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...

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...

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...

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...

These delicious no-bake s’mores bars use tasty sun-dried raisins. It’s a nutritious and energy-saving treat. Going green at home begins with simple steps such as recycling and lowering energy costs. One easy way to cut costs is turning off the oven, a welcome relief when the weather turns warm. According...

Increasingly, people are demonstrating how it’s getting easier to be green. They’re doing this by taking steps to save money and energy and help the environment all at the same time. Even better, many are making these environmental contributions without leaving home. Here are some examples of easy,...

Recent market research shows that 64 percent of women are choosing natural over conventional beauty products. Although shoppers are more aware of which foods and supplements contain natural ingredients, they may not read labels quite as carefully when it comes to choosing personal care products. In a...

More and more employees are working from home these days as both individuals and companies look to decrease costs incurred from travel and the pricey rental of office space. Having a home office is convenient, economical and a great way to reduce the impact made on the environment. Finding eco-alternatives...

Could you use an extra $1500 or so? Whether you think global warming is real or not, that’s about how much it works out you’d save in a year just by taking little green steps at home. “Think of it as the light green movement,” says one observer. Experts aren’t suggesting...