The Obama Administration has long been pushing the use of renewable fuels and in an effort to further discourage sole use of oil for transport, the DOE has been authorized to grant up to $36 million for companies which manufacture bio-based products. It will be funding six small-scale projects in California, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. “Projects such as these are helping us to…

Hotels can make considerable savings when implementing small, eco-friendly changes in the way they do business. Budget and discount hotels, in particular, should be investing in modern techniques and methods to care for our environment. The next time you are arranging paid accommodation, ask them what are they doing to care for the environment. This article looks at some of those technologies and methods that should be employed. Resorts and other paid accommodation are often…

Green weddings are getting easier than ever. Whether you plan to say ‘I do’ at a church alter or from the overlook of a gorgeous mountain vista, choosing a few green wedding tips will help you ensure that the lasting impression of your wedding is on the hearts of those attending, not on the wildlands you cherish. Planning a wedding yourself? Here are…

Recycled Beer Bottle Tealight Candleholder, Roost, $28. This beautiful tealight candleholder is made with recycled beer bottles and is designed to withstand high wind speeds while keeping your world illuminated. Perfect for the…

Now more than ever, pesticides and herbicides are being used on an industrial-scale which not only damage the surrounding environment but can severely affect human health. Choosing to buy organic food and clothing will reduce control over our food and cotton crops by greedy corporations like Monsanto, protect our well-being and curb harmful emissions at the same time. Unfortunately, for many of us…