime, Ideal bite offers this information on how to read labels: A “100% organic” label means the product is entirely organic. An “organic” label means the product ingredients are…
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How was Earth Hour for you?
Okay, we’re sad to report that we didn’t get to do Earth Hour because we had to go out somewhere, but we hope everyone else got to participate. We’d love to hear what you did for Earth Hour, though, so please leave a comment here!
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What to do?!
It seems we are damned if we do, damned if we don’t. I just read this article saying that clearing land for biofuels aids global warming.
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Superbugs
Stop buying antibacterial soaps, especially with the ingredientTriclosan. Use of antibacterials have spawned antibiotic resistant bacteria. Studies have shown that regular soap is just as effective as antibacterial soap. Try this or this foaming hand soap, and EO hand sanitizer.
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National Parks Pass AND carbon offsets
From Better World Club: Better World Club Is Now Selling National Park Annual Passes Bundled with FREE Carbon Offsets! Better World Club is proud to partner with the National Park Service by offering National Park Annual Passes to BWC members. Though we would prefer to offer them at a discount, we are required to sell…
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Good to know
Last week, after tediously scraping off expired Brummel and Brown yogurt spread so I can put the plastic container in the recycling pile, I read this tip saying that recyclables don’t need to be totally clean. The contents get burned away or cleaned out anyway during re manufacturing. By not rinsing them until spotless, you’ll…
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Ice ice baby
A 160 square mile chunk of Western Antarctic ice has finally collapsed after it started disintegrating on 28 February. It was on the edge of the Wilkins ice shelf for probably 1,500 years. The ice shelf is about the size of the state of Connecticut and now only a narrow beam of thin ice is…
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Buy composting bins from Cub Scouts!
Are you from Ridgefield, Connecticut and in need of composting bins? Cub Scout Pack 26 will be selling composting bins for $50 and scrap pails for $10 at Ridgefield’s Recycling Center on March 29!