If we all did just one little thing for the environment every day, it would surely add up to a very big difference.
How do people in your household, for example, dispose of dead batteries? This powerful and portable little energy source is one of mankind’s most important inventions – and yet our environment is [...]
Nuclear power is an alternative to using fossil fuels that many countries are pursuing. There are nuclear power plants in most of the major countries in the world, although some governments are stopping or slowing the nuclear power development program for fear of a nuclear accident, which could devastate the world. However, nuclear power is [...]
With politicians and celebrities alike focusing on the environment, more and more teenagers are expressing interest in making a difference in the world around them. Besides encouraging your kids to reduce, reuse and recycle, here are 10 ways to help get your teens to think green.
Global warming is one of the most popular topics of news programs and worldwide media. The basic assertion of global warming is that the surface of the earth is increasing in temperature. That assertion also implies that human industrial activities are responsible for this temperature increase.
A consensus of worldwide scientists recently issued a statement [...]
The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) distributed about 60,000 plastic bags to customers last year. Starting this summer, the VIRL will no longer be supplying plastic shopping bags in it’s library branches. The library stated that concern for environmental issues were key to the decision. Customers are being urged to bring their own recycled bags, [...]
Leaf Rapids, Man. became the first municipality in Canada to ban plastic bags. Some municipalities around the world have done the same. Will your community be next?
I am all for banning plastic products that can take dozens of years (100’s ?) to degrade in land fills, but what are the alternatives? Canvas bags? What if [...]
IKEA Canada is setting aside two prime parking spots at each of its 11 super stores for environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles. A step in the right direction, albeit a small step.
Ways that teens can feel good about when going green.
1. Paper or plastic? Neither: Outfit your family with reusable bags-the funkier the better-and get your teen into the habit of refusing the disposable kind when shopping.
The modern kitchen is full of plastic. What would we do without plastic containers, plastic cling wrap, plastic utensils for our parties, plastic dishes, plastic cups, plastic spatulas, and more?
The problem with all this plastic is that it is made with chemicals. Chemicals that can leach into our beverages and our food. Chemicals that [...]
With politicians and celebrities alike focusing on the environment, more and more teenagers are expressing interest in making a difference in the world around them. Besides encouraging your kids to reduce, reuse and recycle, here are five ways to help get your teens to think green.
