Off the Grid

If you are concerned about the welfare of the environment, there is one simple thing you can do to help and that is recycle. Every year in our country there is a tremendous amount of waste and a lot of these items that are discarded may still be useable and in good condition. Many household items are treated as being disposable, but this kind of useless waste is most commonly seen in the way people buy and throw away clothing. In a rush to be fashionable and fresh, many people buy new clothes at a frantic pace. Clothing styles are forever changing and evolving into something new, and a lot of people find that after a period of time, they can’t seem to stuff anymore clothes into their closets and drawers. When this happens, people tend to throw old clothes...

Did you know that Americans consume over 400 cups of coffee daily? The next time you take a sip think about the environment that produces the beans and what impact that agriculture has on the global environment. The world’s coffee is cultivated and harvested through a concerned community who depend on coffee for their livelihood and in affect help to control the global climate effects. Coffee vendors using these beans carry the green frog seal. The seal is a mark for protecting wildlife, and education farm workers. The farms are required to maintain standards for social and economic benefits that include wildlife, natural waterways, forest conservation and ensuring a healthier living in their communities. While all of this is happening, the controls and...