Keeping Green Ideas Simple and Down to Earth
Many social networks let you share thoughts, pictures, links, videos and places, but the recently released Carely app is focused on green living activities. With Carely you can discover and create new activities, instantly check in to them, suggest … [Read more...]
Net Impact’s Inaugural Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge inspires students to take tore than 45,000 actions on 74 Campuses! Since the Challenge launched in October 2012, students collectively took more than 45,000 actions which translated … [Read more...]
The ever-increasing demand for computers and personal electronic devices has led to a huge amount of e-waste– you all know this. And you probably know that our economy based on planned obsolescence leads to innovation and super fun, new electronic … [Read more...]
A good organic garden takes a certain set of special techniques to ensure that you get a lot of produce. These techniques are often picked up over time. Those who don't feel like learning as they go can start using these three simple organic … [Read more...]
The Diva Cup is a reusable, silicone cup that makes it easy to 'green' our monthly periods. Green Living Ideas was recently sent a Diva Cup to review from the company and I was super excited to try this great invention (I do love my job!). Here is … [Read more...]
With warmer weather just peaking, it’s a great time to start planning for a stunning organic summer garden. Aside from growing an amazing array of healthful vegetables, it's also fun to decorating the patio or add furniture to the lawn. Decorating … [Read more...]
People can do millions of small things to make the world a greener, better place; but when little kids start doing cool things too.... well that just makes us feel all warm and fuzzy! The Cool the World project has youth raising their voice in … [Read more...]
As more attention is placed on how our store bought fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested and the tremendous amount of pesticides used in conventional farming practices, organic and pesticide free produce is becoming more popular. With just a … [Read more...]
Hot water is a triple whammy for your utility bills. First you pay for the water (water bill), then to heat the water (gas/electric bill), then to dispose of the water (sewer bill). Here's a step-by-step guide to cutting your losses on all three, … [Read more...]
Buying an energy efficient refrigerator is just one step toward cutting your utility bills and carbon emissions, and is not an option for many people either for cost or situation (i.e., they're renting). In this post, we're going to cover a "cool" … [Read more...]
The title of this article is metaphoric only, because I assure you there is no way I could physically keep up with Mariel Hemingway, if I ever had the opportunity or notion to run with her! And yes, it is my clever way of trying to weave in her two … [Read more...]
We all know that bicycling is best way to decrease our carbon footprint, save money on transportation costs, and keep our butts in steely form. Heck, bikeability is even good for real estate value of your house! Need more– here's 10 reasons why … [Read more...]
We were recently sent this cool infographic and thought that you, inquisitive readers, might like to know about VAPOR INTRUSION. Vapor Intrusion occurs when vapors and gases from contaminated soil and groundwater seep into indoor air posing … [Read more...]
Adopt A Tree is passionate about developing environmental sustainability for future generations. They provide tree planting and marketing services to businesses that want to become greener, and individuals who want to dedicate trees to anything. … [Read more...]
Yes, spring has sprung around here! Trees and flowers are blooming and buds of summer fun are everywhere, and so of course are many of our allergies. More on that in a minute . . . We were so thrilled to have one of our regular guests, Jessica … [Read more...]
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