Live Green, Love Earth, Leave a Legacy
You hear about eco-friendly cars and new recycling programmes all the time but have you even considered whether your dentist is doing his or her bit to save the environment? In recent years, a growing number of dental practices have adopted a greener approach and more and more dentists are getting on board in the quest to go green. But what can your local dentist do to be more eco friendly?
Five simple ways to make your bedroom an eco-friendly safe haven.
Growing your own vegetables is a great way to get back to the earth and save a few dollars and cents. Not only will your organic zucchinis and tomatoes be tastier than those you buy in the store, they will be fresher, more conveniently gathered, and grown with an extra dose of love. What’s not to like?
Buying a new home is both a stressful and exciting time in one’s life, especially considering all the different variables that go into choosing your perfect home. For those of you that are green minded, it can be even harder to decide on a home that will help you live the green lifestyle. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do and look for to make sure that your potential new house is as green as you are.
Infographic on what is means to be eco-friendly
You may have already heard of these 16 stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service. These stamps feature tips on how Americans can “go green,” but have you really looked at them? Some tips are ones that most of us already know and implement into our daily lives
Ever get lost when picking out printer paper? Even with an Inkjet Printing Class from art school under my belt I still get perplexed when it comes to picking out everyday printing paper. There’s not a lot of recycled paper options, but if you want an eco-friendly paper that can keep up with the standard ones I’d recommend: Staples 100% Recycled Multipurpose Paper.
You have to love companies (& their products) that really go all out Green… from their shipping, packaging (40% recycled), and products Eco Lips is one of those rare companies (& as far as I know their whole product line) that really are green and eco-friendly.
As more Americans are becoming aware of sustainability and protecting the environment, more people are finding new ways to “go green.” If you live in an old home or own an old building and are trying to make it more energy efficient, safe and sustainable, looking at replacing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is probably a good idea.
Green Behavior’s first giveaway of 2012 – win World’s Best Cat Littler!