I tend to think of my stuff the same way Alton Brown views his Kitchen. “The only uni-tasker I allow in my Kitchen is a fire extinguisher!” I’m a very practical person when it all comes down to it, and I’m pretty good at talking myself out of buying frivolities. Not to say I lead … More Allyson’s Essentials
Recently, GreenHawks wrote an article about Minimalism: the move toward reducing copious amounts of “stuff” to live a life with less clutter and more purpose. We decided to start a series of the 10 things we would absolutely NEED if we decided to take minimalism to the extreme and could only keep the things on … More Olivia’s Essentials
Are you an environmentally-conscious college student, and studying a major that pertains to our Earth’s environment? Are you in need of some extra money? If you said yes to both these questions, keep up the good work, and keep reading this article! Your actions don’t go unnoticed. Many businesses, associations, and organizations are ready to reward … More Money DOES Grow on Trees: 5 Environmental Scholarships
Potatoes are not exactly “cute” vegetables, and their constant availability at the grocery store may leave some gardeners cold to the idea of growing their own. However, a look at a potato plant may change your mind: they have bushy, leafy bodies topped by a few purple or white flowers. A patch of potatoes would … More Potatoes: A Fun Option for Sunny Gardens
Protein keeps you feeling fuller, longer. When you eat protein, a hormone is released that signals to your brain that you are full. Proteins found in meat, fish and poultry are especially effective. Protein helps build and repair muscles. Proteins are the building blocks of bone, muscles, skin, and blood. After a tough workout, proteins … More 10 Reasons you should Eat more Protein
These past two weeks we asked readers: Which do you prefer, hand-dryers or paper towels. The results showed that 66.67% chose paper towels and 33.33% chose hand-dryers. If you want to know why hand-dryers are more environmentally friendly than paper towels, read this interesting article from Slate.com. Maybe next time the majority will chose the … More Tell Us what you Think results weeks 3-4
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