Seventy to eighty percent of the oxygen we breathe comes not from trees but from the earth’s oceans. Actually, it is the phytoplankton in the oceans that create so much oxygen. Scientists are looking for ways to increase phytoplankton to help break down greenhouse gases. They must be careful, however, because too much phytoplankton can [...]
A Healthier Planet With Hemp
August 24, 2009 – 9:45 am
Hemp it an eco-friendly plant that is often equated with marijuana, but they are actually different plants. Although both are classified as Cannibis sativa, there are hundreds of different varieties. While Marijuana is grown for its THC content, industrial hemp is grown for other properties such as its fibers, seeds or oil. The US government [...]
Recycling Tires Is Fun?
August 21, 2009 – 9:15 am
While camping is an excellent green vacation, bringing small children along means you have to plan accordingly. The younger ones may not be as gung-ho about hiking, particularly since their short legs have to take more steps. They may not be able to climb craggy trails as well either and whitewater rafting is usually out. [...]
Camping – the Green Vacation!
August 13, 2009 – 8:30 am
Vacation; the true meaning of summer. Usually my two months off are filled with a couple of four or five day getaways because staying home with two kids is work too. This summer the stars didn’t align for a vacation until recently. Mom invited us to go camping with her for a few days and [...]
Review of Chico Bags
August 3, 2009 – 3:05 pm
What is better than bringing your own reusable bag to the store? Bringing a Chico bag, of course! Chico bags are reusable bags that fit into a tiny bag when not in use. They are perfect for keeping in your purse, pocket or car glovebox for shopping trips. Because it has an attached carabineer on [...]