I know we're all doing well on trying to reduce our carbon footprint, but it's hard to fall back to old ways and forget our mission.  So, this Monday let's start back to where we want to be with these Ten New Steps To Reduce Carbon Footprint! 1.  Drop the plastic bottle and always have on hand a refillable, safe plastic bottle so you can stay on the go as well as stay hydrated, the eco-friendly way. 2.  Carry cloth bags with you to the...

Recently a green blogger was asked how to turn their energy-eating fish aquarium into a green habitat.  Whether you are a first-time aquarium owner or longtime fish lover, there are some simple and easy ways to make your experience a greener one. 1.  Start small and use less plants.  Once you start getting into the larger fish tanks like a 55-gallon freshwater tank, you'll be using around 280 and 400 kilowatt-hours annually.  When you...

Microsoft is inviting developers around the globe to code a new application for their new search engine Bing.  The Will Code for Green Contest involves coding with Bing's APIs as well as integrating a theme of economy or ecology for ecological awareness in the corporate world, and during a time of economic crisis.  Wow, pretty specific, right? Winners of the eco-friendly app competition will be chosen at...

The Examiner.com had some handydandy tips on how to an earth-friendly indoor summer party this year and I thought I would share. By deciding to host your summer bash inside versus by the pool you are not only reducing noise and light pollution, you are avoiding possible bad weather and littering guests. Here are some simple tips on how to host a great green indoor summer party: Forgo the plastic utensils, paper napkins and plates,...

Celebrate Father's Day this weekend with an eco-friendly flair!  Father's Day is this Sunday so treat him up right with a homemade baked pie or coupon to do his yard work and save the credit card for some other occasion. If you feel like you have to spend this Father's Day then get a bamboo fabric tie or get him started on a compost heap.  Whatever you do, make sure it's done green and done...