Balanced Green Living

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 [...]

Lawn care is one of the easiest ways to “go green” and you won’t have to pay more or sacrifice quality by going the organic route. In fact, organically treated lawns look better than their chemically slathered counterparts if cared for properly. Folks, you should be excited about this! Organic lawn care is the ultimate [...]

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. [...]

Ethanol is probably the most well known alternative fuel in the world today, especially in corn growing states like Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. Ethanol is really nothing more than grain alcohol because it is made most often with corn. Using ethanol as an alternative fuel is a great way to help the environment [...]

The easiest and quickest way to start down the path of eco-friendliness and balanced green living is to explore your options for alternative fuel for your automobile. This is a “win-win” because, as you know, being eco-conscious often requires you either sacrifice quality or pay more: …not so with alternative fuel. They are the wave [...]