Archive for December, 2009

The Wedding Dress of Your Sustainable Dreams

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

When you are planning an eco-friendly wedding, you have to have an earth-friendly dress to match. Weddings symbolize commitment and sustainability, so why not also extend these vows to the planet? Green alternatives have come a long way, so it’s possible to find a modern eco-friendly wedding dress of your ...

Eco-friendly Retirement Options

Monday, December 28th, 2009

There are many issues to consider when planning your retirement. It’s supposed to be a relaxing time in your life when you don’t have to worry about money or working. While you do need a break from the 9 to 5 schedule, you might find that a few weeks of ...

Whip Up an Eco-friendly Breakfast

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Everyone has been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is the meal that keeps your body’s metabolism strong until lunchtime, and for some, it might be their favorite time of the day. Creating a nutritious and eco-friendly breakfast is easy, but you have to ...

Put a Cork in It

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The next time you pick out a wine, choose wisely. Winemakers are now using plastic plugs and aluminum screw caps instead of cork since it’s less expensive. This is putting cork forests in danger, because if the demand for cork decreases, economic incentives to protect these forests will fail to ...

Shed Some Green Light on New Year’s Resolutions

Friday, December 18th, 2009

During this month, you will have an opportunity to jump start the changes you want to make for yourself in the new year. Maybe you want to lose weight, eat healthier, organize your home or office, or be more active with your children. These are all accomplishable goals, and the ...

Nondairy Milk Does the Environment Good

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

In our culture, sustainability is on the brain, so why not wash that idea down and let it digest with a glass of nondairy milk? If truth be told, soymilk, rice milk, grain milk and hemp milk are not all that bad tasting. Some taste just as close and maybe ...

Go Eco-friendly Christmas Shopping

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Shopping during the holidays can be a pain in the you know what, but if you know what eco-friendly gifts you are looking for, all that is left to do is to buy them. When you make a list of what you need, you can figure out where you need ...

Voluntary Simplicity is the Key

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Duane Elgin wrote a book centering on the term “voluntary simplicity.” It is a way of living that involves consciousness, awareness, resourcefulness and fulfillment on the part of the human. A life of voluntary simplicity reduces waste and provides humans with a sense of purpose and happiness. The key to ...

Do Eco-friendly Christmas Lights Exist?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Are you the neighbor that has to have the brightest house in the neighborhood during the holidays? Do you spend hours making sure the lights flatter your house and are working properly? If so, consider some eco-friendly alternatives to help the environment and save you money on your electric bill. Although ...

Eco-friendly Christmas Ornament Ideas

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The annual wear and tear on your traditional holiday ornaments can cause them to break to the point where they cannot be salvaged. Instead of buying more plastic and glass ornaments to replace your old ones, try making your own Christmas ornaments that can be reused or recycled. The wintertime is ...