Recycling Myths Debunked

Fact: One could go down to their local landfill and find everything they need to furnish a new house, if they wanted to. Old computers, ragged couches, lamps, and even ovens are thrown into landfills across the country each year. While properly separated recyclables go to recycling centers, items that are not recycled end up in overcrowded landfills. So why aren’t more people recycling? Could it be they think recycling is not worth it, too expensive, or too... Read More

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Should You Choose A Real or Artificial Tree?

It seems that the battle between real and artificial holiday trees is as old as the tree-decorating tradition itself. Artificial trees were invented in the 1930’s by a toiletbowl brush company.  That’s right, the first artificial tree was not much more than an oversized, green toiletbowl brush.  Thus, the debate between real and artificial trees began.  Which is better for the environment:  a synthetic tree ma... Read More

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If we add all of the waste built into our lifestyle, infrastructure, technnologies, and addiction to all things electrical and fuel powered, the actual real work we attain is less than 10% of the actual energy potential extra... Read More

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With eco-conscious gift-giving

The season for giving is fast approaching, and it’s time to start looking for the perfect gifts for all of the special people in your life. When we know we selected just the right gift for our loved ones, it gives us a warm and fuzzy feeling, right? Well – as it was once famously put – we are living in a material world; and sometimes that makes gift-giving stressful and expensive. It may sound a little cheesy and cliché, but oftentimes... Read More

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What to do with a fruit that already has its own protective skin? Why, wrap it in plastic, of course.

Bananas, known for their easy-to-peel yellow skins, are getting another layer, but this time in eco-unfriendly plastic. Individually-wrapped bananas could be the hottest trend if all goes well in 27 7-Eleven stores scattered throughout Dallas, Texas.

Fresh Del Monte created a special plastic wrap that keeps individual bananas from browning for five days, compared to the traditio... Read More

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