On March 28, in 162 countries, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. locally, tens of thousands of people will take actions with their friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to help stop climate change. Baseketball great Bill Walton is even getting into the act! The event is called Earth Hour, and it’s become a global tour-de-force. […]
From product reviews to practical tips, we’ll help you shift green, save money, and lead the life you want for yourself and your family. Do you need help? The answer is probably “YES!!” if… You want to live a greener life – but aren’t always sure what to do. You want to buy healthier, cleaner, safer, […]
For the first time ever, you can buy an ENERGY STAR-certified clothes dryer, one that meets high energy-efficiency performance standards. As a result, you could save as much as $245 on energy costs over the life of the efficient dryer. The nation benefits, too. If all clothes dryers sold in the U.S. were ENERGY STAR-certified, Americans could […]
Should you switch to solar power? I asked Nick Tedesco, the CEO of Solar Power Now, to explain how solar power can save you money on your electricity bill over time. If you own your own home, you have an enormous financial opportunity. You can choose to be a power producer instead of a consumer of […]
How much money are your leaky faucets and toilets costing you? And how much water are they wasting? I asked Karen Wirth, the education and outreach coordinator for EPA’s WaterSense program, why we should bother to fix leaky faucets when it can be such a pain, and expensive, too, if you need to call a […]
If you’re looking for green beer for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year, you have plenty of choices. Here are our top 7, plus some background info to help you shop locally. What Makes for Organic Beer? Green beer starts by being organic. That means it meets the same standards as organic […]
1.9kviews Is olive oil the go-to oil in your house for cooking, roasting, marinating, and salad dressings? Mine, too – which is why I was shocked to read a report, originally produced in 2010 by the University of California – Davis and the Australian Oils Research Laboratory, that found that a lot of imported olive […]
721views Dollar stores may be appealing because they’re so cheap. But according to a new report, they also sell many products made from components contaminated with toxic chemicals. Those products include toys, jewelry, school supplies, cosmetics and even kids’ pajamas. Research done by the Campaign for Healthier Solutions, a national coalition of more than 100 […]
