After enduring so many painfully cold, snowy, sleety, icy storms this winter, spring cleaning— really, spring anything— is music to the ears of many. But before you thaw out and throw away anything even remotely related to a sweater, take into consideration the following spring...
It’s nearly St. Patty’s Day. As you lay out your green-influenced garb in anticipation of the festivities, keep in mind the other ways you can go green. Bring the “luck of the Irish” to the environment with these tips for a sustainable holiday! Plant Something Green: Spring...
If you’re planning an office party, business meeting or work-related event, you’ve probably kept to a budget and considered the company costs. But have you thought through the environmental impact? Keep the carbon footprint to a minimum with the following ideas to make your...
Have you ever found the perfect outfit but didn't purchase it because it was "dry clean only"? We've all been there. Being an eco-conscious person can have its subtle drawbacks. It doesn't matter how good that outfit looks, you know you'll have to get it cleaned with nasty...
Looking for ways to naturally clean your home? Here are four completely green and incredibly inexpensive products, plus one tool to clean your surroundings without harming the environment. 1. Baking Soda: How can an ingredient in your chocolate chip cookies also get your house...
You always take your reusable, cloth bags to the supermarket, you take public transportation whenever possible and you’ve turned down your thermostat this winter to save on energy. You’ve successfully moved into a greener lifestyle and now you want your kids to adopt the same...
If the freezing temps this winter have you cooped up inside, thinking about ways to improve the walls (and floors, ceilings, windows, etc.), keep in mind there are many green principles you can adopt when planning a home remodel. In fact, renovations are the perfect opportunity...
Let’s face it: we’re all a little “trashy.” We try to keep it in check, but inevitably, most of us end up consuming too much, wasting too much, buying too much and (gasp) eating too much! Instead of crying over how much waste ends up in landfills each year (and then throwing...
If the over-the-top sweetness of Valentine’s Day makes you cringe, the toll the holiday takes on the environment could really break your heart. It’s estimated that making and sending one store-bought, sparkly, red greeting card to someone you love produces 18.5 grams of carbon...
If you started off the New Year with a new mortgage, now is the perfect time to put a few energy conservation measures into place to keep your abode eco-friendly and sustainable. By taking care of these easy tasks now, you won’t have to worry about them once you’re settled in...
