recycling initiatives

Ways Football Stadiums Are Going Green

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 17, 2012
Philadelphia Eagles' Lincoln Financial Field
San Diego Chargers Gualcomm Stadium
New England Patriots' Gillette Stadium
New York Jets Meadowlands Stadium
Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium
Cowboys Football Stadium

A green football stadium is becoming more popular as new stadiums are being built these days. Some of the key characteristics of these eco stadiums include the use of solar panels and recycling programs. Many stadiums feature a retractable roof like Lucas Oil Stadium where the Super Bowl XLVI will take place in Indiana on February 5, 2012.

Did You Know Indoor Air Quality is Usually Worse than Outside Air Quality?

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on May 2, 2010

Indoor air quality is often contaminated with outdoor pollutants and is "an increasingly more concerning health hazard than outdoor air," (Wikipedia) as much as five times more polluted than outdoor air even in the largest cities.

Learn How to Add Water Wise Gardening, that's Beautiful, to Your Yard

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on April 20, 2010

Garden design should be richly textured, colorful and useable. Try using native plants to keep water use low and mixing varieties to encourage local wildlife to become regulars.

Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 Recently Introduced

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on October 6, 2009

With the aim to help America reinvent how we produce and use energy, US Senators John Kerry (Democrat – Massachusetts) and Barbara Boxer (Democrat – California) just introduced their “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.” Millions of Americans will be able to get back to work, the environment and our children's health will be protected, and homegrown innovation

Introduce Yourself to the Wonderful World of Organic Beers and Brews with an Exclusive Organic Beer Club of the Month

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on July 21, 2009

{Presently|Currently} only shipped within California, this Organic Beer Club will send you or that someone special a six pack sampler every month. You'll have the {treat|luxury} of tasting two different varieties of certified organic microbrews.

Natural Wool Yarn Dog Hand Puppet

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on July 17, 2009

Each of these products is hand-knit by women who belong to a collective of knitters in rural Kenya. The collective is involved with the East Africa Hub, a non-profit organization comprised of socially responsible businesses that provide a link between artisans and the marketplace.

Here's 3 Move-In Ready "Green" Homes Priced Under $200,000 in Beautiful Las Vegas

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on June 29, 2009

Many tourists are attracted to the lights and excitement of the Las Vegas Strip with the shows, casinos, and buffets. Let's not forget about Mother Nature. She isn't being left in the dark with some of her natural wonders that just happen to be within driving distance from the Las Vegas Strip.

Organic Rice Hull Herb Gardens

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on June 10, 2009

It doesn't get more green than growing an herb garden in an environmentally friendly pot. These containers are made from renewable grain husks (primarily rice hulls) and organic pigments. For indoor or outdoor use, these durable pots with saucers are freeze and thaw resistant, have built in drain holes, keep their shape and texture for about five years, and are 100% biodegradable.

Reclaimed Vintage Douglas Fir Muir Bed

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on May 8, 2009

Made by artisan wood workers in Los Angeles, California, this Muir Bed is made with reclaimed vintage Douglas Fir. All of the Douglas Fir used in creating this bed frame was rescued from local buildings slated for demolition, finished with water-based, non-toxic stains. The legs are brushed nickel.

You Wear What You Eat - Pukies, Eco-Friendly Bibs

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on May 6, 2009

"Why are there no children's clothing lines in the same color palette as the foods that kids eat?" That's the question mom and designer Samantha Asay asked herself. She set off to make an eco-friendly line of bibs that will be able to hide the inevitable food stains. This 4-pack of reversible bibs are available in Milk, Carrot, Green Pea and Berry.