Changes in seasons and in fashion trends often means that our clothes are outdated well before they are worn out. How can you keep your wardrobe fresh without spending a bundle? These tips will save you money and will help prevent tons of textiles from ending up in our landfills.
When it comes to recycling, or upcycling as it is known, [ Read More → ]
Changes in seasons and in fashion trends often means that our clothes are outdated well before they are worn out. How can you keep your wardrobe fresh without spending a bundle? These tips will save you money and will help prevent tons of textiles from ending up in our landfills.
When it comes to recycling, or upcycling as it is known, [ Read More → ]
So you’ve taken on a home improvement project and you are remodeling your kitchen or bathroom. You’ve read our articles on paints and stains as well as on flooring, and you have made eco-friendly choices for those parts of your renovation job. Now you have to choose countertops. Conventional wisdom says to go for the granite. It is beautiful and [ Read More → ]
We are of the general opinion that television programming has “jumped the shark”. Instead of quality programs, most channels are filled with mind numbing reality shows that cover every mundane topic from the contents of storage units to the lives of 8 20-somethings that live in New Jersey. How anyone is supposed to get something worthwhile out of shows like [ Read More → ]
I don’t know about you, but at our house, we have accumulated an enormous amount of “stuff” that we simply do not need. The truth is (and yes I’m going to call him out) my husband is a pack rat! It is amazing the number of boxes that have lived in our garage and basement for years with the contents [ Read More → ]
It’s that time of year again. Spring is upon us which means it’s time to throw open the doors and windows and let in some fresh air! However, for many of us, it also means it’s time for spring cleaning. Before you take on this task, consider ways to make this scrub down as green as possible.
Here are some ideas [ Read More → ]
No matter what kind of party you are planning, be it a birthday, a baby or bridal shower, a graduation, or just a backyard summer party, consider making it Eco-Friendly. You, your family and your friends will have fun while learning about helping the environment. You’ll be doing a good deed for yourself and the planet.
Don’t know how to plan [ Read More → ]
I don’t know about your home, but with 2 kids, cereal is a staple in my house (Trader Joe’s O’s to be specific!). It seems we always have empty cereal boxes. Until recently, those boxes always ended up in the recycling bin. However, I came across an article that provided some creative suggestions for reusing our cereal boxes instead. I [ Read More → ]
Do you have a compost bin in at your house or do you contribute to one in your community? You might be surprised at how many items can and should be making their way to the bin. Most likely, you are already composing vegetable trimmings, coffee and tea grounds, even your plant clippings, but this is only a start of [ Read More → ]
Although it is hard to imagine, twenty four percent of municipal solid waste in the United States is composed of food remnants and yard trimmings. A significant portion of the country’s everyday waste could be recycled for reuse if these materials were diverted to composing that kept them out of the trash,
Grass clippings, food scraps and yard waste are all [ Read More → ]
When you think green, think of your schools as well!!
Green schools aren’t just good for children. Excellent indoor air quality means improved health for everyone – including our nation’s dedicated and under paid teachers.
When a classroom has good acoustics, teachers can be heard without shouting or straining their voices. All of the building occupants benefit from daylight and [ Read More → ]
