WHAT: Celebration of Arby’s first eco-friendly restaurant registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for LEED-Retail (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification

Arby’s officials will make an announcement regarding their commitment to the environment and the community:

HOUSTON – Houstonians can help preserve the Earth’s resources and support victims of domestic violence this Earth Day – and every day – by recycling their no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories through Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine® phone recycling and refurbishing program.

Cypress, Texas – Sustainable Living in Houston (SLH) in Cypress is working with business all over the greater Houston area to create Houston’s FIRST “Green” Business Directory.

by Virginia Ginsburg

In the current economic climate, it seems as if everyone is looking for ways to save a little more money. While many people think that "Going Green" means spending more, it really doesn't have to be that way. In fact, if you think about it, some of the "Greenest" activities that you can undertake are free or lower cost than their alternatives. So, consider some of the many ways that you can cut back on your budget while simultaneously improving the positive impact you make on the world.

There are many good reasons to conserve energy. If we use less gas, oil and electricity we will save money, and the pollution associated with extracting and using fossil fuels will decrease. Reducing greenhouse gas production may help to reverse global warming. In a nutshell - conservation of energy has both personal and societal benefits.

by Markus Skulpelka

Most families, particularly the mothers constantly aim to improve the lives of their family and one is by maintaining a clean healthy home and typically, a number of options at the supermarket seem to help them with this.