I adore the Patagonia brand. The company is about as groovy green as they come. Patagonia has in place a program called Common Threads where they take back old outdoor garments for recycling into new fibers. They have partnered with eBay, the world biggest online second-hand marketplace, to encourage their customers to “reduce, reuse…
eco-friendly
Groovy Grandmas, Green Driving and Other Odds and Ends
My son showed me this morning the flowers that are already starting to pop out of the ground. It feels too early in the season for flowers to bloom, but our winter was so mild that I’m sure the plants are completely mixed up. So are the birds for that matter. They’ve been chirping since…
How to Keep Toxic Chemicals Out of Your Home
In 2009 I participated in my first triathlon. It was much more than a triathlon for me; it was a dedication to a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed with cancer while in preschool with my youngest son. My second triathlon was done in his memory. After a tragic and long battle with neuroblastoma,…
How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Stainless steel is where it’s at in my kitchen. I’ve really been working hard to make my kitchen a “Teflon Free Zone”. The Teflon pots and pans are being swapped out on an as needed basis. The Teflon cooking utensils have slowly been replaced by their wooden and stainless steel counterparts. I finally tossed the…
Wordless Wednesday: A Trip to the Farm
It’s Wednesday and all over the internet you will find photos with no words of explanation. Why? Because pictures say a thousand words. What do you think this picture is saying? Linky Love: The Green Phone Booth, I Thought I Knew Mama.
Softcup: Green and Reusable
This past week was school vacation week for many families on the east coast. We are big alpine skiers and try to spend our vacations out on the slopes. Although there hasn’t been much snow this season, we still managed to get some skiing in. Most of the days were spent gearing up three children…
Green Workouts, Colds and Tide Oh My!
Happy Friday, my groovy green friends! Can you tell I’m already hoping for spring? This week was another busy one at Groovy Green Livin. Here are a few highlights: Green Your Workout Did you ever stop to think how your workout could have an impact on the environment? Well, it can. Thankfully there are several…