Posted November 7, 2008 - 14:05 by Paul Michael
That’s the advice from a beautifully-executed campaign from Denver Water, right here in my own backyard of Colorado. The campaign (created by Sukle Advertising, a very smart, strategic ad agency) is simple and effective, using guerrilla marketing to hammer the message home. But it’s not just good advice for water; I think it’s a strong message for all consumers.
Posted November 4, 2008 - 10:46 by Myscha Theriault
Trying to balance healthy personal care products on a Joe the plumber budget? Wanting to make healthy choices on the home front without driving your line item allotments into the ditch? I hear you. Following is a breakdown of reasonably affordable products available to regular Joe's. Bonus? Many of these are products you can actually score coupons for. Read on.
Posted October 30, 2008 - 09:46 by Myscha Theriault
Got some old electronics kicking around and no idea how to recycle them? Looking for some extra cash to upgrade, replace or initially purchase a particular piece of equipment? You can apparently now do both at Radio Shack. Bonus? They even pick up the tab for the shipping costs. Read on.
Posted October 29, 2008 - 17:35 by Linsey Knerl
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve implemented 10 strategies for keeping warm just a wee bit longer – sans heating unit.
Posted September 29, 2008 - 07:47 by Linsey Knerl
Thinking of jumping on the “all-natural” cleaning bandwagon? Leary of the results? Addicted to your own brand-name cleaning habit? Take a look at these startling before and after photos of my 5 minutes with baking soda, and see why I made the switch.
Posted September 16, 2008 - 14:48 by Andrea Dickson
What? Poisonous infant formula wasn't enough? Plastic baby bottles and the linings of canned food may be linked to diabetes, heart disease, and altered development in infants' brains and glands, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Posted September 12, 2008 - 19:16 by Linsey Knerl
I didn’t know what to expect when I started into Eco-Friendly Families by Helen Coronato. I am, after all, only considered “moderately green.” Would this book, with over 200 pages of family time mixed with eco-awareness be too much for my already hectic lifestyle? Find out what I loved about it, and how you can snag a copy, too!
Posted September 9, 2008 - 06:42 by Myscha Theriault
Looking for something a bit more exotic when you retire? Do tropical rain forests, cheap living and great organic coffee fit into your long range plan? If you are looking to live well and select sustainable investments as part of your portfolio, Costa Rica might be just the place for you.
Posted September 2, 2008 - 05:39 by Myscha Theriault
A big area of expense for students? Laundry. Since Seventh Generation has been so supportive in the past, I gave them a call. As usual, they were happy to help. One lucky reader is going to receive a five item prize pack of Seventh Generation laundry and cleaning products. Read on for entry details and the full scoop on the prize package.**Editor's note: contest closed. The winner is being contacted. Please feel free to continue to leave tips or blooper stories if the mood strikes you. ****
Posted August 28, 2008 - 15:54 by Xin Lu
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash? Here are some stories of these innovative and garbage loving entrepreneurs.
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