Fans of skiing generally state that one of their favorite things about the sport is that they can enjoy nature and the beautiful scenery around them. Unfortunately, ski resorts have often existed at odds with nature, with little notice of destroyed wildlife habitats, soil erosion, watershed maintenance, or sustainable tourist practices. This attitude is beginning [...]

We recently found an excellent online source for LED light bulbs, SuperBrightLEDs.com. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri and their internet bulb ordering site has a huge variety of LED lights ranging from home, auto, RV, security and accent lighting all the way through to industrial LED light products! We had been searching [...]

We wanted to share a local Texas based companies excellent product with our readers, Andersen Windows’ in Garland, Texas are making the greenest windows around by using recycled wood and glass to make beautiful and eco friendly replacement windows. They even have a blog similar to ours which discusses sustainable practices, check it out here; [...]

Concern about our environment is no longer relegated to a small group of dedicated composters. Going green is popular these days, not only as a personal choice, but also for businesses, colleges, and universities.Though we hear the term “going green,” this is a broad term, which lacks a focused meaning. Most people think that going [...]

Going green doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of green! Reducing and reusing in our homes is just as important as recycling and can help save you some cash. Here are five tips we’ve incorporated for saving green while going green. • Pick Cloth Over Paper Hand towels and cloth napkins are everywhere [...]

The PowerSupersite has just published a very insightful infographic showing power consumption facts for the USA. The statistics show that over the course of a year the US actually uses more electricity than Japan or China topping the list at 4.40 Trillion kwh, however Canadians use more electricity per day than Americans, the stats show [...]

We all know the importance of staying hydrated but something that is less well known is how we can make sure that we drink plenty of water in an environmentally friendly way. There are numerous ways to drink ‘greener’ water and here are some top tips: One of the latest and most exciting innovations in [...]

This year has been particularly dry for North Texans and most of us are under severe water restrictions. A couple of weeks back I was contacted by a wonderful local company called Niagara Conservation, they sent me a fantastic water saving “EcoKit” for our home to try out and review… As soon as the Water [...]

There are plenty of ways a business can become “green” and reduce that foot print. Listed below are five of those ways and explanations of each method.

The entire green revolution is aimed at providing a safer, cleaner world for our children and future generations. What better place to use eco-friendly products that in playgrounds, areas which cater exclusively to children? Rubber mulch is the up and coming playground flooring alternative that is making a presence in playgrounds around the world. Rubber [...]

It is quite common for people to feel like they would be happy if they only had a bit more cash on hand. Interestingly, even after professional progress and raises, this feeling persists for many people. However there are a number of tricks to living happily within your means that can dissolve this feeling and [...]

For those who are committed to living a green lifestyle, but who also appreciate being surrounded by luxury and comfort while on vacation, eco spas are a fantastic option to consider. Eco spas are the latest trend in environmentally aware vacationing and luxury, offering all of the amenities of traditional luxury spa treatments and surroundings, [...]

As people become more conscious of what they are using and what their consumption means to the planet, they are coming to understand that being earth friendly can also be wallet friendly. When you attempt to become more earth conscious, you will be amazed at how much money you can save. Plus, you can get [...]

Although it is only natural for you to worry about the safety and security of your family in the home, you might also find that you’re concerned about the environmental impact of many home security measures.  The ongoing electricity demanded by security systems, for example, may give you pause.  And although you almost certainly want [...]

First off, cheers to you for taking the initiative to recycle. Recycling is easy and something everyone should be doing by now. Once you see the quantity of plastics, glass and paper products you are actually recycling, it can become a bit of a wake up call to cut back on using those items all [...]

Almost every day is a beautiful day thanks to my garden. Not only is it a treat to walk through it or sit smelling the sweet scents wafting on the air, but there are major benefits to keeping one. I am healthier, less stressed, spend more time outside and I am doing something I truly [...]

Every summer, noted childhood development authority, Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (aka Dr. Toy) recognizes the best toys of the season with the prestigious Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products Awards. This year, six of the recipients are eco-friendly – proving that green toys can compete in the mainstream market. (Eco-friendly toys exclusively compete in the Dr. Toy [...]

Planning a bachelor or stag party could be a nerve wracking experience for the first timer. There is certainly an expectation for the best man, best friend, or whoever is planning the  bachelor party to come up with something extraordinarily unique for the groom. For those who tire of the usual bachelor parties and wish [...]

10 ways to make your home a much greener place to be. Practical tips and advice you can all follow easily.

Sometimes I think that the environmentally conscious are true optimists. We seem convinced that we can save the planet and make a world of difference, if only we can get the word out and have everyone take steps to change things. Even tiny victories are celebrated and we happily make those little shifts in behavior [...]