The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is thought of by many as the unofficial start of summer. School work is tapering down and the vacation season is about to kick in. It’s the perfect time for a roundup of tips, suggestions and lists that will help keep you and your family healthy and safe this sensational…
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5 Companies That are Rocking Earth Day
Earth Day is this Friday, April 22. I think we can all agree that the earth needs more than one day to heal, but this one day can serve as a catalyst to get the do-gooder in all of us up and running. A few companies are helping put Earth Day on the map by…
Sustainable Style for Spring
Spring has definitely not sprung in the Boston area (it’s snowing as I am writing), but knowing that Spring is just a few weeks away makes the slushy, cold days bearable. If your weather isn’t very “springlike” don’t let it deter you from gearing up for a stylish spring and beginning to prep your wardrobe…
8 Tips to Green Your Gym Routine
Is a gym membership in your future for 2011? Or maybe you’re already a dedicated gym rat? Whether your membership is an obligatory New Year’s resolution or already a daily obsession, try these simple green practices you can incorporate into your gym workout to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet. Use a reusable…
10 Ways to Green Up Your Holidays
The Holidays undoubtedly challenge our “greenness”. Reduce, reuse and recycle can get pushed aside while we succumb to overeating, overspending and overdoing. With some effort it is possible for the holidays and a green lifestyle to coexist. There are a few simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying all that the holidays have…
Green Battery Guide for the Holidays
This year I had a few goals in mind when buying gifts for my family: Keep it simple Buy gifts without a lot of packaging materials Use my reusable bags as much as possible Try to buy things that don’t need batteries The only major mishap was the shocking realization on Tuesday that Hanukkah started…
Happy America Recycles Day-Celebrate by Using Less
That’s right; November 15th is America Recycles Day. Since 1997, communities across the country have celebrated this day as a way to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling and buying products made with recycled materials. For many of us recycling is second nature-we place our recycle bins curbside on a weekly basis. Recycling is…