9.8kviewsDo you ever see a homeless person freezing in the winter and wonder, “How can I help?” I sure did. I live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, where seeing homeless men shivering under a flimsy blanket is unfortunately common. But that doesn’t make it ok. Last week, I decided to do something about it. […]
1.6kviewsTraveling to meetings and conferences takes its toll on the environment in many ways. • Flying or driving and staying in hotels uses lots of energy, which inevitably generates carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change plus air pollutants that lead to smog. • In-person meetings are often littered with excessive paper documents, plastic bottles […]
Want a smart shopping strategy that will save you money, reduce food waste, and cut down on trash? Buy in bulk. To raise awareness about the benefits of bulk buying, the Bulk is Green Council (BIG) is sponsoring National Bulk Foods Week this week. What Makes You Green When You Buy in Bulk? For starters, […]
Every time I clean out my fridge or pantry, I’m appalled. As conscientious as I try to be about my food budget, I still find myself wasting more than I should. I’m not a hoarder, but I do hate throwing things away. To me, it’s just like burning money, and who has money to burn? […]
Though many of us have already cut back on the amount of junk mail we receive and documents we print, here are five resources that will help you get to almost zero paper in no time. What strategies do you use to save paper? 1. Swap your print catalogs for digital catalogs via Catalog Spree 2. […]
Back-to-school shopping can put a real dent in a family’s budget and create a carbon footprint a mile wide. To save money on school supplies, why not set up a swap with your neighbors and friends? You’ll save money and green the shopping beast, too. Another bonus? You’ll reduce clutter and teach the kids to share. […]
Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble fame shares her “Earth Day Every Day” suggestions for living greener in the kitchen that will save you money, too. “If I asked you to reach into your wallet and grab a couple of twenty dollar bills, and rip them up and throw them away, you’d probably think […]
Today is America #RecyclesDay, a national event designed to encourage you, me and millions of other Americans, businesses, governments, and institutions to throwaway less trash and recycle more. Here’s my Top 10 “No Brainer” List of what you should be recycling today – and every day. I call them “no brainers” because they’re relatively easy […]
