Keep the Vampires Out of Your House
I really had ya going with that title didn’t I? The vampires I’m actually referring to are the appliances in your house that use “standby” power. They’re often referred to as vampires because they...
Tagged: environmental
The Benefits of Hemp Fabric
Industrial hemp is a very versatile plant with a myriad of uses, including my personal favorite: hemp fabric.
Upcycled Furniture
Whether you’re looking for a fun project, or just need to give the rooms in your house some new life, try some upcycled furniture.
Homemade Red Lily Beetles Deterrent
If you grow lilies, you’ve probably noticed red lily beetles chewing on them. Instead of using poisonous commercial sprays to deter them, you can make a homemade red lily beetles deterrent. And you probably...
7 Commonly Genetically Modified Foods
While almost any food can unfortunately be genetically modified these days, there are some foods that are more likely than others to be genetically modified. Here are 7 of the most commonly genetically modified foods:
rbST – The Truth About Monsanto
With the controversy surrounding the labeling of GMOs, a name that’s getting a lot of attention is Monsanto (the same company responsible for rbST). Monsanto is currently running a large ad campaign trying to...
Battery Operated Christmas Lights from Brussels Sprouts
Not a big fan of brussls sprouts? Would brussels sprout battery operated Christmas lights change your mind?
GMO Foods Need to Go Not Grow
Have you ever wondered what’s really in your food? GMO foods are a scary view of the future. A few years ago I attended a showing of the documentary The Future of Food. It’s...
A Few Thoughts on Fracking
We recently had a discussion about fracking at work, and my coworker Calvin had this to say about his experiences with fracking in Pennsylvania: “I went to college in Mansfield PA, and have many...
Fracking: Short-Term Benefits, Long-Term Catastrophe
With the current possibility of New York State being opened to fracking, the debate about whether the benefits outweigh the risks is a hot topic. There are extremes on both sides, with some people...
