10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many. It’s a time to eat, indulge and spend uninterrupted time with family. It’s also a time for reflection. A time to think about what we’re thankful for and a time to think about how the choices we make impact our families and the planet. Although every day provides […]
Red, White and GREEN – 7 Tips to an Earth-Friendly Independence Day
The Fourth of July is a great time to get some sun, have a little fun and forget about the daily grind as we celebrate our nation’s birthday. But just because it’s an excuse to party hardy, we shouldn’t forget that keeping things green and protecting our environment over the holiday is just as important […]
Cucumber Tips & Tricks You Don’t Want to Miss!
Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. For a pick me up in the afternoon… Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers […]
Go Green for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is less than a week away, which means there are only a few days to buy the “perfect” gift for mom. According to statisticbrain.com, $14.6 billion will be spent on Mother’s Day, with the average person spending around $126 on mom for her special day. While flowers and diamonds are beautiful, and everyone […]
7 Ways to Revel in an Eco-Friendly Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras will be in full swing this week, and while it may be a traditional festival of excess, that doesn’t mean it has to be wasteful. There are a lot of simple ways you can enjoy the Carnival and keep your eco-friendly wits about you. Hit the jump for our top 7 ideas! Recycle […]
Have an Eco Green Super Bowl 2014 Party
Planning your Super Bowl 2014 party does not mean you need to give up on your organic lifestyle. Here are some easy ways to plan your party and make it enjoyable for both you and your guests. Keep food choices local to cut down on packaging and transportation emissions from shipping long distances. Check out […]
A Green Summer Vacation
For those concerned with the future of the environment every summer brings new challenges. If you truly want to be a responsible traveler here are the some ideas and facts to help you achieve your goal. Which Transport is Greener? We love to fly to get to our destination. It’s comfortable and takes a shorter […]
10 Ways to Cancer-Proof Your Barbecue
Summer is here. With it come vacations, lush gardens, and barbecues with friends and family. Unfortunately, barbecued food has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. But you can have your barbecue and your health too with if you follow these suggestions. 1. Keep a watchful eye to avoid barbecue flare-ups and the resulting […]
10 Easy & Inexpensive Tips for an Eco-Friendly Home
Simple yet effective ways to green your home. Outfitting your home with the latest and greatest environmentally friendly appliances and accessories may make you super trendy, but it can also stress your budget and actually end up being bad for the environment. How can that be? Throwing out one appliance or accessory to replace it […]
Green Cleaning Recipes
After a long winter, it’s time for spring-cleaning. Unfortunately, the ever-expanding arsenal of home cleaning products now includes several dangerous weapons, loaded with strong, artificial colors and fragrances and harsh cleansing agents like bleach, ammonia and acids. These chemicals can produce indoor air pollution by off-gassing toxic fumes that can irritate eyes and lungs. (Children […]
The “Green” Christmas Tree
For many families, the centerpiece of Christmas celebrations is the luminous, awe-inspiring tree decorated with care in the living room. But with all the options now available, how do you know which Christmas tree is the greenest choice for the environment? The question for many is deciding between a real, fresh tree or a fake […]
Reclaiming Outdoor Advertising
Urban Air: Los Angeles Artist Transforms Billboards Into Floating Gardens – Liz Dwyer Imagine sitting in traffic during your daily commute and instead of seeing the clutter of countless billboard advertisements you see gardens floating in the sky. That’s the kind of green experience Los Angeles-based artist Stephen Glassman wants us to have as we travel […]