Eco-Living Magazine

How Do We Teach Our Children Not to Be Consumers?

With sustainability and trying to create a sustainable society I feel like America’s biggest issue is our consumerism; the constant need to buy things, buy new things, update our... Read more

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAPERBLOGGERS

Rio Revisited

Monday, June 18th marked the beginning of the Rio +20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Similar in scope to the landmark 1992 Earth Summit, this follow-up summi... Read more

The 25 June 2012 by 2ndgreenrevolution
Current, Environment, Society
“Less Idling Time” Package Saves Money at Pump in Police Cruisers

Like most people, I get particularly annoyed with government waste. And though what falls in this category is often determined by our own political ideology,... Read more

The 01 June 2012 by 2ndgreenrevolution
Environment
Bamboo Helmet by Roof Eco Design

This is an helmet made of Bamboo by Roof company, the shell is constructed entirely from bamboo fibers, and has passed the E22-05 safety requirements... Read more

The 26 June 2012 by Luciano
Art & Design, Environment
The Opposite of Zero Waste

I had the wonderful opportunity of spending some time with family last month. We enjoyed a relaxing cruise through the eastern Caribbean. It was the second... Read more

The 10 June 2012 by 2ndgreenrevolution
Environment
iPad 2 Wood Case and Accessories by Miniot Design

The wood made iPad 2 case is designed and produced by Miniot, specialized in wood cases for smarth technological gadgets like Apple iPads and iPhones. For... Read more

The 24 June 2012 by Luciano
Art & Design, Environment
China Analyzes Rare Earth Mining Practices, Resulting Damage

Despite being the world’s largest exporter of rare earth metals, China just released its first-ever report on the rare earth mining industry about a week ago.... Read more

The 29 June 2012 by 2ndgreenrevolution
Environment
Is This Your Brain?! The Psychological Barriers to Engaging with Energy Use

The Green Alliance recently announced a new report Neither sermons nor silence: the case for national communications on energy which shows why the government’s... Read more

The 01 June 2012 by Dorsetenergized
Environment, Health, Psychology
America’s Home Education Energy Winners Announced

Last year we wrote about the inaugural America’s Home Energy Education Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed at reducing energy consumption by... Read more

The 05 June 2012 by 2ndgreenrevolution
Environment
Global Investment in Renewables Hit All-Time High in 2011

Despite a somewhat sluggish global economy, renewable energy investments reached an all-time high in 2011. A report titled “Global Trends in Renewable Energy... Read more

The 27 June 2012 by 2ndgreenrevolution
Environment
An Eco-Friendly Lawnmowing Solution: Goats

More and more often communities and individuals are turning to an environmentally friendly solution to cutting grass -- just turn a herd of goats loose and let... Read more

The 26 June 2012 by Petslady
Animals & Wildlife, Environment