Alison Wood

Top 10 Countries That Use Solar Power

July 16, 2011

Several countries have joined Germany, Spain, China and the US in recent years in using solar energy. These countries with their supportive government policies have certainly taken excellent strides in installing solar energy. However, these are not the only countries that have installed solar energy. Here’s a list of the top 10 countries that use [...]

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Solar Powering Your Car

July 14, 2011

Solar-paneled photovoltaic (PV) cell-driven power used in electric cars states a strong case for continued vitality. Environmentally, the ozone layer is preserved, and the visibility and eye-burning problems of California smog are removed along with the health issues, a boon for the world’s eighth-largest economy. Otherwise economically, solar energy is fast becoming cash for cars. [...]

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Top Ten Green Movies

May 29, 2011

Not all entertainment has to be brainless. Although most people associate “environmental” films with boring documentaries, there are actually several movies that focus on issues facing the future of our planet and the continuation of our species that will thrill and delight audiences of any age. Here are a few you might want to check [...]

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Health Benefits of Organic Coffee

April 12, 2011

If you’re a card-carrying member of the caffeine club, then there’s likely one reason, and one reason alone, why you drink coffee. Your morning cup of Joe is designed to wake you up and allow you to face the day with some semblance of a functional brain. Also, it tastes great (and the smell is [...]

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Eco Eating Guide

April 5, 2011

Just because you’ve started to incorporate more fruits, veggies, and whole grains into your diet doesn’t mean you’re doing everything you can for optimal health (although it’s a good start). If you really want to give yourself the best available nutrition as a means of living a more healthful lifestyle for today and for your [...]

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How To Grow Organic Tomatoes

April 3, 2011

This blog post on how to grow organic tomatoes will show you how you can have a big crop of delicious and healthy organic tomatoes on your table in the easiest way possible. The tomato is a sensitive plant and there are several traps that lie in wait for your juicy fruit, but with a [...]

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The Principles Of Square Foot Gardening

December 31, 2010

Square foot gardening is an idea made popular by Mel Bartholomew in the 1980s. It is ideal for the smaller organic garden, because it is an intensive method of gardening based around ideas of companion planting, water conservation and avoiding pesticides and weed killers.

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Eco-Friendly Skincare: Green Your Routine

October 14, 2010

If you have sensitive skin, you are no doubt well aware of the fact that many cleansers, creams, and treatments contain chemicals, dyes, and fragrances that can leave your skin irritated or even cause rashes and other serious problems. As a result, you have no doubt invested in skincare items that are free of these toxins. As for the rest of you, you likely continue to use whatever tried-and-true brand you have been buying for the last ten years, with no notion of the damage it could be causing both you and the environment. In short, it’s time to take a look at the products you’re putting on your skin and start to consider if there could be alternatives that are equally effective but a bit more eco-friendly.

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Your Home Made Sustainable in Five Easy Steps

July 21, 2010

Sustainability is a concept that has been thrown around a lot lately, mainly in regard to the food industry. With viral videos of the horrors of feedlots flooding the internet and more and more people suffering allergies from harmful pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and even fertilizers that seep into our food and water and contaminate fabrics and home items alike, it’s no surprise that people are looking for ways to protect themselves and the planet from pollution, waste, and the inhumane treatment of animals

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Why Go Green to Remodel?

June 13, 2010

If you’re looking to remodel part, or all, of your home, consider working some green ideas into your budget. If money is not an issue, you can certainly go all out, but with eco-friendly products flooding the market due to an increase in demand over the last several years, you can often find green options that are similar in price or can even cost you less for comparable products. And with government incentives and continued energy savings, some of these products can be the gift that keeps on giving. Here are just a few of the many options available if you’re looking to keep the planet healthy while you beautify your home.