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Going to the beach this summer?  Remember to practice several GreenLiving habits: Planning a beach vacation this summer?  The beach is a natural resource and also an ecosystem- plant and animal life live at the beach all year and can experience negative repercussions when people visit for the summer and litter, improperly dispose of waste, or disrespect the vegetation. Follow the following, five, GreenLiving tips to help protect this natural resource:   1) Pack appropriately : Spending the day on the beach?  Remember to pack light: bring sunscreen, towels, water, etc. but try to avoid bringing too many surplus items, toys, or unnecessary clutter.  This is an easy way to reduce the amount of potential or accidental litter (such as food wrappers, empty bottles, etc). 2) Don't bring unnecessary items : Leave bulk items at home when traveling to the beach.  Aim to fit everything into a small bag, so items can be secured.  This will help limit the amount of...

The Cleanest Beaches And How To Sustain These Resources This summer, many families and individuals enjoy traveling to the beach for vacation.  Do you know some of the top-ranked beaches determined by their beauty and cleanliness?  Below, Grady Management highlights some of the cleanest identified beaches by the U.S. News and World Report and subsequently discuss tips and strategies to protect these beaches: 1) Maui : Located in the Pacific Ocean, Maui is an island of the Hawaiian Island Chain.  The island as a whole is known for beauty and idyllic scenery, with lush valleys and waterfalls.  The many beaches on Maui even feature, in some cases, different toned sand. 2) Outer Banks : The Outer Banks, located off the coast of North Carolina and a small portion of Virginia, separate the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland of North Carolina.  In addition to the beautiful beaches that line the islands and peninsulas, The Outer Bank has a vibrant history as well: for exa...

Remember This During Your Beach Vacation Visiting the beach this summer?  The ocean is a precious resource and all natural resources deserve to be treated with respect. Below are several green tips for beach etiquette to remember this summer season: 1) Pack light for beach excursions : When going to the beach, some families or groups bring a huge meal, toys, games, and more.  Try to pack as light as possible when spending time at the beach so nothing is forgotten and subsequently left behind.  Food wrappers, napkins, and other small items can often be left behind and/ or blow away in the wind. 2) Collect garbage and deposit accordingly : At the beach, food waste, recyclables, and general garbage are literally steps away from the ocean.  Collecting all waste to dispose of properly later is a huge help for the local ecosystem. 3) Never dump trash or litter : Garbage dumped or left in the sand will undoubtedly wind up in the ocean in a short time.  Everyone at the ...