It’s hard to express just how good it feels to harvest fresh greens for your dinner table from a garden growing just outside your door. It does something on a deeper level than simply provide fresh, homegrown, healthy food.

In today’s world, especially for people like me whose homes are surrounded by concrete, it can be too much of a chore to construct your own urban garden and reap the benefits. With many different types of self-made containers in use, I still swear by my Urbin grower system. (more…)

The following is provided by Guest Contributor, postgoldforcash, a recycling gold advocate.

Anyone with a keen eye on the environment and the associated media reports will know that supplies of crude oil are dwindling, global warming is a real threat and our beautiful habitat is under siege.

This article will discuss the reasons why recycling old gold to create stunning new jewellery pieces is so much better than simply mining for new gold.

It is widely known that recycling benefits the environment because it means we (more often than not) do not have to dig up anything, cut down anything or release anything into the atmosphere to get the end product.

Reasons why we should look to recycle our old gold and cut down on mining are: (more…)

Upcycling can prove quite rewarding – for both you and your pets. This recycled, retro TV has been transformed into a purrrfectly stylish cat-house for your favorite feline.

The house comes with a custom, red and white picnic-style gingham cushion that’s triple stitched and machine washable. (more…)

Let’s be honest, bad breath is a turn-off whether you’re a 2-legged or 4-legged creature. Always sniffing out ways to improve my personal grooming and maintain optimum health, I’ve uncovered this ditty bag filled with a treasure trove of eco-conscious essentials for battling pet tooth tartar.

According to the Veterinary Oral Health Care Council, you can extend the life of precious pets like me up to 3 years with a dedicated at-home oral health care routine.

Here’s what’s in Olive Green Dog’s Dog Dental Kit:

• Microfiber Finger Brush
• 1 Petosan Double-Headed Toothbrush
• 2.5 oz. Petosan Poultry Flavor Toothpaste
• Dishwasher Safe Storage Case
• 2.1 oz. ProDen PlaqueOff
• Terrabone Fresh Breath Dental Bones
• 4″ x 4″ x 12″ Cotton Canvas Necessary Bag Made in USA

Small, Medium or Large Dogs ($49.99-$54.99) – Be sure to enter code OliveAC at check-out to receive 10% off.

Conservationists are celebrating the Food Network’s recent decision to remove all shark recipes from FoodNetwork.com in response to a viral online campaign on Change.org, one of the world’s fastest-growing platforms for social change.

Conservation activist Jessica Belsky started the campaign on Change.org to promote shark conservation during the popular “Shark Week” television series. Food Network responded quickly – less than 10 days after the launch of the online campaign, the network removed all shark recipes from its web site and issued a statement on the future use of shark at the network. (more…)

• This is a tough way to reduce fossil fuel consumption…Analysis: Recession Could Tip U.S. Oil Use Into Permanent Decline – reuters
• Smart Grids Highlight Innovation’s Pormise and Where America Leads the World, Even China – forbes/yahoo! news
• Oil and gas companies have a bad track record regarding safety and disclosure…Energy Panel Wants Answers on Gas ‘Fracking’ – npr
• Perhaps you’ve been watching a little too much ‘True Blood’…First US Death by Vampire Bat: Should We Worry? – livescience
• Homosexual Zebra Finches Form Long-Term Bond – bbc
• Conservationists Ask Courts to Stop Idaho, Montana Wolf Hunts – msnbc

This coolly glowing lamp is created by designer Jonas Hakaniemi, who developed the first recycling method for flat glass in Finland.

The Mutka glass lamp expresses the contrast between hot and cold. The icy look of glass is enhanced by the built-in, energy-efficient LED light. This little designer lamp (18x18x15 cm) can be used on a night stand, book shelf, or as a mood light.

Find it @ matteriashop.com

Go sustainable: Ditch the petroleum-based crayons, lead-based pencils and virgin tree-based paper products. It’s time to reach for school supplies made from renewable resources, or recycled materials — they’re healthier for us, our kids and the planet. Here’s my roundup of 7 essentials for my little guy:

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Non-toxic Soy Crayons
Consider these safe and sustainable soy-based crayons by Prang.  They can either look like your usual crayons or come in various shapes. My favorites are the little rock shaped crayons. They’re unconventional but more tactile for young artists. $1/pack, 8 colors

Banana Paper Notebook
No acid, not made from trees, water based inks and glues. I can’t get enough of these Banana Paper Notebooks. Poke around a little to find a cover you like, they come in a bunch of different designs. $5.95

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A curated collection of eco chic one of a kinds to keep you looking sharp, no matter where you roam.

(above) Going to a concert or clubbing? Rock this kicky Recycled Mini Skirt made from cotton fabric reclaimed from the scrap bin $39

(above) Go retro with this unique Brandy Necklace made from a vintage decanter $35 (more…)