We’ve all heard the ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ mantra and many of us have taken the initiative to reduce our ecological footprints at home, but what about the plethora of chemicals that find their way into the typical classroom? Kids sped up to 30-50% of their time at their desks during the school year, making [...]
This great 2 minute piece explains sustainability using principals of The Natural Step in a way so easy to understand that even kids can enjoy it! Short, sweet and to the point.
Thank you to Real Eyes Ltd. for this wonderful video!
I recently had an ‘Aha!’ moment when I realized I could save more water by eating veggies than by retrofitting my home with water efficient appliances. According to a study published by the International Water Management Institute, the average American meat-eater’s diet contains about 1,426 gallons of water per day. That’s 520,490 gallons of water [...]
So you’ve seen Food, Inc., King Corn, The Future of Food and all the other documentaries shedding light on the food industry’s dirty little secrets. You’re committed to making more informed decisions about the food you eat and you’re spreading the word to friends and family in hopes that they too will join [...]
One of the biggest issues small and midsized enterprises face when it comes to sustainability is a lack of clear direction. Developing a Sustainability Vision may seem a waste of time for SME’s, but how can you plan strategically for the future or expect employees to rally behind you without understanding where you ultimately [...]
It’s hard to advocate for change within any group. Period. Navigating the waters of corporate hesitation when trying to introduce ‘Green’ initiatives can be a difficult task, compounded by the fact that many organizations are reluctant to invest time or money in new programs during an economic downturn. Understanding how new ideas circulate [...]
Your health is only as good as the air you breathe. Unfortunately, you’re probably one of the many millions of Americans who live and work in buildings awash with chemical, biological and particulate pollutants linked to chronic illness. Perhaps you’re blissfully unaware of this fact, after all, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) isn’t in the [...]
Thanks to BuildingGreenTV.com for the epsiode!
Green Computers Anyone?
It’s ubiquitous today, unlike a decade or so ago when it was a novelty to be seen with or own one. In this day and age though, a computer wouldn’t generate a second look, unless it’s Apple’s MacBook Air or Dell’s Adamo. I don’t deny that computers are extremely useful in all [...]
If we retain 10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear and 90% of what we see and do then it would stand to reason that giving children books about environmental stewardship is good, talking to them about it is better and giving them hands-on experience in sustainable living is best.
If the above [...]