The health food market is flooded with protein shakes, multi-vitamin pills, and a myriad of supplements. Whey protein health drinks and calcium supplements have been around for ages. But a new and particularly important line of products is likely to become popular in 2013. These are gluten-free health supplements that will be sufficiently stocked in the health food stores of Tupelo, as observed by … [Read more...]
Organic Baby Products in Pouches Gaining Popularity in the U.S.
January 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We used to consider baby food as insipid stuff in glass jars. But this concept is changing rapidly now. With the introduction of organic baby food in pouches, glass jars, though not yet quite extinct, are certainly receding in the department store shelves. These organic food items are made not only for infants, but toddlers as well. With the growing nutrition needs and urge to taste new textures … [Read more...]
Girls Scouts Make Efforts to Get Recycling to Their Neighborhood
January 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Initially introduced in 2007 in the city of Chicago and reformed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2011, the Blue Cart recycling program is a novel idea to keep the city clean. But this facility is currently only available in a limited number of neighborhoods in Chicago. Recently, a group of girl scouts from the Jefferson Park and Portage Park neighborhoods made quite a bit of effort to get the recycling … [Read more...]
Sales of Energy-efficient LED Lights Increase in Green, Ohio
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The sales of energy-efficient LED lights have increased in the region of Green. According to a lighting company owner in Green, Steve Zeneri, his LED light sales doubled in 2012, and the company is expecting to witness a quadruple rise in the sales by the end of 2013. Statistically, Steve's company earned close to a million dollars worth of revenue, through their LED light sales in 2012. So, on … [Read more...]
LED Bulb – An Energy-efficient Replacement for Traditional Lights
January 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All individuals, who use incandescent bulbs, would be happy to hear that the lighting industry has come up with an energy-efficient replacement for these bulbs, which is the LED bulb. In terms of appearance, these bulbs look similar to traditional incandescent bulbs, but they are priced higher than the latter. Since these bulbs are energy-efficient, they last for a longer period of time, and … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Wedding Gowns – A Fashion Trend for 2013
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Eco-friendly fashion has gradually captivated the bridal market. Tara Lynn Scheidt, a designer of eco-friendly wedding gowns and a native of Long Island, states that over the years the market for eco friendly promotional items has increased drastically. As a matter of fact, many people enjoy using eco-friendly items. So this year is expected to be an exciting one for all the eco-friendly fashion … [Read more...]
Plastic Bag Ban in Alameda County
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The city officials of Alameda County have finally implemented the ban on the usage of plastic bags with the beginning of the new year. In the past three or four years, many cities within the U.S have taken up measures to curb the issue of plastic waste. Several cities have banned the usage of plastic bags within their limits, and with the start of 2013, Alameda County is joining this list as well. … [Read more...]
New Plastic Bag Policy in Corvallis
December 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Corvallis’ new policy on plastic bags will be effective from January 1, 2013. The city ordinance on this issue prohibits the use of single-use plastic bags. It will also charge a minimum of 5 cents on all the paper bags given to the customers during a sale. The City Council actually passed this ordinance some time back in July 2012. The ordinance will take effect in two different stages. The first … [Read more...]
Sustainable Energy and Eco Friendly Developments in Latin America
December 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Due to the sustained growth in economy and the increasing need for electricity in Latin America, the potential for renewable energy appears promising. As Latin America is rich in biodiversity and natural resources, a concern is being raised about conserving them with environment friendly technologies. … [Read more...]
Students in Iowa Launch a Recycling Campaign
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking at the increasing issue of waste disposal into landfills, the students from the Northwest Junior High Schools and the Southeast Junior High Schools in the Iowa City have decided to launch a recycling campaign. These students have decided to recycle all the waste materials that are generated in their area. At present, these students are specifically targeting waste materials that are … [Read more...]