One common item that we do not put much thought into and that can contribute toward serious environmental and health impacts is the receipt. In a report provided by Green America, it was estimated that the production of receipts in … Read More
We often hear about how we need to cut our carbon emissions due to the warming effects that greenhouse gases (e.g. carbon dioxide and methane) have on our atmosphere and planet. In addition to reducing the sources of these emissions, … Read More
Even though the ultimate goal with regard to plastic pollution and waste is to reduce your overall consumption and reuse and recycle as much as possible, there is still going to be some garbage (hopefully a smaller amount than on … Read More
At my wife’s request, this week’s Green Monday is about disposing of or reusing used cooking oil. Pouring used cooking oil down the sink drain can have several potentially harmful environmental effects. It can damage your home’s pipes once it … Read More