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February 20th, 2012

Clean Spirited’s February Charity of the Month, Earth Force by DK

Clean Spirited's February Charity of the Month, Earth Force

Clean Spirited is pleased to announce our February charity of the month, Earth Force.  At Earth Force, they are passionate about young people finding their voice while assuming leadership roles in solving local environmental problems. They have dedicated themselves to:

- Revolutionizing the way adults work with young people.
- Championing the role of young people in [...]

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February 20th, 2012

Eco Friendly Travel Ideas by DK

Eco Friendly Travel Ideas

Planning a vacation? Now is the perfect time.  More and more eco-friendly destinations are appearing all over the world!  You may know exactly where you want to travel, but if you are like me, and are overwhelmed at all the sustainable options, organizations like G Adventures are there to help us out!  G Adventures believes [...]

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January 31st, 2012

Throw an Eco Friendly Super Bowl Party by DK

Throw an Eco Friendly Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl parties are an important tradition for lots of Americans. Your carbon footprint probably hasn’t been a top priority in game days past, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start a new tradition and make this year’s Super Bowl party less harmful to the environment.  Below are a few ways to lighten your carbon [...]

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January 28th, 2012

Natural Antibiotics by DK

Natural Antibiotics

Antibiotics are a category of drugs which are referred to as “antimicrobials,” which means they inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria, without causing significant damage to the person.  Traditionally, antibiotics were obtained from natural compounds, however; throughout the years, medical science has developed synthetic forms of antibiotics.  The food we eat has the capacity [...]

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January 25th, 2012

A Garden in a Pothole by DK

A Garden in a Pothole

With a desire to draw attention to the lack of greenspaces in urban environments, as well as highlight the growing pothole problem, artist Steve Wheen and London-based artist Pete Dungey, have created some amazing tiny gardens in the cracks of Oxford’s pothole-ridden streets.  The artists have created mini worlds complete with a variety of plants, [...]

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This is so adorable! I had never heard of Steve Wheen or Pete Dungey. This is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

January 3rd, 2012

Clean Spirited’s January Charity of the Month: Save Our Beach by DK

Clean Spirited's January Charity of the Month: Save Our Beach

Clean Spirited is very pleased to announce our January charity of the month, Save Our Beach.  Save Our Beach is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the water quality along the Southern California coastline. It was founded by Steve & Kim Masoner in 1999.  The began Save Our Beach because they live along the ocean (it’s [...]

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January 2nd, 2012

Prepare for Winter the Eco Friendly Way by Olivia

Prepare for Winter the Eco Friendly Way

Preparing for winter usually involves breaking out the heavy coats and gloves, winterizing cars, and turning up the thermostat at home. With all the extra effort to stay warm, it might not seem like winter is the best season for continuing your eco-friendly practices. But there are ways to stay green, even when the frost [...]

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I never thought about the ecological effect of rock salt. Explains why my front yard garden looks great in the spring except right along the driveway!

December 21st, 2011

Eco Friendly New Year’s Resolutions by DK

Eco Friendly New Year's Resolutions

Since we are wrapping up the year, it is time to start looking at New Year’s resolutions for next year.  When coming up with what you want to do differently next year, make sure you include one or two (or more) of the following green resolutions.  I know I will!
▪                I will change all of [...]

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December 12th, 2011

Have an Eco Friendly Holiday! by DK

Have an Eco Friendly Holiday!

By now everyone should understand the importance of living an eco friendly lifestyle. Yet the Holidays still produce loads of unnecessary trash, use precious resources, and leave a big carbon footprint. However, it’s easy to celebrate a “Green” holiday season. You just need a little creativity!
The most important thing to consider when planning an Earth [...]

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November 30th, 2011

Clean Spirited’s December Charity of the Month: Arbor Day Foundation by DK

Clean Spirited's December Charity of the Month: Arbor Day Foundation

Clean Spirited is pleased to announce our December charity of the month, Arbor Day Foundation.  The mission satement of this amazing organization is to “inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.”  Founded in 1972, at the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance in the 19th century, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to [...]

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