Lifestyle is defined as “a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes”, and there are a million ways you can live a greener lifestyle without being a tree hugger.
Homes can now be a showcase for energy efficient appliances, organic foods, and altogether environmentally sustainable products.
A green lifestyle can be as simple as turning off the lights when you leave the room, or as advanced as replacing every incandescent bulb in your home with energy efficient LED lights.
One thing is for sure: it’s getting easier and easier to reduce the impact your life has on the environment.
Visit any of the links below for some new ways to live a greener lifestyle.
Students Self Impose Fees to Go Green
Mention a fee hike and you will likely spur a student rally somewhere. However at the University of Georgia, students are imposing fees on themselves. Starting next semester students will be charged $3 each to help their college go green. “...
Ban Sought for BPA in Baby Products
States are moving to ban the chemical BPA from food and drink container, primarily those meant for infants and toddlers, due to health concerns. A number of states are considering restrictions on bisphenol A, an estrogen-like chemical used to ha...
University of Baltimore to Offer Degree in Sustainability
The University of Baltimore continued to expand its' undergrad studies after winning approval from their Board of Regents for two new degree programs in environmental and international studies. Approved programs for the University of Baltimore ar...
Communities Key to Fighting Climate Change
With the failures at the Copenhagen Conference in December, it has opened the door for global warming to be tackled on a smaller scale. In a column for BBC News, Sir David King, director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at th...
Flightlesstravel.com Launches Website for Plane-Less Travel
A new website has been launched for individuals who love travel, but feel the guilt of flying. Flightlesstravel.com focuses on travel by train, bus, boat and numerous other modes allowing travellers to plan anything from a short city break to a ...
University of Dayton to Offer Minor in Sustainability
The University of Dayton Ohio, will begin to offer a course curriculum leading to a minor in sustainability, which the University hopes will help students connect their futures with current environmental and sustainability issues. “There is a...
Fertilizer Pellets From Green Bin Waste
The city of Toronto, Canada has partnered with U.S. based Veolia in a $23.5 million (CDN) project waste from the Ashbridges Bay to process sewage waste into fertilizer pellets. Toronto has a green box recycling program in place, that in addition...
Aging Sewage System Breeds Record Bacteria in Great Lakes
Water that provides recreation and drinking water to more than 3 million people is being tainted with human waste from Metro Detroit’s outdated sewage system. Water that provides recreation and drinking water to more than 3 million people is be...
United Church of Canada Moderator to Address Canadian Citizens
This may be the most important sermon of her career. This may be the most important sermon of her career. Mardi Tindal, Moderator for the United Church of Canada will stepping outside of the pulpit on Monday January 18, 2010 when she issues an open...
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