5 Ways Decluttering Your Home Improves Your Health
There are lots of practical and “green” reasons for decluttering your home: √ Getting rid of extra stuff allows you to share with others. √ Selling unwanted items earns you extra cash. √ Freeing up useful space allows you to enjoy your home more.
Start the New Year Using Non-Toxic Shampoo
Here’s a simple resolution to start 2016 with: Switch to non-toxic shampoo. Why does it matter? Here’s the lowdown. Many shampoos contain a potent cocktail of chemicals that include synthetic fragrances, phthalates, antibacterial agents, dyes and colorings. None of these
Are You Breathing Icky Air? Or Do You Use a Humidifier Air Filter?
It’s great to crank up the heat when winter hits and we need to stay warm. But overly warm, dry air can make you pretty uncomfortable. ♦ Low humidity can dry out the mucous membranes that line the nose and
Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for Your Favorite DIY-er
Looking for a gift for your favorite DIY-er? Here are 7 eco-friendly stocking stuffers that any handy person will appreciate. Glide Lubricant & Protectant – Throw out the WD-40! Glide Lubricant is the green alternative for oiling a squeaky door,
White Xmas or Smoggy One? This Energy-Saving Green Guide to the Holidays Will Help Keep It Clean
It never makes sense to use more energy than you need. Not only does that cost you more money, but burning fuels pollutes the air. Most people want a white Christmas, not a smoggy one! Here are several ways you
The Green Office Starter Kit Will Help You Waste Less, Breathe Better
Whether you work at home or have a small business, you can have a big environmental impact depending on the paper products and cleaning products you use. Our sponsor for this post, Dolphin Blue, has pulled together a “Green Office
Is Perfume at Work Making You Sick?
Do you hate the thought of going to the office because you can’t stand the overpowering smells of aftershave or perfume at work? Air pollution at work due to fragrances your colleagues wear has become almost as big an issue as
Looking for Fitness Gifts? How About Yoga, Cooking Too?
If you’re in search of a holiday present that does NOT encourage more consumption, how about fitness gifts? They’ll make people feel better and you won’t have to buy more “stuff” someone might not actually want or use. I’m a
The 15 Best Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste
We already throw away too much stuff, but during November and December, the problem is almost ridiculous. According to Use Less Stuff, Americans throw away one million extra tons of trash a week! Sure, maybe some things you think you
What Can You Do to Stop Climate Change?
What can you actually do to stop climate change? World leaders are meeting this week in Paris to address climate change on a global scale. At Big Green Purse, we focus on what we ALL can do at home and
