Gardening is a great way to live a sustainable lifestyle. However, not everyone has the space to garden. In some instances, their landlord may not allow gardening. For me, it is just plain raining too much. Rarely are we having any sun at all around here.
There are many modes of transportation out there. Some are better for the environment than others. There are several that have the least impact on our air quality, save us the most money, and lead to a healthier lifestyle.
Do you have to pay for your water use? I do. Even if I didn’t have to pay for it, I would still want to find as many ways as I could to save on water use. It is important not to be wasteful.
In this article, I am going to show you easy ways in which you can save water, and possibly money, in your everyday life.
Shopping at a farmers market is a lot of fun. They offer a plethora of items and a lot of the fresh produce sold at these events is very reasonably priced, if you know when to shop. In Orono, Maine, the farmers market is open two days per week during the growing season. Tuesday and Saturday from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law by President Obama in February of 2009 provides some tremendous opportunities for homeowners. In the short run, it creates jobs; in the long term, homes that use less energy will save consumers money.
Don’t let the name fool you. 105degrees isn’t nearly as hot as you think. In fact, this trendy new combination culinary institute, café, boutique, and food brand is completely raw!
Various states have received guidelines on how to apply for the nine billion dollars of Federal stimulus money dedicated to building a series of high speed rail corridors. The Department of Transportation stated that the Federal Railroad Administration would hand out the first round of grants around mid-September.
Bicycles are a very sustainable way to get around, and they can save you a lot of money by removing fossil fuels from the transit equation, however two Colorado State University students have recently developed a new prototype for a bicycle whose frame is made entirely of bamboo.
Baking soda is gentle, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Its green cleaning, scrubbing, and deodorizing properties make it an extremely versatile thing to have around your kitchen. Below are six great uses for baking soda in and around the kitchen.
On July 4th, 2009, the Eco Academy has plans to launch a new green job training program online. Prior to creating the online training program, the Eco Academy was holding live training sessions every month.
