Australian restaurants pledge to serve only sustainable seafood
In an effort to reverse ongoing environmental concerns surrounding the fishing industry, some of Australia’s top restaurants are pledging to stop serving seafood that has been red-listed in the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s Sustainable Seafood Guide. The guide, which you can find here, was “developed in response to growing public concern about overfishing and its […]
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Simple ways everyone can move toward a greener, more prosperous future today
Human activities are causing climate change and polluting the environment to such a degree that the future looks bleak indeed. However, it’s vital to remember that humans can turn it around if they work together and plan for a better future. Rather than feeling pessimistic and helpless, there are simple things that each person can […]
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This is how we all can make a difference to reduce water pollution-
As you read this, consider that your brain is made up of 73 percent water, while the planet we live on is about 70 percent water. Only three percent of Earth’s water is freshwater, with most of that locked in ice. Now consider that the human population is climbing from over 7.7 billion people […]
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The future is green with industrial hemp: Top uses for Cannabis sativa
On Monday, the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee approved a bill to create a regulatory framework for the newly legalized industrial hemp industry in America. The Sunshine State is on the verge of becoming a “hemp pioneer.” The notorious plant has been grown for 10,000 years but its use in agriculture has suffered from its association […]
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Everglades Decision Reversed, and Reversed Again — Here’s Why
Just over a month after a Florida court issued an order to allow a permit for Kanter Real Estate LLC to start drilling to explore the potential to strike oil in the Everglades, the court announced it was “in error.” The initial order allowing the permit was a reversed decision of a lower court by […]
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Landmark climate change ruling halts hundreds of gas and oil drilling projects
A U.S. district judge just set President Donald Trump and his administration back with after a ruling that stopped hundreds of drilling projects because none of accounted for climate change during the planning phases. Apparently, skipping the climate change question during planning is not only a violation of Mother Nature but the law as well. […]
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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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