http://www.greatgreenidea.com Great Green Idea is your guide to green living made easy. Browse through all our green ideas to help you on your green journey. en-us green idea Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:36:24 GMT Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:36:24 GMT greatgreenidea.com http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Why-Your-Local-Grocery-Store-May-be-Harming-the-Environment.html The first potential pollutant is found in older buildings. A well built structure is good for fifty years. Buildings in protected historic districts can be in use for well over 100 years. There is a real danger of lead based paints and asbestos in those buildings. Particles can easily enter your food supply. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:36:23 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Why-Living-Green-is-Healthier-for-Your-Whole-Family.html Lead in paint is dangerous. Antibiotics are turning up in our water supply. Children are having weight problems unrelated to junk food. Living green is not just being socially responsible. It is fast becoming a health issue that affects our families. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:56:25 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Technology-and-Living-Green.html The direction the new green movement is taking is one of recycle, reuse, and conserve. It is about using sustainable and renewable sources of energy and raw materials. The idea of making efficient use of resources goes hand in hand with preserving the ecology. The new green movement is about using ecological wisdom to clean up the damage we have done in the past; and, not harming the plant any further in the future. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:18:55 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Why-Every-Parent-Should-Help-Their-Kids-Live-Green.html Families around the world are transitioning from traditional, energy consuming styles of living to green, clean living. However, the question that seems to linger on parents' minds (both who have made the transition and skeptics) is: why should we help their kids live green? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:02:20 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Printing-companies-investing-in-environmentally-responsible-strategies.html this world of growing development and ecological devastation, more than half of the Earth's forests have been destroyed due to human activity, with much of the loss occurring since the 1970s. The forests' ecosystems are in fact are critical to maintaining life on earth - they provide habitats for thousands of species of plants and animals and provide a free global filtering system by creating oxygen and purifying the air from pollutants. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:15:28 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient.html It’s easy to take your house for granted, but we need to start thinking of it like a living, breathing system. If we take the right measures to reduce Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:37:56 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/green-cleaning-tips-and-methods.html Green cleaning is important to incorporate into your home. Fortunately, today, there are many green cleaning options, green cleaning maid services and Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:27:32 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Teaching-Your-Kids-to-Live-Green-at-School.html The next generation, our children, are the future of the Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:49:55 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Save-Money-by-Living-Green.html When the green movement became popular in the 1960s it was inconvenient and expensive to live green. The new green movement is much different. The watchwords are conserve, reuse and recycle. When you think about living green there is another way you should think about it. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:54:49 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/40-green-tips-for-your-bathroom.html Creating an eco-friendly bathroom is much easier than you think. In fact, you can even change the entire room to become eco-friendly through a bathroom Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:01:53 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Organic-Gardening.html Gardening is one of America's favorite hobbies. It doesn't matter if the garden is decorative landscaping or food for the table. A lot people have green thumbs and love to get their hands dirty on the weekends. If you want to live and eat clean then it's time to turn your vegetable garden or fruit orchard organic. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:51:11 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/How-to-Throw-a-Green-Halloween-Party.html Here are some general guidelines for any green themed party that you put together. The materials you use should be eco-friendly. They means natural, recycled or recyclable. Plastic is out and paper products are in. If you can eliminate some materials entirely that's even better. Send out your invitations via e-mail rather than with traditional printed cards. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:59:27 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Organic-Garden-Oasis.html The first thing you want to do is find out what type of wild animals frequent your area. Next you want to decide which ones you want feeding in your yard. Planting corn and laying out salt blocks for feral hogs probably isn't a good idea. On the other hand, planting shrubbery for deer to eat during the winter would be very workable. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:52:37 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/giving-yourself.html Shopping during this holiday season doesn’t have to be a difficult task, especially if you are jewelry shopping. Besides our budget, finding that “perfect” Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:05:30 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/How-to-Throw-a-Green-Anniversary-Party.html Anniversaries are special events for couples. They are truly personal holidays to celebrate your lives and the interests that you share. They are a chance to show others what is truly important in your lives. The nice thing about an anniversary party is there is no set theme as with other traditional holidays. What better time could there be to demonstrate your shared commitment to living green? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:32:13 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/How-to-Clean-Up-Our-Polluted-Air-Outdoors.html There are only a few things that are really essential for a human to stay alive: vitamins, minerals, nucleic acids, water, carbon, and oxygen. Since the air that we breathe is vital to maintain impeccable health and to survive, it is crucial that it remains clean. Polluted air can cause numerous health problems for the entire human race. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:31:46 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/people-for-a-greener-pacom.html Mission Statement “People for a Greener PA.com is a resource agency based on people finding common ground so that everyone can be involved in green practices Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:21:03 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/How-to-Clean-Up-Our-Polluted-Air-Indoors.html Many people are well aware of outdoor air pollution, the causes, and the copious solutions to those issues. But do you know that the Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that the air within family homes or houses in general can be infected by pollution two to five times more than the outdoors. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:38:41 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/ecobloom-a-story-written-on-paper1.html Eco-bloom is and eco-friendly jewerly line created by Melisa Ramos. In eco-bloom we create all our pieces from flyer papers that are thrown away. They Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:22:34 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/ecobloom-a-story-written-on-paper.html Eco-bloom is and eco-friendly jewerly line created by Melisa Ramos. In eco-bloom we create all our pieces from flyer papers that are thrown away. They Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:22:18 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/How-Pesticides-Hurt-Mother-Earth.html With a growing population around the globe, there is a higher demand for produce and sometimes farmers could not produce enough to meet the needs. The solution was seen in finding some sort of process in which more crops could be produced in a shorter amount of time. Also, some crops were being lost to pests and bugs that were feeding on the crops. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:32:33 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Help-Pets-Live-Green.html The new green movement has finally hit the world of pets. It is about time too. We keep them in places that are unhealthy; feed them food that isn't appropriate; use products on them that are harmful; and fail to understand their health problems, many of which we have caused. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:31:36 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/why-stormwater-treatment-is-essential-for-modern-life.html Here's an original and unique post for your blog, titled Why Stormwater Treatment is Essential for Modern Life. ------------------------- The water Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:30:33 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Green-Living-Starts-with-You.html Getting the entire world to go green is no simple task. Every day, Professionals are working in multiple sectors of the green industry to improve the world in an environmentally friendly way. However, the world cannot progress as quickly without the support and action of regular citizens, who form the majority of the fast growing population on Earth. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:42:24 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Green-Birthday-Parties.html The next time you throw a birthday party, why not go green. No we're not talking about green plates and napkins. What we are talking about here is going eco-friendly and teaching a lesson at the same time. It doesn't matter if the party is for an adult or child. The principles are the same no matter who the party is for. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:26:46 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Five-Things-You-Buy-at-the-Grocery-Store-that-Hurt-the-Environment.html Going green is discovering what has horrible effects on the environment and trying to eliminate or reduce the use of it in your life. So you have heard of how to reduce air pollution, green living, pesticides, and all of those common topics. However, have you heard of the things that you can buy at grocery stores that actually harm the environment? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:50:35 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Environmentally-Friendly-Office-Supplies.html Today everyone is starting to think Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:25:41 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Environmentally-Friendly-Kitchen-Appliances.html It was only a matter of time before the green movement appeared in the family kitchen. After all, the kitchen is likely the busiest room in the house. The key to a green kitchen can be summed up in two words energy efficiency. The place to start is with the cook's tools of the trade, kitchen appliances. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:17:58 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Earth-Friendly-Tips-for-Everyday.html If you want to live green the first thing you have to change is your attitude. The baby boomers were raised in a culture where everything was convenient and disposable. Generation X was raised in a time of relative plenty. The coming generation sees technology changing so fast that everything has to be replaced in a few months. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:16:53 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Cutting-Down-Our-Addiction-to-Electricity.html The modern world revolves around the state of the art technology that is presented to the human race, especially the gizmo and gadgets that we can use in our own homes. However, with the awareness of the potential dangers of carbon dioxide emission on the rise compacted with the devastating recession, many are trying to cut down the amount of electricity consumed to save money and the planet. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:49:52 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Cut-Down-on-Water-Consumption.html Living green means conserving natural resources. Living green well also means saving money. Most people could lower their water bills by as much as 50% with very little effort. It is amazing how much water we waste around the home. What is more amazing is that we don't realize it. There are two places where we waste water. The first place is inside the house and the second is in our yards and driveways. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:49:31 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Cleaning-Up-the-Air-Around-Us.html Air pollution is a major problem presented to the human race when it comes to environmental issues. The problem is that many people are still ignorant of the growing issue or are just apathetic and passive about the whole situation. However, what they do not realize is that all of the pollutants that are released into the air are putting holes it to the Earth's atmosphere. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:00:45 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Cleanup-Products-Under-the-Sink.html There is an environmental disaster area in your home. It is located in the busiest part of the house and everyone is at risk. That disaster area is right under your kitchen sink or wherever you keep your cleaning supplies. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:28:11 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Buy-Local.html There is a lot of talk these days about carbon footprints. What this means is the amount of carbon produced in the production and transportation of goods. The use of fossil fuels in transportation is one of the biggest contributors to a product's carbon footprint. For example: The greenest product in the world can actually end up being environmentally harmful. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:46:14 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/10-Ways-We-Waste-Water.html Did you ever wonder why your water bill was so high? Chances are that the problem is not your utility company, it's you. Here are ten things you need to check to see if you are guilty of wasting water at your home. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:07:06 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/smart-ways-to-save-money-by-making-your-business-more-green.html All businesses should take initiative and try to find ways to go green. With the planet's dwindling resources, employers and employees need to start find Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:42:31 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/10-Green-Home-Renovations.html Living Green means changing our way of life. It is doing things in new ways to conserve energy, recycle materials and use more natural materials. Nowhere is this truer than in the homes we live in. No one is advocating we go back to living in sod houses dug in to prairie hillsides. However, there are some significant home renovations we can do that will help us live greener and save us money. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:55:18 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/5-Ways-to-Start-Living-Green.html Change your attitude. It's all very well to bemoan industry and all the pollution they are responsible for. It's a great excuse for doing nothing. The fact of the matter is that industry has become increasingly responsible over the years. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:16:33 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/5-Ways-to-Reduce-Your-Hydro-Bill.html Chances are that if you are living an average life right now in the United States, you are probably trying to trim any excess spending in your life. One great way to not only reduce the amount of many you spend while also working to become an environmentally friendly household is to reduce your water usage to reduce your hydro bill. Now that you're interested, you are probably thinking, Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:16:03 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/5-Modes-of-Transportation-You-Can-Use-Instead-of-Your-Car.html In the broadening vision of a green, environmentally friendly ideal world that is becoming more and more vivid every day, there seems to be an elimination of these polluting cars. They seem to be the devils of the world that cannot be fixed among other booming issues. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:52:01 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Why-is-Living-Green-so-Important-for-our-Environment.html The decision to start living green is an important part of every individual's commitment to care for a planet that has been more than generous to its billions of inhabitants. It will lead you to a more meaningful and healthier life, and will also be greatly appreciated by future generations who presently depend on us to ensure that they will still have a healthy world to inherit and enjoy when their time comes. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:16:55 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Why-Eating-Meat-is-Bad-for-the-Environment.html Here's one fact that many people are often amazed to find out: Eating meat is bad for the environment. This isn't just urban fiction, or some campaign tactic to encourage you into taking up a vegetarian diet. The steady increase in the demand for meat products has in fact resulted in various problems for the environment. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:01:23 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/What-you-Need-to-Know-to-Start-Living-Green.html To start living green you first need to actively learn more about all the ways by which the environment can be impacted by our own actions and activities. Although you may only be one of the six billion people that are sharing this planet with one another, your habits contribute to the planet's welfare, and this planet is bound to die if we all refuse to change our environmentally-destructive habits. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:15:42 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Rethink-Relearn-Recycle-Plastic.html Plastic is one of the easiest things to recycle, but sadly it's not being recycled as much as it should be. Plastic accounts for a huge percentage of waste in landfills, oceans and other areas. Being such common, everyday items make it fairly easy to ignore plastic waste and take proper recycling of these items for granted. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:12:03 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/smart-independent-world-wide-consultancy.html A Green consulting company taking the world to next level green level with top line ideas that turn your business bottom line to a market giant Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:14:20 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Things-to-Stop-Buying-at-the-Grocery-Store-and-Grow-at-Home.html If you're among those people who've just recently decided to support organic products, you're probably asking what items you can actually grow at home. All sorts of vegetables and herbs can easily be grown at home without requiring much effort. Many of these plants can be grown at your own backyard or even within the little space under your windows. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:48:03 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Think-Green-and-Start-Buying-Green-Cleaning-Products.html Become part of the revelation think green and start buying green cleaning products. Now is the time to invest in your health and your environment. Planning for the future and creating a safe environment is high priority. Start now. Shift your mind and learn about alternative environment friendly products. Give yourself the opportunity to contribute towards saving the earth. It does not matter how small the contribution is by adding up everyone's valuable input can make a big difference. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:28:40 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Teach-your-Children-about-the-Birds-the-Bees-and-Saving-Trees.html As parents you are responsible to teach your children about the rules of nature and to respect the environment. Technology is becoming the central focus of their existence but what the kids do not realize is that without earth we are nothing. Families are losing focus on what is important. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:22:38 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Summer-Green-Living-is-a-Popular-New-Trend-Worldwide.html Summer green living is a popular new trend worldwide. Families and friends are contributing to save the environment from destruction by changing their lifestyle habits. You can get in on the action by implementing the following ideas. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:22:07 GMT http://www.greatgreenidea.com/Stop-Destroying-Earth-Start-using-Green-Cleaning-Products.html Society needs to stop destroying earth and civilization start using green cleaning products. Not a lot of people realize how polluted and dangerous cleaning products can be. In the long run the products will contribute to the destruction of our environment. We need to act now before it is too late. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:48:08 GMT