With good intentions back in 1976, Congress passed the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The purpose of this legislation was to enact laws intended to protect families from toxic chemicals in the products they are exposed to everyday.
The TSCA is long overdue for an overhaul, but several in Congress are working hard to pass the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. The Safe Chemicals Act would overhaul the 35-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which is widely perceived to have failed to protect public health and the environment. Specifically the …

On the 26th of March at 8:30pm (your local time), Earth Hour will sweep around the globe as people switch off their lights and celebrate a worldwide commitment to protect our planet.
This year, when the lights go back on, please think about what you can do beyond the hour to contribute to a more sustainable future.

I have been involved for several months with a local organization. It’s the Snake River Chapter of Oregon Rural Action. This grass roots group of passionate people are tirelessly working to raise awareness in our community about agricultural economic sustainability, social justice and more.
They are currently gearing up to get the Four Rivers Community Garden going again this year. The Garden helps provide fresh produce to the local food pantry and is a resource for educating local families about food options.
The monthly chapter meeting is being held, Wednesday, March 16th …

A fellow Shaklee distributor shared this website with me and it really would have been best to have posted it on Ash Wednesday. But, never late, than never! It includes 40 easy things to do, one a day, to reduce one’s carbon footprint, beginning Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday.
The following was shared at the National Catholic Reporter website. These are super easy things people can do, to reduce our personal impact on the planet and many may even save you money. Please share them with others also!
By Rich …

Last week I shared about the folks over at Rodale going plastic free in February,  here on my website. Since then, I’ve been reading what changes others are doing this month for Plastic-Free February.
In doing so, I’ve thought a lot about the existing plastic that I have in my home for storage and cooking use. Actually, I have acquired quite a lot of  Tupperware over the years and can’t see not continuing to use it for cold food storage. It would certainly be wasteful to replace it overnight, when it’s …

There’s less than a week left until Valentine’s Day. It’s not too late to work on your Valentine list for the one you adore and do it with a “green” twist.
For the edible items, try finding products grown and/or made locally in your area. Between the packaging materials and then the emissions given off by shipping them, it can add up to a lot of waste and pollution. Also, finding a local eatery to dine out at, is an excellent idea. Even if you end up paying a little more …

The folks over at Rodale.com are going plastic-free for the month of February. I’m planning on following along, because this isn’t going to be an easy journey and I need all the encouragement that I can get.
Here’s what they’re saying over at Rodale.com:
Why go plastic free? There are plenty of reasons to cut down. It’s made from either petroleum or natural gas, two nonrenewable resources extracted in ways that pollute our air and water. Plastic manufacturers add chemicals to certain types of plastics that can be …

Q. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
A. None—the light bulb has to want to change.
A very easy way to save money is by reducing your utility expenses. There are some simple do-it-yourself fixes that you can implement right away in your home or business.
The first one requires no special skills, other than being able to screw in a light bulb. Compact Fluorescent Lamp(s), more commonly known as CFL’s, are a huge energy and money saver.
Five to 10 percent of your residential energy bill goes to …

Bees are dying off worldwide and our entire food chain is in peril. Scientists blame toxic pesticides and four European governments have already banned them. If we get the US and the EU to join the ban, other governments across the world could follow, and save bees from extinction. Sign the petition and forward this urgent appeal:

Silently, billions of bees are dying off and our entire food chain is in danger. Bees don’t just make honey, they are a giant, humble workforce, pollinating 90% of the plants …

I just learned today about an upcoming renewable energy summit coming to the Treasure Valley in January 2011. And, am I stoked !! January 27th and 28th,  TVCC and several energy organizations are hosting this renewable energy summit at the Ontario Readiness Center, (new National Guard Armory), in Ontario, Oregon.
It is everyone’s responsibility, from the single apartment dweller to large corporations, to find more efficient ways to consume energy. Whether you believe in global warming or not, it’s no secret that our natural resources are dwindling and/or causing damage to …