My Green Goals for 2013: Less Bathroom Plastic, More Home-Made Yogurt, Better Compost
I learned a long time ago not to make New Year’s resolutions per se. They could be so general and vague, they could also be frustratingly easy to abandon. Without accountability to anyone but myself, it didn’t really seem to
Reusable Holiday Gift Bags Make Wrapping a Snap – and Reduce Use of Plastic Bags, Too.
Why do I love reusable holiday gift bags? Let me count the ways: One, they save me a lot of time. It could take five minutes to wrap a gift the “normal” way: cutting paper to fit, folding and taping
Ford Fusion Named 2013 “Green Car of the Year”
As auto show season starts to ramp up, plan on taking a look at Ford Motor Co.’s 2013 Fusion when you tour the showroom floor. The Fusion has just been named “Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal thanks
Quick, Homemade Jams and Applesauce in Beautiful Jars Make Special Holiday Gifts
Want to make your own food gifts for the holidays? Here are two recipes – one for homemade cranberry jam courtesy of Whole Foods, one for homemade applesauce courtesy of me – that are simple, delicious, and guaranteed to inspire
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday…and Every Day
Today is “Small Business Saturday” or “Shop Small” day, a day designed to encourage consumers to shop at local stores and boutiques rather than global chain stores. What’s the diff? Think about both your community pocket book, and the planet.
These “Green” Shoes Will Fight Sweat Shops with Fashion – If You Give Them a Kick Start
If you never thought of buying green shoes, maybe it’s time to think again – at least if the shoes are made by the new brand for women, I know Jane. Here’s why I love them, and why I hope you’ll
Today is America Recycles Day. What Are You Recycling?
Today is America Recycles Day. Recycling is important, because it saves energy, reduces trash, and helps stop climate change. Here’s what I recycle, and how I’ve changed what I buy so I can buy less in the first place, reuse
Tune in to the Climate Reality Project’s “Dirty Weather Report”
“Dirty” fuels, like coal, oil and natural gas, emit gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) when they are burned. This CO2 lurks in the atmosphere, creating a gaseous blanket that is smothering the earth, causing temperatures to rise, and disrupting the
Women’s Voices for the Earth Champions Healthy, Safer, Non-Toxic Cleansers for Moms and Kids
Women’s Voices for the Earth is among the most effective organizations in the country when it comes to protecting women and children from exposure to toxic chemicals. I sat down with Cassidy Randall, the Outreach and Campaign Manager for WVE
Tell Tide to Clean Up Its Cleaning Products
Before or after the election, protecting our kids from toxic chemicals is a top priority. Please read this guest post from Cassidy Randall, Campaign and Outreach Manager for the great group Women’s Voices for the Earth, who is leading a
