Articles by Regan Caton

I recently stumbled upon my new favorite website called TIG.org, Inspire, Inform, Involve. TakingITGlobal's mission is to empower youth to understand and act on the world's greatest challenges. They are changing the power of the online community by facilitating global education, social en...

Happy Memorial Day everyone! Today was both gorgeous and starting to be sweltering hot. Here are a few tips to keep cool in the coming months of hotness, (and not the sexy kind, the don’t touch me its too humid and sticky) and staying a nice shade of green too.

1.Travel Consciously...

One of the most valuable lessons in life comes with the realization that beauty can exist within the simplest places. Despite some of the very magnificent things that life has to offer, some of the most magical moments happen when each of us do something as simple as taking a breath. On the surfa...

Tonight is the season premier of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. I can tell you I don't watch much TV, but this is a worthwhile hour to spend in front of the tube.

If you missed last season, Jamie went to a town in Virgiina deemed the unhealthiest in the USA. This season Mr. Oliver is in LA, ...

From a certain perspective, life can be viewed as a giant puzzle, and we, the puzzle-makers. For the most part, we are responsible for the task of finding the pieces of life, and working to make sure they fit together in a way that creates peace, harmony, and of course, sustainability. Fortunatel...

Although the New Year has arrived, it may be hard to recognize if your house is brimming with leftover holiday cheer. Some remnants can be banished with ease, such as boxes of ornaments and Christmas lights that can reclaim their place among the abandoned treasures gathering dust in the basement...

Voted best eco-gift by The Awarenest, we love it and so will you. The Sno Wovel is the World’s Safest Snow Shovel and environmentally friendly too.

I ordered my Sno Wovel last year before Christmas, we already had snow here in New Jersey before December 25th. The Sno Wovel had to be assembled ...

It's always nice to put the present on hold, and travel through history to catch a glimpse of the various practices that have evolved into the traditions we now treasure. Today, Christmas trees are viewed as a key symbol of the holiday season, and for many, the celebration is incomplete without t...

Many of us diligently bring our reusable grocery bags with us to the store and farmers market but what about all those plastic produce bags? I don’t see anyone with reusable produce bags in line with me at check out. We sometimes forget how many of these bags are used once and thrown away. Accord...

A company called Conserve has introduced a cost effective green cleaning option. These are planet friendly cleaning tabs which are just added to water to create a solution to clean just about anything in your home. This includes bathrooms, kitchens, glass and windows, and other surfaces. The Fan...

Recently I sent an e-mail response to a friend of mine. I received this message back in my inbox with this message “I heard your email” DriveSafe.ly. read it to me. I will get back to you soon". Intrigued, I clicked on the the link and found...

Meet my new friend Bobble! This innovative, patented reusable water bottle filters water as you drink. A replaceable charcoal filter pulls out impurities before your first sip. I love the shape and it is comfortable to carry around and extremely light weight.

Ok, so what are the specs? The Bo...

I was very excited to try out the GreenSmart Neogreen laptop sleeve, especially since I have been using my daughter’s old messenger bag to tote my laptop around. I had no idea that a laptop sleeve could have such value besides the obvious bump and thump protection.

The GreenSmart neogreen lapt...

According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, no. It is their position that it would require an “unlikely sequence of events” to do so.

In a recent article, The Gloucester County Times noted that “. Commissioner Bob Martin has assembled a special Gulf Spill Team to monitor the s...

In a battle against childhood obesity, The Center for Science in the Public Interest has informed McDonald’s of its intent to sue for using toys to promote their kid’s meals. It is their standpoint that the promotions violate consumer laws in several states, including New Jersey.

However the c...

This past holiday weekend I was introduced to "Skoy" the paper towel alternative. I try my best to use dishtowels and rags in my home to clean but do admit to some "recycled" paper towel use. I was excited to try the cleaning cloths, especially after reading on the companies website that 2.5 mill...

The long, lazy days of summer are here and along with the barbecues, the beach and the poolside festivities, comes the giver of light and the cause of skin-cancer in more than 1,000,00 people each year – the sun. As you plan your get-togethers and vacations, don’t forget one important item for yo...

In times of disaster, the people of the United States have time and time again shown themselves to be resourceful, courageous and passionate, and the current BP oil disaster in the Gulf is no exception. However, as the hundreds and thousands of animals and plant life drown in a sea of viscous pet...

Last weekend was the first time I wore my flip flops this season. A good feeling as then I know summer is really here, not so excited to put on a swimsuit but that’s another story!

Would you believe that flip flops are some of the most common debris to wash up on Kenya’s beaches? UniquEco has ...

Most of the food Americans eat travels over 1500 miles to reach the plate. Produce from California travels over 2000 miles to reach New Jersey. For every California calorie we eat, 87 calories of fuel are used trucking it here. Food is shipped for our convenience with little consideration for dis...

We came across this company a few months before The Awarenest launch and couldn't wait to share Looptworks.

Loopworks repurposes abandoned materials into cool limited edition clothing and accessories. Looptworks re-uses the world's pre-consumer excess, aiming to reduce manufacturing waste and ...

Welcome to The Awarenest! We officially launched on Earth Day – April 22, 2010. Thank you for visiting and your comments and feedback are most welcome.

You won’t find a generic “green” directory here. Our goal is to support and nurture each individual county’s unique character and spirit. E...

Welcome to The Awarenest! We are thrilled to have officially launched on Earth Day – April 22, 2010. Thank you for visiting and your comments and feedback are most welcome.

You won’t find a generic “green” directory here. Our goal is to support and nurture each individual county’s unique cha...

Recently I saw "No Impact Man" in Montclair, NJ. The screening itself is a community event hosted by Community Green. Every month people from all over NJ come together to view and discuss an environmental movie. "No Impact Man" seemed to be a favorite as there was record turn out and the discussi...

Welcome to The Awarenest and our live Beta launch! The website's official launch date is Earth Day April 22, 2010. Between today and April 22 we will be in Beta test mode. This allows us time to tweak any technical issues; e-mail any comments or suggestions we would love to get your feedback.

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