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Material Check

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Written by Administrator Sunday, 14 June 2009 07:47

It may be white outside, but greening up homes from the inside is the latest national hobby.  And, the timing couldn’t be better.  With tighter wallets, making use of existing space and materials is a good green practice that pays off in the long run.  However, marketing has led the consumer to greener pastures, but left them sitting on the fence. It seems that every company is using the “green” word in product descriptions. So, how does one really choose appropriate materials and stay true to stewardship goals?

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Lunch Box Letdown

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Last Updated on Saturday, 13 June 2009 07:48 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 29 April 2009 19:00

Take a moment and think about the garbage that is generated in one day in one school cafeteria. Now think about the tried and true lunch box.

It really is that simple to be green.  What with Lunchables and packaging and the cafeteria Styrofoam trays, we are reverse modeling to our children everyday and letting it slide right under our green radar. 

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Interactive Tools

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Last Updated on Saturday, 13 June 2009 07:49 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 25 March 2009 19:00

Below are some helpful websites

Consumer Consequences

http://sustainability.publicradio.org/consumerconsequences/
American Public Media'sTM interactive game designed to illustrate the impact of our lifestyles on the Earth. Consumer Consequences will ask you a series of questions about your lifestyle, and as you play, it will show you how many "Earths" of natural resources it would take to sustain all 6.6 billion humans... if everyone lived like you.

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