Three years ago today I started this site on a whim as a place to talk about politics, sustainability, going green and my efforts to be a better human. 1,453 posts, 4,067 comments, and over 1,000,000 site visitors later, it is still going strong and growing each and every month. I just wanted to take [...]
This giveaway has ended. I have written about TerraCycle a few times in the past because I truly believe in what these guys are doing – taking our trash and making them into usable products that are affordable for everyone. At the same time, consumers and local community groups can earn money by collecting [...]
Finally, some action from Congress that I can appreciate. While the money will be spent for many projects in our public schools, with a big focus on the Gulf Coast where Hurricane Katrina victims are still rebuilding, the bill has wording in it that says that 100% of the money will go towards green projects [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone been tracking whether climate change is causing more loss of human life as it gets more pronounced?
Researchers believe that global warming is already responsible for some 150,000 deaths each year around the world, and fear that the number may well double by 2030 even if we start getting serious about [...]
Ah, summer. At least something that feels like it! I have started working outside on the porch this week, and I couldn’t be happier about it! Also, I got the new pump for the underground cistern holding the collected rain water from the roof, so I can now water the “grass” & [...]
How can you know if you are really buying an eco-friendly product? While many everyday things we buy are not rated for their “green-ness”, there are tons that are. You just have to know what to look for! I have written in the past about organic labeling and certification, but here are a [...]
