January 23, 2009
- Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
Here are some of our favorite posts from around the greenosphere that had us thinking this week, to help start your weekend a bit greener. (…)
January 21, 2009
- Reinventing The Wheel
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the environmentalist's charge to "eat local?" Think the term "slow food" means "not McDonalds?" Intimidated by the 100-mile diet, or clueless when it comes to constructing weekly menus that highlight in-season foods from your neck of the woods? (…)
January 19, 2009
- Recycling & The Beauty Products Industry
Why is it that beauty products are seldom packaged in recyclable containers?
Even when their containers are plastic, they seldom have recognizable recycling symbols on them. (…)
January 15, 2009
- Say "Goodbye" to Handmade Toys, Or…Don't!
Don’t you just love purchasing handmade goods, that on the by-and-large are naturally green and eco-friendly by the fact that they are created with love in peoples’ own homes and workshops? (…)
January 14, 2009
- Coconut vs. Polyester
In an article that came out last week on ScienceDaily and many other places around the blogosphere, researchers from Baylor University in Texas used coconut fibers taken from the husks to create molded composite board similar to the polyester version used on door bottoms, in trunks, and on floors of some cars. (…)
January 9, 2009
- Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
Here are some favorite posts from elsewhere that had us thinking this week, to help start your weekend a bit greener. (…)
January 6, 2009
- New School Thinking
As we make strides to green our home and our lifestyle, we wanted to share our enthusiasm with the preschool where we send our two sons. (…)
January 2, 2009
- Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
Here are 5 posts from elsewhere that had us thinking this week, to help start your new year off a bit greener. Happy! 2009. (…)
December 31, 2008
- Greener Holiday Party Tips
When entertaining for the holidays – or any occasion – consider using your regular dishes or reusable dishes bought to last through years of parties. (…)
December 22, 2008
- Reflecting On The Best Of 2008
As the end of the year draws near, we all get inundated with the "Best of 2008" programs, lists and commentaries. (…)
December 16, 2008
- Green Glue
Despite being sick for three days now, I have been expending all my energy to prepare for my big event this week. (…)
December 12, 2008
- Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
It's been a busy week around the greenosphere!
Here are some highlights to get you through the blustery* weekend ahead:CNN's award-winning documentary Planet in Peril is back! (…)
December 11, 2008
- Holiday How-To, Green Edition
The Holidays can be a tricky time of year to navigate while staying green and not going over-budget. (…)
December 9, 2008
- The Green-Eyed Monster
No one ever said that attempting to live an eco friendly lifestyle makes you a better person. It doesn't give you super powers. (…)
December 4, 2008
- What You Can Do to Get Rid of Hormone Disrupting Phthalates in Your Household
If you have been paying attention to the news reports on buying safe toys this holiday season, you've probably heard about phthalates. (…)
December 1, 2008
- Cold Weather Roadblocks to our Green Schedule
I feel like we got into a green groove this spring. The weather got warmer and we started walking everywhere. (…)
November 25, 2008
- Green Resolutions Anyone?
It dawned on me today that since summer ended time seems to be moving in fast forward and the new year is fast approaching. What better time for me to meditate on my New Year's Resolution! (…)
November 19, 2008
- Taking The Next Step
After my son's first surgery in January, I stepped back and took a good long look at all facets of my life, which resulted in an epiphany of sorts. (…)
November 18, 2008
- Avoiding Flame Retardants In Cozy Children's Pajamas
With the turn of the seasons and the cold weather, you might be looking to buy your children new pajamas. Or, if you are like me, new pajamas are given the night we decorate the tree. (…)
November 17, 2008
- Shop Responsibly this Holiday Season
For many people, Christmas has become a very commercial holiday. It has shifted from being a season of giving, to being a media circus and it has become a season of excess. This year tailor your shopping to be a bit more responsible and ethical in the items that you buy. (…)
