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Eco Friendly Back to School Tips
As summer is winding down, the thought of school is getting closer. For kids, its the end of staying up late and sleeping in. Whether it's hanging out with friends by the poo…
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Global Warming
I'm sure everyone has heard of global warming, but how many people really understand the seriousness of this issue? Global warming is caused by the large number of green hous…
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Make the switch, Go Green!
Like anything else in life, change can be scary. The fear of the unknown is what prevents most people from straying from their normal routine. Going green might seem like a d…
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The danger of plastic bags
There are many reasons why one should switch from plastic bags to ones that are more environmentally friendly. For starters, plastic bags cost more money to recycle then they…
Read articleTrash Arrives Before Humans Do
With the surge in green living, there has been a lot of discussion through the years surrounding the harmful effects of trash on the environment. Aesthetically, litter looks …
Read articleThe Psychology of Reusable Shopping Bags
Does grocery shopping with a reusable shopping bag make consumers choose different food items than those who opt for single use paper and plastic bags? Do they choose foods t…
Read articleOahu’s Plastic Bag Ban Will Experience a Delay
Hawaii legislators have already passed a bill that will ban all non-biodegradable plastic bags from retail locations. The ban starts in July of 2015, and will become a perman…
Read articleChicago Joins List of Bag Ban Cities
At the end of April, Chicago became the latest city to approve a plastic bag ban, with an overwhelming majority vote of 36 to 10. They are joining many cities across the nati…
Read articleThat Really Gets My Goat: Innovative Landscaping Alternatives
There’s been a lot of reports surrounding Green Goats and Prosperity Acres Farm providing Maryland and Northern Virginia with an interesting alternative to potentially-harmfu…
Read articleThe Best Green Apps
As part of the widespread going green movement, many companies have put out smartphone apps that encourage users to live life in a much more eco-friendly manner. These apps m…
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How to Reduce Your Overall Kitchen Waste
A large percentage of the average person’s waste comes from the kitchen, including food, packaging and water. Reduce your kitchen waste using these simple steps and you’ll be…
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Maximize Your Recycling Efforts
In regards to recycling, every little bit helps. Taking the time to sort out your garbage or to reuse old products is a great first step in recycling properly. Here are a few…
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