When you save energy, you save money. But where should you start to get a jump on using less energy, especially with winter approaching? Here are 12 smart steps to take, courtesy of Canada’s Direct Energy Regulated Services. Start with actions to reduce the amount of energy you need. Then replace existing equipment with more […]
If you’re considering solar panel installation but don’t know how to pay for it, you’ve got to read this post. We’ve teamed up with Ecotality.com, which specializes in “everything solar,” to help you figure out how to pay for the clean energy you want, starting with solar panel installation. Read on! The number of homeowners […]
414viewsWant to know the best ways to recycle at home? We’ve teamed up with BetterCleans.com, a premium home cleaning services provider based in Milwaukee, WI, to bring you 7 easy ways to recycle at home for you, or anyone in your family. Please don’t be shy! Share this wonderful infographic widely on your own social […]
Most of us are all about living! But when the time comes, and we or a loved one pass on, we’ll have to deal not just with dying, but with the body that’s left behind, too. The options for an environmentally friendly burial have really increased since the deaths of my father and mother. My […]
3.6kviews I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you spend much time outdoors, you’re probably going to get bitten by a tick. And that means you could contract Lyme disease. Climate change is partly to blame. Warming global temperatures are helping boost tick populations in two ways: they’re giving ticks more […]
Nordstrom, the upscale department store chain, is getting on the “green” bag bandwagon. The company recently announced that, starting in April, it will begin transitioning to shopping bags, gift boxes and tissue paper that are 100% recyclable. It’s not clear if those bags will be made from recycled paper or some other material, though during […]
Barbecues aren’t just for meat lovers! If you’re a vegetarian, you can still enjoy some great grilled food. Try these 6 vegetarian barbecue recipes and you’ll see what I mean. 1) Cherry Tomato-Onion-Mushroom-Sweet Pepper Kebabs With Brown Rice Many vegetables taste delicious when grilled. The trick is to choose veggies that won’t fall apart on a grate […]
Before you fire up the barbecue for your 4th of July picnic, take a minute to read Ten Reasons Why You Should Eat Less Meat. Then, instead of automatically serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, steak or chicken, get creative! Need some help? Try this recipe for a delicious veggie burger courtesy of the wonderful vegan […]
