Save The Ocean: Taking Action From Home
Between absorbing up to 25% of carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere and nearly eight metric tons of plastic refuse each year, our oceans are working hard to support modern life.…
Why I Started Upcycle Philippines
"Upcycle Philippines" is a name given to the beloved advocacy project I founded that spearheaded the movement on environment conservation through the system of upcycling by fostering awareness of the…
How to Know a Green Rental Home When You See One
So, you’re in the market for a rental home and you want to keep your carbon footprint to a minimum. The good news is that more landlords are conscious of…
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle It can seem like not a day passes by without more bad news concerning the environment. In the face of such huge reported problems,…
EnviroTip #12: Going Zero-Waste with Personal Care
We have a TerraCycle recycling program for personal care items going on now in our hometown, Kansas City! As you collect your waste from toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss containers, mouthwash containers,…
EnviroTip #11: A Home Tour
So, what can one suburban family do to make a difference for the climate? Buddha with butterfly puddlers In our home, it’s just one simple change at a time, and…
EnviroTip #7: Food Prep with the planet in mind
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Food Prep: It can make a difference The food you eat grew from soil, water, and sunlight. The best way to give these nutrients…
EnviroTip #3: Plastic Straws & Styrofoam: Who Needs ‘Em?
Simple Steps. Big Impact. No Straw; No Styrofoam Please! The movement to eliminate single-use straws and polystyrene foam (what we commonly call "Styrofoam") is on. The more we…
EnviroTip #2: Plastic Bags: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Solution #1: Quit using them Solution #2: Already have a bunch of plastic bags? Use them till they fall apart, then recycle them Solution #3: Use…