You’re doing what you can to be a sustainable, world citizen, to leave this planet a better place for future generations. All this effort, however, falls short if you’re not teaching said future generations conservation, environmental protection and how...
Spring Cleaning – Recycle and Sell
Go on…you can tell us. Are you Type-A, tidy and organized? Or do you keep Every. Single. Thing. thinking that one day it will come in handy? Perhaps you fall somewhere in the middle? All it takes is a quick once-over of your surroundings (office, closets,...
Putting the Green in Winter Break: Eco-Friendly Resorts in Canada and the U.S.
Feeling the post-holiday, winter blues? Put some excitement into the snowy season and enjoy all that the cold weather has to offer. Get-away to an eco-friendly winter resort where you can ski, sled, and snowboard and later sit by a cozy fire (with your...
Eco-Friendly Fashion: Time To Up Your Game
Does “eco-friendly” describe you? You’re likely particular about the organic vegetables from your neighborhood farmer’s market. You might not stand for anything less than fair-trade, responsibly-grown beans for your morning cup o’ joe. It’s probable you...
Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle: Tips for Selling Unwanted Items
Ever get that feeling that you’re drowning in things you don’t need or want? Do you open cupboards and closets and wonder where all clutter comes from? If you’re looking for some simple ways to clear out your space and maybe even make some fast cash (and...
Tips for Taking the Thrift Store by Storm
Thrift shopping isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires tenacity, dedication, time, and luck. The good news: there are a host of reasons why you need to embrace the thrift shop, second-hand, consignment shop experience. In these shops, you’ll likely...
The Greening of Christmas: Why and How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree
We know the idea of taking down the Christmas tree is a sad one, signifying the end of the holiday season and all the merriment that comes with it. But sooner or later, the lovely Tannenbaum is going to have to go. And the way we see it, you have three...
New Car for the Holidays? Donate Your Old Clunker to Charity and Save the World
We’ve all seen the commercial where a key falls out of a stocking on Christmas morning and the husband and wife run out onto their snowy driveway - three pajama-clad children in tow - to find a shiny new car festooned with a large red bow. What they failed...
Hut Hut! Your Guide to a Green Tailgate
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas time—it’s football season! Time to don your favorite team’s jersey, dust off your pom poms and pack up those yummy tailgating treats for a pre-gridiron gathering! And just like your team...
Nature-Inspired Home Decor
Looking for some home décor inspiration? Look no further than Mother Nature, who delivers endless ideas for incorporating natural elements into your domestic life. Here are a few of our favorite ways to bring the outdoors inside, creating a happier, greener...