Look around, and you’ll see green slogans everywhere. The web is full of information on going green, living green and advice on personal sustainability.For many, this mountain of information can be confusing and at times a little overwhelming. In fact, this Practical Plan refers to...

With summer coming to an end and children headed back to school, now is a great time to have a discussion with your family about sustainable living and build that back to school checklist.  Going back to school is an exciting time.  It can also be a great way to introduce some fun...

Forests cover 31% of total land area while at the same time supporting 80% of terrestrial biodiversity that live in them. Many of the worlds’ most threatened and endangered animals live in these forests, making them crucial to sustaining ecosystems. Not only animals live in the forests, as...

They say blonds have more fun, but I’d have to argue that modern day hippies do!  Modern day hippies, what is that?  Modern day hippies are those living green.  It’s their way of expressing love towards our planet and one another with a primary focus on reducing one’s carbon...

Look around and you’ll see going green slogans everywhere.  For many, this mountain of information can be confusing and at times a little overwhelming.   In fact, the post, A Practical Plan for When You Feel Overwhelmed, refers to overwhelm and its effect on our ability to make...

Why does the recycling symbol have three chasing arrows? Each arrow represents one step in the three step process that completes the recycling loop.  The first arrow is the collection step. The second arrow is the manufacturing process in which recyclable materials are converted into new...

Earth Hour 2011 takes place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30pm EST and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, E-waste is now the fastest growing part of the municipal waste stream.  It was estimated that between 2003 and 2010, more than three billion consumer electronic devices would be discarded. E-waste, otherwise known as discarded electronics,...

There is a new generation of professionals seeking to leverage their knowledge, experience, and passion to promote environmental awareness and business sustainability.   Job seekers are seeking out opportunities that align with their career ambitions and personal beliefs.  This green...

As Albert Einstein said, “It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.”    From a sustainability perspective, that can take many forms.  As in, caring for the Earth’s resources from a physical and material...