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Bigfoot….carbon that is

Sasquatch. Ten foot tall. 500 pounds. His foot, double the size of a shoebox! Do you believe? The scientific community considers Bigfoot to be a combination of folklore, misidentification, and hoaxes. But a bigger “Bigfoot” has come to life, and the scientific community considers it to…


C2 Green Space: Cosmetic Report (well, sort of)

A closer look at the ingredients in the products inside your medicine cabinet. I have freckles. And I’m not just talking about a few freckles, I mean it when I say, “I have freckles.” I once had a friend that said, “I love freckles. I…


Hilton Head Island is Going Green: Don’t miss the 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

There’s one day a year when “going green” doesn’t mean recycling or eating organic—it means attending the annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade! All the revelry without the drive to Savannah, Hilton Head’s beloved street party is now in its 27th year and…


Lean Green: It's Simple

So I hear there’s a guy in Hilton Head, South Carolina attempting to write a “green article,” but he drives an SUV! Really, the nerve. Wait, maybe he’s learning as he goes. Maybe he’s not actually thinking he’s going to save the world today all…


Let’s Talk about Plastics

I just can’t figure this out. There’s so much plastic all around me. It seems like nice stuff. Lightweight, flexible, fairly durable. It has a nice clean look. I like it. I carry my water to the gym in it; it kept my Chinese takeout…


Lowcountry Gardening Lessons: Take a Tour and Learn From the Masters

Whether you have the greenest thumb in town or don’t know a daisy from a dandelion, you won’t want to miss the Lowcountry Master Gardeners’ Educational Tour and plant sale. On October 17, 2009, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., you will have the opportunity to tour…


Make Nature's Beauty A Vital Part Of Your Home - Lowcountry Master Gardeners Show You How

On Saturday, October 16, The Lowcountry Master Gardener Association is hosting its third annual Tour of Master Gardens. This is your opportunity to meet the local experts and get the real dirt on local gardening. Seven private gardens, located from Sea Pines to Moss Creek,…


My Rage Against the Plastic Bag

Think Green: Helpful hints for becoming more environmentally friendly (First Edition) I have often wondered why baggers at the grocery store feel the need to put gallons of milk and other items with very capable handles in a plastic bag. Is the thin plastic bag protecting…


Pop a Top and Help Save the Planet

Next time you pop the top on a cola or cold beer, think twice before you toss that aluminum can in the trash. While you may not think of the thin, metal container as an item of value, consider this: According to Novelis Inc., the…


That's Mulch Better!

When most people think of mulch, they think of those little uniform shreds of cypress which are colored red to look so pretty. In truth, there is a wide variety of mulch to choose from. The two major forms of mulch are organic and inorganic.…


The Answer is Blowin’ the Wind

Wind is air convection currents caused by the sun’s uneven heating of the earth’s surface. Earth’s rotation, terrain and land/water mix all contribute to wind flows. For example, during the day, air over land warms quicker and rises, causing cooler marine air to rush in.…


Water: Where is it all going?

Water…… a.k.a. H20. Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen. A pretty simple formula it seems. Maybe that’s why water is so abundant. Our world is made up of over 70 percent water, so it seems like there could never be a shortage. Unfortunately only one…


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