Recycled Paper Becomes Green Building Gem
The paper you toss into your recycling bin could become the foundations of a home or a stylish kitchen countertop. Green building is getting a boost from paper waste.
Is Green Dining on Your Community Menu?
When it comes to green dining, people envision a range of activities. For many, it means patronizing a restaurant that sources its food locally.
The 5 Rs of Zero Waste
It's a tall order, going zero-waste, but it's far from impossible. After all, for most of human history, getting as many uses out of our belongings was a very important part of having enough.
3 Pitfalls that kill Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change Initiatives
As a business owner, there are many steps you can take to ensure that yourself and your team can go green. When planning a new sustainability program for your business, there are three common hurdles effecting a successful sustainability rollout:Lack of CommunicationThe single most cited issue hindering sustainability initiatives in small and medium sized businesses is a lack of information.
Recycling Containers for Your Community Event
Coachella has been leading the way in event sustainability initiatives, including: recycling education, recycled art, and plastic bottle exchange. If you help organize events at schools, your place of business, or other locations; follow their example by through sustainable behaviors at your next outdoor event.
Expanding the World’s View of Sustainability and Plastics Recycling
At one time, plastic bottles and other materials were just tossed into America’s landfills. Nowadays, they are recycled into everything from soft, luxurious fabrics to lumber and indoor/outdoor furniture.
3 Green Parties: Reduce Waste At Your Fun Events
Whether you are hosting a dinner party or a birthday party, big or small, the stress of planning an event can be consuming. Having a stress-free party can be done in green style, with these environmentally-friendly tips.
8 simple ways to green your lawn this Earth Day
On April 22nd everyone starts thinking about going green, but what does that really mean? It can be so overwhelming to think about ways to be more environmentally friendly that we just put off thinking about it until another day - which never comes. One simple thing that we can do at home or at our business is reduce polluting behavior.
3 Achievable Earth Day Projects For Kids & Their Parents!
Earth Day takes place on April 22, 2014 and it's the perfect opportunity to teach kids about the three Rs - reuse, reduce and recycle! However, if you're a busy mom or dad who struggles with coming up with creative projects for your kids, the thought of planning something fun can fill you with dread and angst. Projects don't have to be complicated in order to be fun and educational for kids.
Four Questions You Need To Answer Before Setting Up Recycling Bins In A School
Starting a recycling program in a school is an excellent way to help keep the local environment clean and teach students stewardship of their planet and community. However, starting a program in a larger school requires a good deal of planning and forethought in order to implement successfully.
