An Organic Mattress Worth Investing in When looking for an environmental approach to your bedroom, recycling and organic should be the way to go. Bedding and mattresses are a huge issue in the landfills and coming up with a solution for this problem is a must. Beds can last twenty or more years, and I strongly suggest to take care of them properly. My suggestion if you are not a wealthy individual and can not afford to shop for an organic bed, is to purchase one second hand and properly clean and disinfect the mattress appropriately with an organic cleanser that has anti bacterial properties to the solution, and let it dry. Summer months or warmer months is usually a better option, this way you can place the mattress outside to dry quicker. One of the best investments in a book that I own and that I have discovered is called Green Leaders. I have located a few businesses offering a green bed to purchase, as well as other bedding such as sheets and pillows, but they are very expensive but with good reason. Hastens Sweetdreamzzz
About Ecological Footprint Right now we consume the equivalent of 1.5 planets' worth of natural resources every year! Did you know that if everyone on the planet lived like the average American, we would need 5 Earths to sustain our lifestyle? Where does that number come from? By determining how many hectares of land humans need to support their lifestyle and comparing it to the amount of arable land found on the planet, scientists are able to measure the impact of human demand on the planet’s eco systems, which is called our ecological footprint. Globally, all humanity consumes the equivalent of 1.5 planets' worth of resources to sustain the way we live each year. Every year we recognize Earth Overshoot Day, an annual marker of when humans begin using more resources than the planet will be able to replenish. Before we do irrevocable harm to the planet by depleting too many of its natural resources, we need to stop this unsustainable practice and reduce our consumption levels.
Bullfrog Power Unleashes Clean Electricity Bullfrog Power is now offering electricity generated by wind power to all homes and business’s in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Regional and local grids are used by Bullfrog power to give you the same amount of electricity you were using before. Bullfrog offers power at 100 percent which is renewable and clean electricity for you to use. This is all sourced and generated at a variety of wind farms that are generating this power for people and business’s to use. Bullfrog Power meets the special logo of standard from Environment Canada’s Eco Logo. Investing time and money in wind farms in all provinces that they are currently operating in, they only search for the highest and newest standard of wind production. Here is a list of the generation facilities Bullfrog Power uses in each province. Cowley Ridge Wind Plant– Alberta – Type III Oldman River Wind Farm – Alberta – Type III Bear Mountain Wind Park – B.C. St.
News: Rain Forest For centuries, humans have relied on rain forests for a variety of products. Foods such as tomatoes, peppers, corn, rice, coconuts, bananas, coffee, cocoa, tapioca, beans, and sweet potatoes all originally came from the rain forest. Many civilizations have exploited the timber in rain forests and cleared the land for farms. Some preliterate tribes have actually lived in the rain forests for thousands of years. Today people rely on tropical rain forests for a variety of everyday products: paper (7 percent of all paper pulp comes from the rain forest); rubber (used in tires and other products); wax (used in plastics); mahogany and teak (used in wood products such as furniture); and many other items. Destructive Activities Unfortunately, human activities have taken a toll on the rain forest. Farming. Cattle ranching also poses a danger to rain forests. Logging. Other activities. Destruction Aftermath Soil and erosion. Flora and fauna. Climate. Copyright © 2002 Grolier Incorporated.
Feminine Products That are Earth Friendly Many environmentalists are speaking about the landfill issues of diapers. It is on the news, green sites, and many people speak of the diaper problem continuously. Diapers are not the only form of a throw away object that does not decompose fast enough. Environmental choices for feminine products do exist, but are not being spoken about enough, nor are they being sold in regular grocery stores or pharmacies as they should be. Here is a list of a few options to consider. The Diva Cup If you already use tampons, and do not enjoy using pads, the Diva Cup is recyclable and can be reused after washing them. Wemoon A natural pad made out of organic fabric is available from this Australian based company. Organic Pads That Compost Another option available although supplies are very limited through this organization, is pads you can compost.
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