You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “Go Green” by purchasing this reusable bag! Be more “Eco-Friendly” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! “Love the Earth” by replacing your t-shirts with new designer-brand organic cotton ones! The greenwashing of our retail world knows no bounds, as major ...

Spring and summer are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means - lush green lawns, sweet-smelling flowering planters, and overflowing backyard gardens. Along with all these warm weather favorites come dramatically increased water bills and usage, as all that green requires a constant flow of our most precious resource to thrive. And while ...

In the early to mid 1970's, a back to the land movement crept across America. It encompassed a desire to leave behind the crowded cities and regain a measure of human dignity with a simpler and more self-sufficient lifestyle. The Whole Earth Catalog and Mother Earth News fueled the movement with tips and tools. Back to ...

I am always happy to hear about organizations, not-for profit groups, and individuals working towards the greater good. Seeing people work together to make our world a better place in some way is truly inspirational.I am pleased to have Mary DiCarlo, Fund Development Specialist for the TREE Fund with us today for an interview. Me: What is ...

Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world's pesticides - more than any other single agricultural product. This method of pest control for cotton incorporates many different toxic chemicals, most of which have been determined to be carcinogenic to humans and animals. ...

Already swapped out paper towels for cloth rags? Do you always have your reusable bags at the ready for your next shopping trip? Congratulations, those are fantastic first steps towards living a green life. But what else could you be doing to green the rest of your lifestyle? How about spending a few bucks on ...

A few weeks ago, we saw a drastic u-turn by a major environmental nonprofit organization, as publicity over a partnership they entered into really touched a nerve among the green community. The National Wildlife Federation, which states its mission as “working to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future,” had entered a partnership ...

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what "GREEN" really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. It seems that the best way to help do our part for the environment is to try to transition to a much greener lifestyle. We all ...