Going Green

Eco-friendly home transformation

Selena Dehne — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

According to a survey conducted by Rent.com, 86 percent of Americans would prefer to live in an eco-friendly space. If you count yourself as one these people, but don’t know how to begin giving your home a green transformation, consider the following tips, provided by home design experts across the nation.

Go green with a baby name inspired by nature

Maria Mora — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Celebrate the birth of your new member of our planet’s population with a name inspired by the Earth.

Composting basics: The dos and the don'ts

Maria Mora — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Wondering how to get started composting? We talked to a pro to get the basics and learned that composting is a lot easier than it sounds. Get the scoop on everything from the gear you need to how bad it smells.

Top tips to green your pet's routine

Diane Mallek — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Anyone who owns a pet knows that they create a lot of waste. From actual poop to their food sources and more, a pet's carbon footprint can be as large as his owner's. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are our top tips to green your pet's routine.

The 5 greenest cities in the U.S.

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:09:00 -0700

What does it mean for a city to be “green”? With Earth Day approaching, let’s take a look at the greenest cities in the US — and what they’re doing differently!

Revamp your recycling for Earth Day

Maria Mora — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Sure, you recycle. But are you really efficient? Learn how to fine-tune your recycling habits to make more out of your contributions to saving the environment.

4 Fun things to do outdoors to celebrate Earth Day

Patricia Conte — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is April 22 -- what will you do to celebrate? Head outdoors for a fun Earth Day extravaganza!

Take the paper-towel free challenge

Mary Fetzer — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:06:00 -0800

They're convenient and easy to use, but they're bad for the environment. You don't need an intervention to break the paper-towel habit. These tips will have you paper-towel free in no time.

What is green eating and why do it

Sarah Brooks — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800

Green eating is not just a diet, it's a way of life. Learn the benefits of this healthy lifestyle along with ways to adjust your eating habits to be a green eater.

Wrap it up — the green way

Kori Ellis — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:48:00 -0800

You don't need to buy those expensive rolls of wrapping paper. Instead, make your own holiday gift wrap. Everything from old calendars to your kids' artwork can be used to wrap gifts the eco-friendly way.

Guide to green gift giving

Kori Ellis — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0800

Eco-friendly gift giving isn't just about upcycling and making handmade Christmas gifts, there are a number of other ways you can make your holiday gift giving more green. From shopping at thrift stores to giving experience gifts to volunteering in someone's name, it's easy to go green with gift giving.

Going green with your holiday decorating

Heather Terveen — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:27:00 -0800

Let's face it — the holiday season is a notoriously wasteful time of year for many of us. Excess stuff abounds and that stuff typically isn’t great for the environment. Consider these holiday decorating ideas to make your season a little greener.

Green back-to-school tips for every age

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

When heading back to school, teaching your little learners to be eco-friendly kids is a snap with the right green family tips. From turning off lights in the classroom to riding your bike or walking to school, discover green back-to-school tips for every age.

5 Green pet products you'll feel good about buying

Diane Mallek — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700

All pet owners want the best for their pets but sometimes that means buying pet products that severely impact the environment. Let’s make that a thing of the past! These eco-friendly pet products make it easy to go green and show Mother Nature a little respect.

Your guide to a green summer

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Whether you're going on vacation or staying close to home this summer, we tend to use a lot of extra energy in the warmer months. Balance your carbon footprint with these tips on staying green this summer.

Easy ways to go green in the kitchen

Karen Miner — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700

It doesn't take much to be greener in the kitchen. By making simple changes to your everyday routines, not only can you help save the planet, you might just save a little money, too.

15 Planet-Friendly Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day

Tana Johnson — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

It's Mother's Day, and there's no better way to celebrate and pamper the special mom in your life than with gifts that also treat Mother Earth with care!

Upcycling meets crafting: Pinterest edition

Nichole Beaudry — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:20:00 -0700

Raise your hand if you have a stack of magazines that need to be recycled. How about a pile of old T-shirts that you need to donate? Glass jars to put out on recycling day? Instead of recycling or donating those items, here are some fun ways to upcycle them.

Earth Day challenge: 6 expert tips for simple but effective ways to go green

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

While we all try to do our part for the environment on a daily basis, it’s also nice to use Earth Day as an opportunity to find even more ways to green your lifestyle. We asked Barry Dennis, eco expert and author of The Chotchky Challenge: Clear the Clutter from Your Home, Heart, and Mind and Discover the True Treasure of Your Soul , for his tips for some of the easiest and effective ways to go green for Earth Day – and beyond.

How to spot an eco-friendly hotel

Katherine Martinelli — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0700

This spring break, consider honoring Earth Day by staying in a sustainably minded hotel. Find out what to look out for, from environmental certification to organic linens.

The ABCs of eco-friendly eating

Katherine Martinelli — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Going green for Earth Day can be intimidating with labels like sustainability, organic, biodynamic, local and cage-free being thrown around. Find out what they mean and what you should look out for.