Let’s face it, clogged or slow moving drains are a bit of a drag. They leave a mess in the sink and actually stink if you wait too long to clean them up. Not so if you aim for a naturally green drain. Most people hastily grab the nearest (and nastiest) drain cleaners they can find, […]
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Clean Drinking Glasses with Toothpaste
977views My drinking glasses have been taking a beating. I’ve been using a non-phosphate based, powder detergent in the dishwasher, which minimizes pollution when the water goes down the drain. But over time, the glasses have gotten very cloudy. They’re still free of germs and muck when they’re finished washing, but they’re so cloudy, they […]
My New Water-Saving Toilet
My toilet sprang a leak a few nights ago, creating the perfect opportunity to replace it with a new, water-saving toilet. My first choice was to get one that offers two flush options so you don’t need to use a full tank of water for a job that only requires a half-flush. The toilet would cost about $350 more than […]
She Put $1,000 of Her Money Where Her (Eco) Mouth Is
It’s easy to say you want to do something to protect the planet. Actually doing it is another matter altogether – unless you’re Fredia Banks. Not only did this Washington, D.C. resident launch a non-profit organization to promote sustainability in the nation’s capital. She took our One in a Million challenge to show people how spending […]
Free E-Newsletter Clears Up the Confusion About Green Living & Shopping
If you're looking for information that clears up the confusion about green living and shopping, I invite you to subscribe to our free Alerts! e-newsletter. Every two weeks, it offers just what you need to make your environmental choices a little clearer: * unbiased product reviews * money-saving tips * links to helpful resources * […]
A Glimpse Inside Mother Nature’s Jewelry Box
I’m a big fan of “natural” jewelry – necklaces, bracelets and rings made from seeds and stones, or sea glass found on the beach. But jewelry doesn’t have to be this rustic to meet my “green” criteria. Generally, for reasons I list here, I look for accessories that are * fashioned from recycled or reclaimed materials (like gold, […]
How to Recycle, Re-Use, or Donate Your Wedding Dress
27.7kviewsWhether you’ve just celebrated your own wedding day or your daughter’s, you may be left with one souvenir you don’t need to hold on to: the dress. Here’s how to recycle, re-use, or donate your wedding dress, which is a much greener option than keeping it in a bag in the back of your closet for the next […]
Read This Book Before You Watch Nature Porn or “Fang TV”
Films about wildlife are scary. They’re exciting. They make you ooh and aah while you cover your eyes so you don’t have to watch the really gory parts. But are they honest? Not according to Chris Palmer, author of the gripping new expose Shooting in the Wild: An Insider’s Account of Making Movies in the Animal […]