I’ve had the good fortune to vacation in Turkey twice, so when British travel company Thomson offered to collaborate on a post about reducing plastic pollution in the seas around Turkey, I jumped at the chance. I’ve traveled all over the world, but Turkey remains a highlight of the places I’ve visited. In part, that’s because […]
2.2kviewsI’ve been seeing more and more people driving electric motorcycles or motorbikes in the last year or two, which made me wonder: are electric motorcycles eco-friendly? Here’s what my research revealed, with thanks to Bikesales.com.au for supporting this post. What is an Electric Motorcycle? Electric motorcycles look pretty much like a typical motorcycle but are […]
Don’t you think it’s ironic that many cleaning products actually contain ingredients that, while maybe not dirty, can still make you sick? No wonder millions of people have decided to make their spring cleaning ‘green’ by choosing plant-based cleansers free of synthetic ingredients and harsh chemicals. This post, sponsored by Source Supply Company, highlights the […]
Are you one of those people who say, “I’d love to go green, but it costs too much money!”? On Earth Day, all of us here are sharing our stories so you know that just the opposite is true! My own experience is that going green actually saves me several thousand dollars a year while […]
When you read the label on the processed foods you buy at the supermarket, what do you look for? I’ve mostly been on the hunt for information about calories, sugar and fat content, transfats, and synthetic chemicals like food dyes and preservatives. Rainforest Action Network (RAN), along with Dr. Andrew Weil, an expert in integrative […]
2.3kviews Hybrid cars have been around for years now, but if you take a look at the latest electric models available many of them are advertised as “plug-in hybrid” cars. What’s the difference between regular hybrids and plug-ins? Hybrids Generally, hybrids are any vehicles that use more than one source of power. This usually entails […]
Like the idea of ecotourism, but not exactly sure what that means? Most of my trips meet three criteria: they’re fun; affordable; and make an environmental difference in some concrete way. The fun part is simple to define. I’m the “active adventurer with a cultural twist” type, so for me, a trip is really fun […]
Wondering how you can stay warm when the polar vortex and other cold winter weather strikes? I turn to wool, for everything from socks to sweaters to underwear. CHOOSE SAFE AND HUMANELY PRODUCED WOOL The trick is to find wool that is not just eco friendly but humanely produced. Many people feel like wool is […]
