In this age where we question almost every purchase as to whether or not the product is earth-friendly, we reach the crossroads when it comes to jewelry. Women, throughout the ages, have indulged their passion for precious gems, especially diamonds, without regard to how they were mined and what sort of price was paid for simply obtaining them, much less for purchasing the resulting necklace or ring. Today’s woman wants more. She wants to be sure the diamond she’s sporting didn’t come Read More

Energy awareness is at an all time high, with many people wondering how they can save power, reduce their energy consumption, and live more sustainable lives.  Some people are taking it a step further, and want to know what they can do to get completely off the power grid.  While going off the grid isn’t for everyone, it can be a rewarding step toward making your life completely sustainable.  If you’re interested in being less reliant on public sources of energy, here’s Read More

When considering the problem of global warming and the issues that is causing around the world, one thing that any responsible person needs to be aware of is the fact that carbon dioxide is one of the major culprits in this global event.  As more and more carbon dioxide is pumped into the air, environmental agencies try to find ways to encourage companies to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by the major companies, and this is where the carbon credit comes in.

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As we go through our day, we may do lots of little things that might have unexpectedly big consequences, and one of the worst offenders might be the act of throwing a dryer sheet in with our laundry!  We all know that dryer sheets promise to make our clothes smell fresh and to help us avoid static cling, but the truth is, these innocent, omnipresent sheets can actually be quite harmful.  If you are wondering what all the fuss is about (after all, doesn’t everyone use them?) there are Read More