Do It Yourself

What is the Slow Food movement?

In a nut shell, the slow food movement is the opposite of fast food. In fact, it was founded by Carlo Petrini in Italy as an initiative to preserve local, cultural cuisine, and thereby combat the unchecked growth of unhealthy fast food. The slow food movement encourages us to return to our roots... read more »

The Bottled Water Craze

There's been a huge surge in the bottled water industry. To the point where it seems the average person is drinking more water from bottles than from their home tap. The problem with this isn't just the proliferation of plastic waste into the environment, but the fact that in many cases bottled water may in fact be less healthy than tap water... read more »

Tomorrow is National Dump the Pump Day

Tomorrow, June 18, 2009, is National Dump the Pump Day which means, if possible, try to live a day sans-auto gasoline.

Even if your public transportation options are limited, you can still walk to support the environment… every little bit helps! read more »

How to Make Homemade Compost

If you have been thinking about making compost but think that it may be too difficult, complicated, or time consuming, you have come to the right place. This article is the How to Make Homemade Compost version that makes it clear and simple. While composting can be an exact science, it certainly doesn't need to be. After all, Mother Nature does composting all the time without the help of human effort. We can join her efforts without making it a big deal... read more »

Vote for Earth on March 28, 2009

You can show your commitment to the planet, and help promote efforts to reduce climate change by switching off your lights for one hour on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Or, if you prefer, you can vote for global warming by leaving them on. read more »

We're creating a world of plastic waste

The average grocery store goes through thousands of plastic bags everyday. At home, consumers use hundreds of zip lock and sandwich plastic bags to bag lunches, store food in the refrigerator, etc. All this adds up to an unbelievable amount of plastic waste... read more »

How much water is your toilet using?

Think about how many times during a day you go to pee. The average person pees about 9 times each day. That's 9 toilet flushes, not counting the occasional #2 What does that mean in terms of water used per person per day just for going to the bathroom? If you're using an old toilet you may be flushing as much as 63 (7 gallons per flush times 9 flushes per day) gallons of water per day! ... read more »

What is freecycle?

Freecycling is a new trend that saves both the environment and your money.  Based on the motto One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure, Freecycle is all about people exchanging goods instead of buying new goods and trashing old ones... read more »

Give Back to the Local Community by Buying Local Produce

Buying food in season from local roadside stands, co-ops and farmer's markets not only improves quality, but also cuts costs. When produce is shipped it increases the prices and taste/freshness is compromised... read more »

Nothing Says I Love You Like Adopting A Penguin

Changing the Present.org is providing an alternate gift idea for this holiday season that adds a little personality to your gift, demonstrates your support for saving the earth and brings a new friend into a loved ones live - adopt a penguin for only$50! Name it after its recipient or allow the recipient to name it themselves. What could be more fun than having your very own penguin?!? ... read more »