A ground-breaking way to minimize and eliminate household waste is to get digital. iPhone, Android, and other smart phone apps can help us stay savvy about the way we communicate with planet earth. We can now afford not only to stay connected with our friends and family, but to make boundless leaps in our environmental footprint detection methods.

If we look at dieting and ecology differently - we can see the lasting effect on rapid climate change, over-fishing, the economy, soil erosion, and water pollution. Who knew such little changes in our personal lives could have such a gargantuan impact on the earth? No lies - it's actually kind of exciting to improve our bodies and reduce our environmental footprints at the same time!

Caring for house plants is often as easy as applying water and sunshine. Another benefit of house plants is their ability to purify the air. California alone is home to some of the top polluted cities in the country. How do we purify the air in our homes without purchasing the sometimes pricey technology?

My friend answered that the T.V was left on to ward off potential intruders. A lamp could also be seen from the window, shining its fluorescent light through the living room during pure daylight. Was she kidding me? Apparently, this is a "thing" we humans do to feel safe.

Going "green" with your pet is an easy way to ensure your pet's happy and healthy. And with 62% of American households having at least one pet today, the environment will surely thank you too!

Making sure your garden is happy and healthy, there are several things to consider when adding nutrients to your plants...