Tossing a banana peel into the bin may seem like a pretty harmless and habitual action; but that banana peel could be accumulating to the ever growing problem of food waste. Many people are aware of methods and devices available to reduce the human effects of climate change. Using renewable energy resources, such as installing…

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…

Cole, a young environmental advocate from North Carolina, got a group of his friends together and went down to KFC headquarters to ask if the company would consider changing its packaging to post-consumer recycled materials. They handed over 6,000 petition letters from schoolmates, encouraging the company to examine the impact that deforestation causes and make the switch to more environmentally sustainable…

Holidays like Easter and Christmas can often be a time of rejuvenation in the normally busy lives of American families, promoting togetherness and creating memories that will remain for a lifetime. Yet another, not so positive aspect, of the holiday season that is usually overlooked…

The planning is over and construction on my hoop house greenhouse has begun. I’ve rounded up all of the materials and it looks like I’m going to end up with about $50 in a 165 square ft. green house. Granted I already had most of the materials because I’m an incorrigible pack rat, but even if I had bought everything new just for this polytunnel It would still only come to about $150 – less than a dollar per square ft.