Bottled Water Saving the Children 1

You hear a lot about how horrible bottled water is and I’ve been wondering lately, “Are there any good things about bottled water?”  Well, it turns out that the lowly water bottle might just be the little hero that saved the day.  You know the type, the one who everyone dislikes until they step forward [...]

The Truth About Biodegradable Plastics 1

Plastic has become an important aspect in our lives, can you imagine what kind of care you would get in a hospital if we didn’t have plastic?  Some historians are saying that this age will be known as the plastic age.  The next time you go to the store take a look around and see [...]

How to quickly calculate your carbon footprint 0

Author Alexandra Shimo-Barry knows how. In her new book, The Environment Equation, Shimo-Barry, a national reporter for Maclean’s in Canada, teaches readers how to quickly calculate their carbon footprints, or the amount of greenhouse gases in units of carbon dioxide, they’re producing by using the following formula: Share this: