Plastic Waste is Harming our Sea Creatures
There is a point in the Pacific Ocean that is called the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” This area is completely infested with little tiny pieces of plastic that can be as small as a fingernail. This infestation of plastic is causing damages to occur to the animals as well as adaptations of the animals to [...]
Bucket List for Avery, a child who suffered from SMA
Avery, a baby girl raised in Texas, was born and immediately diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Avery was diagnosed with the most severe form of SMA and her parents chose to deal with this positively instead of having a negative view on Avery’s life. The family went to Disney World, ice skating, sporting games, [...]
Be a Voluntourist: Use Your Cruise to Give Back
For most people, booking a cruise is the chance to get some rest and relaxation, visit exotic ports of call and spend some time enjoying exciting activities like snorkeling or golfing. Some cruise lines and travel companies are giving travelers a chance to experience another side of the ports of call, though, and give back [...]
Hybrid Cars: What’s the Deal?
So What Exactly Is A Hybrid Car? I must admit to having not been too clued up on the concept of hybrids until very recently. However, when I made the decision to trade in my ‘old faithful’ (after it broke down on my way to school for the second month in a row), I decided [...]
20% Of Bangladeshi Girls Become Wives Before They Turn 15
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, with 20% of girls becoming wives before their 15th birthday, even though 18 is the minimum age allowed by law. It’s a practice still rife in Bangladesh despite being illegal. Some call it modern day slavery. Child brides drop out of school [...]
Small Green Steps for Busy Folks
For some, Earth Day can be a bit like New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Eve, most people make some sort of resolution for the year – something like “I’m going to lose weight,” or “I’m going to spend more time with my family.” Some people end up making good on those resolutions, but many [...]
Amazing Creations from Recycled Shipping Containers
There’s a popular trend gathering momentum around the world, and it’s all about upcycling the steel shipping containers seen crossing our oceans and rolling past our railroad crossings on a daily basis. Instead of piling up in shipping graveyards, these simple yet noble structures are making their way into the heartbeat of our cities. The [...]
Going Green with Decor for Spring
Have you noticed the birds singing outside? Perhaps it feels a bit warmer outside? Spring has returned again and with it, the perfect chance to bring in some cooler and lighter shades to your home. There are so many ways to “Springify” your home with colors, light, and design. Here are a few ideas to [...]