There are many ways to be eco-friendly at home and in the garden. Stay up to date with all of the latest developments in household environmental tips that will help you go green.
See those balls of wool in the picture to the right? I bet you wouldn’t expect that they were made from recycled cigarette butts. However, Alexandra Guerrero, a Chilean designer, saw potential in the stubbed out tobacco filters.See those balls of wool in the picture to the right? I bet you wouldn’t expect that they [...]
Read more →Even though you might say, “yeah, no kidding” there is now documented evidence that shade keeps you cool. But actually, the research was done on homes in sunny areas, and the best location to place shade trees to cut down on energy costs.Even though you might say, “yeah, no kidding” there is now documented evidence [...]
Read more →A new line of art and textiles by designer Rebecca Peragrine is being debuted at the Print Pattern Paper official site, and its true green colours are starting to show.A new line of art and textiles by designer Rebecca Peragrine is being debuted at the Print Pattern Paper official site, and its true green colours [...]
Read more →One of my favourite causes to support in the past has been DoNotMail.org, a petition to help stop junk mail (because it sucks). But now, Green Dimes has taken it one step further – they’ll stop [90% of] junk mail from being delivered to your door as soon as 90 days. One of my favourite [...]
Read more →VerTerra creates all kinds of dinnerware from fallen palm leaves, which are then pressed into plate, bowl, or platter shapes. They’re non-toxic, biodegradable after about 2 months, and they’re all microwave, oven, and refrigerator safe. Our loyal readers will remember our coverage of VerTerra All Natural Dinnerware from a few months ago, but for those [...]
Read more →The Top 10 Ways to Go Green in 2009 – New Years Resolutions to Make your Life More Eco FriendlyWhile you’re drafting up your personal New Years Resolutions for 2009, you should keep some green resolutions in mind as well. Take a look at this Top 10 to see what small steps you can take [...]
Read more →This year, try to make your winter sport journey as green as possible by staying in one of the top green ski hotels in the American West.If there’s one thing to look forward to this time of year once the holidays have passed, it’s ski and snowboard trips. This year, try to make your winter [...]
Read more →If you’re snowed in like us this weekend, it might not be a bad time to take inventory of some of the energy that’s being used around your home (after you finish cutting your heating costs).If you’re snowed in like us this weekend, it might not be a bad time to take inventory of some [...]
Read more →A new top 5 list by Travel and Leisure might come in handy if you’re planning a road trip within the states. A new top 5 list by Travel and Leisure might come in handy if you’re planning a road trip within the states. Eco-friendly hotels are ones that not only help conserve energy and [...]
Read more →While you’re getting ready for the cold weather to really hit hard any day now, are you prepared for your winter heating bills to kick in too? While you’re getting ready for the cold weather to really hit hard any day now, are you prepared for your winter heating bills to kick in too? Even [...]
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