Ever hear of “Green Monday”? Evidently, it’s the biggest shopping day in December and the second biggest online holiday shopping day of the year, right after Cyber Monday post-Thanksgiving. In fact, Green Monday so big, it’s also known as Cyber Monday 2. Green Monday got its name in 2007, when eBay reported that its busiest […]
My favorite gifts to give are those that make a whole bunch of people happy at the same time. I think you’ll like this idea too, which is why I’ve created the Incredible Buy One Give One Holiday Gift Guide. I love BOGOs! BOGOs are companies that give someone in need a free gift every […]
On Giving Tuesday, here are 12 charities worthy of your contributions. They’ll thank you, the people they help will thank you, and Mother Nature will thank you, too! Nature and WildernessAlaska Wilderness League leads the effort to preserve wild lands and waters in Alaska. I’ve served on their board and worked with them on many […]
There’s no better way to eat locally than to grow your own food. Maintaining a home greenhouse lets you do that all year round. With a home greenhouse kit, installing and maintaining a greenhouse has never been easier. Because I’m such a huge fan of growing your own and eating local, I’ve teamed up with […]
Clutter drives me crazy almost any time, but it seems like it gets worse during the holidays. We’re working with the charity Boat Angel, which accepts boat and car donations, to offer what we think are the 6 easiest ways to declutter before the holidays hit. They’ll help reduce the stress of trying to deal […]
You care about the environment: the air you breathe, the water you drink, wild places you love. You want to protect the Earth for you, your family, and future generations. So… you vote. You send emails to elected officials and write Facebook posts to explain the issues to your community. You support organizations that are […]
Car sharing services claim they save people money by eliminating the need to own their own vehicle. But for Big Green Purse readers, the environmental benefits of car sharing matter just as much. I’ve been relying almost exclusive on car sharing for the last six months, when I decided to experiment with going carless and […]
Has your community set a goal to go carbon neutral? When you start planning, make commercial LED lighting a priority. LEDs aren’t just for the lamps in your living room. They can meet pretty much any lighting need your city or town has. They work in office buildings, retail developments, transit centers, hospitals, schools, factories, […]
