10 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
Every summer, millions of people world-wide travel far from home to enjoy holidays, vacations and family visits. All this moving around uses a lot of resources and generates a lot …
Green Living
Making greener, more sustainable choices can not only lighten your load on the planet, but it can save you a lot of money, too. These articles will help you live greener in every aspect of your life.
100 Things You Can (and Should) Compost
Composting is a sacred act. A person who composts thoughtfully is a shepherd over the transformation from death into life. Without the holy cycle of decay and rebirth that the …
Can Shopping Change the World?
Anne Lappé once said: “Every dollar we spend is a vote for how we want the world to be.” And, to a great extent, this is true—especially when it comes …
5 Tips for a Sustainable Wedding
Ah, weddings! Generally extravagant and lavish affairs, couples often consider their wedding as one of the most special days in their lives. Weddings, however, aren’t easy to plan, and often …
Why You Should Switch to LED Light Bulbs
Several years ago, when compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs came onto the market, I was really happy. I was even happier when their prices came down and their warmth and quality …
Why You REALLY Need a Water Filter (And How to Choose the Right One)
In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t want to …
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Why We Should All Eat More Locally Grown Food
Many regions have declared September “Local Food Month.” It’s not a national celebration yet, but let’s hope it doesn’t become one. Every month should be local food month, and here’s …
9 Easy Ways to Save a Ton of Water (and Money)
Did you know that America faces a water-supply crisis? Less than 2% of the Earth’s water supply is fresh water, and yet we’re using and polluting our water faster than …
5 Eco Friendly Home Building Ideas
Resources are dwindling, pollution is increasing, and energy efficiency has never been more important. With the world’s population predicted to exceed 8 billion by 2050, it’s clear we need to …
30 Ways to Use Less Paper
Why should we care about our paper usage? Paper is pretty cheap and renewable, right? Unfortunately, paper is substantially more resource intensive than you would think. Here’s why, and how …
Sealing These 10 Home Air Leaks Can Save You Lots of Money
If you live in an older house that has not been fully weatherized, somewhere between 20% and 50% of your heating and cooling bills can be attributed to air leakage …
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40 Ways to Save Money by Going Green
Our environment is in dire shape, and we seem to be running out of everything while trash and pollution seem to never stop increasing. But trying to live a little …
