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
Green is autumn’s debut “event-of-the-season”. With the parties, treats and creative costumes, the festivities of Halloween are something many Americans look forward to for months. For some, however, the only thing scary about this holiday is the amount of waste it creates. According to the National Retail Federation Americans will spend about $4.75 Billion on Halloween this year. That’s almost $5 Billion of disposable items – deco... Read More
Sierra Club Green Home’s Jennifer Schwab to serve as a Weekly Blog Contributor to The Huffington Post!
Jennifer Schwab, Director of Sustainability for Sierra Club Green Home, will be featured as an ongoing contributor to The Huffington Post, reaching 4.2 million readers each week, with articles highlighting her expertise and knowledge across a wide range of topics pertaining to sustainable practices and Green living. In addition to her work with Sierra Club G... Read More
The New 7 Foundation released 28 finalists for the 7 Wonders of Nature contest, voted on by the public. Below are brief descriptions and images of some of the best-known finalists.
Favorites
Digg
Del.icio.us
Facebook
Furl
Magnolia
StumbleUpon
Google
Yahoo MyWeb
