Archive for the ‘Mindset’ Category

Start an Environmental Club for Support

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Starting an environmental club can make you a more active person in the environmental scene, and it can help you develop ways to live more off of the grid. This is a great idea if you find yourself bored after work or if you are looking to spend more time ...

Sustainability & Thriftiness in 2010

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Living on less might be the last thing you thought you would be doing, but the fluctuation in the economy has forced a change in many families. It’s easy to become accustomed to buying everything you need and want, but living in luxury all of the time is a strain ...

Sustainable Easter Egg Tips

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Decorating Easter eggs is a hands-on activity that children can’t resist, and there is an endless number of ways to color them. Some kids enjoy the tie-dyed ones while others turn the eggs into their favorite characters like Spongebob Squarepants. However, after the eggs have been transformed into works of ...

What Are Your Eco-sins?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Whatever you want to call them, eco-sins or eco-mistakes, everyone makes them because no one can be perfect. So even if you are an environmentalist, you have most likely been guilty of one or more eco-sins. Don’t be ashamed or hide from the truth, because if you do, you won’t ...

What Do You Do with E-waste?

Monday, February 1st, 2010

What can you do with your old computer when it doesn’t work anymore? While you can keep it somewhere in your home to collect dust, you can give it a new life by recycling it. Many companies actually specialize in recycling technology, so it’s not that difficult to find somewhere ...

Recycle Wood in Your Home

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

What do you normally do with extra wood? If you burn it or send it to a landfill, you need to know that there are more eco-friendly options to deal with it. Recycling your surplus wood preserves forests. Trees significantly affect our air quality, and they provide habitats for many ...

Eco-friendly Reads

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The dreary, cold winter months are a perfect time to catch up on reading. There are so many fiction and nonfiction books to choose from that you will have no problem finding the books that are right for you. Plus, you can learn valuable information and have a new sense ...

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 ...