Archive for the ‘ sustainability ’ Category

What do young adults care about?

This is a cool video – cool like the Typography video I showed you last month. Don’t let the title “The Future of Publishing” fool you into thinking it’s not relevant to a blog about being green – it is. Watch. [ READ MORE ]

The Indigo Girls and the environment

The Indigo Girls have been one of my favorite groups ever since the first time I heard Closer to Fine back in college. I have every album they’ve made and I’ve seen them in concert a couple of times. Just this past spring, my husband and I went to the Poseidon and the Bitter Bug [ READ MORE ]

Let fallen leaves lie

I’m happy to have my friend Carole Brown guest posting today. Thanks Carole! When you’re done reading this, you’ll want to check out her blog for more great advice like this. The streets in my neighborhood are lined with bulging paper bags. It’s an amazing phenomenon that happens this time every year, as people devote entire [ READ MORE ]

10 ways to be more sustainable with your vegetable garden

Yes, I know a vegetable garden in and of itself is a pretty sustainable thing. Growing your own food instead of getting it from the store (usually in some sort of plastic bag or container) is great. But what are some extra steps you can take to be even more sustainable with your garden? Here [ READ MORE ]

I’ve got your Friday night pizza wine – Releaf

Over on MNN today I’ve got a review of Releaf, a South African blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. The company that imports it, Organic Wine Trade Company is pretty impressive itself. Take a look at the review to find out how they are bringing sustainable, responsible wines to the U.S. Releaf is a perfect [ READ MORE ]

10 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable This Fall

Last night, I made my first chicken pot pie of the season. It was good. I made a side of scalloped apples. I love taking the edges of the pot pie crust and dipping them in the apples. It’s like dessert in the middle of dinner. And it all smells so good. I’m always glad when [ READ MORE ]

10 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable During Soccer Season

It is soccer season (although this year for the first time one of my boys is playing fall baseball instead of soccer). The 6pm practices and games kill our dinner time. It’s easy to fall into bad habits that lead to unsustainability when things get hectic. Here are ten easy ways to stay sustainable while [ READ MORE ]

10 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable in the Dining Room

Whether you have a formal dining room, a breakfast nook, or an eat-in kitchen, it’s easy to get unsustainable when it comes to how you serve your meals. Here are ten easy ways to be more sustainable at your dining table. Use cloth napkins (see note below). Ditch the paper plates – use durable, washable plates. Use real [ READ MORE ]

10 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable with Your Back to School Shopping (Going Back to School in Green Style: Part 2)

In yesterday’s post about assessing what you already have before going out shopping for school supplies, I encouraged you all to buy only what you really need. Here are tips for doing that in an eco-friendly way. Buy recycled paper products whenever possible. Kids are going to need things like notebooks, composition books, printer paper, and [ READ MORE ]

10 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable in the Bathroom

You’ve probably seen this on a t-shirt or a bumper sticker somewhere – “Conserve Water – Shower Together.” While the idea is appealing, let’s face it – showering together usually leads to an extra long, hot and steamy shower, right? There may be a lot going on it that shower, but water conservation ain’t gonna [ READ MORE ]

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