Blog On Smog

Trash Thursday: Recycled Furniture

Steve Auger — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:44:03 +0000

When I moved into my first home, I was enthused about making it warm and comfortable. I soon found, however, that good quality furnishings for the home were way beyond my meagre budget. Determined to do the best I could with the available resources, I began begging friends and neighbors for old furniture that they had hiding in basements, attics, outbuildings, and barns. Most of them gladly donated to my cause because they wanted to get rid of their accumulation of clutter almost as much as I wanted to use it. I was delighted and even ventured further afield to my local online Freecycling site to collect several other freebies. More...

Techno Tuesday: Conference Calls

Steve Auger — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:01:38 +0000

When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, there are a great number of common sense methods which can help reduce your personal burden on the environment, from buying perennial fruit and vegetables over annual, to using cold water when washing clothes or dishes. But when you run a business, finding simple ways to develop a sustainable business model might not be so readily apparent, particularly if you run a large business with offices in several countries. More...

E-Waste Rising and so are Solutions

Steve Auger — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:02:07 +0000

The problem surrounding waste in this country is an obvious one, so enormous that various issues surrounding the disposal of waste often get overlooked. One of the fastest rising in terms of economic opportunity and overall exposure is the issue of electronic waste (e-waste). More...

Wet Wednesday: A New Meaning For Earth Day

Steve Auger — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:59:21 +0000

Started in 1970, Earth Day was originally conceived as a day in which the people of the world could come together and educate themselves about the needs of the planet. However, with the Green movement in full effect, Earth Day has gone from a day of environmental education to a day of environmental action. More on Earth Day.

Student Saturday: Eco-Principles

Steve Auger — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:02:35 +0000

With our global emphasis on green and sustainable living, many people are actively doing their part to engage in green acts. Whether its recycling, toting reusable grocery bags, there are a number of ways to engage yourself in balanced living. More...