One of the biggest obstacles to “going green” is the perception that eco-living is expensive. The following choices not only don’t break the bank, but actually help consumers save money. * Improve fuel economy – Gasoline is at an all-time high of $3.50 a gallon. Improved fuel efficiency means you travel farther on every gallon […]
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EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN – Make the Earth Friendly for Pets, Too
This Earth Day, it’s important to consider the environment not only for its impact on Mother Nature and our human health, but our favorite furry companions as well. In the first study of its kind, Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that companion cats and dogs are polluted with even higher levels of many […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN: The (Green) Maelstrom
I feel like I’m caught up in a maelstrom of green, green, green! After spending thirty years slogging through the environmental trenches, we seem to have had an “overnight success.” Protecting the planet is all anyone seems to be talking about these days. In fact, as someone who used to be leading the pack, I […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN: How You Can Afford to Go Green
Want to go green but think it’s too expensive? Think again. You can actually SAVE $20-$50 every month by choosing products and services that protect the planet. Here’s how: Choose quality over quantity. Simplify your needs overall. Then, buy clothes, jewelry, toys, tools, furniture and other commodities that are made to last. You may […]
EARTHDAY COUNTDOWN – Have a Big Green Book Party
Celebrate the many great green reads coming out this month with a Big Green Book Party. Here’s how: Invitations : Reduce paper and postage costs by inviting your guests electronically. Apart from being quick and easy, Evite is free; Sendomatic charges a small fee, but there’s no advertising on its website. If you want to […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN BEGINS…with sex!
Earth Day is the last day you want to use as an excuse to add to the world’s population. Instead, practice “green” sex – “safe” sex with an eco-twist. *Toss used condoms in the trash, not the toilet. The jury’s out on whether latex condoms are biodegradable. Regardless, they’re a better option than polyurethane. “French […]
On Earth Day, Think About Your Health
The link between the state of the environment and women’s health is finally getting the attention it deserves, and there’s no better day to talk about this than Earth Day. A terrific new Women’s Health and the Environment Tool Kit helps explain the connections. For example: Breast Cancer – Industrial chemicals that act like the […]