Today green tip is simple…practice avoidance! I’m talking about printed receipts from the ATM, gas pump and checkout stand that confirm that your bank account is almost empty! Yes those ones…they’re stuffed in your wallet, your purse, all over the floor of your car and jammed in the glove box! Receipts from the 8 billion [...]

“Going green” has become mainstream for businesses large and small — and that’s a good thing. What’s not so great is when businesses make environmental marketing claims that can be misleading. Greenwashing is when a company tries to make it seem like it’s greener than it actually is. Knowing what to look for helps avoid [...]

Organic is better. Why? Here’s another example, we all know olive oil has “good” fats and that makes it ideal for cooking and dressings. Olive oil’s Omega-3 and Omega-9 fatty acids are known for their skin-beautifying benefits – and 2 tbsp of olive oil each day may reduce the risk of heart disease. But go [...]

Got a nagging cough that just won’t go away? Suppress your symptoms with organic cough drops. Why is organic better? Organic drops won’t put you to sleep. Cough suppressant medicines can knock you out or use caffeine to keep you up and jittery. Some cough drops contain potentially toxic preservatives called parabens. Parabens are synthetic [...]

All green is not created equal. Ditch the inefficient washer and dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers for better appliances and you’ll save water, energy and best of all – some cold, hard cash. Most full-sized Energy efficient qualified washers use 18-25 gallons of water per load, compared to the 40 gallons used by a standard machine, [...]

Old batteries can pile up quickly. You can help lessen the landfill load by keeping a cup or box for used batteries and then drop it off once or twice a year for recycling. Landfills in North America see approximately the same weight in old used batteries each year as about 6,000,000 desktop computers. Switch [...]

Do you let the water run while you are washing dishes? Turning off the tap could save hundreds of gallons of water a month. Many faucets use as much as 3-5 gallons per minute. The average person in North America uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water a day while two-thirds of the people [...]

One wipe cleanup. Super convenient or wasteful? Save cash and lower your eco-impact by ditching the one wipe habit. Clean up with reusable cloths and natural cleaners. Microfiber dusting cloths and mops naturally attract dust and dirt and can be washed and reused, instead of thrown in landfills. Look for natural cleaners, they are safer [...]

Here’s a way you can be green and stylish! If you want wood furniture that’s a little more unique, look for artful pieces that are made from reclaimed or recycled wood. 50% of the world’s forests are gone. Reclaimed wood furniture avoids using virgin wood from threatened tree species such as mahogany. You’ll save energy [...]

As energy and oil prices soar here’s some easy ways to lower your next heating bill. Next time you finish baking, turn off the oven, open the door, and let the warm air help heat your home. If you’re just baking a small meal, consider a toaster oven or frying pan, which use half as [...]