Eco Toys for Children

There has been a recent influx of recalls for toys that were made in China.  This has caused many parents and loved ones of children to think twice about their purchases.  You can never be too sure that the colorful toy that you are buying does not contain lead.  There are other alternatives to making [...]

Wedding Favors Go Green

There are so many different ways for you to turn your wedding ceremony and reception into a greener, more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible event. Allow your wedding favors to go green, for example, and help the environment while saving yourself some money in the process. – Rather than using traditional favors, donate between $1 [...]

Reduce Energy Waste and Save Dollars in Your Home

While it might not seem like replacing your light bulbs with compact fluorescents or fixing that leaking faucet will do a lot to reduce energy waste in your home, these simple tasks can actually do a lot.  If everyone was willing to give their home an energy audit, a lot of money and energy would [...]

Green Bathroom Report

For most of us our bathrooms are our sanctuaries. You can close the door on the noise and demands of your day-to-day life, fill the bath, light a few candles and suddenly you are in a serene world of your own. But just how relaxing would that long hot bath be if you knew that [...]

Hydropower: Advantages – Disadvantages

Hydro power, or water power, has been used for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans used waterwheel technology to grind grain, and for centuries waterwheels were used to power mills and machinery in this country. Today, large hydroelectric plants use dams to harness the energy of rivers. With the rising cost of energy [...]