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 […]
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 […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN – Bonnie and Cathie Shift More Than $1,000
The Big Green Purse “One in a Million” campaign urges shoppers to shift at least $1,000 of money they budget for household goods and services into options that offer the greatest environmental benefit. Meet two women from different parts of the U.S. who have reached the “One in a Million” goal by buying common products […]
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 […]
Beat High Gas Prices: Save $20-$50 Every Month on Gasoline
With gas prices approaching $4 a gallon, there’s never been a better time to conserve fuel. The following tips will help you save from $20-$50 a month at the pump. Added bonus? They’ll protect the environment, too, since every gallon of gas burned generates the carbon equivalent of a 20-pound bag of charcoal briquettes! 1. […]
