Green Living & Design offers practical information on how to put more "green" in your life by making buying decisions and lifestyle choices that help to sustain the environment rather than deplete it. Green living may even save you money while you help to save the planet.
When is Arbor Day celebrated in the United States and around the world? Is Arbor Day always celebrated on the same day, or does it differ from region to region? And is Arbor Day always called Arbor Day?
Many houses and buildings in Portland, Oregon have green roofs to help manage stormwater, reduce air pollution, and cool the environment. Some of Portland's green roofs also provide pleasant public spaces for city dwellers.
What does the term "green roof" signify? How are green roofs used in urban areas, and what are the benefits of green roofs?
How have you adopted green living to help save the Earth, conserve resources, reduce carbon and protect people and animals? Share your tips for green living.
On the first day of spring in 2009, First Lady Michele Obama broke ground for an organic vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House--the first full-fledged presidential vegetable patch at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt planted a victory garden at the White House in 1943.
Bottled water is getting more popular every day, but at what cost? Not only do most of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or as litter, but the energy required to produce and transport bottled water equals millions of barrels of oil every year. How much energy should we spend on bottled water when tap water is so much more economical?
The corn-based plastic PLA has many uses and is often proposed as a green alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Although PLA is carbon neutral and emits no toxic fumes when incinerated, it has other problems that may limit its use as a replacement for traditional plastics.
Climate Counts, a nonprofit organization “that brings consumers and companies together to tackle climate change,” offers a handy Pocket Shopping Guide that shows where dozens of leading companies rank in their commitment to reduce global warming.
Several major shipping companies took important steps in 2008 to improve their climate performance, according to Climate Counts, which released its second annual scorecard for the shipping industry in December 2008
Flying or Driving? Does flying or driving generate more greenhouse-gas emissions and contribute more to global warming? Learn whether air travel or car travel is best for the environment in terms of fuel efficiency, cost effectiveness and reducing your carbon footprint.
Are LED light bulbs really more energy-efficient than compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)? While most LED light bulbs are neither bright enough nor cheap enough to replace CFLs for every application, they are improving quickly.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging consumers to be on the lookout for energy vampires—electronic products such as power adapters and cell-phone chargers that continue to suck up electricity even when they are not being used.
Green roofs use soil and living plants atop homes and commercial buildings to create roofs that do more than provide shelter. Green roofs collect rainwater, reduce runoff, filter pollution, and offer natural habitat for birds.
As people become more environmentally conscious, they are looking for additional ways to live green and to make bigger contributions to sustainability. Employees are demanding more green investment options, and more employers are starting to offer 401(k) plans that enable workers to align their dreams of retirement and their dreams of a better world.
What makes “new urbanism” housing developments more environmentally friendly than regular old suburban neighborhoods? New urbanisim incorporates green building design and renewable energy to create livable communities that encourage people to walk, shop locally and get to know their neighbors.
You may not be able to reduce global warming, end pollution and save endangered species single-handedly, but by choosing to live an earth-friendly lifestyle you can do a lot every day to help achieve those goals. Here are five simple things you can do—in 30 minutes or less—to help protect the environment and save Planet Earth.
One of the easiest ways to pocket some extra green while living green is to use public transportation as often as possible. Using public transportation instead of driving alone in your car is good for the planet and good for your budget. Families that use public transportation regularly can save more money annually than the average U.S. household spends on food.
Tired of spending dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars mowing and maintaining your grass lawn? Low-cost, low-maintenance alternatives to grass lawns can free you from your lawn mower, save you money, and provide attractive green spaces without the need for toxic chemicals. Learn more about alternatives to grass lawns.
What did the Gutenberg bible, Christopher Columbus' ropes and sails, the Declaration of Independence and the first American flag have in common? They were all made from hemp, a crop so versatile it can be used to make cloth, paper, even food. So why is the United States the only developed nation where growing hemp is illegal?
Is it true that toxins in some common childhood vaccines cause autism? Should parents consider not vaccinating their children to avoid the possibility of autism? Learn the facts.
Green for Good offers consumers an opportunity to live “green” and do good at the same time. Green for Good provides an easy-to-access online marketplace for hundreds of organic and natural products, and the company also donates at least 10 percent of its after-tax profits to ecologically friendly organizations.
An Los Angeles Times profile of Yvon Chouinard, founder and chairman of Patagonia, Inc., traces his development as a reluctant entrepreneur and illuminates his belief that companies should make protecting the environment a core part of their business strategy.
Here are 10 things you can do to reduce your energy costs and your use of fossil fuels, which contribute to global warming.
As you strive to make sustainable lifestyle choices that support the environment, don't be taken in by companies that masquerade as eco-friendly businesses while continuing to wreak havoc on the environment. "Greenwash" is a method of PR and advertising used by some businesses to persuade consumers that they are environmentally responsible when they're not. Learn how to spot the frauds.
