A recent national survey determined that 72% of the American public doesn't know that the raw material for plastic bags comes from fossil fuels. In fact many of today's conventional plastic products are made from petroleum products including oil. Plastics Read More...

Is it coincidence that we call the planet Mother Nature? There are definite similarities in raising children and nurturing the complex ecological balance that makes up our natural environment. Both kids and the planet require a stable consistent atmosphere Read More...

As you may have guessed by the recent posts about using your wallet to cast a vote for the environment, we're really into The Better World Shopping Guide . We listed five of the best companies to support and explained a bit of why each of them are deserving. Read More...

TerraCycle Inc. -- founded by college students wanting to create an eco-friendly business and now staffing a whopping 33 people. Scotts Miracle-Gro -- 59 percent market share and annual profits surpassing $132 million, with only about 5,000 employees. Read More...

Staplers that work without using staples (hence the name stapleless) have been around for almost 100 years, but they've recently been making a comeback thanks to their green attributes. The neat gadget made an appearance at the Green Festival in Chicago Read More...

This Saturday we'll be journeying to the current center of the green universe -- Chicago, this year's host of the Green Festival . Among the things planners promise we'll be able to do there? Shop for eco-fashions, fair trade products and solar technology; Read More...

Who wouldn't love a home full of Energy Star appliances, bought with a $15,000 gift certificate - or green home products worth $5,000. And who could say no to over $2,000 worth of renewable energy credits from Green Tags . What about all three? Soy milk Read More...