In honor of Father’s Day, we’re running a series on personal care just for men. We kick it off with this post on clean and “green” shaving, by Katie Kelleher and Diane MacEachern. We love a guy who takes care of his face. Though beards are more “natural,” you can still “go green” if you shave. Here’s […]
Put another nail in the coffin of the ‘green costs too much money’ myth. At least when it comes to nail polish (the kind on your fingers and toes, not in your tool box), buying the most eco-friendly brands costs you far less than the conventional — and more polluting — options. Plus: Not only […]
My 2002 Prius can’t be beat for everyday driving. I regularly get 40-45 mpg, saving me hundreds of dollars every year on gas. It’s got a lot of pep, so highway driving is a snap. And its terrific turning radius and compact size make it a dream to park, whether at the mall or on […]
Today begins a new feature on Diane’s Big Green Purse: the Environmental In-Box product review. Every Monday morning, I’ll review at least one of the products I’ve been sent during the previous week. I’ll award three green purses to products that merit your consideration, two purses that are almost there, one purse to a product that’s on the […]
One of the most economical gardening moves I ever made was to join my local horticulture club. For just $12 a year, I get access to great gardening advice, some lovely garden tours, and a list-serv of other gardeners who are not only willing but eager to swap plants with me so we can all […]
344viewsNote: I said “clean,” not “disinfected.” What’s the diff? The mechanical action of handwashing – rubbing your hands together with soap and water – is what’s important because that’s what breaks down the tiny bits of grease, fat and dirt on your hands that germs cling to. Soap doesn’t actually kill the bad germs. It’s the […]
In 1974, an environmental scandal rocked my world. I and millions of other people living in the state of Michigan were informed that the milk we’d been drinking had come from cows that had accidentally been fed fire retardant instead of cow feed. I don’t remember how much milk we’d all drunk before the mistake was discovered. […]
Clean out your fridge. But before you toss all the expired or rotted food you find into the trash can, put it on your counter. Now do a rough calculation of how much that ‘trash’ cost you. Don’t be surprised if it amounts to as much as 30% of your weekly household budget. According to the U.S. […]
