As you probably know, a big part of living a greener life (and saving money) is cutting down on your water usage. Great ways to accomplish both goals includes not leaving the faucet running when brushing your teeth (a no brainer), washing your clothes and dishes on the lightest cycle possible, and using things like [...]
One of my newest stories to hit newsstands is all about how airports are greening their day-to-day operations. This story appears in the March 2008 issue of Executive Travel magazine, and some of its highlights include: * Single-sort recycling at Maine’s Portland Jetport.Working with EcoMaine, the state’s recycling company, passengers passing through this southern Maine [...]
You know that I covered the notion of going green with your gifts and celebrations on Valentine’s Day, and I think I came up with some pretty clever gift ideas. I mean, who knew that you could order organic flowers via the Internet? And I think some of the other notions mentioned for Valentine’s Day [...]
Green Boot Camp: Week Ten and a Half? Review Part II and Mea Culpa
Over at Green Boot Camp we’re doing a quick review of the first nine weeks of habit changes we’ve made on our way to living a greener life. Check it out if you need a refresher course on going green. Green Boot Camp: Week Ten–Time for a Review
My husband and I have our annual appointment with our tax guy this week, which means we’re spending the next few days poring over our spending from the previous year, including bank and credit-card statements. I always find this to be a cathartic experience, because, inevitably, we discover some way to fix our money habits [...]
I know that choosing organic foods is important for good health, but making that choice isn’t always good for a frugal budget. Money aside, I just discovered that there are certain foods that you should always err on the organic side. You see over at my other blog, Green Boot Camp, this week we’re discussing [...]
This past weekend was a jumble of various green-related ideas, chores and other goodies, so today I’m just going to give you a smorgasbord of green-related thoughts–green food for thought, if you will. Hope you find some useful nuggets: * Green & Black = Delicious Chocolate The public relations agency that represents Green & Black’s [...]
Forget red on Valentine’s Day. This year I think you should go green for Valentine’s Day. Here are four ways that you can green your Valentine’s Day gift ideas and/or your celebration plans. 1. Choose Organic or Locally Grown Flowers A rose is a rose is a rose, but on Valentine’s Day, you can expect [...]
Valentine’s Day probably can’t hold a candlelit dinner to Christmas’ buying draw, but nonetheless it’s a pretty big present holiday for Americans. (Just think about all of the pink and red that has overwhelmed stores since the New Year!) According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2008 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted [...]
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