When I first got my iPhone, I also had to get the obligatory protective casing for the uninsurable device, a meager piece of plastic with a thin strip of foam padding inside. Although it was green in color and served its purpose through many drops, once...

Though the oil spill in the Gulf seems to have been brought to an end, ire over the oil industry still remains in the hearts of many just as oil still lurks throughout our waters. Shortly after the spill first happened, I had the privilege of reading...

Steamboat Springs Ski Resort in Colorado is#1 Resort for Environmental Responsibility Recently we spent two wonderful weeks in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and inevitably fell in love with it for many reasons – beautiful weather and fantastic living...

Electric vehicles are effective weapons in the war against global warming. According to an Environment America report, plug-in cars are an effective way to lower CO2 and use less oil. More than 40 studies demonstrate that plug-in vehicles produce substantially...

There are two major forms of renewable energy systems for domestic properties: those that produce heat and those that produce electricity. These are: Heating and hot water Solar Thermal – water is passed through thin pipes so that the sunlight...

Back in 1978, when I was 18, I wrote a book on living frugally and happily.  At the time, there was a raging recession, imploding job markets, and rampant concerns about foreign competition and natural resources.  Meanwhile, my dad and I were living...

Do you fall prey to routine habits out of convenience or do you take extra steps to live green in your daily life?   It seems in recent years, being busy has become the rule rather than the exception.  With busy comes conveniences, and sometimes conveniences...

In 2007, the National Association of Home Builders made a bold prediction, stating, “between 40% and 50% of the homes built in 2010 are expected to be green.”  Well, how do you think we are doing? To answer, we should first establish what makes...

Well eco-peeps we have some news for ya.  The good news is that tomorrow is ‘Food’ day and as you’ve come to expect, we have a super yummy raw food dessert from Natalia in our video series In the Kitchen with Natalia of Glowing Temple. ...

ecofreek is a new company dedicated to advancing the recycling movement by providing a simple method to find free and swap items online. Many peoples understanding of recycling is limited to just bottles, cans and paper; however, it’s not just...

General Electric Co. (GE) said revenue from its green products and services will grow at twice the rate of total company revenue in the next five years. GE recently announced that its plan to pour $5 billion in investments into energy efficient and environmentally...

After all the energy audits and establishing sustainable business strategies have been done, don’t forget to include your Web site. Corporate sustainability managers are looking to use the company Web site to communicate and engage with key stakeholders. ...

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: OK, so are cell phones emitting dangerous radiation or not? If so, which phones are safer that others and what do we do to minimize exposure? — Luke Alderman, Santa Fe,...

Florida Learning House Built as a testament to sustainable living, the Florida House opened in 1994 to showcase to the public alternative energy options featuring the latest technologies in water and energy conservation, environmental landscaping, and...