As a Southern Californian, it’s a constant struggle to keeping a beautiful lawn in this desert environment while also trying to conserve water. That’s why this article from TreeHugger caught my attention - an eco-friendly fake lawn? Turns out ForeverLawn has come up with a better version of your traditional Astroturf. Not only is it [...]
Eco-Friendly Smart Refrigerator Uses Less Energy
A lot of new eco-conscious, energy saving inventions have been popping up over the last few years. Some are impractical and far from becoming reality, but this compartmentalized concept refrigerator by Electrolux is one I hope will come to fruition. By having your food stored in different sections this will help you reduce your energy [...]
Smart Shopping for Organic Foods
The stagnant economy is probably making you think twice about paying more for organic items at the market. There are a lot of organic options on the shelves, but is it worth it to pay extra? This article in Newsweek about organic options breaks down which items you should seriously consider and which items you [...]
A Wet N Wild Green Gift Idea
The holidays are around the corner and you may be looking for a gift for that conservationist in your life. Well, try Ripple’s Gift Pack that includes a shower timer, glycerin soap, exfoliating hemp shower glove and a reusable toiletries bag. This gift pack can also be a perfect reminder for those excessive water consumers [...]
Home Kitchens Go Green at the Counter
The current economy isn’t exactly lending itself to be the right time to be remodeling my kitchen but it can’t hurt to start doing some research to find the best options available. Green Daily brought a company that provides an alternative to granite counters to my attention - Paperstone.
PaperStone products are made from post-consumer waste, [...]
Arm & Hammer Strives to Clean Green Homes
As much as I strive to live green, the one area I have not totally been able to embrace is natural cleaning products. I have not had very good results using some of the more environmentally friendlier options such as white vinegar and baking soda. I have to work harder to clean my home with [...]
Eco-Friendly Paint for Fun Green Home Designs
As a mother of a young child and with another one on the way, I have been concerned about what paint to use as we prepare to redecorate our green home. It turns out that Benjamin Moore has a new line of paint called Natura Paint they claim is virtually odorless and dries faster then [...]
5 Fun Green Driving Tips that Save Gas
I’m sure you have all heard about the hyper-miling maniacs out there doing everything they can to save gas and get the most out of your tanks. They are an admirable bunch but most of us do not have the time or energy to commit to driving in that manner. Living in Los Angeles, we’re [...]
Going Green is NOT an Environmental Issue
Here is a short dialogue from George Miller who writes the “Climate Change Denial” blog. He argues quite eloquently that we need to stop categorizing climate change as an “environmental issue” because it allows politicians and other people to avoid being part of the solution. He poignantly states that it’s more about social [...]
Even Pork Goes Green with the $700 Billion Bailout
If you’re like me, you have been looking for something positive in these bad economic times. With the downturn in the market and the overall feeling of uncertainty, someone has taken the time to read through hundreds of pages to see that there is a small tax-benefit in the recently signed bailout plan. This is [...]
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