Environmental Health

What does protecting the environment mean to you? To me, it means not leaving a large ecological footprint on the earth. Some people spend their whole lives making sure not to pollute and ruin the...

Saving of energy must start at home. If you are a parent, you must teach your children to start caring for the environment or if you are a person who is living with a not-so-environment-conscious...

Running out of ways for starting a business? Well, here are some ways in which you can get on with your own profit-generating endeavor. Try making money with the so-called “green” industry. The...

Going green has recently been a big part of many businesses' ways of conducting their daily activities. With an environmental management system (EMS), an organization can continue to operate...

Kids growing up these days are more conscious of environmental concerns. There are some things that you can do to help encourage positive, healthy changes in your family lifestyle to help protect...

Toxic waste is an unfortunate byproduct of many of our favorite goods. Although industrial production contributes a lot of hazardous waste to the environment, consumers also play a large role in...

The harmful effects of nuclear weapons get much coverage for their death and destruction, but the waste from radioactive generation often gets overlooked. Radioactive waste leaks radiation like...

Pollutants within the environment raise many concerns about their effect upon the natural environment: the air, water, wildlife and the health of human beings. Man-made factories and vehicles...

Toxic waste is produced by almost every sector of life, such as business and even private homes. We often associate hazardous trash with dangerous products like nuclear energy and poisons, but...

Plastic bags are routine in shopping locations. They are small and lightweight, and they can hold up to 17 lbs. each. While most people reuse them in some fashion, tossing them out can have...

The future is something that many people are starting to think about. Perhaps 10 years ago you were not concerned with environment, because that’s only something that “future generations will have...

Helping the environment is something that anyone can do, and something that everyone ought to do. Unfortunately most of us do more harm to the environment than good on a daily basis. Mother nature...

With the concerns lately about saving our environment and keeping global warming at bay, many are considering what they need to do in order to go green and do their part for energy conservation. ...

Every activity that we perform, from turning on a lightbulb to driving a car, produces emissions that are harmful to the environment----also called a carbon footprint. By making some simple...

Put aside your thoughts on Global Warming for a moment and think about the environment. Even though there are many people that do not believe Global Warming is a serious problem, almost everyone...

Pollutants are released into the environment and can cause harm to the planet as well as human health. Common pollutants include carbon monoxide, ozone, lead, particle matter, sulfur dioxide and...

Plastic bags may be cheap and easy to use, but they're unhealthy for the planet. This article explains some of the problems that plastic bags cause and what can be done to offset their damage.

Toxic waste, also known as hazardous waste, is often a type of dangerous waste that is harmful to living organisms. These waste products are not easily recycled and are usually discarded and...

Recycling is one of the best ways that we can all help improve the environment. Thus, we should practice this on a regular basis. Not only that, but we should encourage those around us, such as...

It is important that everyone does their part for the environment. With some minor and not so minor changes in your day to day life you can teach yourself and others to be more environmentally...

Recycling is not an easy thing to do, however it can be done. Not only that, but you can also teach children how to recycle. Keep reading for some helpful tips.

There are many ways that each person can reduce damage to the environment and their carbon footprint. If everyone does something to live more green than we can have a significant impact on the...

Earth is the only planet we have to call home. Since we live here, it is our responsibility to care for our living environment by keeping it clean and reducing pollution. The first Earth Day was...

Some people think Starbucks is a way of life, part of American culture, or simply a tempting treat. Regardless of your beliefs, when you purchase and sip a tasty Starbucks beverage it leaves an...

There are numerous tips out there about how to go green and make your house more environmentally friendly. But what about making even your shopping trips green? You can go green next time you need...

Going Green almost seems like a "fad" lately, and THANK GOODNESS FOR THAT! I hope the going green trend is here to stay! Here's a few tips on how you can do your part to save the planet...

When you are on vacation, or taking a business trip and stay in a hotel you may tend to forget about the environment. Unfortunately, hotels contribute significantly environmental pollution. There...

It's time to take action to do our part and save the environment. Keep in mind that it is difficult for most people to make too many changes at once, so it is best to start with only the things...

More and more organizations are pushing themselves to "Go Green" and reduce their impact on the environment. It is easy to lay blame at the feet of the mega corporations and forget the...

As a consumer, it's your duty to choose products that help protect the environment for future generations. Learning how to locate and buy sustainable wood products isn't as difficult as you may...

Yes, you can make a difference! If each one of us did our part to make the world a better place, we would soon see the effects of our combined efforts. Here are a few small but powerful steps in...

Litter not only looks bad, but it also washes into gutters and ends up in streams and rivers to clog and pollute our water supplies and ultimately work against a cleaner environment. Litter can be...

EMF radiation is all around us because our modern lives include electricity. Computers, cell phones, microwave ovens and cordless phones all emit EMF radiation. This radiation lowers our melatonin...

Protecting the environment is something we’re hearing more about all the time. The old saying “you are what you eat” has a new twist these days--what you eat affects both you and the environment....

Trying to go green shouldn't end at your computer. As more people try to use environmentally safe products, the move is impacting the computer world, as well. Simple practices and choices can make...

With today's environmental concerns, living a more green lifestyle is important to many families. Often people convert their kitchens, because after all the kitchen is the center of the home....

When you donate to a charity that is eco-friendly, you're supporting a worthy cause and the environment at the same time for a double dose of good karma. It's easy to find and support charities...

As we become more eco-friendly and green-minded, people are looking at their purchase-power to change their environment for the better. Although many buying habits are just that, habits, it takes...

It’s done many days on some level. Purchases are made for things that are needed or wanted, practical things, extravagant things, and others. People spend money in those markets that please them...

If you're concerned about how a pending bill will affect your local ecosystem, you need to get your voice heard by the people that vote whether or not to protect the environment.

The environment is our responsibility. Although it takes very little time or effort to make a real difference in the world around us, many people don’t know how to start cutting down on the...

Today’s greatest issue seems to be global warming and how we can become more aware of the harmful effects it has on the environment and affects on our lives. The increase and build up of carbon...

Reducing your environmental footprint doesn't have to be difficult. You can reduce air pollution by making simple changes in your daily life. Follow these easy steps to help the environment and...

Can anything you do really matter to the Earth? On a universal scale, no. The Earth will keep on spinning, evolving and sustaining life no matter what humans choose to do. There's much to do,...