Can kids save the world? The kids who founded GreenMyParents sure think so! This youth-led movement is officially launching on Earth Day with a plan to inspire peers, parents and millions of American families to go green. In the process, they aim to save $100 Million by this time next year. How? It will start […]
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Stay-At-Home Mom Shifts $1,600 of Household Budget to Protect the Environment and Her Family
Erin Peters knows a thing or two about “green” shopping. The stay-at-home mother of three young boys lives with her family in Raleigh, North Carolina. She writes The Conscious Shopper blog, where her motto is “Go Green. Live Better. Save Money.” She’s also the newest member of our One in a Million campaign, joining almost 5,000 other […]
Paint Your Home “Green” To Stay Healthy and Protect the Environment
Whether you’re redecorating your living room, covering up the screaming Pepto pink you once painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more at stake when you repaint your home than color, What you choose affects your health and the environment, too. Here’s how: Conventional paint contains toxic chemicals called volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that […]
What is a CSA? Delicious Organic, Locally Grown Food
If you’re looking for delicious natural, organic food, consider signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs are a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce all summer long while supporting your local farmers. If you’re interested, the time to sign up is now. Here’s how CSAs work: A farmer sells a certain […]
What Does “Natural” Mean?
Dictionary.com defines natural as “not artificial” or “having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives.” When I think of “natural” I think of things “as Nature made them” – a tree, a flower, an apple, a bunch of carrots. I can recognize natural products in more or less their original form and can usually figure out […]
Want to save energy? Cuddle up under eco-friendly bedding & blankets.
350viewsOutside, the temperatures are dropping. Inside, what do you do? Turn up the heat — or stock up on cozy blankets and bedding, especially if they’re made from natural fibers like organic cotton, wool, and hemp? What makes these materials more environmentally friendly? Natural fibers breathe more easily than synthetic fabrics, wicking away moisture if […]
Eco-Friendly Tips Will Reduce Your Car’s Environmental Impact
High-tech electric and hybrid vehicles are all the rage right now. But you don’t need to shell out big bucks for a new “eco” car if you give your own driving habits an environmental tune-up: Learn how to drive as efficiently as possible. Take note of these gas-saving tips and driving techniques and you’ll visit the pump […]
How Green are the Cars At the 2010 Auto Show?
The 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has been bragging about how green its vehicles are this year, so we decided to review the lot for ourselves (and you, of course!). Here’s what we found (you’ll have to read the whole story to get why George Clooney snagged our best photo slot). NAIAS is […]