At Big Green Purse, we encourage consumers to shift their spending to the greenest products and services available. But another great way to use our marketplace clout is by creating our OWN green businesses. Here are 5 green business opportunities you probably never thought of but could be perfect for you if you want to […]
532views Do you buy organic, sustainably grown food for yourself – but not give sustainability much thought when it comes to what you feed your pet? Annamaet Petfoods wants to change your thinking. They’ve launched “Annamaet Sustain” so your dog and cat can eat sustainable pet food without taking a toll on the planet. We’re […]
The environment is under assault in many ways, but one of the worst is the attacks on the planet at the federal level. The president of the U.S. opposes measures to stop climate change. The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back laws that protect clean air and water and limit our […]
It’s a common misconception that you don’t need to worry about the air you breathe unless you’re outside. Smog, carbon monoxide, ozone, and polluting particles sometimes make it difficult to breathe outdoors. However, the air INSIDE our homes can be even more dangerous to breathe. That’s because the chemicals we use in our homes can […]
Will watching the solar eclipse be extraordinary and inspiring? Or just another opportunity to create a great big trash heap? Use (and share!) our eco guide to the solar eclipse to keep it green. Sorry to throw a little damper on the big planetary party that’s happening next week. But parties are notorious for […]
876views What kills almost as many birds as outdoor cats – yet is going practically unaddressed? It’s not hunters, since hunting season is relatively short. It’s not wind turbines, either, though they’ve gotten a bad rap as bird killers. The answer is…windows – which is why we’ve pulled together this post featuring 9 ways to stop […]
Many conventional furniture polishes contain chemicals that can make you feel sick when you use them. We’re partnering with the organic pages of MyVoucherCodes.com to offer these healthy ways to keep your wooden furniture looking good. According to the National Institutes of Health, furniture polish contains waxes, oils, and solvents made from compounds called hydrocarbons. These hydrocarbons […]
Washing windows shouldn’t make you sick. But the chemicals in some of the commercial window cleaners I used to use really got to me. They gave me headaches, made me nauseous, and generally left me feeling totally out of sorts. That’s why I went searching for a safer, non-toxic window cleaner that would leave my windows sparkling without leaving […]
