I pledge to do my best to go meatless today and every Monday. For months I have been reading status updates on Facebook and Twitter with delicious recipes for Meatless Monday dishes. I finally decided to join in. It really isn’t a huge plunge for me; I’m already a borderline vegan (borderline because I do…
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Recycling Bad Boyz: Tristin and Tyler
Meet Tristin and Tyler, twin brothers living in NYC, with a very important agenda. They want to keep the world clean and green. They have their own series called Tristin and Tyler’s Tales from the City!, which follows these 7 yr olds as they interview people going green in NYC. Each webisode is a green…
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…
Organic Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy
There is something so special about Valentine’s Day when you’re a kid. My kids spend endless hours reading through each valentine that comes home from school and sorting through all the candy, pencils and other loot. We gave a lot of thought this year about what to attach, if anything, to the valentines handed out in…
To Use or Not to Use? Reusables for Bulk Food and Produce
One of my favorite spots at our local Whole Foods Market is the bulk food isle. I love filling endless amounts of containers (at a bargain price of $9.99/lb) with all sorts of grains and snacks, while simultaneously hoping that a previous customer didn’t sneeze in the bin. Yesterday I was in the bulk food…
Unique Ideas for Making Your Valentine’s Day Eco-Friendly
Valentine’s Day has become all about showering those you love with candy, flowers and cards. This year try adding a little green to this traditionally red and pink holiday to show your love for the earth. Tips for all gifts: Whatever you are buying this Valentine’s Day, try to buy local. Supporting locally owned business…
How to Choose Healthy Pots and Pans
Despite the ease and convenience of non-stick pots and pans such as Teflon, many health conscious people are tossing their non-stick and replacing them with healthier options. WHAT’S WRONG WITH TEFLON? Non-stick pots and pans are metal pans (such as aluminum pans) coated with a synthetic polymer called polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon….
