The plastics industry is as dirty as 600 coal-fired power plants
As multiple nations move toward eliminating coal power to reduce carbon emissions, the plastics industry is producing enough emissions to equal more than 600 coal power plants, according to a sobering new report. Coal is quickly being replaced in several countries by renewable clean energy sources such as wind and solar power. The United Kingdom […]
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Australia cut the use of plastic bags by 80 percent in just three months
As we see more and more stories about sea creatures like whales found dead with bellies full of plastic, more and more countries and localities are banning single-use plastics like bags and straws. In one dramatic example, Australia cut the use of plastic bags by 80 percent in just three months, and it wasn’t due […]
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Study warns balloons are greater threat to seabirds than plastic straws
A new study reveals that while plastic straws is a killer of marine animals, it’s balloons that are a greater threat, particularly to seabirds. All of us at one time or another has probably released a balloon into the air and thought nothing of it. After all, it’s just a balloon, it couldn’t possibly kill […]
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This is how eco-friendly housing can be gratifying and prosperous
As warnings about climate change become more and more common in the daily news, many homeowners are faced with concerns they haven’t had to think about too much before. Would my home be ready to withstand a natural disaster? What if my house isn’t ready for a changing climate? Meanwhile across the world, people […]
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Can Old Medical Equipment Be Recycled?
Some of the most prestigious careers that someone can have are within the medical field. We need doctors, nurses, and medical assistants. They give us medicine to help us feel better and take care of us while we’re ill. Also, they are trained to save lives. However, doctors don’t save people’s lives alone. Often times, […]
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Crayola Goes Green and Offers the ColorCycle Program
Here at Green and Growing, we stress the importance of cutting down on waste and recycling as much as possible. Our landfills are already full, so we need to recycle as much as possible. This allows us to keep using resources instead of throwing them away. However, there are some products that are questionable in […]
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How to Cut Back Your Use of Napkins and Paper Towels
Napkins and paper towels are some of the most useful household items. Each time you spill something or need to wipe your face, a napkin is always there for you. Unfortunately, we tend to use more napkins than we need to. Wasting napkins not only costs you more money, but it also causes the environment […]
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Mascara: How to Appropriately Get Rid of Old Mascara Wands and Tubes
A key element in your make-up routine, if you wear make-up, is your mascara. Mascara can make your eyes pop and pull a whole look together. However, a tube of mascara only lasts a few months. So, what should you do once your tube runs out? If you are a make-up guru, or haven’t found […]
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Great Ways to Add Repurposed Furniture to Your Home
There’s an old saying that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. Repurposed furniture proves that old saying to be true. New furniture is expensive to buy and I doubt that you want to buy someone’s 30 year old couch. If you’re looking for cheap and sanitary options for furniture, then repurposing is the best […]
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Would You Eat Roadkill? It’s Healthier Than You Think
Only about 1 in 20 people hunt these days, with most of us choosing to buy our meat at the grocery store. Others of us have decided to abstain from meat entirely. This is because the meat industry does a lot of harm to the environment, like demolishing forests for more land. Most of the […]
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