Neighborhood electric vehicles—more commonly called NEVs and sometimes referred to as Low-Speed Vehicles (or LSVs)—are an economical and environmentally responsible alternative to driving a gas-guzzling combustion engine-equipped car on short … [Read more...]
GTR: Eco Spa Retreats with Perfect Earth Tours
April 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-in-Chief, talks with Mike Mueller and Alana Nelson, co-founders of Perfect Earth Tours, about the new destination getaway for green tourists—the eco spa resort. Click Play Below,or Transcript Sean … [Read more...]
Reusable Diapers
April 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Diapers are a messy business, literally and figuratively. According to the National Association of Diaper Services, an average baby goes through a whopping 5,000 diapers before he or she is ready to use the potty. The Association does not specify … [Read more...]
Home-Mixed Finger Paint Fun
April 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Homemade finger paint is fun to make and use. Natural finger paint is made straight from your pantry and is free of synthetic dyes and pigments . Kids love exploring how things work and they'll to create their own project from start to finish. … [Read more...]
Natural Cleaning Recipes
April 27, 2008 by 66 Comments
Why spend a fortune on cleaning products that introduce toxic chemicals into your living space? You can use simple ingredients, such as baking soda, lemons, and vinegar to make effective cleaners that work in every room of your house. Besides … [Read more...]
GTR: Prefinishing Green Flooring with Carlisle
April 25, 2008 by 1 Comment
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-in-Chief talks with Lindsay Barczuk, Green Programs Coordinator at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, about prefinishing green flooring as an effective way to control VOC-offgassing during home floor … [Read more...]
Brush Up with an Eco Toothbrush
April 23, 2008 by 2 Comments
It might be difficult to imagine the effect that one tiny toothbrush can have on the environment. If you consider that about 50 million toothbrush pounds make their way into U.S. landfills every year, the collective result is quite a hefty waste … [Read more...]
GTR: Green Web Hosting with Solar VPS
April 21, 2008 by 1 Comment
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-in-Chief, talks with Ross Brouse, founder and owner of Solar Virtualization Technology Group (Solar VTG) and Solar VPS, about green web server hosting for personal and professional applications. Click Play … [Read more...]
Eco-Hip Baby Carriers for New Dads
April 19, 2008 by 1 Comment
More and more father figures, from celebrities to your neighborhood superstar dads, have been spotted carrying their kids just about everywhere, as they head into coffee shops and head out for a morning walk in the park. Hip, eco-friendly slings … [Read more...]
GTR: Smaller Homes with Shay Salomon of The Small Home Society
April 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of the smaller homes living movement, and how downsizing helps you go green with Shay Solomon, author of Little House on a Small Planet and Co-Founder of The Small House … [Read more...]
Earth Day Events
April 17, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Earth Day, celebrated each April 22nd, was created as an opportunity to spread awareness of conservation issues. Since the birthday of Earth Day, the mission and its global support network have strengthened exponentially. There is some concern … [Read more...]
Soap Up Safely with Natural Detergents
April 15, 2008 by 3 Comments
Laundry detergents—despite the harsh, chemical cleaning agents that make them work—are a household necessity. Clothes, sheets, curtains, and towels all need regular washes to keep them hygienic and functional. Thankfully, there are eco-friendly … [Read more...]
GTR: Ethical Pest Control with Nisus Corporation
April 15, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-In-Chief, talks about ethical and sustainable pest control methods with Dr. Jeff Lloyd, Vice President of Research and Development at Nisus Corporation. Click Play Below,or … [Read more...]
GTR: Green Home Building Products with Home Depot
April 10, 2008 by 1 Comment
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of green home building products with Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental Innovation for Home Depot. Click Play Below,or … [Read more...]
