What Not to Bring to the Beach Last year U.S. beach closings and advisories due to pollution were at an all-time high, at more than 20,000, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council’sTesting the Waters annual report. The primary culprit: rain flushes human and animal waste from aging sewer systems, urban streets, and agricultural fields [...]
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Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged beach, eliminate plastic, organic insect repellents, organic sunscreens, pick up pet waste, smoking ban on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged dinegreen, Green Certified, Green Restaurant Association, plastic straws, restaurant, styrofoam on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Encourage Restaurants to Go Green When you eat at a restaurant, have you noticed the lack of eco-friendly products- from plastic straws to Styrofoam cups and take-out containers? It is our responsibility as the consumer to notify these restaurants of our concerns. We can also choose to dine at a Certified Green Restaurant. Check out [...]