Category Archives: Environment

10 Environmental New Year’s Resolutions

First of all, what is a New Year’s resolution?  A New Year’s resolution is commonly defined as “a promise that you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the … Continue reading

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Environmental Commitment Going Strong in…Las Vegas?

What’s the first thing you think when I say Las Vegas? Before you get too far, I can probably guarantee “environmental commitment” was not what you were thinking.  I know personally I don’t tend to think green or environmental when I … Continue reading

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Lowering Your Environmental Impact Over the Holidays

If you haven’t already nailed down your holiday plans, you might want to consider a few factors which may help you lower your environmental impact over the holidays.  First is to decide whether you are interested in eco-friendly travel or … Continue reading

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Preserving the Environment

When it comes to preserving the environment, what is the first thing you think of?  Recycling? Using solar panels? Water Conservation? Fuel Economy? Planting a tree? Cutting CO2 levels? Using “green” products instead of chemicals? Growing your own fresh herbs … Continue reading

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Get Your Magazine The Green Way

  Image by wolfsavard  For many years the only way we read magazines, books or newspapers were in their print format.  But like many companies over the last year or so, publishers have recently been feeling the affects of the economy.  People just … Continue reading

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Five Cities for the Environment (and the People)

  Image from GoodPlanet.info I was reading a blog the other day on Mother Nature Network about the Top 10 Cleantech Countries and it got me thinking, what about some of the top cities?  What cities are considered being the best … Continue reading

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Transportation: Cost and Environmental Pollution

  Image by biofriendly No matter what form of transportation you use, one of the key things you should factor in is cost to you and the environment.  How much does it cost to run that vehicle?  How much is … Continue reading

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Sustainability: From Biodiesel to Water Waste

  Image from PathtoFreedom.com  When it comes to sustainable-living, not many people can say they are living a sustainable life, much less a green one.  Don’t get me wrong, many people have parts of their life where they are trying … Continue reading

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Want to Save Gasoline? Have Your Kid Become a Freiker!

  Image from Freiker.org  Now that most schools are back in session (or will be next week), parents are having to deal with dropping their kids off at school before they head to work.  Not only does this add more time to your morning … Continue reading

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Fire and Its Affect on the Environment

  Image by Kevin Tiqui  Brave firefighters are continuing to work hard protecting lives and homes from the fires that rage through many parts of Southern California.  And while they are doing an amazing job, the volume and intensity of the fires alone makes us wonder what … Continue reading

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