Green Behavior

Kids Teach Parents to Respect the Environment
- Green Behavior
- February 16, 2013
According to new research, a child can directly influence the attitude and behavior of their parents towards the environment without them even knowing it. Science Daily, 2/13/2013
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Get Rid of Mice Naturally
- Green Behavior
- February 4, 2013
Thousands of people are sickened, and countless birds and other animals are killed inadvertently by a handful of highly toxic mice poisons. Learn how to get rid of mice in your house naturally. The Daily Green, 1/28/2013
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This school district saved $1.5 million just by turning off lights and stuff
- Green Behavior
- December 30, 2012
The Lake Stevens School District in suburban Seattle has saved itself $1.5 million since 2010 simply by being vigilant about turning off lights, computers, monitors, and printers when not in use. The $1.5 million represents a 34 percent reduction in the district’s energy bills, which has enabled the administration to better fund schools. In accomplishing this,
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Holidays 2012 – Conservation vs. Consumerism
- Green Behavior
- December 15, 2012
Giving sustainable gifts and limiting purchases are emerging trends, as 2012 is bringing a growing awareness of the environmental toll of consumerism. Retailer H&M, for example, has announced a worldwide program to let customers trade used clothes for discounts on future H&M purchases. The Atlantic, 12/11/2012
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Study: Organic Protects Kids from Superbugs, Pesticides
- Green Behavior
- October 28, 2012
As scientists aim to prove exactly what farming chemicals do to us, organic food protects from certain threats. Want to keep pesticides out of your child's body? An organic diet is proven to work! Rodale, 10/23/2012
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Canned Food’s Long-, Long-, Long- Lasting Impact
- Green Behavior
- September 14, 2012
The side effects of BPA, the chemical used in canned food linings, could linger for generations, new research finds. Rodale, 9/10/2012
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Japan’s Nuclear Leaks Sparked Butterfly Mutations
- Green Behavior
- August 22, 2012
Radiation that leaked from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant after last year's earthquake and tsunami has caused mutations in some butterflies, according to a group of Japanese researchers. Pale grass blue butterflies, a common species in Japan, collected from several areas near the Fukushima plant showed signs of genetic mutations, such as dented eyes, malformed
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How to Make Your Older Car More Eco-Friendly
- Green Behavior
- August 10, 2012
While you might be tempted to buy a new hybrid that boasts eco-friendliness, buying a new product can actually cause more harm than just using your old car in a more eco-friendly way. This article has a wealth of tips for operating your car in a way that both helps the environment AND preserves the
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Which airports are more likely to spread contagion?
- Green Behavior
- August 1, 2012
CBS News, 7/26/2012
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Go Green: Cut Spending the Eco-Friendly Way
- Green Behavior
- October 24, 2011
Many think that being kind to the environment means paying more for everything from food to building materials. But it’s not only what we buy that matters; it’s how much we buy. ”Limiting our purchases to the essentials is the most effective way to curb the impact of our consumption,” says Francine Jay, author of
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Build a solar charger for iPhones in 30 minutes
- Green Behavior
- September 18, 2011
You can now build a solar charger, made from an Altoids tin, for your iPhone and iPod for less than $20. Parts for the solar charger include a charging circuit, 2x AA battery holder, 2x rechargeable batteries, 1N914 blocking diode, a solar cell greater than 4V, stranded wire, tape, and of course, an Altoids tin.
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Keeping cool without AC: five easy tips
- Green Behavior
- June 20, 2011
When summer heat kicks in, about 84 percent of Americans turn to their air conditioning units for relief. The average home spends just under $400 on cooling—that’s almost 20% of one’s entire energy bill. To save both money and energy, the dailygreen.com offers 8 easy steps ranging from simple household changes to larger home improvement
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How do I let my lawn go au naturale?
- Green Behavior
- June 6, 2011
As the summer season approaches and kids are spending more time outdoors playing on grassy lawns, it is important to make sure they are not also playing in toxic lawn chemicals. This article provides some easy tips on how to keep your lawn green without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers which can pose
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5 Ways to Go Green in an Apartment
- Green Behavior
- January 27, 2011
Save money and lower your personal eco footprint with green apartment living. Five tips for more sustainable living in an apartment are highlighted. The Daily Green, 1/25/2011
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Overindulgence is Not the Green Option
- Green Behavior
- January 1, 2011
During the holidays, people tend to overindulge in habits that don't necessarily benefit the environment, forgetting their environmental obligations and "green" values. We need to consider the question, "What is more important: our desire to indulge or the environmental impact of our activities?" PLUS: What do you think about holiday overindulgence and its effect on
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