Porcupine quills inspire new medical needles and adhesives

     When one typically thinks about medical advances it is normal for technology to come to mind. Well you see, now porcupines might be coming to mind instead in some of the minds of researchers and scientists. In this new medical revolution porcupine quills have a unique structure giving them the possibility to be used as a new form of needles. In the past spiders webs and gecko feet have also inspired new medical advances and now the attention has been turned to be a more...pointy situation. Although it will take time to actually apply this new idea, once established the possible medical uses will be infinite. Who knows maybe the next time you receive an injection it might be with a porcupine quill.

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/porcupine-quills-inspire-new-medical-needles-a

20 uses for leftover fruit and vegetable peels

     When we eat an orange, a potato, or a lemon the majority of us just disregard the peels and skins and dispose of them. However, what if those scraps could be used for cleaning, cooking, or beauty products? Since they have been so long ignored and labeled as useless it is strange to see them in such a different light. When the truth is revealed these so called useless scraps are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. Cleaning greasy messes, adding "meat" to greens, and refreshing your face are just some of the many uses for these leftover fruit and vegetable peels. Remember that saying, "reduce, reuse, recycle?" Well here's your chance. To find out more about the possible uses click on the link below.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/20-uses-for-leftover-fruit-and-vegetable-peels

How to be an Urban Change Agent

     We are always being told that it is our duty to take matters into our own hands and take action in our communities to promote both a healthier lifestyle and an eco-friendly environment. However, the problem is that nobody tells us exactly how to do that. So what now? There are such things called urban change agents which are basically a groups of committed individuals devoted to making a change. The truth is that real change is not going to be seen unless it is something simple that most people would not mind participating in and have the time for. Therefore, the job of the urban change agents is to make eco-friendly change simplistic and widespread. Some of those ideas include carpooling, starting a "Really Really Free Market," planting a community garden, and starting a nature group for kids. Take a look at some of the other possibilities, think about them, and take action.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/how-to-be-an-urban-change-agent

5 Eco-friendly Makeup Accessories

     Girls, let's be honest here, we all hate breakouts and when they do decide to make their appearances we run to makeup to try to fix the annoying flaws. So what's better than using Eco-friendly cosmetics and products to keep your makeup clean and organized while promoting better application and a clean complexion? Using Eco-friendly cosmetics and products benefits not only yourself but a healthy environment as well. Check out these five Eco-friendly makeup accessories and see how you can enhance your beauty with less of an impact on our environment. 

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/blogs/5-eco-friendly-makeup-accessories-0

Let's Get This Started

     Hi there, everything on my blog will have to do with maintaining a sustainable lifestyle or in other words being Eco-friendly. I'm not going to try to lie to you and put up this image where all of you are going to be excited about the posts so as an attempt to engage all of you, some posts will be more directed towards the ladies and you guys probably won't be that excited and vice-versa. With that being said...let's get this started.