From our family to yours, Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! … [Read more...]
EarthTalk: Impact of Spending Time Online
October 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: What is the environmental impact of so many people now using sites like Facebook and spending so much time online? -- Bob Yearling, Paris, TX The environmental impact of so much online time really boils down to energy usage, which in turn affects the amount of greenhouse gases we … [Read more...]
3 Fantastic Eco Ski Destinations
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Eco-ski destinations and resorts provide a greener alternative for skiing and other recreational and sports enthusiasts. Private hotels and lodges are now incorporating green and environmentally friendly initiatives in their building and design practices and day-to-day operations as a way of … [Read more...]
The Greener Way to Travel
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With increasing oil prices and mounting environmental concerns, the aircraft industry is investing more and more time and money into researching alternative aviation fuels. Here are just a few examples of more eco-friendly alternatives to hydrocarbon based propulsion. Animal Fat In spring … [Read more...]
31 Ways To Recycle Your Home Waste
August 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
Recycling begins in the home. If every person starts recycling home waste, we’ll be that much closer to a cleaner planet. However, recycling has to become part of your daily routine, a part of your home care. Here are 31 great methods to recycle home waste. Make Recycling A Part Of Your … [Read more...]
When You Need A Break: 4 Fantastic Eco Spas
August 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
While at Eco-Office Gals we tend to give tips for green biz, everyone needs a break once in a while. Take some time to yourself, away from the worries of everyday life, at a fantastic spa away from home. Don't just visit any spa, though; visit an eco spa to show your support for the environment. … [Read more...]
How to rid the world of bottled water
July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lately, all around us more and more cities, universities, companies, and the like are banning bottled water. Time even named ‘the war on bottled water’ #4 on its Top 10 Food Trends. “Once hip, bottled water is now unforgivably ‘90s,” John Cloud writes in the article. But why you might … [Read more...]
The Effects of Water Fluoridation on Children and Animals
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fluoride is a naturally-occurring compound that is present in water and soil. Some communities add fluoride to their municipal water supplies to prevent tooth decay in children. It is ironic that a public health measure designed to promote health has led to a myriad of deleterious health issues in … [Read more...]
Five Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
July 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
Looking for a more eco-friendly way to brush? Ever consider the amount of waste that accumulates from old toothbrushes? It may not seem like much when you only consider yourself, but think about your entire family, neighborhood, town, or state. Everyone knows how important it is to recycle and … [Read more...]
