Save the planet – change the world. Practical suggestions about what can we do to help the environment and make our planet a better place to live.
Whether you love dogs, hate them, or if you are not sure about them, you have to read this story about the friendship between a little girl and a pit bull. There's no better story to reaffirm the power of the bond between a dog and a person. A couple met and got married, and when they combined the family into one house…
As children, many of us enjoyed the adventure and freedom of a treehouse. If you weren’t that lucky, then you missed out on something special. As adults, we are now living in structured homes, houses that must live up to codes and sanctions. This has taken the fun out of having your own space. What if we could have a modern home, but…
As the world seems to shrink with international trade and Internet connectivity, more consumers are examining their purchases than ever before. The food that you purchase at the market usually comes from a variety of locations, from Mexico to Latin America. Although the food selection might be diverse, it's important to be aware of the items' backgrounds as they're quickly purchased. In fact,…
It sometimes seems like we are destroying nature, and, to be honest, we are. We build sprawling cities and roads across the once pure face of planet earth. So, it seems there is nothing nature can do to stop us, right? Wrong. In the Shengsi islands of China, nature may be making a comeback. On one of these islands, namely Shengshan Island, it…
Dutch designer Floris Schoonderbeek has found a simple yet amazing solution to refrigeration - his ground fridge doesn’t need electricity to chill food. Humans pursue strange objectives. Not only do we wish to live a ‘greener’ lifestyle, but we also try to retain some form of luxury, in the process. When it comes to food storage and preservation, we desire the same solutions.…
Some people are lucky enough to have a large outdoor space to work with while others might have a very restricted area. That being said, a large garden area requires greater care and planning so there are upsides and downsides to both. Whatever size or area the space you have is, you do possess the ability to create an eco-friendly garden in it.…
While air pollution has become one of the biggest and most difficult problems that humans have to deal with, scientists have been trying to find ways of reducing it. It is a common belief that hybrid vehicles could contribute greatly to the reduction of air pollution and the protection of the environment. During the last decade, increasing effort has been made all over…
The thought of living in a self-sufficient environment sounds attractive, don’t ya think? Growing your own food, making natural products to use around the home and seeking light and warmth from nature alone, these are the goals many of us want to accomplish. Some of these tasks are easy while others take a little more time and thought. For instance, one of the…