A well known ancient Proverb says:

“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

In essence what this proverb us saying is that we need to be respectful of our children and our homes, by safeguarding their futures with what we do today.

There are three things we desperately need to live: oxygen, water, and sunlight. Food is important too but oxygen, water, and sunlight are imperative to life. A man can live longer with food than he can with a lack of water.

If you’re reading this, chances are pretty good you’re already interested in living a greener lifestyle. You’ve probably learned by now that there’s quite a bit of environmentally-friendly or “natural” products out there and seemingly more on the market every day. You may also realize that it is your choices as a consumer that will help determine not only what products are produced for sale but also how they are made. You can use your power as a “green consumer” to dictate environmentally-friendly products.

What do you know green? How much do you know?

Well, I found a little interactive green living quiz that was built by green enthusiasts around the globe. Most of the questions are spot on and informative. A couple are a bit off base. But what the heck...

Take the Green Quiz. Strut your stuff on the net and put your knowledge of green living ideas to the test. See how you score against other users. You can even contribute a question at the end. I think you'll enjoy it!
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You have probably heard "Go Green" at every turn. It's literally everywhere. You've see it at the grocery store, read about it in newspapers and magazines, glanced at green messages on billboard signs, and even bought a variety of products labeled as green.

But maybe you don't quite understand it.

It's really ok not to understand it; you're not alone. Many are still wondering if it has anything to do with the Jolly Green Giant seen widely on bean cans.

With more than 55% of Americans saying that protecting the environment should be a global priority (as reported by a study from McKinsey & Company), it’s no wonder that green living has become a popular theme. However living green is about a whole lot more than simply jumping on a bandwagon or becoming a more responsible citizen.