5 Ways to Save Time and Money on Your Lawn
Posted August 7, 2009 - 05:00 by Jeff Yeager
U.S. lawn care services is a $12 billion annual industry. Why not reduce the size of your lawn and save money, time and the environment too?
Green Living
How to Conserve Water by Harvesting Rain or Snow
Posted August 3, 2009 - 05:00 by Xin Lu
Recently rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in America and states such as Arizona and New Mexico are adopting laws that mandate the practice for new buildings. Here are some tips on how you can harvest rain or snow and conserve water.
How to Remove Yourself from Mailing Lists and Eliminate Junk Mail
Posted July 27, 2009 - 04:00 by Nora Dunn
My blood boils when I have a full mailbox, but not one item is personal in nature. And just because I reuse and recycle the reams of useless paper, applications, and coupons that I am sent is no justification for the waste my mailbox produces. Here is how to remove yourself from most mailing lists, eliminating unnecessary junk mail.
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk
Posted July 24, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercise and a healthy diet, has made walking something of a rarity in most parts of America. And it’s costing you, in so many ways.
Zero Waste Lunches: How to Make Your Own Executive Style Supply Kit
Posted July 15, 2009 - 09:00 by Myscha Theriault
While my husband and I knew we wanted to start reducing our impact when we eat out, we also knew the solution had to be something that fit seamlessly with our lifestyle. Ready for a make-it-yourself zero waste lunch kit you can take from backpack to briefcase in the blink of an eye?
The Great Plastic Packaging Reduction Update: How We're Dealing with Phase Two
Posted July 10, 2009 - 13:00 by Myscha Theriault
A while back, I wrote a post detailing thirty different ways we were using less plastic packaging around the house. It was a little overwhelming at first, even with all the steps we had previously taken to reduce waste in general. Still, we made a pretty good initial dent in things. Several areas of waste reduction were still outstanding however, and I felt the time for an update post was at hand. Read on to see what new areas we've tackled, how we've done it, and what things we've noticed along the way.
EcoUsable Ech2o Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle GIVEAWAY!
Posted July 4, 2009 - 22:51 by Lynn Truong
I feel the same way about plastic water bottles as Andrea (read here Bottled Water, Bottled Hype series), and many others who feel that it's disturbing that over 60 million plastic water bottles go into landfills every day. EcoUsable is here to help with that! They've created the Ech2o, the world's first stainless steel filtered water bottle. Um..it's a stainless steel water bottle...with a filter inside it!!
Save Some Cash With These 6 Clever Cleaning Hacks
Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:48 by Linsey Knerl
I’m a sucker for brand-name cleaning supplies, and while it’s no crime to be brand-loyal and use what works best for you and your family, often times there are shortcuts that can cut back on cleaning time – and out-of-pocket expenses. The July issue of All You Magazine had some of the most inspiring ways to get your cleaning jobs done for less. Here are my top picks, along with some additional ways to stretch that dollar!
Urban Green: Lessons from Cuba
Posted July 1, 2009 - 05:35 by Myscha Theriault
I recently saw a rather interesting documentary. The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, takes a detailed look at how this tiny nation has dealt with a decades-long shut off from supplies the rest of us deem necessary, and in the process provides a blueprint for how larger countries might actually begin making some of the same transitions themselves, including a nation-wide organically grown food system. Ready for a peek at how they did it?
Car Sharing: Why Own When you can Just Share?
Posted June 26, 2009 - 19:06 by Nora Dunn
Imagine a life where you don’t have to worry about unexpected car repair bills railroading your monthly budget; monthly car loan or lease payments are non-existent, insurance and long-term parking costs are distant memories; and even the gas is paid for…welcome to a life of car sharing. Read on for a primer on the basics of car sharing with resources for you to find a program close to you.
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