Going “Green” is the cool thing to do these days. Anyone can do it. Everyone should do it. Here are some simple tips on how one can go green that will benefit the earth and your pocketbook: Turn off the lights when you are not in the room. One can start doing this at a [...]
They contain Perfluoroalkyls (PFOA and PFOS) known hormone disrupters now being found in human blood samples. We were promised this wouldn’t happen but it has. Fast food wrappers. Perfluoroalkyls are a hazardous class of stable, synthetic chemicals that repel oil, grease and water so they were a perfect choice to wrap greasy fries and burgers [...]
Many of us have heard the term Carbon Offsets, but it’s a confusing idea and has many different facets to it. So let’s take a closer look at what carbon offsets are, how they are bought and sold, and how they have an overall impact on our carbon output. A carbon offset is a reduction [...]
Americans generated 243 million tons of trash in 2009. That’s more than 4 pounds per person per day! If you are looking for ways to save the environment and reduce your ecological footprint, here are ten easy steps to lessen your daily contribution to the landfill. Drink tap water – It’s free and you never [...]
They contain Perfluoroalkyls (PFOA and PFOS) known hormone disrupters now being found in human blood samples. We were promised this wouldn’t happen but it has. Fast food wrappers. Perfluoroalkyls are a hazardous class of stable, synthetic chemicals that repel oil, grease and water so they were a perfect choice to wrap greasy fries and burgers [...]
It happens once a year. Your child’s birthday is a major event, full of excitement and fun. Celebrating it is important. But when the birthday party madness is over and your child’s friends have all gone home, there’s usually a big mess to clean up and bags of trash to throw out. Bags filled mostly [...]
We all know homemade meals are yummier and healthier, but they are also greener. All those packaged convenience foods come at a high price. Besides the bad fats, bad sugars, bad preservatives, additives, colors, pesticides, hormones, fertilizers, antibiotics, and all the rest of the bad stuff, there is all that packaging: cellophane, Styrofoam, cardboard, plastic, [...]
Many of us have heard the term Carbon Offsets, but it’s a confusing idea and has many different facets to it. So let’s take a closer look at what carbon offsets are, how they are bought and sold, and how they have an overall impact on our carbon output. A carbon offset is a reduction [...]
11 year old Birke Baehr gave this great TED talk about the importance of organic farming and greening our food supply. He’s a home schooled boy who traded in his dream of becoming a pro football player for a dream of becoming an organic farmer and doing something to help save the world! Watch this [...]
When you think of a good idea, chances are the image of a light bulb conjures up in your head. The graphic image of Thomas Edison’s electric light bulb is synonymous with great ideas since it was invented in 1879. While energy-efficient CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) are replacing traditional bulbs and available at many retailers, [...]
Did you know that within a year after the release of the movie “The Graduate”, plastics manufacturing companies experienced a boom? The actor who said the line “Just one word…plastics” told his nephew later he wished he’d invested in plastics had he known the effect that one simple line would have. In fact, plastics have [...]
When you think of a good idea, chances are the image of a light bulb conjures up in your head. The graphic image of Thomas Edison’s electric light bulb is synonymous with great ideas since it was invented in 1879. While energy-efficient CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) are replacing traditional bulbs and available at many retailers, [...]
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They contain Perfluoroalkyls (PFOA and PFOS) known hormone disrupters now being found in human blood samples. We were promised this wouldn’t happen but it has. Fast food wrappers. Perfluoroalkyls are a hazardous class of stable, synthetic chemicals that repel oil, grease and water so they were a perfect choice to wrap greasy fries and burgers [...]
It happens once a year. Your child’s birthday is a major event, full of excitement and fun. Celebrating it is important. But when the birthday party madness is over and your child’s friends have all gone home, there’s usually a big mess to clean up and bags of trash to throw out. Bags filled mostly [...]
We all know homemade meals are yummier and healthier, but they are also greener. All those packaged convenience foods come at a high price. Besides the bad fats, bad sugars, bad preservatives, additives, colors, pesticides, hormones, fertilizers, antibiotics, and all the rest of the bad stuff, there is all that packaging: cellophane, Styrofoam, cardboard, plastic, [...]
They don’t make noise. They don’t need much attention. Your basic household products seem harmless enough. But hiding in the kitchen, bathroom, broom closet and garage are cleansers whose ingredients have been linked to cancer, neurological diseases, reproductive and immune system problems, autism and asthma. The average American family spends $600 per year on 40 [...]
Do you remember every plastic straw you have ever used? So, obviously since you are reading this blog “Going Green” is something you are striving to do in all of your daily activities. It’s not easy. Products have snuck into our lives in so many different ways that we don’t even notice anymore. Here is [...]
11 year old Birke Baehr gave this great TED talk about the importance of organic farming and greening our food supply. He’s a home schooled boy who traded in his dream of becoming a pro football player for a dream of becoming an organic farmer and doing something to help save the world! Watch this [...]
Green Fest is here! GoingGreenToday.com wants you to have access to this groundbreaking event. What is Green Festival? Think of Green Festival® as a walk through a sustainable community. It begins with finding solutions to help make our lives healthier-socially, economically and environmentally. Individuals, business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact [...]
Rising rates of diabetes in the U. S., from 1.58 million people (0.93%) in 1958 to 20.67 million people (6.86%) in 2009, have prompted many concerned folks to switch to healthier sweeteners to take advantage of the lower Glycemic Index (GI) levels. A low GI level is considered 55 or below. Besides a low GI [...]
Eating healthy and eating cheap doesn’t often go hand in hand. However with sprouts, fortunately they do and in so many ways, that you will never be bored with all the options. The options range from salads and sandwiches, to stir-fries and baked goods. There are ways to incorporate sprouts into all your favorite meals. [...]
Think soy is good for you? Think again. You’ve heard the claims, I’m sure. Soy has been touted as the ultimate health food. Excellent for vegan lifestyles, heart healthy, the panacea for menopausal women and athletes alike. Sales have soared on products like soymilk, tofu, soy flour and soy protein. This huge consumption of unfermented [...]
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