Archive for the ‘Mindset’ Category

Seeking Green Refuge in a High Tech World

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

We live in such a technological world. Televisions, cell phones and computers make us more aware of what is going on outside of our own lives, and in a sense these devices enable us to be more conscious individuals…or do they? Although multimedia formats offline and online as well as ...

Can Human Waste Fuel a Car? Apparently So.

Friday, August 6th, 2010

What would you say to a car that could be fueled by human waste? It sounds like a far out idea, but recently, a car that can do just this was launched in the U.K. The person who developed the car, Mohammed Saddiq from GENeco, and the company that built the ...

Boston Greenfest 2010

Monday, July 19th, 2010

The Boston, Mass. GreenFest will be taking place from August 19-21, and it has quite a few items on its agenda. If you live in Boston, you already know how dense this city is and many residents choose driving as their main method of transportation in order to commute to ...

Downsize Your Life Like Jay Shafer

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Living off the urban grid requires that you live life with an alternative mindset. You can’t allow yourself to get caught up in fads and trends, otherwise, you will find yourself coveting items that you don’t really need. The key to living a simpler life—one without excess waste—is to realize ...

Read, Watch & Enjoy: Where to Find Eco-friendly & Inexpensive Entertainment

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Is all of your money going to bills and credit cards? After allocating your money to all of the necessities such as food, gas, clothing for the kids, etc. every month, it’s depressing when you’re left with $100 or less for incidentals and fun. Instead of spending your time sulking ...

Turn Common Items into Multi-Functional Ones

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

In order to live off of the grid, you have to start thinking in a different way. Remember in kindergarten when the teacher told you to put your “thinking cap” on, well that is exactly what you have to do. By thinking outside of the box and harnessing your creativity, ...

Tips for Invasive Species Prevention

Friday, June 25th, 2010

The Great Lakes has had a terrible time with invasive species, especially Lake Erie. Over the years, there have been many different invasive species that have caused issues for Lake Erie, including zebra muscles. When these non-native species start growing or reproducing in an area where they’re not normally found, ...

The Organic Way: An E. Coli Prevention?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Remember the two week ban on eating spinach in 2006? It makes you wonder how we can ever be sure an E. coli outbreak won’t happen again. Health officials linked the tainted spinach to nine bags packaged at Natural Selection Foods in San Juan Bautista, but the cause of contamination ...

The Tranquility of Wind Songs: Eco-friendly Chimes & Gongs

Friday, May 7th, 2010

The wind is a powerful source of energy, which can be used for many purposes including music. So instead of being connected to your iPod all of the time, you can put your mind at ease with the simple melodies of wind chimes. In Feng Shui, well-tuned chimes are considered ...

Feeling Chartible? Sustainability Starts at Home & Grows Outward

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Ever feel guilty about not being able to give money to your favorite charity or local school? It’s time to put aside that guilt and search the Internet! The unique search engine, GoodSearch, has made it possible for web users to generate revenue for their favorite cause by simply searching for ...