4 Tips for Eating Out Zero Waste Style
August 30th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Next to grocery shopping, eating out can be one of the biggest waste-makers in our day-to-day lives. People eat out [&hellip
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Farewells, Buddha Bellies & Tips for a Greener Home
January 7th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Jennifer Boyd of Boyd Wellness called in this week to offer some thoughtful and easy ways to create a healthier environment at home
Last Minute Eco-Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
February 14th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Forgo the gift cards, chocolates and diamonds because you can still make this one of the vest Valentine's Days ever while embracing Mother Earth. Here are some great last minute Eco-Valentine's Ideas sure to please your sweetie
Fun Eco-Friendly Apps for Green Living
October 18th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Living an eco-conscious life can be difficult, luckily smart phones are turning the tide with apps that do much of the [&hellip
Otarian Serves Up Carbon Footprints With Its Menu
July 1st, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Eating is something we all have to do, but as all earth-conscious people know, fast food restaurants are not the [&hellip
McDonald’s to Open at the Louvre, Sacre Vache!
October 9th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
First the pyramid entrance, now a McDonald’s fast food restaurant: what would Louis XIV think of the modern day version [&hellip
Sustainable Restaurants Offer Healthy Eating Options
January 25th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Luckily, the days of dreary “health-food” dining with its meager offerings of bland tofu and alfalfa sprouts are long past. [&hellip
Eco Friendly Dining
October 31st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Whether you’re on a non-stop extended vacation or you’re visiting a friend in the neighboring town, you can observe some [&hellip
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