While you may think natural grass would be inherently eco-friendlier than its artificial alternative, the question of which solution is better for the environment can be surprisingly complicated.
Category: Sustainability
From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Artificial Turf vs. Grass: Which Is Eco-Friendlier?
Tagged with: green lawns
How Do You Respond To the Forces of Evil?
According to all the polls. the majority of Americans disapprove of their current president, and that the ranks of the so-called “Trump Resistance Movement” are growing. Per this article, “An astounding number of new grassroots resistance groups, at least six times …
Tagged with: Trump Resistance Movement
Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Climate Change and Mosquitos
Question: According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) what percent of the contiguous United States has become, due to climate change, suitable breeding habitat for mosquitoes that are capable of transmitting the Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses?
From Guest Blogger Nina Simons: Five Ways To Save Money, Energy and Planet
With the start of the new year, everyone is striving to become better, to dream more, or complete new resolutions and make plans. When you’re already trying to be better then why don’t you also try to be more eco-friendly, …
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From Guest Blogger Michael Stoddard: Corporate Social Responsibility–Best Examples of Green Initiatives Provided By Big Companies
A few years ago, few people cared about protecting our natural resources. All people cared for was how they would exploit these natural resources and make more money, but the situation is changing after manufacturing companies realized: resources that were …
From Guest Blogger Lauren Williamson: Guide to Finding a Reputable and Efficient Skip Bin Hiring Company
The rubbish build-up is a problem for all. Getting rid of it in a responsible and efficient way is the bigger problem. For that you need to make sure that you have a reputed company’s services on your side. This …
Tagged with: waste disposal
Looking Into 2018: Capitalism, Environmentalism, and a Sustainable Civilization
Here’s a wide-ranging discussion between frequent commenter MarcoPolo and me that I thought I’d publish as a blog post. It began when he responded to my assertion that we are experiencing the end of the American Empire:
From Guest Blogger Bobbi Peterson: How Your Wood-Burning Fireplace Is Harming the Environment
Fireplaces used to be our main source of heat for our homes, and they’ve made a comeback in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with their romantic glow and cozy warmth that makes them perfect for a chilly winter …
The Christmas Gift
The cartoonist who created the work of art below seems to know something most of us have long since forgotten, and that something, if we are able to internalize it, may be the best Christmas present anyone could possibly receive.
Tagged with: sustainable Christmas
From Guest Blogger Laura Williamson: Skip Bins–Managing Waste at Events
Have you hosted events? Do you know how much waste is generated at the events? Whether it is the back alley of the event venue, or the venue itself, it needs to stay clean. Your reputation is at stake if …
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Tagged with: Managing Waste
