This month’s Green Moms Carnival topic is “I believe…” I am taking the opportunity to reiterate why I created Big Green Purse, a campaign to motivate women especially to channel their spending power into social and environmental change. It is because I believe… * the fastest, most effective way to stop polluters is by pressuring them in […]
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When You Start Spending Money Again, Make a Difference: Choose Green Products and Services
The current economic downturn has a “green” lining: reduced consumption is cutting environmental impact almost across the board, scaling back carbon dioxide emissions and trash piles as people drive less, buy less, and pluck more goods out of neighborhood yard sales and on-line swap shops before they get redirected to the dump. These are good […]
Shop On Sale
Organic cotton bed linens are luxurious but expensive – until they go on sale. Gaiam.com’s annual green sale is underway now, making organic bedding far more affordable. Sample: Organic wool comforters – normally $249; on sale for $201 Organic cotton pillow – normally $50; on sale for $37 Organic cotton flannel sheets – 20% off […]