Ford: 100,000th Hybrid SUV Rolls Off Line at Kansas City Plant

  Ford Motor Company celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV on Tuesday and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year, while workers at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant celebrated the hybrid milestone. Ford launched the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids five years ago and the vehicles remain [...]

What is a Smart Grid?

  Have you ever wondered what a ‘smart grid’ actually is – or what is does?  President Obama has been talking up the need for a smart grid to help keep America sustainable and competitive – and in fact, the current proposed economic stimulus package includes $54 billion for renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart [...]

CupCakeTree Promotes Greener Weddings

  Are you planning an eco-friendly wedding in the near future?  Have you decided on delicious cupcakes to treat your wedding guests instead of the traditional wedding cake? If so, check out The CupCakeTree, which is for environmentally conscious brides and grooms who desire greener weddings. Concerned with the waste created by more traditional weddings, [...]

Marcia Gay Harden and Purex Team Up for the Environment

  By now, most of us are taking steps in our daily lives to be more environmentally-conscious. For those who want to do more, as well as those who aren’t sure where to start, Purex Natural Elements laundry detergent, which has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Design for the Environment” program, along with [...]

Treat Your Pet to Better Health

  The complete line of Soft Chews by Pet Naturals of Vermont offers a variety of health benefits, from Multi-Vitamins to condition specific formulas. The complete line of delicious soft chew supplements is condition specific and highly palatable. Among those are Hip + Joint soft chews, which support joint structure, Skin + Coat soft chews, [...]

Green Tea May Promote Healthy Teeth and Gums

    With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and has gained popularity in the United States, as well. Ancient Chinese and Japanese medicines believed consuming green tea could cure disease and heal wounds.  Recent scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits [...]

8 Ways to Reuse Spray Bottles

  Plastic spray bottles are inexpensive and we often purchase products that come in them as well, so if you find yourself with a few empties around the house, don’t throw them away – below are some tips for recycling them for other uses!  Don’t forget to clean all bottles thoroughly using equal parts of [...]

Wheego Whip: Ready to Roll in May

  About two weeks ago, I wrote about Wheego Whip, one of the first companies to deliver a full line of recreational and street electric LSVs (Low Speed Vehicles).   The company has since announced that it has begun to take reservations for its first car, the Wheego Whip, which will begin shipping in May. Said [...]

Organic Baby Snacks

  On Wednesday, HappyFamily, a premium baby and toddler food brand, announced the national rollout of HappyBabyPuffs, the only organic baby snacks on the market. The line consists of three flavors of finger foods for babies: Apple, Banana and Greens. Stepping up its commitment to sustainable packaging, HappyFamily has also paired up with Method, a producer [...]

Jack Bauer and 24 Go Green

  Executives have decided to take the hit show, 24, to the next level by committing to cut down on the amount of fuel used during filming to make the show more environmentally friendly, launching the show as the first “carbon neutral” TV production. It’s been reported that execs have already hired consultants to monitor carbon [...]

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