
As part of a joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI, BMW has announced that they will launch an electric vehicle (using state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery technology) as a sub-brand of BMW. Let it be known that when BMW talks about sustainability,they back up theirword with actions...

If you own an Algreen rain barrel, here's your chance to win a gorgeous new Terra composter! [ Contest details ] [caption id="attachment_143" align="alignnone" width="250" caption="Algreen's Terra Composter"][/caption]

Today, during Obama's visit to Ottawa, Canada, he made it clear that he wants to move quickly, within the first year, to establish U.S. credibility on the environment...

On Monday, Loblaws started charging $0.05 for the use of plastic bags in Toronto. By April 22nd (Earth Day), all the stores across Canada will be charging for plastic bags. Personally, I think this is a great idea, and I applaud them for making the effort to do something that would ...

Did you do anything new and exciting with your garden this year? How about around your home - were there any exciting changes to make your life more green? Let us know, we'd love to hear about your accomplishments! Send any pictures of your garden or green choices, and we'll ...

The holidays are fast approaching. Mid-way through next week, I'm going to be heading off to visit my parents for about a week and a half. While I'm gone, I want my apartment to be using as little electricity as possible, and to stay as green as possible. I've been ...

Are we doomed to roam space in an intergalactic space cruiser, after we've destroyed the earth's environment...

I joined a new(ish) website over the weekend - One Million Acts of Green. This website counts how much greenhouse gases you're saving with each "act of green" that you commit. For example, packing a literless lunch saves 100 kg of greenhouse gases. A lot of the things listed on the ...

I love the holiday season. Positively love it – it's my favourite time of the year, and I've been known to go overboard with the holiday cheer. (Yes, I may have been listening to Christmas music since mid-October.) I've been hearing/reading a lot of stuff in the media and on ...

Seasons greetings! (Well almost) it's nearly December already! Can you believe that? It wasn't long ago that pond and garden supplies were flying out the door and the gardening season was in full swing. Since then, flowers have met their demise, veggie gardens have been eaten, and the ground has .....

GardenSuperMarthas joined 650 other organizations in becoming a CarbonFund.Org partner! We have offset our carbon emissions and our now officially carbon-neutral. As per CarbonFund's website, Carbon offsets allow companies to take action on global warming now...

Eating out for lunch everyday can add up in terms of cost, waste, and your waistline. If you eat out for lunch every weekday, you are likely spending approximately $10 each time. That costs you $50 a week and $2,600 per year. If you were to spend that same amount on ...

Choosing tap water over bottled water is quickly catching on, especially for those who are health-conscious. In most of North America, tap water is tested to ensure that it's free of bacteria. On the other hand, there are no regulations that oversee the testing of bottled water...







