‘Meaningful Green’ Archives
Organic or Certified Naturally Grown?
Organic crops are grown with limited or no synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. So are Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) crops. What’s the difference and why should you care? Both use similar production guidelines and yield high quality, nutritious food, but the cost at the register may not be the same. Only food labeled "organic" has been [...]
The 12 Most Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables
The Environmental Working Group, a public information non-profit organization, has published its 2011 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, including the Dirty Dozen™ list of fruits and vegetables harboring the highest quantities of pesticides. On EWG’s Dirty Dozen™ list (from highest to lowest pesticide content): [...]
Choosing a Green College Campus
Meaningful Green This fall, many high school seniors will begin the college selection process. Students are becoming increasingly aware of their environment and, as a result, expect more from colleges, including green initiatives, as they seek a good fit for their higher education experience. Colleges and universities all over the U.S. are [...]
Secret Source for Recycled School Supplies
Meaningful Green Title: Secret Source for Recycled School Supplies School supply lists are out and the shopping frenzy is underway, but here’s the challenge – actually finding eco-friendly school supplies. The good news is that you still have plenty of time to find some fun, earth-friendly items, as well as shop at [...]
Secret Source for Recycled School Supplies
Meaningful Green School supply lists are out and the shopping frenzy is underway, but here’s the challenge – actually finding eco-friendly school supplies. The good news is that you still have plenty of time to find some fun, earth-friendly items, as well as shop at an undiscovered resource for back-to-school [...]
Don’t Fall for Greenwashing
The color green – psychologically synonymous trustworthiness, nature, and the environment– is popping up in advertising across all product categories. Everything from cars, soap, bedding, greeting cards, clothing, and electronics has been marketed as suddenly being green. Is it possible all these things have morphed into environmentally [...]
Repel Mosquitos Naturally
Repel Mosquitos Naturally To reduce exposure to West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, health officials encourage the use of repellents. While it’s true that DEET is one of the most powerful insect repellents on the market, there is an abundance of naturally derived options. Weighing the risk of wearing a repellent versus the risk [...]
CFL vs. Incandescent – You Choose
Incandescent light bulbs have been around since the late 1800s. That alone should tell you there must be something better. But, is there? The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (originally the CLEAN Energy Act) was enacted to increase efficiency standards in general-purpose light bulbs beginning in 2012. It did not ban incandescent [...]
Meaningful Green – Get Rid of Ants Naturally
Spring rains herald the annual arrival of unwanted guests – ants. These rice-sized insects love invading kitchens, bathrooms, and anywhere they can easily find delicious, crumbly snacks. They’re often spotted dancing in a conga line along baseboards as they haul their booty back to the nest. Ants use pheromones, or scent markers, to convey [...]
