• Going Green in A Small Space: Your Eco-Friendly Apartment or Condo

    Going Green in A Small Space: Your Eco-Friendly Apartment or Condo

    Have you recently moved into your first apartment? Countless hours spent slaving over โ€œsome assembly requiredโ€ furniture, and about three dozen trips to the hardware store laterโ€ฆ youโ€™ve finally got a pad youโ€™re proud to call home! Perhaps youโ€™re a recent college graduate, or simply live in a city where condo living is the norm.…

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  • Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill

    Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill

    Winter weather can make it tempting to crank the heat and spend more time indoors. Below, find our top tips for cutting down on energy costs, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. 1) Unplug Look around the room for a quick minute. How many appliances are unnecessarily charging or plugged in? Did you know that you…

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  • Educate them Early: Green Learning Opportunities for Kids

    Educate them Early: Green Learning Opportunities for Kids

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    โ€œWhere on earth did my child learn that?โ€ย  If youโ€™re a parent, it sounds like something you saidโ€ฆumโ€ฆyesterday?? Itโ€™s not until later, when you catch yourself saying/doing the exact same thing, that the influence behind your childโ€™s new habit becomes apparent. They learned it from you! Make sure that your kids are emulating the right…

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  • Give Back the Green Way: Eco-Friendly Community Service Opportunities

    Give Back the Green Way: Eco-Friendly Community Service Opportunities

    Youโ€™re an eco-conscious consumer.ย  You already have your household on the recycling, composting, and generally โ€œgreenโ€ pathโ€ฆ but what about your community? If youโ€™re already committed to a lifestyle with a low carbon footprint, you may be asking yourself, โ€œWhatโ€™s the next step? How can I do more to help reduce the effects of pollution,…

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  • Eating Clean (& Green) โ€“ 7 Tips for A Healthy, Eco-Conscious Diet

    Eating Clean (& Green) โ€“ 7 Tips for A Healthy, Eco-Conscious Diet

    In a world where weโ€™re bombarded by labels and clever marketing tactics โ€“ even in our grocery stores – itโ€™s no wonder that this whole โ€œeating cleanโ€ thing can get a bit complicated. After all, what does โ€œfree-range,โ€ โ€œnatural,โ€ โ€œorganic,โ€ โ€œgrass-fedโ€ and โ€œfair-trade,โ€ really mean? Paying careful attention to the food you purchase and consume…

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  • Eco-Friendly Dating โ€“ Just in Time for Valentineโ€™s Day

    Eco-Friendly Dating โ€“ Just in Time for Valentineโ€™s Day

    Valentineโ€™s Day is just two days away, and we know what youโ€™re thinking: Uh oh.The biggest date night of the year can be daunting for those of you who are trying to impress the perfect gift or date, especially if youโ€™re also trying to watch your carbon footprint. Last week, we covered some of our…

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  • Green Alternatives to Product Packaging Overload

    Green Alternatives to Product Packaging Overload

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    Packaging. Weโ€™re drowning in it. Take a moment to think about the garbage youโ€™ve thrown away this week; everything from single-serving crackers to the plastic packaging around tech gadgets (why do they make those things IMPOSSIBLE to open, anyway?!). It all adds up! A little creativity and effort can go a long way towards carbon…

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  • Your Green College Life

    Your Green College Life

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    Youโ€™ve got some serious pride for your alma mater. Youโ€™re decked out in your collegiate gear and brimming with excitement!ย  So is green one of your school colors? We hope so โ€“ a green attitude, at least! Moving out of your parentsโ€™ home and into a college or university setting is a huge change. It…

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  • Offsetting Our Carbon Emissions

    Offsetting Our Carbon Emissions

    According to the World Wildlife Fundโ€™s Living Planet Report 2012, the pressure we are putting on the planet is resulting in the declined health of our forests, rivers and oceans. We are living as if we have the resources of an extra planet at our disposal. Weโ€™re using 50%more resources than the earth can provide,…

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  • Your Eco-Friendly Baby

    Your Eco-Friendly Baby

    When youโ€™re expecting, one of your main thoughts may revolve around pink or blueโ€ฆ but what about green? When bringing home your bundle of joy, there are a few things to consider if youโ€™d like to start off on eco-friendly footing. An Eco-friendly Baby Shower A great way to go green before your baby is…

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