Tips & Tricks from the Nature Spot

Options for getting better heat and cleaner air in your home.

It is during the night, between dusk and dawn, when the vast majority of the 1,100 bat species on Earth hunt. Bats are an incredibly diverse species, with a large range in diet and hunting methods, but they also share many common behaviors when it comes to feeding.

An article summarizing the responsibility and reasons one has to care for trees and shrubs on his or her property. Also includes the benefits of using a professional tree care company when removing trees and stumps.

Even if you belong to the lucky ones that are not hit by the recent recession, you should be informed on ways you can go green in electricity. Having this information has many benefits. Some of them contribute to a better and healthier environment and the rest to saving money.

Cleaning a home or business is often a ritualistic experience, and one meant to remove matter we deem as dangerous, unhealthy or unpleasant to those living or working there.

This article looks at some of the comparisons between electric hand dryers and the traditional use of paper towels. It explores the environmental impact of each option, and gives some basic information about each option to help you decide which one is better for your business.

Home energy audits provide several benefits to homeowners and are an important first step in moving toward a greener lifestyle. This article covers three specific reasons why you should obtain a home energy audit for your home.

The "cash for refrigerators" and "dollars for dishwashers" program have given retailers and shoppers in the US much needed reprieve. $300 million has been allocated to this program. It is saving the environment and rejuvenating the economy.

We care about our planet, and want to leave it as good as we found it for our children and for everyone. The wonderful thing about this is that there are countless ways to live green. Consider the budding green and organic clothing movement. Clothes are often made from plant materials like cotton, and these can be grown under organic conditions just like food products.

Bathrooms offer a surprising number of ways for businesses to go green, from utilizing natural light to reducing water consumption and cutting down energy use. Below, find four specific ways to make bathrooms more ecological and eco-friendly, as well as to cut costs while becoming more efficient.

It is estimated that only 2 out of 10 plastic bottles make it to the recycle bin. The other 8 find their way into landfills where they leach toxic chemicals into the ground and water supply. With Americans purchasing over 50 billion bottles of water each year, coming up with an eco-friendly solution to this problem is imperative. Read on to find out more!