At some point in their life, nearly everyone will take a step back to admire a newly painted or carpeted room in their home or that brand new car in their driveway. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of respondents admit that they love that “new car” smell, and more than...

Perhaps more so than many adults, tweens worry about global warming and pollution. Now, many of these youth are ready to bring change to their families, schools and communities. According to a recent Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL) survey of more than...

Each year, consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion single-use plastic bags worldwide. While some do reuse plastic bags, most end up in landfills, if not in the world’s oceans, causing over 100,000 sea turtle and other marine animal deaths each year. Each reusable grocery bag can...

While some people see gardening as simply playing in the dirt, the physical and mental benefits are well-documented. In addition to being good for your mind and body, sustainable gardening is a great way to be kind to the planet, and to connect you to nature and the food you eat. Gardening is Good for...

Better features, more speed, sexier style — upgrading your personal electronics just doesn’t have a downside. Or does it? What do you do with your old cell phone, laptop or PC monitor once you’ve chosen a newer, snazzier version? You know you can’t just throw these items in the trash since...

If the current economy has you thinking you don’t have the time or money to reduce your impact on the environment, think again — you might be surprised to know that living a greener lifestyle can actually put money back in your pocket. It’s a matter of figuring out what works best for you...

In economically uncertain times, change is the one thing that is sure, and the sound of belts tightening can be heard all across the country. Now more than ever, consumers are taking cost-cutting measures when it comes to purchasing everyday items they need. Bargain hunting is becoming the new national...

Warm weather means more outdoor fun for your dog but it also means rolling around in the mud, swimming in dirty water and sometimes getting skunked. Dogs may need an extra bath during warmer weather but there’s no need for an expensive visit to the groomer. Washing pets at home can save money and you...

The ‘Tappening’ campaign has been instrumental in helping forge a national movement that encourages people to make tap their water of choice, whenever possible.  The campaign (which Adweek has called “a form of business philanthropy — founded to right a perceived wrong”) and its website–...

Homeowners are happy to discover that a wide color palette is now available in environmentally sensitive zero-VOC paints. Being green has never been so colorful. That’s because one paint manufacturer now creates a zero-VOC paint in a rainbow of colors. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are solvents...