Reduce Waste this Holiday Season
U.S. residents throw away more waste per person than those in any other nation. Between Thanksgiving and New years Day alone, Americans produce an extra one million tons of trash per week compared to any other time of the year. Be creative when it comes to sending out Christmas cards. Emailing is much more Eco-friendly but giving a card is so much more festive to . If you are going to send out card, try reusing old cards and cutting them apart to make your own. You ca

10 Tips for Preventing Stormwater Pollution
Last week on Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe helped clean storm drains, which made me a bit sick to watch, I guess that's why they call it "Dirty Jobs". It made me think about how important it is that we put our trash in the proper place and keep our drains free of pollution as much as we can. Below are 10 tips to preventing stormwater pollution. We don't want this pollution going to our river

Green Clean with a Twist
Are you a paper towel freak? Do you use paper towels for cleaning and cooking and instead of cloth napkins? Well let me tell you something, using paper towels is not green my friend. Here are some great alternatives to you using paper towels – a company called Twist Clean has sponges for every occasion out there. From cleaning the kitchen to cleaning your unmentionables. Check out their selection here.

Smart Travel for the Holidays
Holidays are the most traveled days of the year. Families going home to see loved ones, traveling distances they wouldn't normally travel so they can be home for the holidays with the ones they love. But before you travel there are some things you need to consider. Consider your carbon footprint – You can calculate your air and vehicle travels CO2 emissions and find out ways to reduce them by

Not all Hybrids Bring High Fuel Economy
There was an interesting article in the Portland Tribune stating that not all hybrids are created equal. In 2001 the Prius was the first to use a hybrid, gasoline-electric powertrain. Now virtually every manufacturer is offering at least one hybrid, and most of the others are developing them. But some hybrids are better for the environment than others. Depend