Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. Hard to believe? Let me explain. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to … … Continue reading
Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. Firstly, we probably need some definitions to clarify the comparison. Commercially Grown Commercially-farmed food … … Continue reading
Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Nor is it healthy. You can reduce the amount of waste … … Continue reading
Every year there are many environmental events around the globe that one can take part in. The problem is knowing when each one of them are! With that in mind, we have put together a month by month list of events you can get involved in, along with the links to each one. Good luck … … Continue reading
What do you do when a pair of socks gets a hole in the heel? How about when a lamp stops working? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired. I’m guilty … … Continue reading
While many of us want to live more sustainably, it can be difficult to make the switch suddenly. Most of us do better with gradual changes. It might take longer to become as green as you want to be, but you are more likely to see permanent changes. A lot of small, simple changes can add … … Continue reading
You can obtain an exact measurement of nearly every aspect of a vehicle. The numbers for leg room, head room, weight capacity, even the cargo capacity are tangible and exact. Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. Everyone in the realm of the automobile, from automakers to analysts to buyers, … … Continue reading
Shaving is part of everyday life for the majority of men as well as for many women. In the 21st century, when so many people are looking at their choices and actions from an environmental perspective, the subject of the greenest type of razors has become a hot topic. In this article, we will look … … Continue reading