Reusable bags are where it’s at. Are you in? Have you committed to using reusable bags whenever you can? Making an effort to use reusable bags is a simple change we can all make which will have a big impact on our environment. These days it’s pretty easy to accumulate a substantial stash of reusable…
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{Giveaway} Reusable Sandwich Wraps for Your Lunch Box
We are into our second week of school and I’m hopeful that it will top the first. It shouldn’t be difficult since week one was comical and chaotic. There were too many mishaps to count during week one including many near misses with the school bus, a number of freak-outs for no apparent reason (not…
Tips to Avoid Plastic from Beth Terry Author of Plastic Free
Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Beth Terry at BlogHer in San Diego. We had lunch together with a group of green bloggers and I remember spending a lot of time discussing the disposable plastic plates that were being used for all of the meals at BlogHer11. Beth and Amber took the discussion to the…
{Giveaway} Leave No Trash Behind with VZWraps Reusable Gift Bags
Every time I’m at a birthday party I can’t help but notice the mounds of discarded wrapping paper littering the ground after the presents have been opened. It takes me a while to wrap a present as I’m not very good at it, but I’m always amazed at how quickly that paper is ripped off…
5 Tips for Your Visit to the Farmer’s Market
It’s almost summer and farmer’s markets are popping up everywhere. They range from large to small, but they all have one thing in common: farmers selling directly to consumers without a middle man. It’s really a win-win situation. Typically farmer’s markets have a great selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, soaps, breads and other local specialty…
6 Eco Alternatives to Plastic Wrap
Welcome to Green Questions, Groovy Answers-your opportunity to get your pressing green questions answered each week. This week’s question comes from a Twitter fan, Ashley (@AEB624) in Boston. Thanks Ashley! Are there any eco-friendly alternatives to using plastic wrap? Plastic wrap has been around for generations, preserving leftovers and keeping food from becoming stale. Unfortunately,…
Green Doesn’t Take a Vacation
In my everyday life I work hard to care for my little corner of the earth. I’m not perfect, but I try to make a difference. Whether it’s recycling, eating organic foods or supporting companies that share my views, I continue to plug along-taking baby steps towards making the world a better place. Being green…
