It can be easy to help preschoolers love the Earth and learn to “be green.” Since young children are naturally drawn to living things, try some of the following ideas to support their curiosity and wonderment about nature and the environment. What It Means To “Be Green” Explain to your child...

Creating a green building in today’s world is more important than ever. Not only does a sustainable building help protect our environment, but it can offer many advantages to the building owner and occupants. The United States Green Building Council, in an attempt to set standardization for...

The notion that you can’t be both environmentally-conscious and attractive simply doesn’t hold water. Luckily, the new RainXchange rain barrel from Aquascape, Inc. does. The company has announced the launch a new, decorative urn-style rain barrel, which can be incorporated into existing...

With the volatile economy Americans are looking for ways to lower energy bills and extend natural resources now more than ever. Because petroleum is ingrained in our everyday lives – from transportation and tires to computers and every day goods such as diapers – many Americans are interested...

When it comes to going green, experts suggest starting with what you know. So with most people spending more waking hours in their kitchen than any other room of the house, it can be the perfect place to start going green. “A few simple changes in your kitchen routine can have a positive impact...

100 MPG equivalent or higher? It’s possible with electric scooters. And if you’re shopping around, “Just about everyone seems to like the Zapino electric scooter by ZAP,” writes Metaefficient.com, a leading Web site on the topic. “Style conscious … a touch of Italian...

If you’ve been talking about greening up and making some extra cash, you might want to start with your cell phone. The average American buys a new cell phone every 12 months, meaning more than 100 million working phones become unused every year, with countless numbers ending up in landfills. But...

Making eco-friendly choices may not only help the planet, it might help you save some cash. What’s more, you don’t need to spend a lot for a dramatic difference. Small changes can help you save money and you can find just about everything you need–from energy-efficient light bulbs to...

What do you see when you take stock of your china cabinet? Pieces that you only pull out on special occasions? Or maybe the same casual pattern that you feel like you’ve used forever? In the current tough economic climate, most people are finding it’s not practical to buy new patterns, nor...

No blarney! We’re all a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Across America we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland every March by going green, Irish style – holding grand parades, dying rivers green, drinking green beverages and wearing green clothing. This year, celebrate with...