Author Archives: Avery Mack

FOOD GLEANING, Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

July 8th, 2015 | by Avery Mack

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day. TheHungerSite.GreaterGood.com Americans [&hellip

The Teeny-Tiny Vacation Option, Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

June 8th, 2015 | by Avery Mack

Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over [&hellip

Upcycled Décor, Old and Oh-So-Stylish

May 2nd, 2015 | by Avery Mack

Old furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to [&hellip

EARTH IN PERIL, Children Confront Climate Change

March 29th, 2015 | by Avery Mack

We only have one home. If we mess this one up, where do we go next?~Hippocrates, age 8 This month, [&hellip

Eco-Friendly Floors ~ Sustainable Beauty Underfoot

December 29th, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Truly good flooring is beautiful, practical and eco-friendly. The best choices may change from room-to-room, as well as with geography, [&hellip

Trick and Treat ~ Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

October 1st, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Parents that shop for costumes spend an average of $66, while those that make their own spend just $28. ~ [&hellip

A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too ~ Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

August 31st, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Key elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly [&hellip

Living Off the Land

June 1st, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Low- and No-Cost Ways to Feed a Family Whether it’s membership in a food co-op, tending a backyard garden or [&hellip

Food Revolution in a Tank

February 23rd, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Ever-More-Green in 2014 ~ Easy Ways to Go Eco Right Now

December 31st, 2013 | by Avery Mack

Reap the rewards of a greener, healthier lifestyle by progressively adopting small, doable changes for your New Year resolutions in