Minimalism is sweeping the nation. It seems everywhere you turn these days there is an article about another young person who has decided they have had enough of consumerism and are taking steps toward a life with less. Tiny houses now grace our televisions, and numerous books about minimalism fill the shelves of our bookstores and libraries. What … Read more
There are many challenges that parents must face when it comes to raising a caring, responsible, and socially adept child; not least of which is the task of ensuring they inherit your eco-friendliness, as well as your favorable traits. But how exactly can we ensure our children understand the importance of being green? Here we … Read more
Gone green with your grocery shopping? Got a nice little grow of vegetables on the go? Great! You’re a true eco-warrior. Now that your home is the ultimate example of green living, it’s time to get together with your neighbors to create a sustainable, resource-light neighborhood. Here are ten top tips for a planet loving … Read more
If you see yourself as a lover of the planet, the chances are that you’d steer clear from a gas-guzzling four-by-four; you’re also likely well aware of the impact of not recycling and the danger of the many chemicals that are hidden within household goods. What you’ve probably not considered, is the damage on the … Read more
What’s lurking in your cupboards? What about under your sink, in your bathroom, or your fridge? Well, amongst the shadows and cobwebs, nestled between your fruit and veg, are items that you might look at every single day, and never once have realized just how incredibly harmful to the planet they are. 1. Plastic bags … Read more
As a parent, you want your home and the environment to be safe and healthy for your children. There are simple things you can do to help, and many of these will also save you money in the process. Here are 9 useful green living tips for parents. 1) Recycle Old School Papers Instead of … Read more
Santa has come and gone – and we’ve all over-indulged, had more than our fill of family (whose presence may or may not have been appreciated) and we’ve had a little too much alcohol. After all of this, looms January – a month renowned for New Year’s resolutions. Approximately 37% of Americans who make resolutions … Read more
Awwwww… your newborn bundle of joy. He or she is beautiful – the apple of your eye. He or she is also a potential environmental bomb. Diapers, baby wipes, and wasted food. Wash after wash after wash. The average birth weight of an American baby is 7.5 pounds (What to Expect), and their carbon footprint … Read more
Air travel is simply awful for the environment – its impact on Mother Nature is nothing short of terrifying, representing the worst form of travel, in terms of greenhouse gases per passenger mile. This is despite attempts by aviation businesses that proclaim that they ‘only’ represent between 1.5% and 2% of all CO2 emissions (The … Read more
When we stop to consider just how much we come into contact with plastic daily, we realize that it could well be impossible to live a modern life at all without it. From the plastic bags we use to carry our groceries, to the TVs fixed on our walls, and onto the liquids that are … Read more