New Chevy Volt Electric Car Can Go 50 Miles on a Single Battery Charge
One drawback of some electric hybrid vehicles is what is called “range anxiety.” It’s the worry drivers feel that their car won’t go far enough on its electric battery. The Toyota Prius Plug-In can travel only 10-15 miles on a fully
10 Ways Green Living Seniors Save Money
Green living can save anyone money, but for seniors facing retirement, going green is especially economical. Choosing an eco-friendly lifestyle can save literally hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year through simple steps that won’t crimp your style but definitely
Lower Energy Costs With These 5 Sure-Fire Ways
Whether you’re bracing yourself this winter with money saving tips for keeping warm or have gaping holes to plug when it comes to energy efficiency, now’s the time to focus on the big picture. Householders need a combination of
Solar Lights Up Rainforest; Rainforest People Light Up Solar Company
What happens when a high-tech solar energy company visits people who live in a very decidedly low-tech way in the Amazon rainforest? San Francisco-based PURE Energies decided to find out. The result: today, deep in the Amazon basin, solar lights
Top 6 Reasons Why Fair Trade Organic Fashion Rocks
Fair trade organic fashion is mostly what I buy these days when I need new clothes. Here’s why, with thanks to fair trade organic fashion design company Nomads, for sponsoring this post. 1) It’s Better for People – That’s where
Choose a Natural Latex Mattress to Sleep Soundly – and Safely
Are you sleeping on toxic chemicals? You probably wouldn’t think so. But it turns out that many conventional mattresses are made with compounds that have been linked to cancer, like formaldehyde and fire retardants. A better, safer, more natural
Use Carbon Offsets to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint This Holiday Season
Want to shrink your carbon footprint this holiday season? Affordable carbon offsets can help. Here’s how, courtesy of TerraPass, our sponsors for this post. Unless you’re walking or bicycling to your holiday destination, you’ll be using some form of transportation
How I Collected 30 Warm Coats at My Cookies for Clothing Drive
Do you ever see a homeless person freezing in the winter and wonder, “How can I help?” I sure did. I live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, where seeing homeless men shivering under a flimsy blanket is unfortunately common.
Top 10 Things You Can Recycle At Home
Did you ever wonder what you can and can’t recycle? The folks at Keep America Beautiful have put together this terrific infographic highlighting the top 10 things you can recycle at home. Use it on America Recycles Day and every
5 Healthy Reasons to Choose a Green Mattress
You’ll spend a good third of your life in bed, so don’t you want that bed to be as comfy and healthy as possible? As it turns out, both comfort and health start with your mattress – and what it’s
