Alex Schenker

Alex loves nature and does his best to take care of the planet. He doesn't take for granted the serenity that can be found in the stillness of an ancient forest, or the majestic power of the ocean's large waves as they crash on an isolated island shoreline. He wants to raise awareness for how simple it can be to make a couple changes in your everyday life that can make a huge difference for the environment in the long term.
How You Can Help the Planet with Earth Hour
Climate & Planet

How You Can Help the Planet with Earth Hour

You can show your commitment to the planet, and help promote efforts to reduce climate change by switching off your…
What Makes a Car Hybrid?
Climate & Planet

What Makes a Car Hybrid?

All hybrid cars share at least three common factors. In fact, all three capabilities must be present in order for…
Can You Recycle Envelopes With Window In Them?
Home & Garden

Can You Recycle Envelopes With Window In Them?

We once heard that throwing just a small amount of unrecyclable material would screw up the recycling process and cause…
Toyota Prius Party in California
Climate & Planet

Toyota Prius Party in California

On a recent visit to San Francisco I was amazed at the number of Toyota Priuses on the road. I…
The World is Running out of Crude Oil
Climate & Planet

The World is Running out of Crude Oil

The reality of the situation is that crude oil is a fossil fuel, something that cannot be recreated or regenerated,…
Is Global Warming Causing Wildfires in California?
Climate & Planet

Is Global Warming Causing Wildfires in California?

If anyone is still asking "Is global warming causing wildfires in California?", they may need to face the facts. With…
Paper or Plastic? Tips to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bags
Climate & Planet

Paper or Plastic? Tips to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bags

The average grocery store goes through thousands of plastic bags everyday. At home, consumers use hundreds of zip lock and…
Is it Possible to Be a Carbon-Neutral Town?
Climate & Planet

Is it Possible to Be a Carbon-Neutral Town?

Ashton Hayes, in the United Kingdom, is trying to become the first town to be a carbon-neutral town. Ashton Hayes…
How to Save Sea Turtles
Animals

How to Save Sea Turtles

Have you ever asked your seafood waiter for turtle-safe shrimp? If not, now may be a good time to start.…
What is the Freecycle Groups Network?
Climate & Planet

What is the Freecycle Groups Network?

Freecycling is a new trend that saves both the environment and your money. Based on the motto One Man's Trash…