Drinker’s Guide to All Things Purified Water

Now that we know bottled water leads the way in the world of plastic pollution, it’s easier to ask — is it really that much better than drinking from the tap? And what is up with the alkaline and acid water that have become the center of much conversation and controversy?

Add to this ever-growing dilemma, the power of the people — stating in a nationwide poll that Los Angeles has the best tasting tap water, and one could see all of this as a sign of the Apocalypse. Or, it could be the fact that the L.A. water comes from the Sierra Nevada mountains. After drinking water from the tap in both Long Island, NY and Portland, OR, I just can’t imagine Los Angeles has the best drinking water! (note to readers: I’ve lived in LA nearly my entire 35 years). The following is a guide to try and sort all this water information out. [Read more →]

Defining Sustainable Land Use

Sustainable land use — I get so excited about this one. I truly believe we’re only scratching the surface and that the best is yet to come. Through land development, reconfiguration, general use, personal use, commercial use — Sustainable Land Use is one way we can all subscribe to the green way of life. [Read more →]

Defining Eco-Friendly in Practical Terms

It’s not as if we don’t know what Eco-friendly is… but then again, what exactly is it? Being environmentally aware? Eating organic? Living a green lifestyle and driving a hybrid vehicle?

It’s a back-to-basics day at Easy Ways to Go Green!

Well, sure, it’s all of those things, but these green branches reach far beyond what you can do, into the world of what you do for others and others do for you.

To define the Eco in Eco Friendly, it simply serves as a variation of the word ecology. To more importantly define Ecology: It is the scientific study of living organisms, their distribution, abundance and interaction with other organisms within their environment. [Read more →]

Defining the Value of Fruit: Canned, Frozen and Fresh Fruit Nutrition

Welcome to the jungle, we got fruits and jams. Which one brings the flavor? Fresh, frozen or canned? I can’t go on like this for very long due to the simple fact that this topic is an open and shut case. Right?

Which of these three is better for you? Better tasting? Well, if nothing has been added… frozen? No, no… Fresh, of course! Or wait, is it? We attempted to dig a bit deeper in order to discover the simple truth.

Nutritional Value of the Fruit You Eat

The antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, those essential nutrients that we enjoy in our favorite fruits, can be found in all three varieties of fruits, regardless of whether you buy them in the store, pull them out of the freezer or pick them from some sort of tree or plant. So, what then? Should we just buy the cheapest fruits we can find? [Read more →]

GBB: Become an Environmentally Friendly Organization With Green Business Bureau

The Vision of the Green Business Bureau

The Green Business Bureau is an agency that certifies businesses that are running green operations. This in turn notifies other businesses in the marketplace that the GBB certified company is environmentally aware and operating in an eco-friendly manner. The Green Business Bureau upholds specific environmental laws and business practices, and the companies they certify must do the same. [Read more →]