Archive for the ‘Green Living & News’ Category

Icebergs Conquer Antarctica, One Day At A Time

March 12th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Have you ever seen the movie Happy Feet? The same cute and cuddly penguins featured in that flick are under a serious threat of losing their habitat. A HUGE, 48 miles long and 39 miles wide, iceberg is predicted to ...

Cow Manure: The Power Source Of 2010

March 11th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Who would of thought that the methane gas in cow manure had another purpose, other than smelling really bad. In Washington state, a plant that turns cow manure into electrical power has been successfully operating for over a year. This ...

How Sports Cause Industrial Pollution

March 10th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Most people love playing baseball in the park with their kids or being a part of their local soccer team, but most people don't realize the negative effects sports can have on the environment. With the Winter Olympics at there ...

Organic Pesticide For Vegetables & Fruits

March 10th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News, Organic & Chemical Pesticides | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Fruits & vegetables are an important part of any person's diet. But, people aren't the only ones who enjoy fruits and veggies. For instance, over 35 species of insects like to feast on the pepper alone, YIKES. Dealing with this ...

Should We Get Rid of Mosquitoes With Science?

March 8th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
It seems scientists can genetically modify anything these days. Grapples and plumcots are weird enough, but can science really start altering entire species? Researchers in the UK are experimenting with genetic engineering to control the mosquito problem. But they are met ...

Natural Bug Repellent For Plants: The Most Common Kinds Of Houseplants

March 8th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Not everyone has a backyard and a lawn with enough room to maintain an extensive garden. Many people resort to having their plants indoors as an alternative to having their own garden. Houseplants don't require the same amount of maintenance ...

Glue Goes Green: Golden Orb Spiders Produce Strongest Glue

March 1st, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News, Spiders & Other Arachnids | 1 Comment | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
It's always exciting when scientists make eco-friendly breakthroughs. But these discoveries are even more interesting when they're so outrageous, they just might work. Recently, researchers discovered the glue from golden orb spiders can be harnessed into the most eco-friendly and strongest ...

The Drought Is Over. Wait, Is It?

February 27th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Firstly, we are not referring to Lil Wayne's The Drought Is Over mix-tape, we are talking about the complete reversal of the drought all throughout the United States. According to the United States Climate Prediction Center, 92% of the country ...

Organic Pesticide For Tomatoes: The 5 Best Ways To Protect Your Favorite Vegetable

February 25th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | 1 Comment | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Tomatoes are a tasty addition to hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Protecting them from insects, diseases, and other animals is a whole lot easier than you would think. Most of these methods are easy fixes with items you already have ...

Organic Food Benefits: 4 Tips To Buy Cheap & Healthy Food

February 23rd, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News | 2 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The 2010 Winter Olympics are in full swing and man does Shaun White have some tricks up his sleeves. You're watching Mr. White and other Olympic athletes compete for gold medals, while sitting on the couch relaxing and eating potato ...