At some point in their life, nearly everyone will take a step back to admire a newly painted or carpeted room in their home or that brand new car in their driveway. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of respondents admit that they love that “new car” smell, and more...

Perhaps more so than many adults, tweens worry about global warming and pollution. Now, many of these youth are ready to bring change to their families, schools and communities. According to a recent Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL) survey of more...

Each year, consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion single-use plastic bags worldwide. While some do reuse plastic bags, most end up in landfills, if not in the world’s oceans, causing over 100,000 sea turtle and other marine animal deaths each year. Each reusable grocery bag can...

Better features, more speed, sexier style — upgrading your personal electronics just doesn’t have a downside. Or does it? What do you do with your old cell phone, laptop or PC monitor once you’ve chosen a newer, snazzier version? You know you can’t just throw these items in the trash since...

The ‘Tappening’ campaign has been instrumental in helping forge a national movement that encourages people to make tap their water of choice, whenever possible.  The campaign (which Adweek has called “a form of business philanthropy — founded to right a perceived wrong”) and its website–...

Recycling is one of America’s great environmental success stories, and the paper industry plays a central role. The U.S. paper recovery rate has grown to more than 57 percent, according to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). Recently, AF&PA announced its 2009 Recycling Award...

More and more employees are working from home these days as both individuals and companies look to decrease costs incurred from travel and the pricey rental of office space. Having a home office is convenient, economical and a great way to reduce the impact made on the environment. Finding eco-alternatives...

Creating a green building in today’s world is more important than ever. Not only does a sustainable building help protect our environment, but it can offer many advantages to the building owner and occupants. The United States Green Building Council, in an attempt to set standardization for green...

The notion that you can’t be both environmentally-conscious and attractive simply doesn’t hold water. Luckily, the new RainXchange rain barrel from Aquascape, Inc. does. The company has announced the launch a new, decorative urn-style rain barrel, which can be incorporated into existing gutter...

When it comes to going green, experts suggest starting with what you know. So with most people spending more waking hours in their kitchen than any other room of the house, it can be the perfect place to start going green. “A few simple changes in your kitchen routine can have a positive impact...