http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/loch-ness-golf-balls.html When Scottish scientists boarded their submersible and dove into the depths of Loch Ness, they were hoping to find evidence of a prehistoric creature along the loch floor. Instead, what they discovered were golf balls; hundreds of thousands of them. When Scottish scientists boarded their submersible and dove into the depths of Loch Ness, they were hoping to find evidence of a prehistoric creature along the loch floor. Instead, what they discovered were golf balls; hundreds of thousands of them. Biodegradable Pollution Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:45:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/loch-ness-golf-balls.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/matter-compost.html Why should I compost if food is going to biodegrade at the landfill anyway? That's a question often asked, but not often answered. Today we answer it. Why should I compost if food is going to biodegrade at the landfill anyway? That's a question often asked, but not often answered. Today we answer it. Ask Planet Green Biodegradable Composting Composting Tips Gardening Waste Disposal Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/matter-compost.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-health-care.html A good place to start when it comes to understanding the integral relationship between health care and sustainability starts with understanding sustainability. A good place to start when it comes to understanding the integral relationship between health care and sustainability starts with understanding sustainability. Antibiotics Biodegradable Energy Exercise Green Packaging Health Plastic Vegetarian Waste Disposal Water Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:16:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-health-care.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/michael-jackson.html Many of us are saddened over the loss of Micheal Jackson, such an important thread in our cultural DNA. But will Neverland Ranch and all of its stuff outlive his long lasting legacy as King of Pop? Many of us are saddened over the loss of Micheal Jackson, such an important thread in our cultural DNA. But will Neverland Ranch and all of its stuff outlive his long lasting legacy as King of Pop? Animals Biodegradable Music Music News Newspapers Waste Disposal Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:01:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/michael-jackson.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/mold-killing-recipes.html In the past we’ve blogged a lot about mold prevention but as my experience this weekend reminded me—when mold takes hold, you need a solution. Fast. Put to work the mold-eliminating wonders of tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract and vinegar. In the past we’ve blogged a lot about mold prevention but as my experience this weekend reminded me—when mold takes hold, you need a solution. Fast. Put to work the mold-eliminating wonders of tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract and vinegar. Biodegradable Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Green Cleaning Green Packaging Penny Pinching Vinegar Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:01:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/mold-killing-recipes.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-summer-street-foods.html All sorts of tasty Americana fun can be found at carnivals and festivals, on boardwalks and block parties. But not all of the eats are good for you—or the planet. Use this guide to help navigate summer’s tantalizing treats before sinking another tooth into that corndog. Yes, I repeat. Step away from the corndog. All sorts of tasty Americana fun can be found at carnivals and festivals, on boardwalks and block parties. But not all of the eats are good for you—or the planet. Use this guide to help navigate summer’s tantalizing treats before sinking another tooth into that corndog. Yes, I repeat. Step away from the corndog. Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Dairy Drinks Energy Fruit Green Packaging Kids Organic Paper Parties Plastic Poultry Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:01:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-summer-street-foods.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/jelly-shoes.html Spotted in The New York Times’ Moment blog, jelly-style accessories will be making a big comeback this summer, but they aren't so sutainable. Spotted in The New York Times’ Moment blog, jelly-style accessories will be making a big comeback this summer, but they aren't so sutainable. Biodegradable Eco-Fashion Accessories Green Fashion Nature PVC Plastic Shoes Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:32:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/jelly-shoes.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/bike-paint-tips.html As Make blogger Becky Stern mentions, a crappy looking bike makes it much less likely for your two-wheeler to get taken. But if a sexy looking bike is going to be your motivation to hit the pavement on two wheels versus four, it's probably worth checking out these bike painting tips... As Make blogger Becky Stern mentions, a crappy looking bike makes it much less likely for your two-wheeler to get taken. But if a sexy looking bike is going to be your motivation to hit the pavement on two wheels versus four, it's probably worth checking out these bike painting tips... Bicycles Biking Biodegradable Commuting Non-Toxic Paint Fri, 29 May 2009 17:03:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/bike-paint-tips.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/compostable-packaging.html One of the easy eco-traps to fall into is thinking that all labeled ‘compostable’ packing breaks down in the landfill—so long as you dispose of it. Here's what you need to know. One of the easy eco-traps to fall into is thinking that all labeled ‘compostable’ packing breaks down in the landfill—so long as you dispose of it. Here's what you need to know. Biodegradable Composting Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Packaging Lawn Care Organic Plastic Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:31:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/compostable-packaging.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/common-items-flush.html Toilets often get used as a trash can. We've all been to our local stores and have seen the signs that read "Do Not Flush These Items." Mostly, the businesses put these signs up so people won't damage and clog their toilets. At home, however, you may be tempted to use the toilet as a trash can. After all, it's your toilet. If it breaks, you're the one who is responsible. I don't know why you'd be so cavalier with your own toilet, but in times of laziness all things are possible. Toilets often get used as a trash can. We've all been to our local stores and have seen the signs that read "Do Not Flush These Items." Mostly, the businesses put these signs up so people won't damage and clog their toilets. At home, however, you may be tempted to use the toilet as a trash can. After all, it's your toilet. If it breaks, you're the one who is responsible. I don't know why you'd be so cavalier with your own toilet, but in times of laziness all things are possible. Biodegradable Composting Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Green Cleaning Green Home Waste Disposal Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/common-items-flush.html