The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made available Monday two tools that let computer users “see” air quality information on a virtual globe.
via EPA unveils air quality check tools.
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10 WAYS TO SHIFT $300 BILLION FOR THE PLANET: FOR EARTH DAY, GREEN AMERICA URGES AMERICANS TO TAKE “THE GREEN ECONOMY CHALLENGE”
Tips provided to Americans to Shift 10% of Their Spending to Green; Also Available: Thousands of Green and Local Options at www.GreenPages.org.
Washington DC//April 7, 2010//Green America today called on all Americans [...]
Essential Oils for Cleaning
I use grapefruit and tea tree oils for cleaning…. love the clean feel of my home.
“Lemon, lime, lavender, cloves, and cinnamon are absolutely fragrant and delicious. Better yet, their juices and oils are scientifically proven germ fighters, explained herbalist Jeannine Vannais, Plant Stewardship Coordinator at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, PA.
“The way we [...]
Monsanto Squeezes Out Seed Business Competition
Allowing monopolies on our food supply seems pretty scary, and besides, I don’t want to eat genetically modified foods – we find out far too often that messing with nature causes problems. How to avoid supporting this seed monopoly and avoid GM foods? Buy organic. Plant your own garden with organic seeds, keep and resow [...]
Myebook – International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 16
Interesting International Magazine…. page through the ebook to see the story on me…..
Myebook – International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 16.
New Idiot’s Guide Simplifies the Equation: Green Business = Sustainable Planet, Bigger Bottom Line (Interview with Trish Riley) : Planet Green
Planet Green: Why is it so important to green your business in the first place?
Trish Riley: Our planet is in trouble, and businesses have the collective power to turn the tide on the environmental disaster we’ve created. If businesses don’t become sustainable, we don’t stand a chance.
Read more: New Idiot’s Guide Simplifies the Equation: Green [...]
Interviews and articles on Going Green with Trish
Radio
Kevyn Burger Show St. Paul/Minneapolis FM107.1: Sept. 20, 2007
Solar Fit Renewable Energy Show WNZF NewsRadio 106.3 FM: Feb. 17, 2009
Interview with E/The Environmental Magazine Editor Jim Motavalli: Sept. 11, 2007
Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM: Sept. 7, 2007
Magazines
Paula Deen Magazine: March 2009
Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine: Jan. [...]
Most Businesses Lack Sustainability Plan: We Can Help
The time has come for businesses to address sustainability, yet only 30 percent are effectively meeting the challenge. Business holds the key to creating a sustainable world. GoGreenNation provides resources and support for Greening Your Business.
A vast majority of corporate executives believe that sustainability-related issues are having or will soon have an impact on their [...]
Trish Riley and Heather Gadonniex on Greening Your Business
Tony Goodson of The 3 Moments in Australia interviewed my co-author, Heather Gadonniex, and I about our new book:
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Greening Your Business authors, Trish Riley and Heather Gadonniex, have written the guide to raise the issues on Green and Sustainability and to show how businesses can profitably be more Green.
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Green Q&A: Cutting Costs by Conserving Energy at Home
Dear Trish,
I have heard that the best way to save energy is by only using your airco when you really need it. Isn’t that true?
Not quite…. Read on for several tips to reduce your energy consumption – the less we use, the more we can rely on truly renewable energy: solar and wind.
Green Q & A: Suncreen Safety
“Dear Trish,
What is the deal with sunscreen? We’ve been told for years to slather on the highest SPF we can find, and now we’re hearing that might not be such a great idea. Should we use sunscreen or not?”
Sunscreens are complex blends of mostly synthetic chemicals, some of which have slipped past the safety test since we don’t require testing on cosmetics – they’re traditionally only investigated when a problem surfaces [...]
Green Q & A: Fertilizing Lawn and Garden
Hi Trish,
What’s the difference between buying regular and organic fertilizers for my lawn and garden?
Green Q & A
Help, Trish! I’ve got an ant attack all over my kitchen. Teeny teeny black ones. Do you know of any non-toxic solution?
GoGreenNation: Tell those ants to take a hike with these non-toxic treatments: Mix a little boric acid with honey to make a bait. They’ll carry it home where it will defeat the colony. Other [...]
Recycle your Cell Phones
Hello:
I am writing to let you know about our organization. The 911 Cell Phone Bank (www.911cellphonebank.org) provides emergency cell phones to law enforcement and victim services agencies nationwide through partnerships with local organizations.
(352) 804-8733 Cell
The 911 Cell Phone Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit initiative of the RMS Foundation (Tax ID 20-5050475). The RMS [...]
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