Month: March 2014

MAINE: A Guide to Hiking Acadia National Park originally appeared on Green Global Travel. MAINE: Hiking Acadia National Park (The following is a guest post by Rachel Campbell of Treepot…

The proof is in the numbers: Our use of many marine resources is simply unsustainable.

Let’s face it. Unless you live in California or Arizona, it’s been a long, tough...Read the whole entry... » ; ; ; ; ; ;Related Stories5 Eco Valentine’s Day Gifts…

Photo:M.Magoo “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” -Helen Keller Happy New Year from…

When Walmart takes an action, it can have a larger impact than many nations.

The largest coal plant in North America, the Nanticoke Generating Station, will stop burning coal this year as Ontario phases out coal-fired power. (Credit: JasonParis via Flickr) Have you ever…

After only five years in business, one if the leading lighting companies nationwide, MSi Lighting has officially announced their customers will save $2Billion during the life of the bulbs. However…

Not all things in the world are worth keeping, let alone connecting. People, not products and machines, must drive this next big push in technology.

I love living in the city. I tried the whole rural farm and rural living thing (twice) and it just wasn’t for me. I hated living so far away from…

Was any real progress made in Warsaw?

In the middle of a four-month bike race, CI supporter David Crane blogs from Ethiopia.

Do you like fresh, organic, free veggies? Do you not like going to the store to buy Mexican lettuce that’s spent days in the back of a truck? Do you…

No doubt you know some folks who, upon hearing the word “fatwa,” will say something about “damned terrorists.” Others might think of Salman Rushdie, and immediately equate the word with…

Global resources are dwindling. While a sobering reality, mankind is gradually beginning to solve the complex problems associated with the depletion of essential resources—fresh water, clean air, arable land, fossil…

Ever wonder how your food is grown – but are too embarrassed to ask? Trust me, I’ve been there. Sometimes we just take for granted that our food comes from…

Editor’s note: We’re proud to support the Earth Policy Institute’s online publication of Lester Brown’s book Full Planet, Empty Plates by publishing selections from the book. If you missed other…

This week, two important meetings are focusing on finding real solutions to this global issue.

Sustainable spring and summer looks for every occasion by Green Living Editors A healthier planet can start in our own closets. Green Living’s spring and summer fashion picks are both…

Three years ago, Beijing residents started hoarding iodine salt. Stores sold out of the commodity within days, and those with extra supplies jacked up prices to take advantage of the…

Earlier this month, we introduced Eco-Friendly children’s furniture brand Camaflexi. This exciting new brand is committed to children’s health and safety, environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Their products are beautifully…

Looking to establish simple goals to drive sustainable packaging? Many companies are focusing on lightweighting, recyclability, recycled content, and renewable content for their sustainable packaging efforts. Bonus: all of these…

Image via WikipediaEating fresh fruits and vegetables is an important part of having a healthy lifestyle; and while no one wants to eat produce that is full of pesticides, most…

Practical steps for protecting the planet include recycling, composting, driving a hybrid car and turning the heat down in the wintertime. However, homeowners who wish to be more proactive in…