Thinking about remodeling? Doing so sustainably can be rewarding, cost-effective — and confusing! The word “green” used to be synonymous with environmentally friendly, but it’s now so overused that it’s seen as little more than a marketing ploy. Plus, wading through all of your options to come up with an eco remodel can be difficult. To help you […]
Looking to start a business on a budget? Right from the start, you can save money by using less energy, paper, supplies, and maybe the actual office itself. BONUS: you’ll shrink your carbon footprint, too. To help you get on the right track, I’ve identified 5 smart ways to cut business costs by shrinking your […]
Sure, you can earn cash back on your credit card or rack up some frequent flier miles. But do you actually use your miles—or do you find yourself redeeming them for magazines you don’t even read? And while cash back is nice, it usually doesn’t make a huge difference to how much money you have […]
340views Is your drinking water contaminated with lead? The crisis in Flint, Michigan has got all of us worrying about the safety of our water. To recap: A study conducted by the Hurley Medical Center in Flint shows that the proportion of infants and children that have above-average levels of lead in their blood has […]
Want to save $5,000 a year (or £3.500) without a lot of hassle, heartache, or sacrifice? I’ve got two words for you: Live. Green. Living green is probably one of the fastest, easiest ways to save money. √ You spend less because you end up buying less, which lets you save more. √ The shifts […]
In a major victory for all of us who believe we have a right to know what is in our food, the Campbell Soup Company has decided to voluntarily disclose the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its products. Campbell said it supports federal legislation that would require “all foods and beverages regulated by […]
To stay safe, make sure you know what kind of Pyrex you have, where it was made, and whether it can go from the freezer to the oven without shattering. Reprinted with permission from Buy-It-Once.com. You may also like Safe, Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes Save Money and Reduce Waste, Too Green Consumers Score Big Victory: […]
There are lots of practical and “green” reasons for decluttering your home: √ Getting rid of extra stuff allows you to share with others. √ Selling unwanted items earns you extra cash. √ Freeing up useful space allows you to enjoy your home more. √ Giving your excess stuff to others is good for the planet because it saves energy, […]
