Between 1960 and 2008 the amount of waste each person creates has almost doubled from 2.7 to 4.5 pounds per day. The most effective way to stop this trend is by preventing waste in the first place. Waste prevention, also know as “source reduction,” is the practice of designing, manufacturing, purchasing, or using materials (such [...]

The City of Melbourne, Australia and the State Government aim to retrofit more than two thirds of Melbourne’s commercial buildings in a bold sustainability initiative, the largest transformation the city has seen in 160 years.

Every little bit is a step to help save the earth. If you want to learn more about the tip then just click on the link (if available) to go to a page that will elaborate on the topic. Change to Fluorescent Bulbs – If every house in the United States changed all of the light [...]

In the new age of environmental awareness, effective alternatives to harsh pesticides and cleaners are in demand. But is there really a clean green option? Mounting concern about the environmental effect of household cleaning products has caused a surge of interest in alternative products and methods. And with children more vulnerable to toxic properties, there [...]

Once again the Daily Green have come up with a great article on : Patio Paradise: How to start a container garden. by Brian Clark Howard. Whether you want fresh flowers, veggies or simply some greenery, spruce up your terrace, balcony, deck or other space. Nearly everyone can enjoy the benefits of organic gardening, and [...]

Sustainability is the new business buzzword but companies benefit big-time from paying more than just lip service. Evidence is mounting to suggest that organisations that embrace sustainability do as well as, or better than, their competitors. For example, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index has outperformed the market over the past five years.

South Africa is trying to ‘˜green’ the World Cup, but local efforts are struggling to balance out the enormous carbon emissions caused by holding the tournament at the tip of the continent.

MoviesCity native Suzy Amis Cameron and her husband try to save the world, one dress and film at a time Suzy Amis Cameron’s husband may be crowned “king of the world” for a second time on Oscar night, and for that glittering occasion, the Oklahoma City native will make a very special fashion statement when she [...]

If you really cannot do without those plastic bags, then check out EconoGreen Plastics EconoGreen Plastics offers a complete range of bags and drop cloths made from 100% recycled plastics that are oxodegradable and recyclable. Plus, they are as strong, tough and flexible as standard plastic bags and they’re priced in the same range.

Reading, writing, arithmetic and science are some of the basic topics your children learn about while they’re in school all day. But what about green issues?