“In recent years, it has become very fashionable for a company to announce that they are “greening” their supply chain. The changes these companies propose would have a significant effect on their carbon footprint, not to mention their public profile. So, what’s the real reason for the move toward green supply chains? Do these companies…
Tag Archive: Environment
Kids Nature Project: Build a Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Kids love making stuff – that’s pretty much a given – and they tend to be drawn toward nature, so why not put that passion to work on a project that’s truly for the birds: a milk carton bird feeder? Having a homemade bird feeder mounted near a good viewing window will supply hours and…
Are You a Mom on a Mission?
Are you a “Mom on a Mission”? Submit your story to win a trip to Los Angeles, stay in an eco-hotel & attend Healthy Child Healthy World’s Annual Award Gala!
Manly Skill: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Chemicals
I think we might be able to agree that one of the stereotypical roles of the man in a family is protection. We don’t have to physically protect our families so much these days (I don’t have to beat up the bad guys very often, all of the cave bears are extinct, I believe, and…
Radical Changes to Make Every Day Earth Day
I might as well come clean here by stating that I am not an environmentalist. Many people have referred to me as one, and perhaps I might be considered an environmental activist for some of the work I do, but… I do not think of myself in those terms. It’s too constricting for me. And…
The PB&J Campaign: Saving the Planet, One Meal at a Time
I’ve got a thing about peanut butter. I love it, almost to a fault. So what better way to start off the new year than with a post about peanut butter? And not just about peanut butter, but about reducing the environmental destruction that comes as a result of our dietary choices.
Toxic Soup: Chemistry’s Dirty Little Secret
Our health, and that of our families and friends, may be affected every single day by elements out of our control, such as chemical contamination of our water supply, the soil, the air, and all of the unpronounceable ingredients in our food. But so far, the only people taking notice of this are those working…
Learn More about Derek at Grass Stain Guru
I feel very fortunate to be able to share some of my story with others, and Bethe from Grass Stain Guru was kind enough to feature an interview with me on her site. Bethe is an award-winning author, web producer, and eLearning designer, and believes “nature is the best therapist and teacher any of us…
Green Living Ideas and Twilight Earth Form New Major Environmental Network, Simple Earth Media
Sean Daily, CEO of Green Living Ideas, Inc. and Adam Shake, founder of Twilight Earth, have teamed up to create online environmental media company Simple Earth Media.
Treehuggers, Dirt Worshipers, and… Nature Nerds?
In the green movement, like they say, it takes all types. And whatever the flavor of environmentalist you are, there’s a name for it. I used to hear treehugger a lot, as well as people being referred to as crunchy, and I like to say I’m a dirt worshiper. But I heard the term nature…
Please Give Just $1 For The Charities That You Help To Choose
As writers, we know that part of good stewardship is sharing information, but even the most intelligent among us can not make change without DOING something. So The Good Human & Twilight Earth, along with The Grass Stain Guru, Lighter Footstep, My Green Side, The Smart Mama, A Little Greener Every Day, Fake Plastic Fish,…
My Entry in the Eco Champion Campaign Could Win $15,000 for a Green Cause – Please Vote and Share!
The winner of the Eco Champion Challenge will get to pick the recipient of a $15,000 donation, and voting takes place through March 25th. Elect an Eco Champion – Round 1 Brickfish I sure would like to be able to give that to a deserving organization, so please help me out by voting for my…
