Is it just me or did it seem like it took forever for spring to get here this year? I’m always anxious to get out in my garden this time of the year but cold weather prevented me from planting too much. Instead of sulking, I used the extended cold period to plan my garden more than I usually do. The extra time to plan was a good thing because this year I decided that I want to make my garden more health friendly. I need to incorporate more vegetables into my diet and I’ve come to the conclusion that the easiest way for me to do so is by growing them. That way, I will always have some available. It’s not like I can grow fried food in my garden, but I haven’t necessarily dedicated a whole lot of space (or time) to my vegetables.  In an effort to grow more vegetables I had to rethink the way I do my garden and here are some of the changes I am planning on making.

Sustainability and environmental awareness are becoming things that many consumers are striving for. In business, this is being applied to products of various natures such as dish washers, light bulbs, automobiles, food, and yes, as you probably guessed from the title of this article, clothing as well. People are wondering where their clothing is coming from, how it is grown, and if there is a better, more earth friendly way to do it. There is actually, by using fabrics that are not so energy intensive to grow and process, some are even made out of what would usually be waste products.

Ever more, celebrities and influential figures are urging businesses to go green, with royalty even now entering into the debate. Recently, Prince Charles launched an attack on businesses ignoring climate change, referring to the earth as a ‘dying patient’ in need of attention. With environmental issues increasingly in the spotlight, you may well be wondering how to go about making your business greener without adversely affecting profits.