The Difference between Ecology and the Environment

People think ecology and the environment are the same thing. They aren’t, but with all the emphasis on saving our planet it is easy to see how these terms can get mixed up. First of all, ecology is the relationship of animals and plants to their surroundings which includes carbon dioxide, light and heat and the sustenance that comes from the atmosphere. Another kind of surrounding is biological and this includes the study of the same animal or plant in context with other animals and plant

Living a Green Life with Fitness and Nutrition

Author : Michael Greeves If working out and the environment are both important to you, there is no reason why the two cannot be put together There are plenty of ways of staying fit and healthy while being friendly to the environment Alternate Ways of Transportation If your gym, work, school or friend's house is nearby, walk or ride your bike there instead of driving your car You'll burn more calories and help keep the air cleaner Keep a bag of your toiletries with you to help make

Top 10 Ways To Green Your Dorm Room

jonsson's photostream (creative commons) College students across the country are busy moving back to school this week (believe me, I’m in Boston and it’s a madhouse), and regardless of their major, everyone is thinking more seriously about the environment. So, to compliment Giulia’s helpful list of Top 10 Green Back-To-School Items , I want to help you show off your cool, eco-friendly style with the Top 10 Ways to Green Your Dorm. I may be a few years out of school (cue Old Man River ), b

5 Ways to Save Time and Money on Your Lawn

By Jeff Yeager I'm always struck when I travel outside the United States how rare it is to see large expanses of lawn in residential areas in most other countries. Americans are truly grass crazy. We're downright sod-o-maniacs, you might say. But our dandelion-free, putting green-perfect lawns are tough on the environment and tough on our wallets. Between the water they require, the pesticides and fertilizers, and pollutant spewing, four-cycle lawnmowers , our lawns really aren't as g

The Benefits of Liquid Organic Lawn Fertilizers

Image by woodleywonderworks via Flickr Taking care of your lawn the organic way can save you both time and money. Plus, it allows you to do it in an environment-friendly setting. With chemical fertilizers such as pesticides, herbicides, and commercial fertilizers, you run the risk of not only harm yourself but the environment as well. Sure, they seem to do the job, but do you really want a “chemicalized” garden or a healthy place for you and your family to walk, play, or picnic on? In

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