Indispensable Uses for Disposable Things

Most of us have a mindset that newer is always better and that it takes a lot of money to create a functional organized household. This is simply not true. Below is a list of items I frequently use to help me organize the things in my home. And the best part is they’re free items you were [ Read More → ]

Are Energy Star Appliances Worth It?

Over the past couple of years much has been made of the Federal government’s stimulus package that included upgrading your home with energy efficient appliances. Products labeled with the Energy Star logo have been termed by the Environmental Protection Agency as being more energy efficient than other appliances for your home. In my own experience, we were [ Read More → ]

Are Green Products Getting Cheaper?

We have gotten used to a certain standard of living and a standard of convenience.  We are accustomed to having anything we need, exactly when we need it.   And we certainly have gotten used to convenience and quality not costing us a lot of money.  Is there anything that is not available at your local Super Walmart these [ Read More → ]

A Guide to Earth-Friendly Fabrics

Whether You’re Buying Clothes or Materials for a Project, This Guide Will Help You Find and Use Materials that Are Environmentally Sustainable There are products and materials for sale to the public that aren’t always the safest for use. It’s a difficult thing to think about, especially since children play with toys with chemically produced plastics [ Read More → ]

The Difference Between Free Range and Organic Chicken

With an increase in consumer health awareness comes an increase in unfamiliar or poorly defined terminology relating to healthy aspects of food. We have probably all heard of “free range” and “organic” chicken, but what exactly do those terms refer to specifically? To answer that question, let us first examine how chickens are farmed commercially. How Chickens Farms Operate Currently, traditional techniques [ Read More → ]

Save Our Planet Using Eco-Friendly Tote Bags

Environmentally friendly, which is also termed as eco-friendly, are synonyms utilized to mean products and services which would have the most minimal negative impact to our delicate environment.  Promotional untreated tote bags and embossed recycled bags illustrate to your clients that you are responsible and doing what is necessary to help the environment.  When [ Read More → ]

Great Green Gifts for Your Favorite Guys

Some would argue that women are hard to please, but I’ve had a tough time making my hubby happy when it comes to Christmas and birthday gifts. He’s a green guy, and just loves Planet Green. So, with him in mind, I started thinking of some great green gifts to give guys. Eco-friendly Gifts for Boys One of my favorite gifts [ Read More → ]

Green Gifts for Your Best Gals!

As a woman, I have to say that many of us are hard to please, especially if you want find the perfect eco-friendly gift.  But if you believe in living and giving green, there are a number of really great gifts that you can get that will make you a welcome giver, and will make the recipient a [ Read More → ]

5 Simple Ways to Be a Greener

1) Brushing Your Teeth Without Leaving the Water Running: Most people leave the water running the entire time they are brushing their teeth. Instead turn the water on to wet the toothbrush. Then turn it off until you have to rinse. 2) Taking a Shorter Shower: Try to limit your time in the shower to 10 minutes. This can be difficult [ Read More → ]

Where to Buy Eco-Friendly Products for Babies and Children

You want the best for your child, so get your little one off to the right start.  As children, we produce a large amount of waste.  We refuse to eat foods which then go to waste, we make messes that require lots of cleaning products, and of course, we outgrow our clothes faster than [ Read More → ]