It always seems like the hype for Valentine’s Day starts building the moment Christmas decorations are taken down. I wouldn’t fault retailers for their fervor, as the occasion results in millions of dollars being spent on gifts that probably wouldn’t outlast the romance. Flowers are one such example, albeit really nice-looking examples.
As with other occasions during which consumption is most conspicuous, consumers should know that there are a number of ideas that can be adopted to ensure that this year’s Valentine’s Day is not only romantic and memorable, but green as well.
The easiest idea to implement is to do
Cover Gray Hair Naturally
by Heather Duchan January 9th, 2012 | Easy Ideas
Covering gray hair with chemical dyes is a common occurrence in our culture. Although this does the job, it's at a cost to the environment and to human health as most dyes are full of harsh and toxic chemicals.
The good news for graying, but eco-conscious men and women is that there are some alternatives to chemical hair dyes. One effective method is using a tea made from dried sage leaves. This has been utilized for centuries to cover gray hair. The main draw back, however, is that this method takes several applications over many weeks to get the best
The good news for graying, but eco-conscious men and women is that there are some alternatives to chemical hair dyes. One effective method is using a tea made from dried sage leaves. This has been utilized for centuries to cover gray hair. The main draw back, however, is that this method takes several applications over many weeks to get the best
Green Gift Wrap Ideas
by Angela Yorke December 12th, 2011 | Easy Ideas
As much as it would be good to adhere to the principle of buying only what is needed, it’s hard not to feel like Scrooge when everyone around you, but you, has gone into a shopping frenzy and is floating on a self-generated cloud of goodwill and benevolence. Buying gifts is easy, but the thought of all the waste generated after that (original packaging, gift-wrapping bells, and whistles, etc.) can be difficult to stomach.
Fortunately, nipping the gift-wrap issue in the bud enables you to avoid being a contributor to the extra 25% trash that appears on the curb between
Fortunately, nipping the gift-wrap issue in the bud enables you to avoid being a contributor to the extra 25% trash that appears on the curb between
Having a Green Thanksgiving
by Angela Yorke November 14th, 2011 | Easy Ideas
This has been an eventful year, to say the least. I think it’s still possible to find something to be thankful for, even with the price of turkey being what it is lately. That said, this Thanksgiving is a good opportunity to ensure that your household isn’t one of those that wastes 25% of the food prepared for the occasion.
If you’ve invited a lot of guests over, one way to reduce the amount of food wasted is to provide smaller plates. A small plate means that people can only serve themselves a limited amount of food, and they won’t
If you’ve invited a lot of guests over, one way to reduce the amount of food wasted is to provide smaller plates. A small plate means that people can only serve themselves a limited amount of food, and they won’t
Grin and Bare (Foot) It
by Angela Yorke July 27th, 2011 | Easy Ideas
Unless you’re from Asia, it’s likely that you rarely go barefoot inside the home. In my opinion, removing footwear indoors has a lot to do with comfort. Freeing your feet from the confines of your footwear, even the comfortable type, is just like loosening your belt after a large meal, assuming you wear a belt. As it turns out, it’s also an easy way to keep the house green as well.
First of all, not wearing shoes inside the house automatically reduces the amount of dirt brought into a home. Can you imagine going on a hike, and then wearing
First of all, not wearing shoes inside the house automatically reduces the amount of dirt brought into a home. Can you imagine going on a hike, and then wearing
