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Producing bottled water is energy-intensive and most of the bottles end up in landfills. Toxic chemicals, like BPA, in plastic bottles could cause health concerns.

The best toys for infants are often common household items. This article describes several fun, developmentally appropriate activities to do with a plastic bottle.

Why tap water may be the healthiest choice after all.

Decided not to Uue plastic bottles any longer for water or juice? Consider these alternatives when you replace the sports or baby bottles.

Repurpose basic household items to make a fun and eco-friendly bowling game the whole family will enjoy.

Safe water sources are difficult to find (and expensive!) as the hazards of tap water, plastic water bottles, chlorine, fluoride, and estrogen-like chemicals mount.

Easy to make penguins are a festive addition to holiday decorations. These penguins will look good for Christmas and can stay out all winter long.

Many people spend substantial amounts of money each year on bottled water because they believe that it is cleaner or safer than tap water.

With the safety of some plastic baby bottles in question, parents face a mountain of information in determining what type of bottle is best for their baby.

Companies and customers benefit by supporting waste management and recycling programs by saving energy and money. Conserving resources is also good for the environment.

Scientists and activists are raising concerns about plastic containers. There are several options available to consumers who decide to replace their plastic bottles.

Recent study finds potentially harmful byproduct of polycarbonate plastic, bisephenol A, can cause lifelong problems for babies fed from bottles made of this material.

Self watering containers and automatic watering systems for houseplants and gardens can save water and money throughout the year and while plant lovers are on vacation.

Growing concern about plastic reusable bottles has sparked a demand for aluminum options. Sigg provides a large variety of useful bottles.

Bisphenol A was found in many popular baby bottles. Since it's a hormone disruptor no level is considered safe and many are calling for a ban on it.

We are told to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, then we read that our water is unsafe and full of contaminants. Here are some tips that will help clarify the issue.

Building sorting trays for your bottle drives can reduce the strain on volunteers, reduce the number of volunteers needed to sort, and increase the amount of money raised

With six to eight weeks of flowering elders in summertime, this recipe can transform twenty large elderflower heads into a fruity fizzy drink to enjoy into the summer.

Kids Only! Inc. uses cartoon characters to convince kids that drinking water is cool.

This is a hands-on, minds-on approach to providing students with a concrete model of the earth's atmosphere to visualize the gases that comprise the atmosphere.

Here is a tutorial for making a mock leather vase using common household items, masking tape, a recycled bottle, and shoe polish.

"Paper or plastic" is now a question for wine drinkers that isn't just about how you're going to get your latest finds home from the store.

Reports of bisphane A in water bottles are causing shoppers to look for alternatives. Below are are five brands that are free of polycarbonates.

Every day life-sustaining tropical rainforests are being destroyed in the name of progress. But there are things that people can do to counteract this destruction.

More than 200 billion litres of bottled water is bought around the world each year, but at what cost to the environment, and everyone's back pockets?

Brands and manufacturers of plastic but environmentally friendly and safe baby bottles, such as Adiri bottles and BornFree bottles, guaranteed not to have Bisphenol A.

Remaining factual is journalism's number one rule, but relaying the facts and avoiding sway does not mean boring writing. Add literary interest to journalistic writing.

Summer sun and fun can take a toll on your hair, nails and skin. Here are three quick eco-friendly tips for help your nails growing strong and healthy all summer long.

Ten minutes to prepare, two weeks to ferment, and this sparkling elderflower wine will last the whole summer.

Male bowerbirds from Australia and New Guinea create complex, decorated nests of different sizes and styles in order to woo their female counterparts.

Purchasing in bulk is a money saving idea that many people use when shopping for basic necessities such as paper goods and cleaning supplies, these tips can save money.

Everybody can make an effort to tackle environmental issues, however small. Recycling is for whole family involvement. It's not just about waste disposal

Floating in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles off the California coast and stretching nearly to Japan, lies the world's largest garbage dump.

Because plastic is 100% non-biodegradable, plastic items that are used every day are finding their way into our water ways and creating the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.

There is a growing problem lurking off the Pacific Coast - a large floating island of debris, two times the size of Texas created from an abundance of plastics and trash.

How to pack and how to behave to clear airline security checkpoints with ease and grace.

Water distillers produce almost pure drinking water. Here's how to choose a distiller for home use.

It is time to stop reading and hearing about environmental problems and actually do something about them. Individual behaviour change is the first step.

With this helpful book, kids aged three to eight can have fun creating gifts for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions for family and friends.

An educational building was constructed out of as many recycled and discarded materials as possible and turned into a work of architectural distinction as well.

Clove snowmen made from cloves and marshmallows are a great craft to make for Christmastime or the cold winter months. They send a nice spicy smell into the air.

Travel luggage comes in a variety of materials, from ballistic or Dordura nylon suitcases to leather bags to more exotic materials such as hemp or recycled plastic.

Whisk together this salad dressing in minutes to add a sweet, lightly-flavoured and healthy dressing to your lettuce leaves.

Spring is the perfect time to start an indoor herb garden. Make the project fun for children with this eco-friendly gardening craft.

Organize an eco-friendly corporate business event by choosing green-certified, sustainable or no-waste facilities, using recycle services and tapping in to local services

A summary of new reports and studies in the world of recycling and waste management.

The carbonation in soda pop drinks has made brand names of Coca-Cola and Pepsi, but soda predates those two mega-brands.

It doesn't take a lot of money to give a great gift. Below are three pretty gift ideas that won't break the piggy bank.

These creative lunch options are ideal for health and budget conscious families.

Over the last two decades, recycling has made its way into the mainstream. Most homes now have at least one recycling bin which get filled up on a regular basis.