?Earth Day Resolutions April 22 is the annual Earth Day celebration. Global communities will do their part promoting public awareness on environmental issues. Earth Day Fairs will be held in many cities which will include activities such as park cleanups, tree planting, educational videos, and local environmental demonstrations to name a few. For the entire [...]

?The Environmental and Health Benefits of Eating Local Food Most of us realize that the way we eat affects our health. If we eat badly then we can expect that we may have poor health too. By the same token, the way that we eat has a tremendous impact on the health of the planet. [...]

?Earth Day and Community Awareness With the approaching celebration of Earth Day on April 22 you will want to start thinking of ways you can take an active part. What are some things you can do to contribute to environmental awareness with family members and in the community? Most cities will host an Earth Day [...]

?Earth Day Ideas for Family Kids love being a part of efforts that they know will help to protect the earth. Not only do they like knowing that they have a respected role to play but they like the fact that their parents and other adults acknowledge their abilities and maturity enough to discuss important [...]

?10 Ideas for a Low Impact Birthday Party Birthday parties nowadays are often lavish and extravagant, even when they are for children. The birthday boy or girl might end up with many toys that perhaps they don’t need. The guests leave with party favors and goodie bags that will be forgotten when the party fun [...]

?Green Weddings Many eco-conscious brides and grooms are not only making statements about their love to family and community but are making statements about their passion for protecting the environment through the ways in which they celebrate their weddings. There are so many ways that couples can continue their green lifestyles even as they celebrate [...]

?Why Recycle? In simple terms recycling is the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products. Why is this important and how does it serve to benefit the planet? Manufacturing products from recycled materials creates significantly less air and water pollution than making these products out of virgin materials. For [...]

?Green Camping There’s a special kind of excitement about packing up to go camping. No television, no telephone ringing…just the sound of birds in the morning and the clean smell of the woods. That feeling can come to a screeching halt if when you arrive at your site you see remnants of the last city [...]

?Choosing Simplicity Instead of Consumerism Recent studies show that at least 10% of the U.S. adult population or 20 million people are consciously exploring various types of simple living or “voluntary simplicity.” The 1980’s saw an increase in the appreciation of consumer goods and a significant increase in spending. By the time the 1990’s rolled [...]

?Why Going Green Can Save You Some Green Perhaps many people don’t initially make the switch to greener living because they are concerned about the environment. It may be that many are actually seeking to live a more simplistic and frugal life because they have limited resources and a limited budget. Or perhaps they always [...]