Is Your Garden Smart? Conserve Water with a Drip Irrigation System

In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without compromising their environmental ideals. Gardens not only provide a break from the pressures everyday stress, but they can also be a great way to save money by growing one’s own food or growing flowers for a fresh selection of gifts all year long. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. Low water gardening is one way to make sure that your garden stays... 

Green Dry Cleaners: 3 Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaning Alternatives

Dry-clean-only clothes are often a necessity for those who work in professional environments. Unfortunately, dry cleaning clothes has all sorts of nasty side effects. The whole system uses toxic chemicals that can wreak havoc on the environment and aren’t too healthy for you either. So, what’s the alternative cleaning method? Perhaps, you’ve noticed signs for green dry cleaners popping up around your town. What is green dry cleaning? And, how do you know if the process is really... 

EverythingLongBeach.com plans green promotion to plant hundreds of trees

Climate change is one of the most daunting threats facing our world today. Creative solutions will be the key to changing the tides of the biggest fight of humanity. EverythingLongBeach.com will begin using Mokugift’s tree-planting rewards as prizes for the Great Green Ideas contest. EverythingLongBeach.com actively supports green activities in Long Beach by promoting events that help the environment such as neighborhood tree-plantings and beach cleanups. “We’re always looking for ways to encourage... 

Adventure Cycling: Training for a Long Bike Trip

If you are just getting started in Adventure Cycling, the first thing to consider is your training needs. How far do you want to go and how many days do you have to travel? I am currently planning a four day Bicycle Touring trip of about 220 miles. I’ll be carrying 30 pounds of gear and averaging 55 miles each day. That means before I set off, I need to have ridden similar distances on a bike weighed down with equipment. Like any physical activity, you want to slowly build-up distance and... 

Basmati and Wild Rice over Acorn Squash with Braised Vegetables

We found this wonderful recipe at Vegetarian Times.com. Squash and wild rice! That spells hearty comfort food. Try it and make it your own by using your favorite varieties of squash. Serves 8 Recipe: Basmati and Wild Rice over Acorn Squash with Braised Vegetables Ingredient 1 Tbs olive oil 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 2 medium acorn squash, quartered and seeded Basmati and Wild Rice ¼ cup pine nuts 1½ cups basmati-wild rice mix 1 Tbs. olive... 

Adventure Bicycling: How to Get Started Traveling by Bike

On GreenWorld365 we talk a lot about reducing your carbon foot print.  There are a lot of ways to do this from conserving energy, recycling, buying offsets, or eating less meat.  But what about travel? According to Green Progress, a 3000 mile trip produces 1319 pounds of CO2. That means to fly from Los Angeles to New York round trip produces over a ton of CO2. You get the idea. Now I was born with a serious case of wanderlust. For me the thought of giving up travel is just not an option. ... 

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Prezzemolo

This is a recipe I found in the book, Moosewood Restaurant Cooking For Health. I tried it and it was fantastic! If you, like me, are a garlic lover and like a lot of flavor with a little bit of heat, you’re sure to love this also. Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Prezzemolo Ingredients 16 ounces whole grain spaghetti or linguine 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon red... 

Seven Priorities for EPA’s Future

Colleagues: Almost one year ago, I began my work as Administrator.  It has been a deeply fulfilling 12 months and a wonderful homecoming for me.  As our first year together draws to a close, we must now look to the tasks ahead. In my First Day Memo, I outlined five priorities for my time as Administrator.  We have made enormous strides on all five, and our achievements reflect your hard work and dedication.  By working with our senior policy team, listening to your input and learning from the... 

Environmental Quote of the Day

Will urban sprawl spread so far that most people lose all touch with nature? Will the day come when the only bird a typical American child ever sees is a canary in a pet shop window? When the only wild animal he knows is a rat – glimpsed on a night drive through some city slum? When the only tree he touches is the cleverly fabricated plastic evergreen that shades his gifts on Christmas morning? ~Frank N. Ikard, North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, Houston, March 1968  Read More →

Sustainability Standards Completed for Tilapia Farming

Washington D.C. - Global standards addressing the negative impacts of tilapia farming on the environment and society have been finalized. They are the first set of final standards produced through the Aquaculture Dialogues, a series of roundtables coordinated by WWF. The standards are the final product of the Tilapia Aquaculture Dialogue, a network of more than 200 people – including producers, conservationists and scientists – created in 2005 to help transform the aquaculture industry. Many... 

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