Tag: environment

There has been destruction in your community, and there is a definite need for volunteers from the neighborhood to assist with the clean-up. Whether it was high winds, a tropical storm, flooding, or a tornado, the destruction left in the …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Three Reasons to Get Your Children Involved in Community Environmental Clean-Up Projects Read More »

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People are born into bad habits, wasteful habits. They pile up their trash with things they don’t know how to use anymore and ship the bags off to be buried in the landfill. However, recycling has never been easier; most …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Community Cleanup–How to Recycle Smarter Read More »

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It is not the responsibility of someone else to pick up your trash. The first step is to care about the effects of waste on the environment and encourage others to care. Learn how waste management is necessary to protect …

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Environmental protection may seem like an intimidating task, too big for one individual to tackle on their own, but there are many simple steps you can take to preserving the environment. Making just a few simple changes in your lifestyle …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Protecting the Environment–How to Prevent Ecological Risks in Your Community Read More »

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Being environmentally conscious is critical to the world’s well-being, especially with climate change as a major concern. Becoming green is a trendy topic that might seem overwhelming, but it can be simplified. Do your part so that the entire community …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Your Civic Duty–How You Can Help Your Community Become Greener Read More »

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Public policy plays a huge role in shaping what we do and how we do it as a community. It’s also a good indicator of the values and concerns of society or a specific community. Here are four ways public …

From Guest Blogger Anica Oaks: Green Government–Four Ways Public Policy Plays a Massive Role in Green Projects Read More »

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If serious problems like global warming and the devastation of natural ecosystems are to be averted, changes must be made. One way to accomplish that is by moving towards a green philosophy for manufacturing. People still need products, and manufacturing …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Green Factories–Renewable Manufacturing Methods That Create a Cleaner Earth Read More »

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Is there anyone who isn’t profoundly impressed and deeply touched by this incredible video (below)?  If you think our civilization has no future, try explaining your position to this 12-year-old Canadian girl, speaking to the United Nations.

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In Great Britain alone, eight million takeaway coffees are bought every day. That’s a lot of coffee. It’s also a lot of cups (not to mention lids and cup holders). However, it’s okay, because according to the big coffee chains, …

From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Is It Time To Get Rid of Disposable Coffee Cups? Read More »

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Over the years, the growth in the use of chemicals and disposable products has caused the healthcare industry to generate enormous amounts of waste and toxic emissions. Recently, more and more people are turning their attention to dealing with this …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Medical Environments–Five Green Practices in Healthcare Today Read More »

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