Lead by Example: We hear it said all the time, and we all know that it’s one of the best ways to influence others. The idea of leading by example is especially important when it comes to matters of national … Continue reading
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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Your Guide to a “Green” Green Thumb
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 … Continue reading
Unplug for Screen Free Week 2013
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’ tablets … Continue reading
Clean Green – Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning
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 … Continue reading
The “Green” Beauty Routine: Eco-Friendly Make-up and Skin Care
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 – … Continue reading
The Virtuous Consumer
Leslie Garrett, author of the Virtuous Consumer – Your Essential Shopping Guide for a Better, Kinder, Healthier World offers some tips and advice on how to keep the Earth Week spirit all year round. The average family contributes about 48,000 … Continue reading
Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Fashion
“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 that in … Continue reading
Earth Day is Every Day: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Year-Round
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 … Continue reading
Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change
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 … Continue reading
A Happy, Green Camper: Tips for Eco-Friendly and Safe Camping and Hiking, Part II
For nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and active families alike, camping and hiking season is almost here! We’ve already covered some of the ways you can enjoy a carbon neutral camping experience. Aside from reducing your carbon footprint, take safety into … Continue reading