Energy Saving Devices
Most people have homes that are bursting with electrical goods and things that run on batteries. A lot of them we simply can’t live without, like refrigerators, washing machines, cell-phones, TVs and musi...
Is the iPad Mini Eco-Friendly?
Apple’s new iPad Mini is here! This new version of the very well-known iPad is not only smaller, but also thinner, lighter and has a longer battery life. But what about eco-friendly? Five years ago, Apple...
Kyocera Winner of the 2012 Environmental Excellence Award
In 2011, Kyocera launched a sustainable project for mobile phone packaging and shipping practices that helped prevent the release of more than 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide into the air we all breath. Kyocera is...
Anakin: The Two Legged Cat
Depression is, sadly, a common problem for human beings. It can be brought on by a number of different factors that can affect our lives. At some point in life, a lot of people may feel that there is no reason ...
Moby-Dick’s Environmental Message
Although Herman Melville probably never imagined the eco revolution we are experiencing in this century, the environmental message in his novel Moby-Dick, written exactly 161 years ago, persists over time and i...
How to Make a Reusable Bag for Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Of all the holidays we celebrate, Halloween is one that the kids like most and it’s nearly upon us. All the witches, wizards, ghouls and zombies who’ll be going out trick or treating on 31 October w...
How to Make Eco-Friendly Candles
Conventional candles are made from petroleum products – a non-renewable resource – and some release volatile organic compounds like acetone. The dyes and fragrance used in scented candles can also b...
Reusable Water Bottles: A Guide
You’re probably already aware of the problem that disposable plastic bottles pose for the environment. They don’t degrade quickly and are in our throwaway society they are major contributors to overflowing land...
New Uses for Old Things
Recycling can be a whole lot more fun than just sorting your different types of trash by material every week. Old stuff can be transformed into all sorts of new stuff with a bit of imagination. We live in a soc...
Eco-Fashion: Must-Have Items for Fall
The long summer days are fading, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are slowly dropping down. It’s time to put away the sleeveless tops and shorts and pull out warmer fall clothes. Maybe it’s all ti...