Green Living
How to Green Your Kitchen
Posted on April 19, 2013
How often do you use that panini maker, waffle iron, or fondue set? Reduce clutter for a more efficient kitchen. Take everything out of your cupboards, including food, and put back only what survives the following questions from Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste by Bea Johnson.
10 Tips to Make It Earth Day, Every Day, in Your Home
Posted on April 18, 2013
By Bea Johnson
Author of Zero Waste Home
Earth Day is a great opportunity to take a moment out of our busy schedules to pay attention to nature (and our impact upon it). But why celebrate Earth only once a year when our daily survival depends on it? Earth Day should be every day and it can be with a Zero Waste lifestyle. Waste-free living is not only better for the environment—it improves health, and saves time and money.
All Green Things: Farmers’ Market Shopping Checklist
Posted on May 26, 2011
The wonderful season of farmers’ markets is upon us. Whether you’re a market novice or produce pro, here’s what you need to know to be a happy, savvy greenmarket shopper.
Four Easy Ways to Rid Your Life (and Your Food) of Additives and Their Chemical Aftertaste
Posted on March 30, 201112 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community
Posted on December 31, 2010
Did you know that you have a lot of influence over the laws and policies in your local community? Here are 12 practical and easy ways to effect positive change. From Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life by Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education
10 Easy Ways to Become a Better Person
Posted on November 4, 2010To Rinse or Not to Rinse? The Eternal Dishwasher Question
Posted on August 10, 2010How to Make Your Child’s School Safer
Posted on August 10, 2010
Because 55 million kids in this country spend most of their waking hours in school, we need to start paying more attention to the cleanliness and safety of these buildings. Involved parents can make all the difference in bringing about the changes necessary to protect their children. Here’s what you can do, from Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care by Deirdre Imus
Top 10 Ways to Green Your Life
Posted on July 6, 201024 No-Fuss, All-Natural Gardening Tips
Posted on May 18, 2010The Greenest Way to Hand Wash Your Dishes
Posted on April 1, 201015 Ways to Save Energy — and Other Tips for Green Living
Posted on March 2, 2010
Cuddling is an energy-efficient say to keep warm. Want to save water? Bathe with a friend! Of course there are other ways to save on your energy bill. Here, smart conservation tips from Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean and author of A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and a More Organized Life!






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