what are some complications with a green wedding?
I am having to write a research paper on a green wedding. I have all the positive aspects of going green but now I need a couple negatives. I have one being timing could go wrong, weather, your choices may be limited…please help with any other possibilities!! Thank you!
Read MoreWhat's the best way to get started in a "green collar" career field?
My background is in the legal field, but I have been searching for an administrative or assistant position with an environmental employer while I work towards an Environmental Sciences undergraduate degree. I’m very open to many aspects of careers possibilities within this field. I just know that being a "tree-hugging hippie" all my life, I may as well get into a line of work that better suits my character, perhaps only then I will flourish.
Read MoreDo you know why it is important to recycle?
When we recycle, we are taking back some of our nonrenewable resources and gaining the ability to reuse them. Considering things like minerals, coal, and fossil fuels are in short supply, it is important that we take every opportunity to make the most of these dwindling natural resources. We need to use landfills only when we have done everything necessary to reclaim any useful waste.
Did you know that methane and leachete are both byproducts of slowly rotting waste created in landfills? Where methane occurs naturally and has the potential of being an energy source, leachete does not have benefits; in fact, it has to have special holding ponds with bacteria added so as not to contaminate water sources. Even closed landfills have to retain insurance for a period of 30 years due to possibilities of explosions!
Also another thing to consider is that if we recycle and compost, then our need for mining and garbage pickup would be virtually eliminated!
How do you recycle your plastic shopping bags?
Reuse, reduce, recycle. For my family it’s become *the* mantra. This certainly applies to plastic shopping bags. Purchasing pre-made reusable shopping bags is super, but why throw away money when you can make your own with materials you’ve probably already got on hand? Yup, those plastic shopping bags!
The URL below gives just one example of how these can be recycled.
http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/round%20plastic%20bag%20tote.html
A friend turned me onto that page a few months ago. It was just the inspiration needed to get me exploring other possibilities for turning this type of landfill fodder into practical items. Since then I’ve made huge storage bags for my kids’ Legos, pouches for plastic lid storage (tacked inside cabinet doors- no more lid-palooza!), and other neat items. Maybe a laundry bag next? Who knows?
There are many ways to recycle plastic shopping bags besides crocheting. Tell us yours, thanks!
Read MoreWhat do you do to educate yourself about the environment?
I have seen quite a number of people asking questions about what they can do about the environment, making statements, etc.
At this time, I’d like to ask a different question: How do you educate yourself on the issues regarding the environment? Do you read websites? Do you read magazines devoted to the subject? Are you getting your notes from an organization you have joined?
Also, do you read from industrial or scientific journals about this topic? I’d find it interesting to see where people get their information, becuase, as they say, knowledge is power.
For those wondering, I am interested in seeing what others do to get their info; the the above details, I was throwing out a few possibilities of what I suppose others do.