Living a greener life is one of the fastest, easiest ways to save money. In fact, you can save almost $4,000 every year by taking easy steps to use less energy, reduce waste, and simplify your lifestyle. In honor of Earth Day, I’ve compiled this list of cost-cutting strategies that benefit your pocketbook as well as […]
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Opera Singer Shifts $1,000 to Save the Planet
Elizabeth de Shong makes her living as a professional opera singer. But she’s made “green living” a priority for herself and her family. To show her commitment, she joined the One in a Million Campaign, and so far has shifted more than $1,000 of her household income to products and services that offer the greatest […]
Water. Use it Wisely.
Did you make a cup of tea or throw in a load of laundry before starting to read this post? You probably could have, given the easy acess most of us have to clean water. One person of every three on the planet today isn’t nearly so fortunate, according to the International Water Management Institute, […]
Disney’s Earth Movie Is Breathtaking – but Misses an Opportunity to Educate
Disney doesn’t often make a movie little kids shouldn’t see. But “Earth,” the nature film premiering on Earth Day April 22, falls into that category. Despite its “G” rating, the film is more suspenseful than a James Bond movie — and more stressful, too. As it follows three animal families through a year of their […]
Wearing my (green) heart on my sleeve
We’re honored to report that we’re receiving recognition as a “visionary” from the prestigious website TheDailyGreen.com for our efforts to inspire consumers — especially — women to use their money to protect the planet. The Heart of Green nod “recognizes those who are bringing “green” messages to the mainstream, and your work influencing the buying habits […]
Glamour mag made me blush when they called me an “Eco Hero”
My mother always told me not to brag, but I have to admit: it’s an honor to have landed on Glamour magazine’s list of Eco-Heroes. I’m in good company: the list also includes Laurie David, who worked with Al Gore to produce the Academy Award-winning movie An Inconvenient Truth; Lisa Jackson, the new head of the U.S. […]
Dig Dirt Like Michelle Obama!
Michelle Obama is planting an organic garden at the White House today. If the nation’s first lady can dig dirt, can’t you? What better way to get fresh, locally grown, organic vegetables and herbs? Plus, you can’t beat the price. For a couple of dollars in seeds, you can enjoy an entire summer’s worth of crops. In fact, […]
Big Green Declaration for Change Says It’s Time for a New Biz Model
There is a silver lining in the economic meltdown and environmental crises we face. These twin ‘evils’ have created an unprecedented opportunity to throw out old business models in favor of new approaches that will redefine prosperity in terms of health and wellness, work-life balance, and environmental protection. For decades, “old business” advocates successfully argued […]