Here are three endearing books that can help kids appreciate a greener world, one that focuses more on loving kindness and appreciation for Nature than consumerism. George Saves the World by Lunch Time (Authors: Ley Honor and Jo Readman) George Saves the World by Lunch Time tells the story of a kid who’s determined to […]
Green living can save anyone money, but for seniors facing retirement, going green is especially economical. Choosing an eco-friendly lifestyle can save literally hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year through simple steps that won’t crimp your style but definitely improve your life. And all that green living will help leave a healthier legacy for […]
Fair trade organic fashion is mostly what I buy these days when I need new clothes. Here’s why, with thanks to fair trade organic fashion design company Nomads, for sponsoring this post. 1) It’s Better for People – That’s where the “fair trade” part comes in. In the case of Nomads’ operations, no children under […]
Are you sleeping on toxic chemicals? You probably wouldn’t think so. But it turns out that many conventional mattresses are made with compounds that have been linked to cancer, like formaldehyde and fire retardants. A better, safer, more natural alternative can be found in an organic or natural latex mattress protected by organic cotton […]
Did you ever wonder what you can and can’t recycle? The folks at Keep America Beautiful have put together this terrific infographic highlighting the top 10 things you can recycle at home. Use it on America Recycles Day and every day to minimize the amount of trash you throw away and save natural resources and […]
I’m a big fan of WaterSense, the program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that inspires companies to produce appliances and gadgets that help people like you and me save money. When I needed to replace my toilet last year, I made sure it met the WaterSense standards, and when I’ve purchased water timers […]
Could you live on 4 liters of water a day? That’s the equivalent of about a gallon. And when it comes down to it, that’s just not very much water. Unfortunately, that’s about all the clean water millions of people in the world have access to – not just for drinking or washing or cooking, […]
Fleas can be the bane of a pet’s existence, and yours too, if the pesky bugs get into your house. Fleas don’t really care who or what they bite. All they’re looking for is blood and it doesn’t matter if it’s canine or human. Unfortunately, dogs and cats can pick up fleas pretty much anywhere […]
