It’s that time again, summer is coming to an end. Kids are dreading it and moms are eagerly anticipating it. But how can we continue our Green ways now that school is back in session? Just like math, science, history and your A,B,C’s, Green has to be taught! Education is key! Much of what we [...]
Those of you who know me know I am a little obsessed with lux eco designer Stella McCartney. I love her collections. The way she mixes texture and color using tweeds and silk, plaid and paisley - traditional fabrics with untraditional results. Each season is unique and the fall 2012 collection is no exception. Oh my…..what [...]
When I began implementing my “toxic free” lifestyle, one of the first items I had decided to switch was my deodorant to a toxin free deodorant. Breast cancer runs in my family, and I had heard there were concerns about some of the ingredients and breast cancer. I knew about the aluminum in deodorants, but [...]
Vanessa Hill of Organic Please takes you into the market to share some of her favorite tips for finding organic, buying organic and saving a little Green at the same time. For people new to Organic shopping, she will take the fear out of it and help you with the process. Take a stroll through [...]
First, there were paper bags. They were biodegradable and held a lot of groceries. There was a down side. They ripped and were difficult to carry. If there was something wet inside, the paper would become mush, and everything would fall out. If you put a heavy one in the curve of one arm and [...]
I love the U.K. – London is one of my all time favorite cities, the tube, the pubs, the accent – and this summer the Olympics. But come to find out the British also have some hot eco fashion shops and designers that are a must to see. I found a few that are definitely [...]
So here we are again, who knew you could recycle that? You have been trying to reduce your consumption, reusing things as often as you can and now you have some questions on recycling. Not so long ago I brought you The Go Green Guys 19 items you may not know that you can recycle! [...]
I received a message via Facebook asking: It is the perfect time of year for this question and you may be surprised to know that many water hose are very toxic! That being said, there are many good garden hoses on the market that are lead free and phthalates free, as for BPA free, stick [...]
Ask yourself one simple question, what can you do today to be Green, or Greener today, than yesterday? Your headed to the grocery store or the mall and you ask, what will make this a greener trip? First you grab your own reusable bags, good start! Next think about your purchases, how can they be [...]
Summer came in this week with a hot blast, temperatures are already soaring to 100 in my neck of the woods. I started thinking as the sun was beating down on me at nine in the morning about the best ways to keep cool in an eco friendly and fashionable way. Here are ten ways [...]
Being Green is many things to many people. In my opinion as I have stated many times before, every little step counts. It could seem like a small thing but if we all make out little steps, we will make a big difference. As always it starts with reducing, reusing and recycling! Today I want [...]
I am a tea tree oil fanatic. It is the best natural cure all I have found and I keep a bottle handy all the time. Tea Tree Oil or officially melaleuca oil, is a pale yellow color to nearly colorless and clear essential oil with a fresh camphor scent. It is derived from the leaves of the tea [...]
Just remember, The Green Thing is not new! So before you judge others, get the facts: I wrote a post a while back Living Green and Saving Money – Our Grand parents did it why can’t we? When we stop and think about it, the older folks, our parents and grand parents, were doing the [...]
Recycling is one of the easiest ways to start down the road to Greener living. Nobody is going to be completely Green, but like I’ve said before, “take baby steps! Every little step adds up. For every action there is a reaction.” If you make positive actions, no matter how small they may seem, the [...]
Why Go Green? Everyone is talking about Green. Live Green, Buy Green, Go Green, Build Green, Eat Green, Shop Green, whew! I am tired out and confused just listing a few Green Choices. With so much talk about Going Green people can get overwhelmed and that is what we do not want. There is no [...]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. You are tireless, self-sacrificing, nurturing and full of love. Today is the day that we show appreciation. This weeks post is to thank my mom and all the mom’s that continue to teach their children life lessons. My mom, I realize now, began teaching me about being eco [...]
I am not doing an add here but thought I had to share this deal. I was in Lowe’s Home Improvement the other day and stumbled upon this amazing Earth Day Sale! Many of you have been waiting to try LED light bulbs, trying to calculate the high cost vs. longer life and energy savings. [...]
There are many energy saving tips and simple Green solutions to energy waste throughout the home. Today I want to talk about Water Heating. Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home. On average it accounts for about 18% of your utility bill. Here are some tips [...]
These days we are making more of an effort to Live a little Greener at home, but what can we do when leave home. Can we create a greener office environment? Many of us head to the office, do we continue our Green ways? We should, so here are my top 10 tips to Go [...]
I never really thought about houseplants, although it seemed that everyone had them when I was growing up. I don’t see them as much today. Could the lack of houseplants be part of the problem with many of today’s health concerns. Many health problems have been traced to the chemicals that we use in our home, [...]
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Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed
Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed Guest Post Reprinted by permission from Professional Mariner Magazine Originally Printed Aug 22, 2012 01:38 PM by Capt. Kelly Sweeney In 2009, even before the general public had a chance to ride the vessel, I was lucky enough to take a trip on the [...]
Green Chemistry: California Leads the Nation
Amber Keenoy, Senior Consultant – Antea Group, LEED AP BD+C The state of California is set to launch a new green chemistry initiative. The driving forces behind the impending legislation are public health (children’s biology), marine biology, ocean litter, and skyrocketing costs of toxic waste sites. Children are especially susceptible to exposure from toxic chemicals. [...]
Understanding the Value of Water – Guest Post from Nick Martin
Guest Post by Nick Martin, Associate, Antea Group and as originally published in the NAEM e-news – http://naem.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Docs/enews-2012-03-antea-spo.pdf Understanding the Value of Water Generally speaking, water is undervalued. On average, my family pays $28/month for water. I pay twice that much for a landline phone I rarely use and three times that much for cable [...]
Why Are Kids Today So Sick? Food For Thought!
So I was reading a Parenting Magazine recently (which I don’t normally do as the hypocrisy ….for things like “how to have healthy kids” articles next to articles about how to make sugary snacks for your kids…but that is for another blog) and came across an article that really struck a cord with me. It [...]
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes – Guest post by David Copley Upcycle Your Baby Clothes and make them live on. In a realistic sense, recycling is only just beginning to catch on with the masses as something that they not only should be doing but could be doing with relative ease. [...]
Do You Really Need Organic Clothes For Baby?
In my business I’m constantly asked about organic clothing (especially for children) and whether it’s worth the extra money. My short answer is yes! Definitely. Let me tell you why. WHY? Buying organic clothing for your children reduces their exposure to pesticides… and cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops out there. [...]
Building Green? Join The Go Green Guy at AltBuild Expo 2013
10th Annual AltBuild Conference & Expo, May 10-11 Offers Cutting Edge Discussions by Industry Thought Leaders on the Future of the Los Angeles Region and Related Building Issues to Pros and Public FREE Expo Also Offers Popular ‘Ask an Expert’, Compost and Vegetable Garden Workshops, Wildlife Backyard Certification On May 10-11, 2013, the [...]
LED Light Bulbs from Cree, I love this new one!
The new LED light Bulbs from Cree! As I sit here at my computer thinking about all that we can do for the environment and how much momentum we are getting from people around the world… I can really see people finally getting an idea of the big picture and the small steps to get [...]
Eco Artists love Bristle magic and so do I
Eco Artists, If you ever paint, have painted, plan to paint… you get the picture, you have to try this amazing brush cleaner. Not only does it work it is environmentally responsible and safe! And Eco Artists love it! Bristle Magic is: * Non-toxic * Biodegradable * Sustainable * Non-flammable * No-fumes * [...]
Saving Profits from Metal Recycling
One of the most important things to metal recycling scrappers is making money. The more knowledge and resources you have for scrapping, the more money you can make. Knowing when to strip copper wire loads or how to take apart computers are all useful steps to making more money. What happens after you make the extra money? After scrappers [...]
A Family That Scraps Together, Stays Together
Scrapping copper, aluminum, brass, steel, and other metals can be very rewarding to your wallet if you do it the right way. While your scrapping can be rewarding with money, it can also be rewarding with your family and children especially. Teaching the rights and wrongs of the industry and how to make money recycling [...]
Understanding the Two Types of Metal When Scrap Metal Recycling
Understanding the Two Types of Metal that are Regularly Recycled: Guest post by Kylie Elcano Year in and year out, millions of tons of metal are recycled in the United States alone, helping scrap metal recycling generate billions of dollars in profit for scrappers. Some of the recycled metals are exported to other countries to meet [...]
Green Technology Trends in 2013
Green Technology Trends in 2013 a guest post by Lindsey Mcmahon Green technology has come a long way. As little as 20 years ago, few people gave thought to the long-term effects of their lifestyles. Today, more people and companies than ever are jumping on the green trends to help make our world a better [...]
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel a guest post by Sam Marquit Being a commercial contractor gives me some insights into certain aspects of businesses in the eco-friendly travel industry. There’s a greater trend recently towards green materials and eco-friendly building, mostly to become LEED certified. However, that’s not where hotels and tourism [...]
Grow Up Green – Start with the children
Helping Kids Grow Up Green a guest post by Allison Foster It was a different place entirely when I grew up back in the late fifties and early sixties. I know older people often say this but it was. It was a different kind of world. We did not have a lot of plastic [...]
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