After nearly disappearing from existence decades ago, bed bugs have been making a comeback in the last several years. While the ability for humans to travel long distances in a short amount of time is one reason for this rise, another is the fact that these pests have shown a resistance to some pesticides. Finding a way to get rid of them without the use of chemicals can be a safer strategy for the family. If bed bugs find their way into a house, there are several green ways to deal with them.  More...

BP released their predictions for the next twenty years of how much usage the entire world will use and rely on energy. Between 2012 and 2030 the world’s energy needs will rise 39%, or about 1.6% every year, nearly all of which will be coming from developing countries including China and Russia. Countries like the United States and England are for the most part “topped off” at a cap. We will use less energy while creating more economic output. We have very slight growth, if any at all.   More...

Vidhura Ralapanawe is Mark and Spencer's Manager of Sustainability and Communications. He's also the head of a team that successfully manufactured what can be considered the world's first “carbon neutral” bra. What this means is that Ralapanawe and his group figured out the bra's carbon footprint, and then found a way to offset it.   More...

Experts agree that we cannot continue to rely on fossil fuels for energy. Wind energy has been explored as a more sustainable alternative, but the technology is in its relative infancy and is still not a reliable or complete source of energy.  Read more...