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World of Writing - Author Interview Today we have  author and business owner  Trent A. Romer  in for a World of Writing - Author Interview!  His book  Finding Sustainability  details his journey to find sustainability in multiple places.  (Visit  www.trentromer.com  for pictures and details about the book.)   Trent has worked hard to shift his plastic bag manufacturing company  Clear View Bag Co ., Inc ( www.clearviewbag.com ) toward a more sustainable direction through a new vision of  Healthy Planet, Healthy People, Healthy Company . We've featured a few of his sustainability articles and links on our blog, and of course we've discussed green living many times on this blog so do scroll through those archived posts :) Trent, let's start by having you introduce yourself to our audience, and tell us something about  Finding Sustainability . A: My name is Trent Romer and I am the 3rd generation co-owner of a famil...

Easy Ways to Make your Home More Eco-Friendly We all want to do our part to protect the environment, and doing your part doesn't have to be hard. Small steps add up to a big difference, you just have to know which ones to take.   Use less water .  Saving water is all about small steps, here are a few that will help save big. - Shut off the water while you brush your teeth - Take showers that are a minute or two shorter - Only run full loads of laundry and dishes - Buy from sustainable producers. These are farmers, ranchers, and other producers that use techniques that pollute less and use less water. You can do some research online or ask at your local organic market to find these products. Use less energy .  If you don't have the ability to buy a hybrid car or convert your house to solar power, you can make a big difference with small changes. - Buy energy efficient appliances.  They may be more expensive, but make up for the increased c...

Recommended Resources Want some positive news in your life for a change? These will help: -- Scientists have discovered that trees in the Amazon forest can and do make their own rain. https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/10154697657866479/UzpfSTEyMDg5MDI0NDk6MTAyMTY1MzY3MDY5NDkzNjE/ -- Did you know that A&W fast food restaurant chain has announced they are making the move away from plastic straws? This move by the one restaurant chain will prevent 83 million plastic straws from being used and disposed.  Learn more:  https://globalnews.ca/news/4263032/aw-canada-plastic-straws-ban/?utm_source=GlobalNews&utm_medium=Facebook -- Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. In this powerful talk, Cairo tells the moving story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.  https://www.ted.com/talks/alberto_cairo_ther...