…did you come from all of a sudden? Feels like science fiction. It’s already almost February can you believe it? 2011 was a whirlwind year for INDIE PEACE, and we’re thrilled with not just our own growth, but with the growing awareness of green trends and environmentally responsible achievements. We’ve been so busy (a good thing) that we haven’t had time to update our blog (a not-so-good thing). That’s why we’ve taken on a new Editor-in-Chief, Katrina Turner to move things along and to keep them moving. We also realize that there are tons of awesome resources and stories out there, and we will be inviting guest bloggers to expand our reach and theirs. There are more of us out there than most people think and as we come together to share information, tools and ideas, I know we will make an even bigger impact in 2012. Thank you for being a part of this enormous cause. Now, let’s all get back to making our mark (without leaving one of course). |
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The coconut is not actually a nut but a tree that thrives in sandy soil and requires ample amount of sunlight and rainfall. It is a versatile tree and said to be a tree of life as the whole tree can be put to use. The leaves are used for decorative and roofing purposes. The husk from the fruit can be made as a cleaning tool. Coconut water has been confirmed by a number of physicians to contribute greatly in the overall health of a person. Coconut water is a great substitute for water. It is rich in electrolytes, vitamins and minerals. It has three out of eight essential B vitamins to help the body system to absorb nutrients. A glass a day can prevent urinary tract infection. Since our body is mainly composed of water, it needs water in order for our organs to function at their best. Coconut water rehydrates the body naturally because it resembles blood plasma. It contains less sodium (25mg/100ml) whereas sports drinks contain 41 mg, and energy drinks at a high level... |
Undeniably, water is an essential part of living. But what if you had to fight for a single glass? This has been a two-decade battle for Georgia, Alabama and Florida. They are fighting for the right to water from Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier was constructed in Georgia in the 1940s. A dam was built along the Chattahoochee River north of Atlanta. The river flows around Atlanta, along the Alabama and Georgia border as it crosses with the Flint River near Florida and eventually pours out into the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and Alabama have been Atlanta’s major critics in its tapping of Lake Lanier. They are questioning Atlanta’s right to use its resources as well as its water consumption habits. It has been a tug of war between the federal courts and it seems to be a long battle ahead. When the construction of the dam was proposed, The Army Corps of Engineers cited that the dam is to be built to control flood waters, provide power supply and to guarantee a sufficient flow downstream and increase Atlanta’s... |
Almost two years ago to date, emails regarding global warming and the human involvement/intervention sparked the internet by storm. This past weekend, new emails were released anonymously about the strange phenomenon that is global warming. There were three apparent themes present in the new batch of emails: “(1) prominent scientists central to the global warming debate are taking measures to conceal rather than disseminate underlying data and discussions; (2) these scientists view global warming as a political “cause” rather than a balanced scientific inquiry and (3) many of these scientists frankly admit to each other that much of the science is weak and dependent on deliberate manipulation of facts and data.” [1] The new emails raised some questions regarding the nature behind the global warming debate. Is this a political scheme or are scientists predetermining the public’s view on Global Warming? What’s more shocking is that the emails reveal, “more than revealing misconduct and improper motives, the newly released emails additionally reveal frank admissions of the scientific shortcomings of global warming assertions.” [2] Some researchers believe scientists have... |
Isn’t it a wonder how an inconsequential thing as a chicken feather can save the environment? We usually do not give chicken feathers a second glance, but did you know that these can be a biodegradable alternative of plastics? How? Well, the United States alone generates 3 billion pounds of chicken feathers per year. Some are processed for animal feed but most are discarded. Environmentalists and scientists have recently been developing plastic from these and other alternative resources. Using a waste product such as chicken feathers would mean a reduction of solid waste, a cut on cost of plastic production and it is biodegradable which would mean a breath for the environment.
Have you ever wondered how plastic is made? Conventional plastic is made up of a petroleum derivative resin. It is refined, shaped and ready for usage. These are called polyethylene terephthalate PET plastics. Since the price of oil is ever changing and the clamor for a greener lifestyle is growing, other resources are being tested to create the same or almost the same benefits of the conventional plastic. Bioplastic... |
