This is not a hypothetical question, at least in my neighborhood. And no, I don’t live in the woods, or on some out-of-the-way country backroad. I live in a suburb of Washington, D.C. And someone who lives around the corner from me is actually learning how to shoot a gun so he can “protect” his family in […]
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How to Shop for Eco-Friendly Clothes – Part 1: Read the Label
If we want our apparel to be “eco,” most of us start by buying vintage or second-hand, swapping with friends or family, or dragging out the sewing machine to pull together a pattern or alter an old style into something more trendy. We recycle our clothes in a lot of creative ways, too. But even […]
Big Green Purse receives “Image of the Future” Award at Davos Communication Forum
The World Communication Forum recently recognized me and Big Green Purse with its global “Image of the Future” prize. The prize was awarded by a committee composed of 30 communications professionals from 20 countries in recognition of “the manager or designer who has created the best innovative brand and/or image,” particularly when it comes to […]
Eco-Friendly, Pet-Safe De-Icers So You Won’t Break Your Neck
4.9kviewsI just tried to take my dog for a walk – and almost broke my neck. Even though I can barely see the ice, I sure can feel it. It’s turned my steps into a treacherous one-way down ramp, and my driveway into an Olympic luge. I should have bought some de-icer yesterday. But when […]
Washington, D.C. Woman Shifts $1,029 of Her Household Budget to Go Green
It’s one thing to say you want to be “eco friendly.” It’s quite another to put your money where your mouth is and spend real dollars on greener products and services, especially in these days of tight budgets and an uncertain economy. Yet that’s exactly what Bonnie C., a 26-year old resident of Washington, D.C., has done. […]
Loving Our Mother Earth
In the wake of the atrocious shootings in Arizona this past weekend, it seems essential that we turn our thoughts, not to revenge or retribution, but to love. In this powerful guest post excerpted from her new book Love For No Reason: 7 Steps to Creating a Life of Unconditonal Love, New York Times best-selling […]
Need Help Getting Inspired for 2011? Learn From These Great Green Role Models.
What environmental lifestyle shifts are you planning for 2011? If you still haven’t been able to make up your mind, take a minute to read about the folks below. In the last couple of weeks in December 2010, they all answered the question, “What’s Been Your Biggest, Coolest, Eco-Friendliest Change This Year?” Some people switched to […]
How about a Goal instead of a Resolution – Like Shifting $1,000 to Greener Products and Services
I’d like to applaud you if you’re making 2011 New Year’s Resolutions to live a greener life, I really would. But how many “resolutions” have you made over the years? And – be honest, now – how many have you actually kept? The truth is,resolutions are as easy to abandon as they are to embrace. […]