Want to attract more birds to your backyard? You don’t need a big field or woods. The key is to make whatever space you have even if it’s NOT a backyard – like a porch, a balcony, a school or work property – so inviting that your feathered friends will want to drop by and come […]
1.3kviewsGreen shopping can be confusing! Many products claim to be “natural,” “eco-friendly,” and “biodegradable.” But what in the world does that mean? Unfortunately, because there’s no standardized definition for any of these words, they’re actually meaningless. In fact, many companies intentionally use vague words to market their products as if they’re better for you and the […]
From product reviews to practical tips, we’ll help you shift green, save money, and lead the life you want for yourself and your family. Do you need help? The answer is probably “YES!!” if… You want to live a greener life – but aren’t always sure what to do. You want to buy healthier, cleaner, safer, […]
How much money are your leaky faucets and toilets costing you? And how much water are they wasting? I asked Karen Wirth, the education and outreach coordinator for EPA’s WaterSense program, why we should bother to fix leaky faucets when it can be such a pain, and expensive, too, if you need to call a […]
If you’re looking for green beer for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year, you have plenty of choices. Here are our top 7, plus some background info to help you shop locally. What Makes for Organic Beer? Green beer starts by being organic. That means it meets the same standards as organic […]
1.9kviews Is olive oil the go-to oil in your house for cooking, roasting, marinating, and salad dressings? Mine, too – which is why I was shocked to read a report, originally produced in 2010 by the University of California – Davis and the Australian Oils Research Laboratory, that found that a lot of imported olive […]
382views Why Worry About Pesticides in Produce? If you’d rather not eat pesticides in produce, take a look at this Shopper’s Guide prepared by Environmental Working Group (EWG). The Dirty Dozen part of the guide lists the 12 (plus 2) fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue. The Clean Fifteen lists the produce that […]
Here’s another in our occasional series on traveling the eco-friendly way. If you have a destination you’d like us to explore, please let us know. Venice holidays bring to mind rich cultural history, beautiful scenery, and romantic attractions. But a holiday in this fabled city takes its toll. Over 50,000 people visit its squares and canals every […]
