Viridescence - be green!

Storm water is water and snow melt that does not soak into the ground. Storm water eventually runs off into the waterways. The flowing water picks up pollution off rooftops, paved areas and lawns. Pollution can include pesticides, fertilizers, motor oil, sediment, litter, and animal waste to name a few. The Problem Storm water and ditches drain into streams and rivers carrying the pollutants with it. Storm water polluted with fertilizers and excessive nitrogen damage the quality of rivers, lakes, and wetlands by introducing excessive nitrogen, which promotes algae overgrown and depletes oxygen. Pesticides, herbicides, and automotive toxins harm water quality and aquatic life. Additionally, animal waste has bacteria that when washed into the storm water can make rivers and lakes unsafe for swimming and fish consumption. The Solution When possible, buy household products labeled “nontoxic”. Clean water-based paints in sinks that go to the sewer system. For oil-base...

This Halloween take your decorations to the next level by upcycling materials. Upcycling is a way to turn rubbish into treasure. This is a great way to reduce the amount of materials that enter the landfill. In 2013, 254 million tons of trash were generated by Americans. [ 1 ] That is a lot of municipal waste! When creating upcycled decorations, use recycled or reused materials. Also, make sure to recycle or store your Halloween creations. Do your part to reduce, reuse, and recycle. 1. Ceiling Fan Blade Ghosts For this project, simply paint the ceiling fan white and paint black spooky eyes. (Source: sadieseasongoods.com) 2. Spooky Glowing Eyes This project is easy and fun for the kids. Simply take an empty toilet paper roll and cut out spooky eyes. Finally push several glow sticks into the toilet paper roll and voila - you have a pair of spooky glowing eyes.  (Source: rustsunshine.blogspot.com) 3. Haunted Faces and Jack-o-lanterns There are several contain...