Now, this is interesting. Go Green Fitness in Orange, CT, uses the people in the gym to generate their power. That is right, this new gym at 500 Boston Post Road features a room with 24 exercise bikes where riders pedal during spin class and generate electricity that is used to power the building. It [...]

This holiday, why not challenge yourself to reduce the amount of wrapping supplies you buy? With a bit of creativity, you quickly can find innovative ways to wrap just about any gift. My sister got me thinking about this idea already, as we already have exchanged gifts for Dutch Christmas on December 5th. She surprised [...]

Every year, we worry about what presents to give to our family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and all the people in our lives. And every year, we worry about how we’ll be able to afford it all.

This year, why not make it affordable, easier and more personal? How about eco-friendly, DIY Christmas gifts? Here are some ideas.

Need some boxes for moving, shipping, or storage? What ABC calls, “…a special place that will help you save on boxes and on the environment,” Used Cardboard Boxes takes used cardboard boxes and distributes them to buyers. In addition to being eco-friendly, these boxes are cheaper than traditional packing, and  buyers will never have to [...]