The Green DetectivesCutting the Culture of Corruption
Ever since I could remember, Washington has always been mired in accusations of blatant graft and corruption. There have been several “change the government” organizations, yet here we are, still feeding the greed that goes on in the corridors of power. Can we really remove corruption? To be honest, I don’t think so. And [...]
Transcending the Bee Mentality
We can no longer be bees. In a very real way, humanity works. This is because everyone has a job to do. Fighters. Thinkers. Makers. Leaders. Conceptualizers. Producers. Branders. Marketers. Traders. For better or worse, people fill those jobs well enough to keep humanity growing. Nearly seven billion and still growing. Growth is the whole [...]
Healthy Planet, Healthy Body, One Step At A Time
The Green movement and the “fitness craze” fit hand in hand. I know many Greens who developed their love of the natural world by spending time hiking in the woods. There is probably no better place to get started running than these same peaceful trails. Running is the basis of many fitness programs. Running performance [...]
Electric Mass Transport?
Let’s face it, people, many of us get carried away easily. Some people get carried away by promise of new leadership, others, by technology. Like finance “experts” who fought tooth and nail for Apple Stock just because of the iPad, or now, tree-huggers, hippie or not, who fancy hybrids and electric vehicles. Like the new [...]
Cruising Life As a Part of the Ecosystem
It can be seen as the ultimate escapist lifestyle, or it could be the best way to get to know the planet and its inhabitants. Cruising on a small boat can be high adventure. Of course those who actually go out and do it do everything that they can to keep the “adventure” part out [...]
Real Virtual Farming
To me the Facebook game “Farmville” seemed like it held a disturbing disconnect between clicking icons on a screen and the gritty realities of growing food. Please forgive me for making a judgment without basis, I have never really played the game myself, just watched my son playing it one night. I am by no [...]
Go Green, Cut Back on Your Carbon Footprint
Living lavishly doesn’t always mean that you get the best of everything. Yes, you get to enjoy a couple of benefits, but you should know that there are some downsides too. Unfortunately, they tend to affect not only you, but the entire human race. With everybody seemingly paying attention to living an eco-friendly lifestyle, now [...]
Retail Industry Going Green
Despite the setbacks caused by the recession, the retail industry is obliged to answer demands from consumers who are looking for environment friendly products. Although there are retailers who do not believe in the benefits of going green, still there are others who see the need to cooperate in order to protect Mother Earth. A [...]
Achieving Sustainability for your Business
Reducing your environmental footprint does not have to be an incredibly grand and messianic gesture towards saving the planet. Without doubt, there is always more you can do. However, the more important thing is to do something. Here are some simple things to help you achieve sustainability in your green business opportunity efforts: 1. Although [...]
Spec Furniture Working Towards Zero Waste Management
Spec Furniture has launched a solid waste management program that aims to achieve 100 percent waste diverted from landfill by 2020. It first began its efforts towards sustainability a few years ago, but it was in 2009 that they put most work in the project. Jed, McKie, Design Engineer and leader of environmental initiatives said, [...]