It’s official: Spring has sprung! Bring on the warmer weather, shorts, tee shirts, and the sweet sounds of kids playing in the yard. Now is the time to start thinking about which flowers and plants you’ll be growing and nurturing for the coming months. This...
If you’re like many of us, you spend a huge chunk of your day staring at some kind of computer or television screen (while intermittently checking your phone), video conferencing with business contacts or family, and crowded around friends’/co-workers’...
Is there anything quite as cathartic as spring cleaning? There’s something about tossing out all that old junk, giving the house a thorough scrubbing, and generally de-cluttering that lifts the weight of winter off our shoulders. Unfortunately, many of the...
We’re taking “natural beauty” to a whole new level! Did you know that the average woman uses a dozen products (containing an average of 160 chemicals) every day – often all before breakfast? Men use about half this amount - or 80 chemicals a day. Not only...
The average family contributes about 48,000 pounds of carbon pollution to global warming every year. It seems staggering, which can make counterbalancing that impact can seem like an impossible task. Yet, a shift in mindset and a few small changes can make...
“Eco-friendly fashion.” Before you get itchy just thinking about the look, feel and fit of a burlap bag, consider this: Organic/sustainable/eco-friendly clothing is beautiful, elegant, comfortable, and now it’s all the rage! In fact, we’d venture to say...
Earlier this week, we outlined what’s in store for Earth Day 2013, including this year’s theme, “The Face of Climate Change,” and some of the events, celebrations and festivals taking place. In 2013, take the pledge to make every day Earth Day! Below, find a...
A lone polar bear stands stranded on a shrinking island of ice. A family struggles to put their lives back together after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. A farmer halfway around the world prays for his crops to grow in a drought-afflicted region. These...
For nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and active families alike, camping and hiking season is almost here! We’ve covered some of the ways you can enjoy a carbon neutral camping experience. Aside from reducing your carbon footprint, take safety into...
Last week, we went over a few of our top tips for green living in small spaces (condos, apartments, lofts). Below, find a few more ideas for making your humble abode as eco-friendly as possible! Décor: Now that you’ve moved in and are getting settled, it’s...
