Balanced Green Living

Greenwashing is another one of those terms you hear alot in the eco-friendly world. But what does it mean? Here is a simple, yet concise definition of “green washing”… The term “green washing” is used to describe companies who overstate their commitment to environmentally friendly alternatives to doing business. By doing so, ad executives (and the [...]

Clean coal: what is it? I have heard this term tossed around so much lately as the presidential race is in full swing and eco-issues are at the forefront. Really, can coal be clean? As you will see, there is not one straight and clear answer… Clean coal is actually an energy industry term which refers [...]

As a part of the Balanced Green Living blog, we strive to educate you on the buzz words associated with the green movement. Biodiversity is one of those terms. Everyone thinks they know what it means, but asked to define it, they often can only do so in the broadest, most general terms. [...]