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Repurposed Items for Everyone's House.....or Office
16 hours ago by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
• Flip Flop Bins: Recycled flip flop bins put to use those old flip flops that, when broken or torn up go straight into the trash. Right? Why no repurpose them and make something else that we could all use around our house. Storage bins. Of...
Growing Your Own Grub
05/06/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
Things are finally warming up here which means I can plant some vegetables soon. So far I have some chives and basil that bounced back from last year.The basil is particularly tough and I saw the healthy green sprouts trying to burst through the...
Elton John's Fight Against AIDS
05/03/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
The featured videos today are Elton John’s Believe and Blessed. They got me thinking about future generations who we will never meet but care enough about to want to protect.Elton John started the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992 after getting...
Earthy Eco-Lingerie
05/01/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
Sarah Ratty designs the earthy, ethical and environmentally conscious line of clothing Ciel. It’s so hip it has been a hit with celebrities such as Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller.I love their sexy yet comfy lingerie such as boy shorts and...
An Awesome Natural and Sustainable Projects
04/30/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Biodegradable Seed-Starter Pots:You will need:• Scissors• Empty Toilet Paper Rolls• Potting Soil• Seeds of Your ChoiceCut each roll in half and press them all flat as you can. Use a book or a brick to get them flat. It's best to use...
Food Prices Rise Across the Globe
04/29/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
Riots are breaking out because of rising food prices and shortages on common staples such as rice, wheat, soy and corn. Millions are left vulnerable to be plunged further into poverty. Countries that are dependent on imported food are in a worse...
Detox your Body the Natural Way
04/29/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Fight the toxins that build up in your body with food and good habits. Here's how.Most people are in a state of toxic overload with heir own bodies. One main contributor to this toxic overload is our currently environmental state, the other is our...
Does Eating Meat Harm the Planet?
04/29/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
"If anyone wants to save the planet, all they have to do is just stop eating meat....it's staggering when you think about it. Vegetarianism takes care of so many things in one shot; ecology, famine, cruelty." - Sir Paul McCartneyEating meat effects...
Get Active Now, Before it's too Late with your Economic Stimulus Payment
04/29/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Bush's recently approved economic stimulus package is supposed to help boost our economy that is slowly shrinking away, by returning funds back to the Americans who are cash-strapped. Bush assumes that all Americans who are going to receive their...
Get in on the Electric Car Craze
04/28/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
It might be a great idea to consider an electric or hybrid car since to-date, the gas prices aren't changing and I have been told by MANY people that the price of gas won't be dipping below $3.00 ever again. Ever is quite along time, but I am...
Sustaining YOU
04/28/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Sustain yourself with a few yoga moves. You know, yoga is for more than just getting into shape. It can also help you relax from all the pressures of the global warming stress that a lot of us are feeling anymore. Sometimes it just seems that all...
Arctic Animals & Music from Arctic Tale
04/26/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
The video featured today is Live Let Live performed by Brian Wilson with gorgeous clips of Arctic animals from the movie Arctic Tale. Narrated by Queen Latifah, it includes the characters Nanu the polar bear, Seela the walrus and the struggle to...
Ways to get Active in Greening your Lawn.....and Others Around you
04/25/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
You can help improve your lawns, your families and others exposure to lawn chemicals by raising awareness in your town about how dangerous lawn care and how much better the use of organic turf is. Here is a rough draft of how you can start change...
More Earth Day Crafts
04/22/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
I have been on a craft kick and made some raspberry votive soy candles today. Soy wax is better for the environment, much easier to clean and is virtually soot free. Another bonus is that you don't get a sink hole so don't have to bother with a...
Right Moves for Earth Day
04/22/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
First off, Happy Earth Day everyone. And here are some right moves for the Earth Day change in your life.1. CFLs: The mercury in a CFL bulb us far less than the mercury emissions released from a coal-burning power plant lighting up a regular,...
Earth Friendly Art from Old Magazines
04/21/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
Thanks to Peggy from Junk Creation I came across a post about making art from recycled items such as this colorful gecko from old magazines. We have been celebrating Earth day since the weekend and our yard is going to be very clean but if we put...
Earth Day Music & Tough Grass
04/19/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
Happy Earth day all! We kept busy puttering around cleaning our neighborhood in the afternoon.In the morning a friend and I hit a used bookstore and got a whole box of books for five dollars! I grabbed a bit of everything including an Indian...
Your Life and Your Taxes
04/18/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Ahimsa literally means, "the voidance of violence." Your tax dollars that you pay in each year go to support violence more than you know. And anymore the violence you go to support is quite high on the scale of "things you don't want to help pay...
I Want to Start Living Green, but Where to Start?.....
04/18/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Here's your chance for a leg-up on starting to live more green. Two yogis put together all you need to take the first steps toward a greener life-style with an eco-startup kit.The two women who are behind the company Rocklovepeace, Melanie Monroe...
How To Celebrate Earth Day
04/18/2008 by Mark Jabo @ environmentaltalk.com
-The following op-ed is from The Objective Standard, a publication that stands out for its rationality and clear thinking on a variety of topics. -On April 22, Celebrate Exploit-the-Earth Dayby Craig BiddleBecause Earth Day is intended to further...
Want to get into Beekeeping? Here's a Natural Way to do so
04/17/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Enjoy the rewards of beekeeping, but keeping the naturally is easier than you think. Here's how to get started and reap the benefits, such as fresh, natural, delicious honey from your own backyard.Supplies you will need:Beekeeping does involve some...
More Eco-Friendly Tips to Live by
04/17/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
1. Air fresheners are another common indoor source for VOCs. Skip the artificial versions and make your own: Add several drops of essential oil to a spray bottle of water and spritz. This method helps reduce your exposure to VOCs and will cut...
When the Power Goes out What are your Options?
04/17/2008 by Shelly @ naturalandsustainable.com
Well, generators are a nice place to start, but what is the right one?A generators output is the best place to start looking, as well as the size of the generator. A generators output is measures by watts, a unit of power derived by multiplying...
Shell Game
04/17/2008 by Mark Jabo @ environmentaltalk.com
The hair-raising story of a tortoise...Researchers announced today they had discovered a rare soft-shell turtle that had previously been thought to be extinct. The turtle was discovered in northern Vietnam and was believed to have been planted by...
Earth Day Activities and Ideas
04/16/2008 by Sandra Williams @ globallygreenliving.com
How about making a pledge on Earth Day? Here are some ideas to start with so we can take better care of the earth long term. Turn the water off when not needed such as in between brushing your teeth or shaving. Take shorter showers. Turn...