Environment

Kids vs Global Warming: How teens are making a difference

Maureen Wallace — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Teens care about more than just dating, going out on a Friday night and getting their driver’s licenses. Some teens are taking action on big initiatives, like putting an end to global warming. Learn how Alec Loorz from the iMatter movement is working to help save the earth.

8 Earth Day traditions kids will love

Abbi Perets — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Get out and play for Earth Day! Take advantage of warmer weather to get outside with your kids and experience and reconnect with the beauty of nature with these Earth Day traditions.

Plant a tree for Tu B'Shevat

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:13:00 -0800

This year celebrate Tu B'Shevat, also known as Jewish Arbor Day, by planting a tree with your family. It's a great way to celebrate nature and remember that spring is just around the corner.

Why moms choose to cloth diaper

Monica Beyer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Cloth diapers are becoming more popular for many reasons. Is it because they reduce waste, are easier on your pocketbook, are better for Baby’s skin or because they give your baby’s bum extra cuteness? We poll moms on why they choose to cloth diaper their babies.

In a pickle: How to conserve water in the kitchen

Katherine Martinelli — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

You’ve probably noticed that it’s hot. Real hot. This summer the United States is facing the worst drought in decades and more than 60 percent of the country is affected. Whether your area is looking like the dust bowl or not, we can all take steps to conserve water in our homes, starting with the kitchen.

6 Simple eco-friendly product swaps for your home

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:08:00 -0700

With everything you’ve got on your plate, making major changes to your carbon footprint may seem overwhelming. Luckily, even the laziest environmentalist can take steps toward greening up her home in just a few minutes. Try a few of these six, quick-and-easy eco-friendly product swaps to do your part for the environment without overwhelming your to do list.

Eco-friendly lighting solutions for your home

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:39:00 -0700

When it comes to eco-friendly lighting solutions for your home, you need to remember that less is more: The less energy you consume, the more money you’ll save! While you may need to make an investment up front, these five easy lighting swaps will improve your carbon footprint while cutting down on your electric bill.

Go green in the laundry room

Julie Kraut — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:26:00 -0700

Take a closer look at your laundry room. It’s the Thunderdome of your house: Energy consumption vs. Planet Earth, in a daily cagematch. OK, perhaps it's not that dramatic, but your laundry room can be a huge energy suck. On the bright side, that means there's a lot of potential for you to cut your energy costs and help save the planet right in your laundry room. Let’s take a look at some small changes you can make while sudsing your duds.

The cost of energy-efficient appliances

Julie Kraut — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:32:00 -0700

“Go green and save green” seems to be the marketing rally cry of all green products. The idea is that, even if these products cost more money up front, they’re well worth the investment in the long run -- not to mention that planet you’re saving. We’re willing to buy that logic with laundry detergent and bulk recycled toilet paper. With massive financial investments like appliances, though, we’re a little more skeptical. So, we decided to take a closer look at the numbers.

Secret savings of going green

Kori Ellis — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:00:00 -0700

You don't have to go broke to live green. Going green offers a nice return on investment for both the environment and your bank account. Learn how to save money the eco-friendly way.

Beyond Earth Day: Making a commitment to the environment

Kori Ellis — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:30:00 -0700

Earth Day offers a terrific opportunity to promote the protection of the environment and encourage sustainability. However, it's just one day a year. If you forget about the earth the next morning, then all the Earth Day events and activities were for naught. By following these simple steps, you can make long-term lifestyle changes that can make a real difference.

What is Earth Day?

Kori Ellis — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0700

Earth Day has inspired individuals and organizations around the world to demonstrate their commitment to the environment. Read on to learn more about Earth Day and how you take action to protect the earth, promote sustainability and advocate for policy solutions.

10 Fun tips to green your kids

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is a fun holiday to teach your kids about being more eco-conscious, but every day can be a great opportunity to green your kids. Here are 10 of our favorite tips to raise an eco-friendly family.

Teach your kids the value of nature

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0700

Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because their daily lives revolve around technology and not the outdoors. Fostering an appreciation of nature in our kids is a crucial component to ensuring the welfare of the environment and wildlife. We talked to Jay Holcomb, director emeritus of International Bird Rescue, about his involvement in the newly launched Junior Wildlife Champions program for kids and how parents can teach their kids the value of nature.

Chef Fabio Viviani: Eco-friendly cookware and recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:11:00 -0700

Looking for a tasty way to go green in the kitchen? Try swapping your conventional non-stick cookware for an eco-friendly brand of cookware that is passionately recommended by a celebrity chef! Leading Italian cookware maker Bialetti recently partnered with the fan favorite Top Chef star chef Fabio Viviani to promote their new Aeternum eco-friendly pans. Here’s what chef Viviani has to say about the green cookware and a few of his favorite Italian recipes that you, too, can cook to delicious perfection.

How to go beyond Earth Hour

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:00:00 -0700

Though you should already be turning off your lights and electronics when you aren’t using them, you and your family have a chance to join the global movement to protect the Earth by turning off your lights for Earth Hour this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. . Even better, Earth Hour wants to get your kids excited about saving the planet and has appointed Pocoyo, a cute animated character, as the first Global Kids Ambassador of Earth Hour to help kids and their parents go Beyond the Hour. Here’s more on Beyond the Hour and 10 ways to help kids become more environmentally aware.

How to green every part of your life

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:07:00 -0800

We all know we should be making more of an effort to go green, but making more eco-conscious choices can feel intimidating at first. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, know that there are many small things you can start doing today to green every part of your life. We’ve put together a guide to help you lead a more environmentally focused life, starting now.

Eco-friendly and organic food vacations

Laura Carson Miller — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:01:00 -0800

The growing popularity of organic foods, coupled with the desire to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, has led more people to do what they think is healthiest for their minds, bodies and the environment, including eco-friendly vacations. Here are a few eco-friendly organic-oriented travel destinations to put on your travel agenda.

10 Really cool new green products

Julie Kraut — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:34:00 -0800

Green is officially the new black. Anything innovative that’s hitting the market is guaranteed to be green, even if it’s actually black. With this glut of cool green stuff, it’s hard to know where to look, so we here at SheKnows have gone through more green than Kermit could shake a stick at to find you the coolest, new green products. Here they are.

Top 10 green apps

Julie Kraut — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:17:00 -0800

Increasingly, it seems that our phones are running our lives. Personally, my phone wakes me up in the morning, tells me where to go when I’m lost and keeps track of what I eat during the day. It will even scold me if I go over my calorie count. Basically, I’ve turned my phone into the naggy mother I never had.

5 Ways kids can go green

Suzi Milovanovic — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:52:00 -0800

We don’t usually have our kids choose our energy-saving appliances, caulk windows or pick out a hybrid family car, so how can kids make their contribution to the “go green” effort?