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Spring isn’t only a time for the Earth’s rebirth, it’s also a time to rid our homes (and ourselves) of the winter blues with a rigorous round of spring cleaning. And while the idea of eco-friendly spring cleaning is nothing new (we all know natural cleaners are greener than traditional ones), perhaps we can provide [...]

“Reuse and recycle” is one of the oldest green maxims around and any half-witted individual knows old electronics certainly apply to such an adage. With hazardous chemicals such as lead, mercury, and many others, most electronics are comprised of a toxic synthetic cocktail that can seep into the environment when thrown out. While there are recycling [...]

A friend who lives in Wales is telling me about Freeganism, which involves salvaging discarded, unspoiled food from supermarket bins. It reminds me of the time I visited a different friend who used to live on a houseboat on the Thames. One of her neighbours, 'Mad' Pierre, who rumour had it...

In these more conservation driven times incorporating some green elements into home decorating is in. This lighting fixture allows the home owner to participate by providing a placeholder for driftwood. When washed up on a beach driftwood may be thought of as litter though it is biodegradable. Here it becomes an extra decorative touch to lighten up a room. Called “Tundra”, this product can be found here.

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These clever home lighting examples are the brainchild of Jerry Kott. They are constructed of recycled wine bottles. The wine bottles have been painted and then built into light fixtures. This idea is called “Re-Lights”, a fitting title with the play on recycling. Via.

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These clever home lighting examples are the brainchild of Jerry Kott. They are constructed of recycled wine bottles. The wine bottles have been painted and then built into light fixtures. This idea is called “Re-Lights”, a fitting title with the play on recycling. Via.

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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 [...]

For ages I’ve wanted to contribute to the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle movement…but have never really been able to remember to do such things as put paper in a special place so that I can drop it off at the recycling center.  And, if you knew me, you’d know it’s been a secret desire of mine [...]