“Teach your children what we have taught ours, that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
- Chief Seattle, more than 150 years ago.

Greenhouse Effect – The rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because certain gases in the atmosphere (water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane, etc.) trap energy from the sun. Without these gases, heat would escape back into space (think Mars). Because of how they warm our world, these gases are referred to as greenhouse gases. Making these gases in the atmosphere behave much like the glass panes in a greenhouse, letting in light but keeping the heat from escaping. Without the greenhouse effect, the Earth would not be warm enough for humans to live, (Earth’s average temperature would be about 60°F colder). But if the greenhouse effect becomes stronger, it could make the Earth warmer than usual. Even a little extra warming may cause problems for humans, plants, and animals. Some scientist say an increase of 5 1/2°F (3°C) could be the tipping point. (more…)

Unique Tree Could Nourish Soils and Life in Africa

On Monday, 24 August 2009, in Nairobi, Kenya at the 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, scientists reported that a type of acacia tree with an unusual growth habit, unlike virtually all other trees, holds particular promise for farmers in Africa as a free source of nitrogen for their soils that could last generations. (more…)

I know that we are all so busy now days due to school starting, jobs and just plain errands to run.

Budding has come up with Fix Quix to help you overcome the hurdle of what to fix for dinner. So instead of going to a fast food place to satisfy the kiddos, perhaps a quick salad will do the trick.

I do not have to use the stove, microwave or any other energy sucking appliance thus making this a green meal in more ways than one! Green salad, green energy savings!

So what is Fix Quix?

Fix Quix is a convenient to use refrigerated cubed meat product that can be a versatile meal starter, as well as a healthy protein snack.
• Fix Quix™ is new from Buddig
• Available in 3 Premium Flavors – Grilled Chicken, Oven-Roasted Turkey, and Smoked Ham – Also available in a variety pack in limited areas
• Ready to Eat and Perfect for Snacking or Adding to Your Favorite Recipes
• Great snack for kids!
• Certified by the American Heart Association
• Low in Calories – Grilled Chicken has 60 Calories per Serving, Ham and Turkey have 70 Calories per Serving
• Low in Fat – with Zero Trans Fat
• An Excellent Source of Protein
• Gluten Free and have No MSG
• Available in the Refrigerated Meat Section

When you go to buy this, they have a $1.00 online coupon available online.   All you have to do is download it, print it and present it at checkout.

Unfortunately, this product is only available in Texas, Arizona and St. Louis.

For more info: http://www.buddig.com/products_fix_where_to_buy.html

So why not give it a try?

From The Past Into The Future

New World Home is a company that designs and builds historically inspired green manufactured homes. They don’t look like manufactured homes and they certainly don’t resemble any green home you’ve ever seen. But green they are, utilizing environmentally sanctioned products and practices, and ultra-efficient manufacturing methodologies. Effectively bridging the gap between new and old. The end result represents a breakthrough in residential housing allowing New World Home to trade-mark the term – the New Old Green Modular (NOGM) home. (more…)

It is Time to Respect Mother Earth!

In the 1960′s James Lovelock during his work for NASA on methods of detecting life on Mars, formulated the Gaia Hypothesis (named after the Greek supreme goddess of Earth). Based on the idea that Earth is a self-regulating living system, a complex entity involving the Earth’s biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and land, in totality regulates the conditions on the planet to make its physical environment (in particular temperature and chemistry of the atmosphere) on the planet more hospitable to the species which constitute its “life”. (more…)

The Princeton Review Gives 697 Colleges “Green” Ratings

The Princeton Review is known for its education services helping students choose and get into colleges. On July 27 it reported its second annual Green Ratings of colleges: a measure of how environmentally friendly the institutions are on a scale of 60 to 99.

Green Ratings for 697 institutions based on data it collected from the colleges in 2008-09 concerning their environmentally related policies, practices, and academic offerings. (more…)

The Definitive Environmental Guide to Going Green for Good – (DE4G)

It’s no secret that I am concerned for and love this planet. But the secret is out on you! DE4G is flying off the shelf and I am so honored and humbled and so darn proud of all of you. Thank you – you are jumping on board the green train and we are riding into the future together!

Look at all you affiliates out there!! Be assured you are passing on the most economical and ecologically easy solutions needed for people to save their planet and their money. No better “feel good pill” exist. The ability to make money and do good at the same time.

One more thing, once you have finished reading DE4G, please come back and give it a critique. Again, thank you very much.

…. as the green future unfolds!