Everyone loves trees. We plant them, we climb them, we take pictures of them--we even hug them. So it just makes sense to want to protect them! Trees also help to clean the air and prevent soil erosion, so what can we do to preserve these gentle giants all over our planet? The first step is to [...]
Photo by Stephen Woods via Flickr Guest post by Aby League Celebrating the holidays is more fun with decorations that add sparkle and glamour to the party. But as we celebrate merrily, the Earth suffers from more than 25% of household waste accumulated from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. The holidays make us waste more [...]
Want to introduce kids to green living? Start early to make it easier for them to develop eco-friendly habits. Photo courtesy of Black Rock Solar via Flickr Guest post by Boom Rizal If you want to introduce kids to green living it’s best to do it early. The younger they are, the easier it’ll [...]
I love to hop on my bike and pedal to work--or anywhere else I need to go in my town -- as much as possible. Do you? Riding a bicycle feels so good. It's actually exhilarating. And it's a great way to start the day with at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise. Cycling to work is a fantastic [...]
Finding eco-conscious fashion at most retail stores in my town is like finding a needle in a haystack. And it's no easy feat in other cities either! Corporate social responsibility, fair working practices and the inclusion of some eco-conscious clothing among their offerings is important to me when I decide where I am going to spend [...]
Wondering how you can help save the planet? What you do all day, every day can really make a big green difference. Small consistent steps add up to make a cumulative difference in the health of our planet. Living greener doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. The infographic below, "A [...]
Living green doesn't have to be complicated. It's the little things we do each day that add up to make a significant green impact over time. Many people just want to know what they can do to live green. And when it comes down to it, what people do every day is what makes a cumulative [...]
Yes, April 22 is Earth Day, but what we do every day is what really makes a cumulative difference. Launched in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22. From New York to New Dehli, Earth Day events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for our planet and to advocate for environmental action and protection. Earth Day is [...]
Guest Perspective: 9 Ways To Live Green Effectively When Everything Is Gray.Photo courtesy of Be-younger via Flickr By Guest Author, Emily Harper To live green is to be a mad man in the world of gray humanity. Take a step back. Look at the people around you and you’ll soon realize that there are [...]
The Road I Travel: My Healthy, Green and Natural Living Journey This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Natural Living Blog Carnival hosted by Happy Mothering and The Pistachio Project through the Green Moms Network. This month, our members are reflecting on the successes they had from last year, and setting goals for [...]
5 Easy Steps to Start Living a Little Greener We all want to do our part to protect the environment, but without the right information, that can seem difficult, if not impossible, sometimes. However, doing your part does not have to be hard. Small green steps add up to make a big difference. You [...]
