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I write about a variety of green issues based on what I learn in my work as co-founder of a green business, Back2Tap. I also draw heavily from my experiences as a parent living in suburban NJ, municipal volunteer on the planning board, and a person trying to promote and lead a more sustainable lifestyle without freaking out my kids too much. Many of the blogs are related to water - tap water and bottled water, waste, plastics, reusable items, but I also discuss green movies, books, and issues.
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Earth Sense · 5M ago

Sustainability Challenges on Campus

Colleges are considered bastions of progressive and free thought, and it’s almost a matter of course that they’d be expected to be exemplars of environmental conscientiousness as well. Advances that allow schools to produce less waste and leave smaller footprints, from sustainable building practices
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Earth Sense · 1Y ago

The Psychological Changes Necessary for Sustainability

In recent years, the “green,” or, environmental movement has been gaining in notoriety. Suddenly, an enormous market has emerged for green products, from environmentally friendly cleaning products to low impact vacations in eco-friendly destinations. Yet in spite of great publicity and interest, a s
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Earth Sense · 1Y ago

“Trust Us” Is Getting Old

When British Petroleum (BP) applied for a permit to build the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and begin drilling, it claimed to have the technology and know-how to handle any oil spill. But in the face of an actual spill, BP is much less confident. “This scares everybody: the fact th
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Earth Sense · 1Y ago

Water Conservation and Washing your Car

This is a guest post by Sarah Harris       The old tradition of you and your kids washing the family car in the driveway on a Sunday afternoon is slowly turning into an environmental nightmare. While most do not realize what harm this simple household chore can inflict on the environment, rest assur
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Earth Sense · 1Y ago

Recycled Timber Flooring Stands the Test of Time

This is a guest post by Bryn Kingsley Consumer behavior has undergone quite a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. There’s been a massive spike in the uptake of recycling, and this has occurred at individual, corporate, and governmental levels. For example, in the city where I live w
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Earth Sense · 1Y ago

Organic Food and and the Consumer

This is a guest post written by Elizabeth Krause Slowly but surely the term, “organic” is becoming more mainstream. The National Organic Standards Board says that if an item is to be labeled organic, it must be produced under the authority of the Organic Food Production Act. It must follow the guide
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Earth Sense · 2Y ago

A Chemical Reaction – The Story of a True Green Revolution

A Chemical Reaction is a fabulous documentary film about a dermatologist in Canada who successfully campaigned to ban the use of pesticides in her small town. Against all odds, she spent years documenting the ill effects of pesticide exposure on her patients and lobbying her local town council to ba
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Earth Sense · 2Y ago

Adding to the Three R’s: REFUSE!

Last night I participated in a panel discussion at a cute little theatre in Asbury Park following a showing of the documentary film, “Tapped“. I’ve never been up on a stage under lights so bright that you couldn’t see anyone in the dark audience. Otherwise, I would have thanked the person who shoute
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Earth Sense · 2Y ago

Happy Birthday Earth Day!

Earth Day is more than just a day for our kids to plant trees and learn about recycling at school.  In 1970, the first Earth Day was a day of grassroots political protest against rampant uncontrolled pollution of our air and water.  It was perfectly legal to dump hazardous waste into streams and spe
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Earth Sense · 2Y ago

Earthquakes, volcanos, and floods – oh, my!

I don’t know about you, but I am feeling humbled by the recent spate of natural disasters.   They show that we humans are not masters of the universe.  In the past three months, we’ve seen major earthquakes on three continents, a seriously disruptive volcanic eruption on another, and debilitating fl
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