This summer, young people who care about the environment, human rights, animals, and other issues have an amazing opportunity to become more effective advocates and to be surrounded by peers and adults who also care about contributing to a better world. Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and fun week-long summer camp for [...]
Living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle still carries a stigma of sacrifice. Take these common excuses for not making changes in our daily habits: “There’s no way I could ever give up meat – I need the protein.” “I need my truck to haul things.” “I’d compost, but I don’t want to attract scavenger animals to my [...]
Q: I heard that some reusable bags contain lead. Is this a major health concern? Can’t these bags be made to avoid such contamination? It’s true that some reusable shopping bags for sale in U.S. stores have been shown to contain lead, a neurotoxin linked to developmental, brain and kidney problems. The non-profit Center for [...]
I wish I were joking but sadly I am not. SC Johnson, the brand well-known around the world for bringing us such “green” products as Raid bug killer, Glade “air freshener”, Ziploc plastic bags, and Drano, has been picked as one of the 10 greenest brands by the ImagePower Global Green Brands Survey. Yes, you [...]
These days, building your dream house is more complicated than ever. When in the past you can just stake out an empty lot and declare it as yours before gathering the materials you will need to build a crude house, you now have to go through a number of financial, bureaucratic and architectural loopholes in [...]
I just came across this utility device called the PowerSpout which makes me wish I lived on property with a river running right through the middle of it. Using the energy of flowing water, the PowerSpout turns out clean, emission-free, renewable energy for use at your home, campsite, or favorite remote vacation spot. From the [...]
The environmental movement has spread throughout the United States in a major way. Everywhere you turn, we’re reminded of the importance of preserving the earth’s natural resources. Many Americans have embraced the movement with the undying commitment that rivals any religious devotion. And big companies are taking notice. More than ever before, businesses are marketing [...]
