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We love Zem Joaquin , (owner of Ecofabulous) and jump at the chance to post any eco tips, or products Zem has to offer.  Recently, Zem spent time with a group of bloggers down at eBay’s San Jose campus. She shared her “ah-hah!” moment when she first started to actually rid her home of toxic [...]

To say my husband is a total cycling junkie would be a complete understatement; the man would ride coast to coast if I let him. Since spring has officially sprung and as the temperatures steadily rise, he is spending more and more time pedaling his heart out all around town. Biking is obviously one of [...]

Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated this December 6th (this Sunday). What a great weekend to host an eco holiday party with a sharing and giving back theme. According to legend, St. Nick a forerunner of today’s Santa- inspired medieval nuns to anonymously deposit baskets of food and clothes on the doorsteps of the needy.
In keeping [...]

The holiday season truly does bring out the best in people…and the waste. With millions of blinking lights, chopped-down trees, and tons of packaging waste, the holidays have become an environmentalist’s worst nightmare. But take heart! We’ve got ten super easy ways to make your festive decorations even greener (pun intended).
The Christmas Tree
Whether you opt [...]

Whether you live in southern California or along the Eastern seaboard, fall is here which means it’s time to clean up your yard and prepare for the winter days ahead. Here’s how to do it with an eye on the environment.
Create a Compost – The EPA estimates that 24% of the average family’s food waste [...]

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone remark how expensive adopting green living practices is, I could probably quit my 9 to 5. While green living is more of a lifestyle than simple habits, when you implement eco-friendly practices into your daily life, you’re likely to find they are neither costly [...]

Did you know making the necessary (and admittedly mundane) household task of doing laundry more environmentally friendly is not only good for the environment but your clothes as well?  Find out how to “greenify” your laundry and make your clothes brighter, whiter and last longer.

According to EnergyStar.gov, the average American family does approximately 400 loads [...]

Introducing your kids to green living is far easier than you think…trust me!  Here are seven easy and effective ways to teach them the value of eco-friendly practices while being a life-size example yourself.
Opt for an Active Lifestyle – Show your children the value of being active and enjoying the great outdoors; walk, bike, and [...]