Browsing the "Green Living" Category

A Practical Guide to Composting, Pick the Best Option for You

February 28th, 2015 | by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

Yard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental [&hellip

Eco Feng Shui

January 31st, 2015 | by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

Tips to Bring More Positive Energy into Your Home “Spring is wood energy and represents rebirth, a chance for a [&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

Toxin-Free Beauty Salons ~ Pure Pampering Feels Natural and Safe

November 28th, 2014 | by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

When clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of [&hellip

Eco-Beauty ~ Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

November 1st, 2014 | by Kathleen Barnes

Many of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, [&hellip

Solar Blocks

October 1st, 2014 | by Neville Williams

Economics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment. During [&hellip

The Sun’s Electrifying Future, Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

October 1st, 2014 | by Linda Sechrist

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have [&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

Musician with a Cause

June 1st, 2014 | by Meredith Montgomery

Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson’s touring concerts have almost always doubled as fundraisers [&hellip

Feng Shui Fashionista ~ Dressing with Conscious Intention

April 30th, 2014 | by Gail Condrick

Waking up on the morning of a big presentation to secure city funding for a new park, you’re confident that you’ve done your homework: You’ve prepared handouts, memorized key points of an environmental impact study and lined up community supporters. Opening the closet presents a different kind of challenge: What’s the most effective way to dress