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One baby will use thousands of diapers in a single year. How to dispose of all that waste is a confusing decision for parents trying

My mother always taught me that good habits are important to incorporate into children’s lives at an early age, even if they are not old

With the green movement taking over the production world, selling everything from toxin-free lamp shades to organic jeans, morphing your bathroom into an environmentally friendly

People always seem to be talking about organic-this and organic-that, and all it really seems like people know about the word “organic” is that it

With Thanksgiving soon approaching, gift-giving season is just around the corner. Many retailers say that “Black Friday”, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is their biggest shopping

The holiday season presents a huge list of things to think about: travel, gift giving, meal planning, and so forth. If you have children or

Green Education

We need to raise good stewards of the environment to care for issues like resource depletion, environmental pollution, land degradation, and accelerating species extinctions. Conservation

Like evolution in the 1920s, climate change science in schools has become a contentious issue. However, unlike evolution, there is no U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Many people say the future of our nation, and even the world, lies in the hands of the new generation – the students. These are

Americans are often accused of being uninformed about scientific issues. Indeed, a full 70% of American adults currently qualify as scientifically illiterate—meaning they cannot comprehend

Citizen science is a growing reality in today’s fast paced world. Museums and research institutions are chronically underfunded at the same time that the need

How about a book review to kick off the Fall season?! I did not know that the art of tree climbing existed before reading Richard

The hazardous impacts of pesticide use  comprise a startling list. From cancer to birth defects to abnormal brain development, none of these effects are something you want

When investigating a new car like a hybrid, it is important to thoroughly understand the safety of the vehicle. As hybrids have only been on

With gas prices on the rise, drivers are paying more than ever at the pump. This April, gas prices have pushed to a national average

Tips to Save You Money at the Pump This Summer Summer is notorious for high gas prices and with the price of this precious commodity

As gas prices continue to rise, more and more American drivers are trading in gas-guzzling SUVs for fuel efficient hybrid and low emission vehicles. While

After the huge success of the hybrid gas-electric powered car, environmentally-conscious consumers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of all-electric powered vehicles. You probably haven’t realized

The green and white bus, proudly labeled "Alternative Fuel," stands parked on a paved area, set against a backdrop of bright blue sky and fluffy clouds.

Here’s a thought: converting your engine to run on biodiesel or vegetable oil is not a progressive idea; it is regressive. It dates all the

Corporations everywhere are looking for a way out of significantly reducing their carbon emissions. Populations are demanding emission cut backs and during every political election

At the forefront of the cleantech revolution, many residents of Silicon Valley are utilizing technology for sustainable living practices. Many local businesses, including tech companies,

Organic Cotton

My Educational Op-Ed on Organic Cotton…There is so much hype behind anything organic these days, organic food, organic cosmetics, organic babies, literally everything is becoming

Lithium Mining

In recent years, it seems that the lightest of the metals—Lithium (Li)—is getting more attention than the precious metals. Lithium has become increasingly popular due

A large brush and a small jar sit amidst vibrant green powder and paint, with some forming a mound. Nearby, a small leafy plant in a glass container adds to the scene's natural allure, hinting subtly at greenwashing.

The End is Near for Greenwashing…Throughout the past couple of years, “Eco Products” have taken over. From soaps to computers to billboards, most companies look

Can rock go green? You’ve evaluated your transport, your diet, and your electricity usage. What about your musical equipment? Following the warmest ever documented decade,

Electric Car

Automobile companies, both in the United States and abroad, are finally getting serious about producing consumer-friendly electric cars. The last few years have seen significant progress,

Green Electronics

Electronics are finding their way into more and more households across the world. They can be used as tools or as toys, for work or

Now that Thanksgiving has past and we are well recovered from our food comas, it’s time to start thinking about your holiday gift-giving! When thinking

Hybrid buses are now appearing all over the country, from big city transit systems to college campuses, and they represent a significant advancement in environmentally-conscious

On average, a woman uses over 16,000 tampons in her lifetime.1 This staggering statistic begs the question—what are all of these feminine products doing to the

Planet Earth is teeming with phones. There are about 5 billion cellular phones in use right now, and 500 million of them—10 percent—are smartphones.1 Unfortunately, these

Bamboo is one of those plants that people seem to either love or hate. There are over 1,400 species of the grass around the world—900

Here at Greeniacs, we’ve covered energy!1History of Car Sharing ProgramsBefore we get to the excitement of the new all-electric car sharing programs, let’s first take a

With the world gradually turning its back on inefficient (incandescent) lighting, what should you use as a green replacement? The phasing out of incandescent light

Ever since the 1950s, when suburbanization took off in the United States, we have been lamenting the way in which we’ve “paved paradise to put

Green Playgrounds

We’d be walking down the street or through a park, holding our parent’s hand, and then we’d see it—the curve of a swing set, or

What is Hemp? Hemp is a plant of the Cannibus genus that can be grown in a large range of soil types, however it grows best

Bioplastics

It might sound strange to imagine drinking from a cup made of corn, or cutting your potatoes with a knife actually made from potatoes, but

Books vs Ebooks

We have our traditionalists, myself included, who want to preserve sacred past times like gathering around the fireplace with friends and family and reading a

Car Technology

Is motoring with other energies on the horizon? There certainly has been a boom in electric  powered cars over the last decade, and the monumental growth of

Plastic Bag

So we know that plastic bags are bad.  To this end, cities around the world are thinking of enacting plastic bag bans or taxes, and many people

Cell Phone

We use high tech gadgets like cell phones all day, every day, but we almost never stop to ask questions about their environmental impact. For

Hybrid Vehicles

As rising fuel costs and greater environmental awareness make center stage, both the passionate and practical consumer can find much respite in the evolution of

Plastic Bag Ban

With each purchase you make, whether it is at a drug store, retail store, or grocery store, you most likely leave with a plastic bag

Made from Corn

The sun rays beam in through the window and the song birds start to chirp, bringing the start of a fresh new day. What you

An airplane soars through the sky, weaving between large, fluffy clouds, its journey a reminder of the silent dance of adventure and airplane emissions against nature's backdrop.

You’ve probably thought about how you are contributing to 1. In fact, airplane trips are responsible for 11% of the United States’ transportation emissions.2 Airplanes and

When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) passed in 1976, it was heralded as an equal among the other sweeping environmental laws of the era.

Bicycle

In a short essay Taming the Bicycle, Mark Twain tells his readers to “Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live.”1 Now that

Paper Bag

Across the globe, plastic bag bans  are being enacted, eliminating single use plastic bags in most grocery and merchandise stores. Most of the time the plastic bags

Sweatshops

Sweatshops are working environments that are unacceptably dangerous or difficult. Sweatshop workers—which may include young children, slaves, and illegal immigrants—work long hours in unsanitary conditions

Leaving the nail salon, every normal task suddenly becomes precarious. One accidental graze of your nails and the manicure is ruined. To top it off,

Ridesharing is a broad term and can even include instances when family members share rides. Generally, however, ridesharing is associated with sharing a trip to

Sunscreen Safety

Summer is in full swing, and for most, sunscreen is part of the daily routine right now. Because of this, such a product deserves a

Airline Industry

Every year, more than 732 million passengers take to the skies in the United States alone to experience the miracles of flight.1 Trafficking passengers at speeds

LED Lights

Light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs were initially touted as the sustainable answer to incandescent light bulbs. In Europe, incandescent light bulbs were banned in

Microbeads

Over the last few years, I’ve seen more and more skincare products with tiny, floating beads in them at the drugstore. It turns out that

Air Travel

For several years now, air travel’s detrimental impact on climate change, specifically global warming , has been in the spotlight. However, will climate change in turn have

A neatly made bed with a white quilted mattress from the finest selection and pastel pillows. The bed features a light blue base and wooden legs, positioned in a bright room with plants near a window.

Our beds – we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping in them.1 I have always been told that sleeping eight hours per night is better

Green Fleet Management

Do you own a landscaping, HVAC or construction business? If you are like many contractors across the nation, you have probably already realized that going

Bicycle

Bicycles as a mean of transportation are an effective way to reduce your personal carbon footprint . Bikes have been around for over 200 years  yet only in more

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